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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: A bit breezy at times, high of 48 today in Worcester
-Treehouse murder trial: Here’s how Julia Enright changed her story about seeing Brandon Chicklis before he went missing
-Worcester holds tribute for Fire Lt. Jason Menard on anniversary of his death (:39). Article
-Venerini Academy students raise money for St. John's Food for the Poor
-Worcester joins MBTA Youth Pass program for student discounts
-ICYMI: Former Leicester teacher sues school district after losing job over Facebook posts
-This Worcester restaurant named the best roadside diner in the state
-Homes: Your first look inside Walker Lofts now renting in Canal District (1:49)
-Food: Local turkey farms see increase in business as nationwide shortages continue
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-"Love Stories" exhibit opens on Saturday at Worcester Art Museum
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whisky Wednesday (14:46): American Single Malt - Virginia Distillery
-Politics And The City: Money not only factor in campaign success
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Millbury Women's Club honors veterans, inducts new member
-Shrewsbury has 2 vacancies for the Soldier Memorial Commission
-Paxton residents’ feedback sought on spending ARPA funds
-St. Joseph's Christmas Bazaar Saturday, December 4th
-59-year-old Spencer man facing child pornography charges
-"A Christmas Carol" returns to Sutton High School this December
-Sports: Crusaders storm past Fordham, clinch third straight Patriot League title
-Bruins beat N.J.; Celtics lose to Cavaliers
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-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: Kopin Corp. receives $3 million order for fighter jet augmented reality helmets
-Colleges: WPI fraternity asking people to fill bags for Thanksgiving fundraiser
-Holy Cross once again a Princeton Review "Green College"
-National: 78% of U.S. markets hit with double-digit home price increases
-Last Astroworld victim to die was at her first-ever concert
-New England: Conn. teen charged with murder in killing of 13-year-old girl
-Health: Ecstasy can help people with PTSD, study says
-Animals: Senior dog gets his very own retirement cabin (1:01)
-Celebrity: Adele sits down with Oprah, performs new songs in CBS special tonight
-TV/Streaming: Some of the (many) TV shows and films coming to Disney+ in 2022
-Shopping/Deals: When FedEx, UPS, U.S. Postal Service packages should be shipped for this holiday season
-History: Worcester County Institution for Savings, late 1800s/early 1900s
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 9-year-old Brockton girl credited with saving family from carbon monoxide poisoning
-Meanwhile, in Brazil, steer spared slaughter after water slide adventure
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NEW Classifieds (Help Wanted)
-Busy law office seeking secretary full time in Worcester
-Make Giving Back Your Second Act: AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP and SCP looking for volunteers 55 years of age and older
-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
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Some of Massachusetts’ larger cities remain below 60% COVID vaccination rate; search your town’s rate
-Number of Massachusetts schools with state approval to lift COVID mask mandate rises to 13
-ICYMI: More than 25,000 Mass. kids have received first dose of vaccine
-ICU Nurse: Many patients still don’t believe COVID is real, blame hospital for illness
-COVID hot spots offer sign of what could be ahead for U.S.
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 56 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: M.B.T.A. announces return of morning Worcester-to-Boston express train
+1:00: Isaiah Disla, 16 at time of killing, to be tried as adult in Worcester
+1:00: Things to Do: The Porch Party Mamas, Pride launch, "Nine" and more
+1:00: The Ghost Inside returns to Palladium on the heels of new album
+1:00: W.C.P.A. to launch poetry series in memory of Richard Fox
+1:00: Shaun Connolly: Low T Troubles
-Worcester Art Museum discrimination lawsuit has been dismissed
-Worcester Housing Authority looking to relocate Lakeside residents
-Worcester pastor commemorates the 109th anniversary of Armenian Genocide
-Worcester Facebook groups support the local community with resources
-Worcester woman arrested after multi-agency investigation
-New Worcester Police Department gun unit targets repeat offenders, strengthens penalties
-Central Mass. unemployment rates drop in March
-First Worcester Miyawaki forest planting targets library lot
-Sturbridge's Robin Lataille still hoping for second kidney transplant after being taken off the list
-Radio Worcester (16:55): Mayor Petty discusses Worcester Public Schools, M.B.T.A. boost and Heart to Hub express
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:58): City violence and upcoming State of the City address
-ICYMI: Planned Downtown Worcester restaurant may lose licenses
-See Worcester job, income, population changes over 30 years
-Judge orders prosecutor to turn over documents in Turtleboy case
-Ride-share drivers rally in Worcester to support contractor work, benefits
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Attorney General gives Holden until December to comply with M.B.T.A. law
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Wachusett names new principal
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Northbridge company settles wage violations for $190,000
-Sutton Historical Society to host presentation on metal detecting
-Community Harvest Project Plantapalooza begins May 2nd
-Houghton hosts Community Reading Day
-Nashoba opens some slots for School Choice
-Will Harper harvests F.F.A. Agribusiness award
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Singer Cara Brindisi wants to talk
-TODAY! "Beyond the Frames: A Musical Celebration" set for Mechanics Hall
-Screen Time: Remembering Clinton's Bewitching star, Agnes Moorehead
-Gardening Central Mass.: Spring ephemerals a great start to the season
-Sarah Connell Sanders: A few spring things to fling yourself into family fun
-Last Call: Fred Gerhard, poet
-Manny Jae Media (28:06): Manny and City Manager Eric Batista
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 200 (27:20): Peter Panagiotou, Pay It Forward Card Shows
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 32 (28:51): Sidnee Cox, Part 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime area lawyer
>SPORTS: Bruins beat Toronto, 4-2
-Celtics lose to Miami, 111-101
-Red Sox beat Cleveland, 8-0
-Bill Belichick joining ESPN's "Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli"
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (31:03): Get to know field hockey coach Lindsay Jackson
-'Saders in 60 (1:00)
-The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2023-2024 season (Part 1)
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Hyundai recalls Genesis vehicles for crash risk
>NATIONAL: Fluoride being removed from water systems in more U.S. communities
-Universal Studios tram accident injures 15
-Tragic: Tourist plunges to her death into active volcano while posing for photo
>NEW ENGLAND: Final jury seated in Karen Read murder trial (2:01)
-State revenues are up from last year, but budget concerns linger
>COLLEGES: WPI shows introverts how to succeed in college, work
-Anna Maria AMCAST (28:35): Revive, a recovery community outreach program
-Deadline for Mass. students to get college aid moved amid F.A.F.S.A. problems
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The calmest cities in the world
>BUSINESS: The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits holds steady
-LPL Research: The ever-changing market narrative
-Mass. surpasses $6 billion in cannabis sales as unofficial 4/20 holiday breaks singe-day sale record
>SHOPPING: Birch Alley leaves Canal District, moves to Manchaug
>HOMES: Climbing prices, declining sales of Central Mass. homes largely continue in March
>HEALTH: Does working out before bed affect sleep? Experts explain
-3.6 million Medicare enrollees may now be eligible for Wegovy coverage
>FOOD: Public health alert for ground beef over possible E. coli contamination
>TV/STREAMING: "The Office" follow-up will star Domhnall Gleeson and "White Lotus" star Sabrina Impacciatore: Report
>MOVIES: Toy Story 5, next Star Wars movie set release dates
>CELEBRITY: Morgan Wallen breaks silence on Nashville arrest: "I'm not proud of my behavior"
>ANIMALS: Heartbroken dog reunited with her puppies after fiend abandons mom, sells babies in parking lot
>HISTORY: Former Post Office in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Drummer celebrates 100th birthday playing with his band (:47)
-Meanwhile, in Scotland, reported armed man at train station was "Star Wars" stormtrooper
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+Kitchen help at deadhorse hill
+Food runner at White Eagle
+Bussers, Food Runners & Hostesses at Holden diner
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