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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Sunny and chilly, high of 43 today in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester woman accidentally fired gun while reaching for change in Northborough Walmart, police say (:31)
+5:00: See the locations included in Monopoly: Worcester Edition
+5:00: Save $5 on tickets to Shrewsbury Street Santa Pub Crawl
+5:00: Treehouse murder trial: Former neighbor of Julia Enright awoke to "blood curdling" scream
+5:00: Near universal support for free WRTA buses ahead of key decision
+5:00: Patient boarding in hospital emergency rooms — a crisis in Worcester and beyond
+5:00: Heirloom quality dining sets from Central Mass. furniture company (2:01)
+5:00: Final week of UMass Medical School Cares charitable giving campaign
+5:00: Giant Reese's cup "Thanksgiving Pie" is sold out — but you can still get one
+Noon: Radio Worcester (7:34): Ralph’s Tavern owner Scot Bove on Worcester Monopoly feud
+Noon: Record-long nurses strike remains at an impasse — and may never end
+Noon: Report shows Worcester residents should budget for $695 on holiday spending
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - November 16th
+Noon: Loose cows evade Littleton police (3:32)
+Noon: United plane catches fire at Logan Airport
-"I put him in a headlock": Woman fights back during attempted carjacking in Worcester (2:22). Article
-Related: "If you want to die about this car, we can die": Would-be good Samaritan fights off carjacker
-Worcester police make quick arrest after Park Ave. bank robbery
-Ralph's Tavern event to throw Monopoly boards in woodchipper
-Related: Do not pass Go: Tavern claims inclusion on Worcester Monopoly board was "pay to play," not by popularity
-Worcester restaurant's owner buys closing 40-year-old jewelry store
-Downtown Worcester restaurant reopening following staffing problems
-Actress Ashley Moore films scene of "Salvation" at Boulevard Diner on Shrewsbury Street
-Food: Gourmet donut shop coming to Summit
-1,000 turkeys given to Worcester County Food Bank
-Treehouse murder trial: Discussions about dead animal bones, vials of blood
-Your first look inside Walker Lofts now renting in Canal District (1:49)
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whisky Wednesday (14:46): American Single Malt - Virginia Distillery
-Skating oval on Worcester Common to open November 26th
-Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops Concert December 11th
-Symphony Pro Musica brilliant in return to stage at Mechanics Hall
-Here's where the city will be picking up leaves today
-Warm clothes, gift cards top the list of charitable organizations' needs this year
-This Week’s Roadwork In Worcester – Week of November 15th
-Worcester City Council preview for November 16th
-Worcester's Civil Service exit still under review after 15 months
-Tribute to "Uncle Eddie," a local pharmacist and lifelong Shrewsbury resident
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 sheep missing from sensory farm in North Brookfield
-6 burglars hit Lunenburg sneaker shop, take $70,000 in high-end merchandise (2:37). Article
-Grafton says goodbye to SeeClickFix. Here’s how to contact town officials now
-Injuries reported in car crash on Route 146 in Sutton (:15)
-Holden farm gives unique vacation experience
-Sports: Charlie Nascimben named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Holy Cross brings championship swagger to the field
-How the Patriots’ remaining strength of schedule compares to rest of AFC playoff hopefuls
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Celtics beat Cavaliers to split set
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, week 5
-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
-Business: Is a 4-day workweek the answer to employee burnout? Most American workers say yes
-Unemployment rate will match 50-year low by end of 2022, Goldman Sachs predicts
-Colleges: Meet the WPI Business School executives in residence
-Foreign students returning to U.S., but below pre-COVID levels
-National: Suspects at large after drive-by shooting at Colorado park sends 6 teens to hospital
-New England: Nearly 1.3 million Massachusetts residents will face higher Medicare costs
-Massachusetts 15th worst state for drivers, study claims
-Tragic: Infant run over, killed after falling out car door in Texas
-Homes: Look through 5 new properties on the market in Worcester
-Health: Flu cases in U.S. are up 23% compared to last year
-Animals: Dog with incurable cancer showered with love from community
-TV/Streaming: Disney+ slumps, adding only 2.1 million subscribers in 4th quarter
-Movies: The "Downton Abbey" sequel trailer is here (1:35)
-Celebrity: Olivia Munn faces wrongful-death suit after worker fall
-Shopping/Deals: Target reveals list of deals for Black Friday week
-History: Historical illustration of Main Street in Worcester at night
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Grandmother celebrated with medal after 26 kids, grandkids serve in military
-Meanwhile, in New Zealand, woman calls cops, says possum holding her "hostage" at home
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NEW Classifieds (Help Wanted)
-General Warehouse positions in Worcester
-Public Works Supervisor, town of Shrewsbury
-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)
-Worcester County cases increased by 1,631 this week
-Radio Worcester (7:06): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh sees uptick heading into the holidays
-ICYMI: After falling for weeks, U.S. case numbers are on the rise again
-Mass. reports 5,248 new cases, 24 additional deaths over 3-day period
-Austria starts nationwide lockdown for unvaccinated
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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