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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 (:32). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Police investigating after man shot near Fitchburg State
+6:00: Tri-axle dump truck rollover shuts down road in Sutton
+6:00: Worcester unveils major redesign for busy College Street
+6:00: 168 students, staff honored at Worcester schools Special Education Celebration Of Success
+6:00: Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Message (1:42): Start of the fourth quarter
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
+Noon: Mass. Pike traffic after semi crash on I-495 in Westborough
+Noon: State Police lieutenant back in court on perjury charge in Worcester recruit’s death
+Noon: Ex-Worcester food bank C.E.O. McMurray to receive social justice award
+Noon: "Handmaid's Tale" author Margaret Atwood to speak at Holy Cross
+Noon: A new arts epicenter: Creative Hub Worcester set to open at long last
+Noon: Last Call: Samantha Bucci, poet and poetry slam organizer
+Noon: First Person: For Joe Fusco Jr., remembering Mom brings laughs, stings
-Q.C.C. police officer has certification suspended after domestic violence charges filed
-Curtis Sliwa visits Worcester, and can't resist "glazing" local diner
-Think Derek Herman loves Worcester? He has the tattoos to prove it
-Could the old Dive Bar spot be pouring drinks again?
-When will the Denholm building be torn down? Developer agrees to timeline
-Inside the state's biggest office-to-residential conversion in Worcester (2:30)
-Worcester City Manager proposes $1.4 million tax break for housing project by Polar Park
-See compensation for all 8,363 City of Worcester employees
-Rift with Pope Leo "really unprecedented," says Holy Cross religious studies professor (2:42). Article
-Related: Worcester bishop issues statement
-How Audra Doody of Safe Exit Initiative is helping to change our world
-Worcester County Wonders: Setting the Revolution record straight
-Aislinn Doyle: April 16th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester Public Schools to hold April 15th community forum on school boundary and quadrant alignment project
>DINING OUT: The Broadway Restaurant
-ICYMI: Vigil held for 10-year-old killed by car in Webster (2:19). Article
-Related: Driver in fatal Webster crash was arrested week before for drug possession, police say (1:49)
-Before reporting to prison for hacking, former Assumption student from Sterling thanks F.B.I. for arresting him (3:25). Article
-No one in truck that was found in Leicester pond, police say (:20). Article
-"They’re lucky to be alive": 3 people hospitalized after tree crushes pickup truck in Princeton
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Project Adventure – not just a physical workout
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Train hits vehicle at Clinton railroad crossing (:23)
-Overdose leads to 21-day suspension for Webster Boosters Club
-Barre firefighters respond to residential fire on Oak Street
-Another Oxford leader heads to Canton as Gifford named deputy chief
-Southbridge council denies Open Meeting Law claims, refers complaints to counsel
-Man charged after breaking into ex-girlfriend’s Leominster apartment through window
-Construction alert from the Millbury D.P.W.
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Usher and Chris Brown announce tour, including August stop at Gillette Stadium
-Des Rocs to play Worcester in lead up to new album release
-Listen Up: Worcester musician Sam Femino eyes social media in new song
-Remembering "Voice of Clannad" Moya Brennan
-Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
>OPINION: Michael Garand: Why banking local means investing in Worcester's future
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (13:17): Heather Cassani, owner, Wattson Home Solutions
-Unity Radio Unity in the Community (57:47): Michael Goldstein, owner, Empire Loan
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who taught in the Worcester Public Schools for more than 35 years
>SPORTS: NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after photos with Mike Vrabel
-Related: Read Russini's full resignation letter
-No tailgating at Gillette Stadium during World Cup
-Celtics superlatives and awards: Most improved, biggest surprise and more
-Bruins beat Devils, 4-0
-Red Sox lose to Twins, 6-0
-Bravehearts announce Fireworks Friday dates
-Holy Cross names Scott Black assistant men’s soccer coach
-Coach Jon Ladino announces 2030 Holy Cross softball signing class
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 9-4
-33 Worcester runners set for Boston Marathon
>CARS: Ford C.E.O. Jim Farley warns Chinese car sales in U.S. would be "devastating"
>NATIONAL: Frightening new Yellowstone study sparks eruption fears
-Doctor accused of fatally removing organ from patient arrested for botched operation
-Tragic: Couple abused their 6 children, kept boy in dog kennel: officials
>NEW ENGLAND: Elderly homeowner trapped with "tenant from hell" (1:09)
-FedEx driver struck, killed by alleged drunken driver in Vermont, police say
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Professor Andrew Burkhardt connects Goddard’s legacy to modern discoveries
-Holy Cross President Rougeau on Commencement, leadership updates, the job market and more
-A.I. salon at Assumption brings students, faculty, staff and industry voices together for a dynamic conversation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why Antarctica is unlike any other travel destination
-8 states where the weather forecast is always wrong
>BUSINESS: New Disney C.E.O. announces 1,000 job cuts via email
-LPL Financial Research: The economy takes multiple shocks in stride
-What to expect from an I.R.S. business audit
-Lack of motivation, rejection stalls job searches for millions of unemployed Americans: survey
>HEALTH: Deaths from a silent disease have quadrupled among young U.S. women, study shows
-Man undergoes experimental treatment to prevent A.L.S. (2:59)
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (44:48): Somatic movement, with Emily Konstan
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: Get a refund on this recalled Sam’s Club Christmas decoration
>FOOD: How good are the Polar Seltzer Summer flavors? (2:13)
>TV/STREAMING: Meryl Streep to star in "The Corrections" limited series adaptation
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Insidious: Out of the Further" (2:34)
>CELEBRITY: Alec Baldwin talks "Rust" prosecution health toll, retiring on podcast
-"Lost" star Matthew Fox reveals why he walked away from Hollywood at height of his stardom
>ANIMALS: Mama dog dumped at shelter walks herself into a better life (2:04)
>HISTORY: Abandoned "ghost towns" are scattered across Massachusetts
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. "sewer singer" gains TikTok fame for underground opera performances (2:31)
-Meanwhile, in Canada, video shows confused beaver wandering into store, getting stuck behind automatic doors
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