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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 (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
-Staff Associate, Urban Action Institute, Worcester State
-Controller, Worcester State
-Multiple positions, Holden DPW
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