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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Back to reality, high of 45 today in Worcester
+6:00: Treehouse murder trial: Julia Enright takes stand, testifies being raped and stabbing Brandon Chicklis
+6:00: 50-year-old Worcester man sentenced for drug trafficking
+6:00: Jerry Seinfeld coming to Worcester in September
+6:00: Wachusett Wine & Spirits podcast (26:51): One Bourbon, One Scotch, and One Beer...for the holidays
+6:00: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+6:00: Artist spotlight: "In My Room — Joan Ryan and The Indoctrination of Violence"
+Noon: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - November 19th
+Noon: Latest on next week's storm
+Noon: Look at the partial lunar eclipse in Worcester (:37)
-Former Worcester priest convicted of taking semi-nude photos of a boy in 1992 loses clerical status
-Worcester woman who fired gun in Walmart faces child endangerment charge
-Julia Enright, accused of killing Brandon Chicklis, expected to take stand on Friday
-Worcester ready for new café and restaurant at Union Station
-A boat stuck in Kelley Square causes traffic delays
-Worcester settles with Eversource for $8 million after almost a decade
-Another year of zero-fare Worcester bus service approved
-Edgemere Diner in Shrewsbury sold at auction
-Mrs. Moriconi's hosting ice cream pop-up on Thanksgiving Eve
-Table Hoppin': Pizzeria Bruno bring authentic Italian-style pizza to Sutton
-The Mayor’s Live Music for Friday
-For blind photographer whose work is at Worcester State, everything is "Illuminated"
-Mercantile Center mural reflects local presence of peregrine falcons
-Five Things to Do: The Velvet Underground, Public Works and Spaceout reunion, and more ...
-Worcesteria: Who won the 2021 Worcester Music Awards, and what happened to Worcester's Sexiest Musician?
-Homes: Walker Lofts in Worcester. Style and Convenience in one place (1:54)
-Coming soon: Wachusett Wine & Spirits Podcast (2:02)
-Here's where the city will be picking up leaves today
-Tribute to Worcester woman who began her obituary, "Yep, I kicked the old bucket"
-ICYMI: American Airlines dropping Philly for 3rd daily flight to JFK from Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leicester man pleads guilty to unemployment fraud
-Shrewsbury announces holiday community policing initiative
-Subsidized 200-unit senior housing project proposed in Shrewsbury
-Sutton's Sleighbell Tree Farm preps for 25th season
-Happy Shelia Ide Day! Grafton honors first woman selectman
-Northborough company teams up with Canadian firm on sports technology
-Earthquake? Meteor? Residents in Hudson, Stow report bang, shaking, flash in the sky
-Sports: 4 takeaways from from the Patriots blowout win in Atlanta
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Pirates re-sign United Bowl MVP, quarterback Alejandro Bennifield
-Holy Cross to honor all-time scoring leader Sherry Levin
-Double threat at QB with Sluka, Siderman has Holy Cross offense surging
-Anna Maria preparing for unfamiliar foe in NCAA playoff game
-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: 900 CVS locations set to close over next 3 years
-WBJ's Central Mass. Health Care Forum set for November 30th
-Colleges: Nichols College students find artifacts on campus in archaeology class
-NBA’s Kate Jhaveri (Holy Cross ’95) talks leadership, careers at 16th annual Women in Business Conference
-National: Judge says prison "inappropriate" for N.Y. man who sexually assaulted 4 teens
-Pennsylvania teen had hands up when fatally shot by police, video shows
-New England: RMV sending mysterious complaint letters
-4-year-old N.H. boy accidentally shoots himself in the hand, police say
-Health: Fasting 2 days a week can help obese people keep off the weight with modest results
-Animals: A dog who was an only child gets a new baby brother (3:11)
-TV/Streaming: New on Disney Plus in December
-Movies: Martin Scorsese set to direct Jonah Hill as Jerry Garcia in Grateful Dead biopic
-Celebrity: How much does Mariah Carey make when "All I Want for Christmas is You" is streamed?
-Shopping/Deals: 15 HP early Black Friday deals: Save on laptops and more
-Dunkin’ releases limited-edition holiday merch
-Food: Inflation is coming for your cup of coffee next
-History: Raising the Coney Island hot dog sign on June 5, 1951
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Good Samaritan jogger saves 4 family pets from a house fire
-Meanwhile, in California, watch as bear wanders into a 7-Eleven
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NEW Classifieds (Help Wanted)
-Seasonal Product Coordinator E Commerce in Worcester
-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
-Full-time Front Desk Receptionist in Worcester
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Cases for every city, town in Worcester County
+6:00: CVS investigating vaccine administration error at pharmacy in Fitchburg
+Noon: Auburn Board of Health is offering a booster blinic on Saturday
-Worcester County jail on medical lockdown with outbreak
-All adults in Mass. now eligible for boosters
-Rutland hosts vaccine clinic for kids
-How to prepare for another winter of COVID
-ICYMI: Dr. Hirsh says Worcester's numbers are trending in wrong direction
-New cases in state jumped 60% over last 2 weeks; 3,196 new cases reported Thursday
-Significant increase in Mass. school cases, with 3,257 students and 558 staffers positive in past week
-Thanksgiving gatherings and COVID concerns as holidays approach
-Here's how long COVID is contagious and what to do when you're exposed
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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