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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Dry & chilly for much of the week, high of 44 today in Worcester
+6:00: Ralph's Tavern event to throw Monopoly boards in woodchipper
-Earlier: Do not pass Go: Tavern claims inclusion on Worcester Monopoly board was "pay to play," not by popularity
+6:00: Man attempted to carjack good Samaritan who stopped to help him after Worcester crash, police say (1:42)
-Earlier: Good Samaritan punched in the face trying to stop carjacking after stopping to render aid after crash, Worcester police say
+6:00: Lunenburg store owner says $75,000 worth of merchandise was stolen overnight
+6:00: 1,000 turkeys given to Worcester County Food Bank
+6:00: Gift of Giving 2021
+6:00: Target reveals list of deals for Black Friday week
+Noon: Downtown Worcester restaurant reopening following staffing problems
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - November 15th
+Noon: This Week’s Roadwork In Worcester – Week of November 15th
-Injuries reported in car crash on Route 146 in Sutton (:15)
-Holden farm gives unique vacation experience
-Parents in Worcester still split over comprehensive sex ed curriculum
-Veterans, Gold Star families gather in Worcester to mark 50th anniversary of push for Vietnam hospital
-Mass. tenants, landlords struggle with eviction process after pandemic moratoriums end
-ICYMI: Treehouse murder trial: Here’s how Julia Enright changed her story about seeing Brandon Chicklis before he went missing
-Your first look inside Walker Lofts now renting in Canal District (1:49)
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-Song to Get You Through the Week: Michael Kane & the Morning Afters rock out with "Tear This World Apart"
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whisky Wednesday (14:46): American Single Malt - Virginia Distillery
-Here's where the city will be picking up leaves today
-Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks volunteers after pandemic drop
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): "Chronicle" explores the main streets and back roads of Grafton
-Grafton in football final four; cheerleaders win regional championship
-Sutton Chain of Lights set for December 4th
-Sterling fire, police personnel team up for men's health
-Former Leicester teacher sues school district after losing job over Facebook posts
-Sports: Patriots dominate Browns
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Bruins beat Montreal, 5-2
-High school football state semifinal schedule announced
-Cars: Bertera Nissan has the cars for winter driving in Central Massachusetts (5:19)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-Colleges: QCC program, CMAA partnering to provide senior dental care
-4 Holy Cross faculty members promoted to professor
-National: 9-year-old dies after Astroworld festival crush, pushes death toll to 10
-Squatters took over dead woman's Las Vegas home, buried her in yard
-Homes: Look through 5 new properties on the market in Worcester
-Animals: Attention stealing parrot slowly accepts new puppy brother (3:40)
-TV/Streaming: The first trailer for "Sex and the City" spinoff "And just like that"
-Movies: Disney's "Eternals" tops domestic box office for 2nd weekend
-Shopping/Deals: How to shop early for Black Friday and still get the best deals
-Food: No turkey? No problem! Try a plant-based Thanksgiving menu this year
-History: Boston & Worcester Railroad: What's in a name?
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 105-year-old woman becomes first her age to run 100 meters
-Meanwhile, in California, camera captures woman giving birth on her front lawn
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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)
+Noon: Radio Worcester (7:06): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh sees uptick heading into the holidays
-8 dead, 89 infected in outbreak at Connecticut nursing home
-After falling for weeks, U.S. case numbers are on the rise again
-COVID is surging in Europe. Experts say it's a warning for the U.S.
-ICYMI: Some of Massachusetts’ larger cities remain below 60% COVID vaccination rate; search your town’s rate
-More than 1 million children have received vaccine
-Can at-home tests make holiday gatherings safer?
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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