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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 (:40). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Thieves stole gutters from Worcester house while owner was home
+5:00: Death of Bob Weir sparks memories of Worcester's part in long, strange trip
+5:00: Planning winter entertainment in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 14
+Noon: 270-unit project at abandoned Spag's factory met with skepticism
+Noon: Central Mass. pizzeria reopens with explanation for abruptly closing
-No answers as cost of probe into death of State Police recruit from Worcester nears $700,000 (3:07). Article
-New year, new look, new amenities for W.R.T.A.
-Local restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Legends (5:32)
-Worcester City Council returns with social media scrutiny, transit fights
-Worcester, Fitchburg aim for uniform, safe sober houses
-Worcester County Wonders: First state-run asylum dates back to 1832
-Newly obtained court docs detail what happened inside Leominster home after man murdered wife, autopsy findings
-$80,000 Keno ticket sold in Millbury
-Police oversight questions persist after Research Bureau report
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-ICYMI: National Grid installs new underground cable to fix monthslong outage issues in Worcester
-"A very bad year": Here's what the flu numbers look like in Worcester
-Turtleboy factor: Aidan Kearney's influence on Karen Read case
-Venezuelan native in Worcester lauds capture of Maduro
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Fundraiser to help rebuild Ten West Market
-Ten West Market owner optimistic about return
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hope Chapel in Sterling dedicates new sanctuary
-Clinton buildings coming together
-Clinton Select Board hears Bates family request to explore right-of-way access at town dump
-Indigenous culture celebration day coming to Grafton this summer
-Spanish-language congregation to move into historic church in West Boylston
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Full list of winners and nominees at Golden Globes
-Golden Globes snubs and surprises
-Inside the Golden Globes: Everything you didn't see on TV
-World-renowned violinist to rehearse with J.O.M.P. students
>OPINION: Molly McCullough: For Worcester's schools, kids come first
-Maggie Calvetti: Someday they'll be grown & here's who i hope they become
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:18:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who had Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics
>SPORTS: Patriots defense shines in 16-3 Wild Card win over Chargers
-Patriots will play Steelers-Texans winner in AFC Divisional Round
-Bruins beat Penguins, 1-0
-Celtics star Jaylen Brown rips refs after loss to Spurs in Boston
-Holy Cross student-athletes record 3.39 G.P.A. during Fall 2025 semester
-100 FM The Pike (18:00): MassLive's Matt Vautour gives 2026 sports predictions
-Railers fall to Florida, 5-3
>NATIONAL: Ex-husband arrested in heinous double murder of slain dentist, wife
-Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as crackdown intensifies
-Tragic: Dad killed 5 of his children over a decade
>NEW ENGLAND: Deadly house fire in Burrillville, R.I.
-From Lindsay Clancy to Turtleboy: 5 Mass. criminal cases to watch in 2026
>COLLEGES: "We depend on fungi for absolutely everything"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney quietly changes course on controversial meal plan changes
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Samsung unveils "world's largest" TV of its kind at 130 inches
>HOMES: Laundry hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner
>HEALTH: Noom launches Proactive Health GLP-1 Program for long-term health
-Mass. mom fights for scalp cooling to be covered by insurance during chemo (2:06). Article
>FOOD: Your guide to a flavorful Dry January (4:34)
>TV/STREAMING: "The Simpsons" retires beloved character Duffman after 30 years
>MOVIES: 2026 new horror movie releases
>CELEBRITY: "High School Musical" star arrested on child pornography charges
-"Field of Dreams" and "West Wing" actor Timothy Busfield faces arrest warrant in child sex abuse case
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog does the cutest thing when she wants attention (2:00)
>HISTORY: Math, not myths: Inside the new search for Amelia Earhart
>GOOD NEWS: Lottery ticket rejected by another customer earns man $1 million
-Meanwhile, in Germany, watch 50 sheep escape shepherd, walk into grocery store
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