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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: High in the low 40s today, nearing 50 on Thanksgiving in Worcester
+6:00: Discussions continue for city to acquire the Denholm building
+6:00: Boulevard Diner, Voltage Fashion Boutique hosting free Thanksgiving dinners in Worcester
+6:00: U.S. jobless claims plunge to 199,000, lowest in 52 years
+6:00: How to watch and stream Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2021
+6:00: Ashby police warn residents about wily coyotes
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - November 24th
+Noon: Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (12:27): Thanksgiving Edition
+Noon: Radio Worcester (9:20): Holy Cross football coach Bob Chesney on Saturday's home NCAA playoff game
+Noon: Worcester Public Schools' first quarter honor roll
+Noon: Local police warn about "Blackout Wednesday"
-Worcester landlord and employee settle sexual harassment allegations for $75,000
-Pedestrian critically injured crossing Belmont St. in Worcester
-Fire at apartments in Leicester displaces 26 families
-Defense says Julia Enright was rape victim; prosecution argues she lured Chicklis then "lied and lied"
-Worcester man arrested for multiple car break-ins
-Best and worst times to hit the road for Thanksgiving
-Food: Mrs. Moriconi's hosting ice cream pop-up Wednesday
-Channel 4's "It Happens Here" (3:44): Table Talk making 40,000 pies a day at new Worcester facility
-Project New Hope provides food to veterans, special additions for Thanksgiving
-St. John's Food for the Poor gives out 100 turkeys
-Veterans Inc. holds annual Holiday Harvest
-Here's where the city is picking up leaves today
-Local firefighters honored at annual award ceremony in Worcester
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-New Wachusett Wine & Spirits podcast (47:10): Bonus Episode -- Thanksgiving Wine Selections
-Rosen's Roundtable (28:06): Homeless encampments and the way the city is dealing with these issues
-Worcester residents voice opposition to using ARPA money for police body cameras
-School Committee aims to appoint next Worcester superintendent by May
-Radio Worcester (14:27): City Manager Ed Augustus talks Thanksgiving, COVID, Festival of Lights, ARPA and more
-Worcester Business Journal Editor Brad Kane: My son, in crisis
-Janice Harvey: LGBT Asylum Task Force's refuge is an inspiration
-Worcesteria: A few thoughts on a Common Thanksgiving
-Last Call with Ibere Reis, Muay Thai coach and competitor Thai Boxing
-"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" coming to Worcester
-Tribute to Worcester woman who worked in City Clerk's office for 25 years and was also "a craftsperson to the fullest extent"
-ICYMI: Worcester sports bar's building sells for $1 million
-Worcester man accused of tossing lighter fluid into eyes of police officer
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury police officers, firefighters honored for saving 1-year-old girl
-Shrewsbury High to address 2 recent incidents of hate speech
-New Millbury finance director finds $280K in "lost" surplus funds
-Hallett brings passion to role of Holden recreation director
-Ashburnham Westminster district cancels classes because of lack of bus drivers
-Sports: Kendrick Ball Jr. of Worcester fights for a belt Saturday
-Playing in the NCAA tourney nothing new for Holy Cross football team
-Patriots-Colts game flexed to Saturday night, December 18th
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Everything you need to know about this week's high school football games
-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: Worcester-area unemployment rate improved in September
-Stores are closing on Thanksgiving, but thousands of retail staff are still working
-20 Ways You Can Practice Gratitude
-National: Child is 6th death in Waukesha parade crash; suspect charged
-Federal jury holds pharmacies responsible for role in opioid crisis
-New England: Crews find meth-making materials while battling fire in Mansfield
-82-year-old man attacked by dirt bike, ATV riders in Boston
-Tragic: Bus crashes, catches fire in Bulgaria; at least 45 dead
-Animals: Baby otter learns to swim with a family of dogs (3:12)
-TV/Streaming: Former NBA player Iman Shumpert wins "Dancing With the Stars"
-Celebrity: "GMA" host, NFL defensive great Michael Strahan to be next space tourist
-Shopping/Deals: Dollar Tree hikes prices 25%. Most items will cost $1.25
-History: Worcester Art Museum, date unknown
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man leaves $2,000 tip at Nebraska bakery
-Meanwhile, in Australia, man cited for driving a motorized cooler without a license
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-Seasonal Product Coordinator E-Commerce, with $2,000 sign on bonus by Dec. 2, in Worcester
-Host/hostess in Worcester
-Multiple opportunities, Town of Holden DPW
-General Warehouse positions in Worcester
-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
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-How shots for kids help prevent dangerous new variants
-Vaccination, testing clinic at Mercantile Center seeing increase during holidays as cases rise
-ICYMI: Radio Worcester (4:39): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on COVID and Thanksgiving
-Mass. officials report 2,616 new cases, 24 additional deaths
-Mass. reports more than 6,900 new breakthrough cases, 43 additional deaths among vaccinated residents
-Natural immunity doesn’t protect you as well as the vaccines. Here’s why
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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