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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Sunshine continues, high of 48 today in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester restaurant owner escaped war in Iraq, persecution for better life
+6:00: Ray Mariano: This is not your father’s Main South
+6:00: Worcesteria: Lessons learned from the Worcester election
+6:00: South High football standout survived Bell Pond stabbing, war-torn Congo
+6:00: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: A man broke into a home then fell asleep on the couch, Worcester police say
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today in Worcester - November 5th
+Noon: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+Noon: WARL's Adoption Option: Meet Salsa
+Noon: Artist Spotlight: Suzanne Stumpf
+Noon: Symphony Pro Musica ready for return to live performance in Hudson and Worcester
-WPI confronts crisis following 4 recent student deaths, including one Monday night
-Related: WPI students rally for mental health awareness (2:38). Article
-Related: A campus in mourning (2:32)
-Worcester Police find missing elderly Rhode Island man alive, on railroad tracks
-Boston Globe: Worcester Regional Airport celebrates its 75th anniversary with the return of commercial flights
-Worcester jewelry store closing after 51 years
-Central Mass. restaurants expected to lead job growth in 2022
-Polar Seltzer's new winter flavors drank and ranked
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Five Things to Do: Get the Led Out, Jessye DeSilva and more ...
-Diwali — Festival of Lights to be celebrated at Worcester Art Museum
-41 movies and shows filmed in Massachusetts and ready to stream
-"Worcester's Finest" beer honors fallen police officer Manny Familia
-NEW Episode of Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whisky Wednesday (14:46): American Single Malt - Virginia Distillery
-Radio Worcester (7:37): Jermaine Johnson on being the top vote-getter in the School Committee race
-5 former Worcester mayors weigh in on recent election
-Worcester Interfaith executive director leaving
-Tribute to a selfless 31-year-old who "wanted to lessen the suffering of others"
-ICYMI: Canal District Fall Stroll on Saturday offers dozens of discounts, prizes at nearly 50 small businesses
-Planet Fitness to become Lincoln Plaza's newest tenant
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): No one hurt in Jeep rollover in Holden
-Concerns after ceiling tile collapses near teachers, students at Fitchburg middle school
-Next Open House at Saint John's on Tuesday, November 9th (:30)
-Motor vehicle homicide by negligent driving charge against Shrewsbury man dismissed
-Southbridge $23 million affordable housing complex begins construction
-Westborough convenience retailer acquires 34 more locations
-Sports: Liam Anderson's versatility has benefited Holy Cross defense
-Worcester Falcons take the field at Polar Park
-Bergeron scores 4 in Bruins win; Celtics win again
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-National College Cornhole Championships Qualifier to be held in area
-Cars: Bertera Nissan in Auburn has a wide selection of new and preowned vehicles for you (5:38)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-Business: How global shortages are affecting consumers nationwide
-Colleges: QCC's Fast Track Skills Academy offers free entry-level career training programs
-Holy Cross professor gives insight into Republicans outperforming expectations in N.J. and Virginia
-National: 2 Iowa 16-year-old students charged in death of Spanish teacher at their school
-New England: Massachusetts tax receipts shattering recent record collections
-Health: New study reveals how Alzheimer’s disease progresses in the brain
-Animals: Adorable pig that overcame depression, anxiety is ready for adoption
-Celebrity: Kristen Stewart, Flavortown fan, elated to learn Guy Fieri is willing to officiate her wedding
-TV/Streaming: Dan Levy to launch reality cooking series on HBO Max
-Movies: 5 holiday movies you can’t miss on Disney+
-Shopping/Deals: Walmart early Black Friday Deals for Days
-Food: Starbucks' holiday drinks are here
-History: Band Stand at Institute Park, Worcester
-Homes: 5 open houses in Worcester to scope out
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Watch this Ohio boy leave candy for other kids when he found empty trick-or-treat bowl
-Meanwhile, in California, watch as bear breaks into home, eats a bucket of KFC
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Classifieds (Help Wanted)
-Temporary Part Time Snow Plow Operators in Shrewsbury
-Research Associate, Worcester Regional Research Bureau
-Multiple positions, Town of Holden
-Opportunities at the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester
-Full time carpenters needed in Boylston
-Full-time cleaners needed in Boylston
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Monoclonal antibodies that fight COVID not widely available in Worcester
+6:00: Pfizer says its experimental COVID pill reduces risk of hospitalization, death
+6:00: Breakthrough cases in Mass. rise after 2 week decline
-Parents can now make appointments to get children between ages of 5 and 11 vaccinated
-Now that younger kids can get shots, when could they be fully vaccinated for the holidays?
-Looking for vaccination or booster? Here's the state's vax finder
-ICYMI: Meet the faces of Worcester’s #PostVaxLife youth vaccination campaign
-Mass. officials report 1,586 new cases, 23 additional deaths
-Moderna warns vaccine shipments are falling short
-COVID survivors describe long-haul effects, daily struggles
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Police investigating after man shot near Fitchburg State
+6:00: Tri-axle dump truck rollover shuts down road in Sutton
+6:00: Worcester unveils major redesign for busy College Street
+6:00: 168 students, staff honored at Worcester schools Special Education Celebration Of Success
+6:00: Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Message (1:42): Start of the fourth quarter
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
+Noon: Mass. Pike traffic after semi crash on I-495 in Westborough
+Noon: State Police lieutenant back in court on perjury charge in Worcester recruit’s death
+Noon: Ex-Worcester food bank C.E.O. McMurray to receive social justice award
+Noon: "Handmaid's Tale" author Margaret Atwood to speak at Holy Cross
+Noon: A new arts epicenter: Creative Hub Worcester set to open at long last
+Noon: Last Call: Samantha Bucci, poet and poetry slam organizer
+Noon: First Person: For Joe Fusco Jr., remembering Mom brings laughs, stings
-Q.C.C. police officer has certification suspended after domestic violence charges filed
-Curtis Sliwa visits Worcester, and can't resist "glazing" local diner
-Think Derek Herman loves Worcester? He has the tattoos to prove it
-Could the old Dive Bar spot be pouring drinks again?
-When will the Denholm building be torn down? Developer agrees to timeline
-Inside the state's biggest office-to-residential conversion in Worcester (2:30)
-Worcester City Manager proposes $1.4 million tax break for housing project by Polar Park
-See compensation for all 8,363 City of Worcester employees
-Rift with Pope Leo "really unprecedented," says Holy Cross religious studies professor (2:42). Article
-Related: Worcester bishop issues statement
-How Audra Doody of Safe Exit Initiative is helping to change our world
-Worcester County Wonders: Setting the Revolution record straight
-Aislinn Doyle: April 16th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester Public Schools to hold April 15th community forum on school boundary and quadrant alignment project
>DINING OUT: The Broadway Restaurant
-ICYMI: Vigil held for 10-year-old killed by car in Webster (2:19). Article
-Related: Driver in fatal Webster crash was arrested week before for drug possession, police say (1:49)
-Before reporting to prison for hacking, former Assumption student from Sterling thanks F.B.I. for arresting him (3:25). Article
-No one in truck that was found in Leicester pond, police say (:20). Article
-"They’re lucky to be alive": 3 people hospitalized after tree crushes pickup truck in Princeton
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Project Adventure – not just a physical workout
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Train hits vehicle at Clinton railroad crossing (:23)
-Overdose leads to 21-day suspension for Webster Boosters Club
-Barre firefighters respond to residential fire on Oak Street
-Another Oxford leader heads to Canton as Gifford named deputy chief
-Southbridge council denies Open Meeting Law claims, refers complaints to counsel
-Man charged after breaking into ex-girlfriend’s Leominster apartment through window
-Construction alert from the Millbury D.P.W.
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Usher and Chris Brown announce tour, including August stop at Gillette Stadium
-Des Rocs to play Worcester in lead up to new album release
-Listen Up: Worcester musician Sam Femino eyes social media in new song
-Remembering "Voice of Clannad" Moya Brennan
-Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
>OPINION: Michael Garand: Why banking local means investing in Worcester's future
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (13:17): Heather Cassani, owner, Wattson Home Solutions
-Unity Radio Unity in the Community (57:47): Michael Goldstein, owner, Empire Loan
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who taught in the Worcester Public Schools for more than 35 years
>SPORTS: NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after photos with Mike Vrabel
-Related: Read Russini's full resignation letter
-No tailgating at Gillette Stadium during World Cup
-Celtics superlatives and awards: Most improved, biggest surprise and more
-Bruins beat Devils, 4-0
-Red Sox lose to Twins, 6-0
-Bravehearts announce Fireworks Friday dates
-Holy Cross names Scott Black assistant men’s soccer coach
-Coach Jon Ladino announces 2030 Holy Cross softball signing class
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 9-4
-33 Worcester runners set for Boston Marathon
>CARS: Ford C.E.O. Jim Farley warns Chinese car sales in U.S. would be "devastating"
>NATIONAL: Frightening new Yellowstone study sparks eruption fears
-Doctor accused of fatally removing organ from patient arrested for botched operation
-Tragic: Couple abused their 6 children, kept boy in dog kennel: officials
>NEW ENGLAND: Elderly homeowner trapped with "tenant from hell" (1:09)
-FedEx driver struck, killed by alleged drunken driver in Vermont, police say
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Professor Andrew Burkhardt connects Goddard’s legacy to modern discoveries
-Holy Cross President Rougeau on Commencement, leadership updates, the job market and more
-A.I. salon at Assumption brings students, faculty, staff and industry voices together for a dynamic conversation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why Antarctica is unlike any other travel destination
-8 states where the weather forecast is always wrong
>BUSINESS: New Disney C.E.O. announces 1,000 job cuts via email
-LPL Financial Research: The economy takes multiple shocks in stride
-What to expect from an I.R.S. business audit
-Lack of motivation, rejection stalls job searches for millions of unemployed Americans: survey
>HEALTH: Deaths from a silent disease have quadrupled among young U.S. women, study shows
-Man undergoes experimental treatment to prevent A.L.S. (2:59)
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (44:48): Somatic movement, with Emily Konstan
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: Get a refund on this recalled Sam’s Club Christmas decoration
>FOOD: How good are the Polar Seltzer Summer flavors? (2:13)
>TV/STREAMING: Meryl Streep to star in "The Corrections" limited series adaptation
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Insidious: Out of the Further" (2:34)
>CELEBRITY: Alec Baldwin talks "Rust" prosecution health toll, retiring on podcast
-"Lost" star Matthew Fox reveals why he walked away from Hollywood at height of his stardom
>ANIMALS: Mama dog dumped at shelter walks herself into a better life (2:04)
>HISTORY: Abandoned "ghost towns" are scattered across Massachusetts
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. "sewer singer" gains TikTok fame for underground opera performances (2:31)
-Meanwhile, in Canada, video shows confused beaver wandering into store, getting stuck behind automatic doors
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