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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Gradual clearing, high of 55 today in Worcester
+6:00: Help Worcester police ID woman wanted in fraud investigation
+6:00: Historic downtown Worcester building may meet wrecking ball
+6:00: 2 men arrested on drug charges on Main Street in Worcester
+6:00: With nearly 100 Saint Vincent Hospital beds closed, state Rep. Mary Keefe calls for emergency public hearing
+6:00: 5 records from the Worcester music scene this year to give as a gift
+6:00: Holy Cross Magazine Podcast: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today in Worcester - November 11th
+Noon: Five Things to Do: Tech N9ne, Merz Trio, Tommy Castro and more ....
+Noon: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-Leicester teacher injured trying to break up high school fight (1:25)
-Do you know this man? Worcester police want to talk with him about a stolen credit card
-Treehouse murder trial: Accused killer told troopers victim was a "troubled kid" in an unhappy relationship
-4-way stop proposed for problematic intersection at Heard and Clover streets
-At Worcester airport, Massport announces food drive and free airline tickets for Veterans Inc.
-Homes: Your first look inside Walker Lofts now renting in Canal District (1:49)
-Worcester housing market: How fast homes are selling
-Restaurant to open new Shrewsbury Street location on Thursday
-See Veterans Day discounts at local restaurants, stores
-Reminder: No trash or recycling pickup in Worcester today
-Crews install solar parking canopy at Worcester Senior Center
-Worcester to host groundbreaking of Crompton Park skateboard park
-Worcester area holiday events return to life after year of cancelations
-New Episode of Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whisky Wednesday (14:46): American Single Malt - Virginia Distillery
-Worcester exhibit showcases a realist who monumentalized ordinary people
-Listen Up: Gene Dante delivers glam rock extravaganza with "DL/UX"
-Song to get You Through the Week: Stan Matthews delivers murder ballad "Rory Gene"
-Last Call with Emily Campbell, Holy Cross professor
-Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (13:23): Superintendent search, Doherty, Veterans Day & more
-Tribute to a woman who came to Worcester after spending more than 20 years living under German or communist occupation
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Minor injuries in Holden crash
-Stave & Still owner to open country-style bar in Dudley
-Developers decrease size of proposed retail building in Shrewsbury
-Channel 5 Wake Up Call from Grafton Middle School Soccer (:39)
-Chef Christopher Rovezzi gets back to his roots with Villa Sofia in Brimfield
-Sterling launches fiber internet for businesses
-Heywood Hospital approved for new surgical pavilion
-Motorcyclist dies in Athol crash
-Sports: High school football Gridbits
-'Sader Stories (22:41): Women's Basketball season preview
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Celtics beat Raptors, 104-88
-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: Employers should expect more worker-led movements
-Movers & Shakers for November 8th
-Colleges: QCC freshman enrollment spikes 9%, reflecting community colleges' pandemic resilience
-Veterans share stories of service, importance of new VA clinic at UMass Medical School campus
-National: U.S. consumer prices soared 6.2% in past year, highest increase since 1990
-New England: Mass. family sues after loved one’s corpse falls out of casket
-Human bones found at Loon Mountain possibly from 1700s, investigators say
-Tragic: Death of NYC toddler ruled a homicide after drugs found in system
-Animals: Rare cotton candy lobster caught off Maine coast
-Celebrity: Billy Crystal plans his Broadway return in a familiar role
-TV/Streaming: Here are the Hallmark stars who have left network for GAC Family
-Movies: Here's a good look at Nicole Kidman's transformation into Lucille Ball for "Being the Ricardos"
-Shopping/Deals: Amazon store opening at Shoppes at Blackstone Valley
-Food: Worcester's the donut capital of America
-History: Historical illustration of "White City from Bridge"
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 82-year-old pole vaulter sets records (2:06)
-Meanwhile, in Alaska, man moves family off the grid to prepare for a zombie apocalypse
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New Classifieds (Help Wanted)
-Hospitality Job Fair coming to DCU Center on 11/17, 1pm-4pm
-Full-time Front Desk Receptionist in Worcester
-Temporary Part Time Snow Plow Operators in Shrewsbury
-Research Associate, Worcester Regional Research Bureau
-Opportunities at the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Will cases surge in 2022 after the holiday season?
+6:00: "Strong" start to kids vaccine campaign, but challenges loom
-Doctor discusses latest data on pediatric vaccines
-ICYMI: Photos: Vaccine exhibit in Worcester aims to combat mistruths
-Coronavirus cases declining everywhere except Europe
-U.S. plans to buy 1.4 million more courses of Merck COVID pill
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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