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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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-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 (: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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