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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Periods of heavy rain, wind today in Worcester
+6:00: 59-year-old Spencer man facing child pornography charges
+6:00: Arrest for warrant in Worcester leads to new drug charges
+6:00: Wine store opening at Worcester Public Market
+6:00: Notre Dame Academy celebrates 50th anniversary of Love-in-Action program
+6:00: Bravehearts, Railers ready to relaunch Ticket to Read program
+6:00: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+6:00: Britney Spears conservatorship is officially over
+6:00: Shop Best Buy's Black Friday deals
+6:00: Artist Spotlight: Nedret Andre
+6:00: Adoption Option: Meet Noodles
+11:00: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making your weekend plans
+11:00: 5 Things You Need To Know Today in Worcester - November 12th
-Help Worcester police ID woman wanted in fraud investigation
-Man wanted for theft from Barrows Hardware in Worcester
-2 men arrested on drug charges on Main Street in Worcester
-Historic downtown Worcester building may meet wrecking ball
-Worcester restaurant, brewer teaming up this weekend
-Local Gold Star families honored for "Living Memorial Hospital" built in Vietnam in 1970
-Homes: Your first look inside Walker Lofts now renting in Canal District (1:49)
-Vietnam vets from state meet again in Worcester
-Vietnam War veterans honored at Green Hill Park memorial
-Worcester celebrates Veterans Day with parade, events. Gallery (23 photos)
-Cancer-stricken Worcester firefighter and his wife suspect gear to blame
-With nearly 100 Saint Vincent Hospital beds closed, state Rep. Mary Keefe calls for emergency public hearing
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup delayed a day in Worcester
-New Episode of Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whisky Wednesday (14:46): American Single Malt - Virginia Distillery
-5 records from the Worcester music scene this year to give as a gift
-Five Things to Do: Tech N9ne, Merz Trio, Tommy Castro and more ...
-Worcester School Committee picks firm to help with superintendent search
-Worcester residents prod councilors to consider other options as they craft new School Committee election plan
-Edith Morgan: Remembering Lincoln Street neighborhood activist Nancy Johnson
-Tribute to a Worcester woman who cared for others for 30 years
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leaf and brush disposal tomorrow in Holden
-Sutton man creates custom-made golf equipment
-Grafton Fire Department officials request Cournoyer as interim chief
-General George Patton’s grandchildren celebrate Veterans Day with celebration at Southbridge cannabis company
-Auburn Fire Rescue call log November 1st-7th
-Leicester teacher injured trying to break up high school fight (1:25)
-Sports: Holy Cross has Patriot League business in Bronx this weekend
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Bruins lose at home, 5-3
-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: IRS is cracking down on digital payments. Here’s what it means for you
-WBJ launching new Real Estate Insider enewsletter
-Colleges: WPI researcher is awarded $1.4 million
-Holy Cross Magazine Podcast: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
-National: College tuition increased at historically low rates this year
-A mother murdered. Her toddler missing. And the family left to search for her year after year
-New England: On Veterans Day, a WWII vet from Marlborough older than the holiday itself tells his story
-5-time drunk driver who killed young mom is seen driving without a license
-Tragic: 8-day-old baby boy dies after being attacked by a pit bull inside a North Carolina home
-Health: How your sleep position could affect your health
-Animals: Bear cub brothers separated for months can't stop hugging (5:41)
-Celebrity: Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds switch places on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," "The Tonight Show"
-TV/Streaming: Netflix's "Squid Game" confirmed for season 2
-Movies: Princess Diana's bodyguard praises Kristen Stewart in "Spencer"
-Shopping/Deals: Walmart's early Black Friday Deals for Days has sales on TVs, more
-Food: Turkey shortages, supply chain issues impacting Thanksgiving meals
-History: Armory Square, Grove and Salisbury streets in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Veteran finally received his high school diploma, over 75 years after leaving to fight in WWII
-Meanwhile, in California, bear wanders through neighborhood, swims in backyard pool
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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
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Is Mass. experiencing another surge? Experts say it’s hard to tell
-Will cases surge in 2022 after the holiday season?
-"Strong" start to kids vaccine campaign, but challenges loom
-Some Mass. parents reluctant to give children vaccine
-ICYMI: Doctor discusses latest data on pediatric vaccines
-Newborn finally discharged after being hospitalized for 6 months with COVID
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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