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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Officials investigating cause of fire at large Downtown Worcester building
-Area jewelry store to close at start of 2022 after 30-plus years
-Immigrant couple work tirelessly to run Korean restaurant in Worcester
-WRTA has been offering free bus rides for a year, but has done little to promote it
-Suspect hiding under porch facing more than 20 charges, including kidnapping
-Last-minute TD lifts Holy Cross to first FCS playoff win in program history
-Related: Holy Cross game recap (2:42)
-Worcester Common ice rink opens for the season
-Worcester's tax classification hearing scheduled for November 30th
-Area musicians reflect on their gratitude heading into the holiday season
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Six Things to Do: "Spamalot," Silverbacks, Giuliano D'Orazio, Festival of Lights and more ...
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-New Wachusett Wine & Spirits podcast (19:37): Whiskey Bracket Challenge
-How to have an eco-friendly holiday season
-Edith Morgan: Hanukkah 2021
-Tribute to 36-year Worcester teacher who was also a member of Worcester Men of Song for over 65 years
-ICYMI: Worcester Police Officer Enmanuel "Manny" Familia and Worcester Magazine's other Hometown Heroes of 2021
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston police ask for public's help IDing person
-Welcome to the gift guide for items Made Local in Grafton
-Shrewsbury selectmen to hold public hearing on former Beal School’s future
-New shake, tea business in Westborough adds “Vivacity” to drinks in response to pandemic
-Sports: Patriots take on Titans today. Full coverage
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Wachusett Mountain opens for 2021-22 ski season (:25)
-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: Black Friday in-store shopping drops 28% from pre-pandemic levels
-Shopping: Supply chain crisis may force last-minute holiday shoppers to choose stores over online
-Colleges: WPI professor Joe Sarkis speaks with Newsy about supply chain impact
-Student-generated Urban Studies minor debuts at Holy Cross
-National: USPS, UPS and FedEx prepare for another pandemic crush
-Defense Department creates new group to investigate UFO sightings
-Tragic: Chicago mom shot dead in same spot her teen son was killed days earlier
-New England: Mass. dispatchers looking to be reclassified as first responders
-Health: Scientists believe obesity may be cured by modifying a series of genes called "hippo"
-Food: Mrs. Moriconi’s Ice Cream to open permanent location in Tatnuck Square in Worcester
-TV/Streaming: The Beatles almost broke up while making their last album "Let It Be"
-Celebrity: Christina Applegate reflects on MS diagnosis during 50th birthday
-History: In Old Worcester, the 1940s to the '70s (11:24)
-Animals: Worcester area pets waiting to be adopted: Meet Todd & more
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Foster dad, adopted kids thankful to be together for holidays (2:57)
-Homes: This shagadelic 1950s home in Worcester is listed for $679,900
-Meanwhile, on TikTok, "Kool-Aid Man" stunt has bozos busting through fences
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Classifieds (Help Wanted)
-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
-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)
-Vaccine makers set to adapt for Omicron variant
-What you need to know about the Omicron variant
-Dr. Fauci "would not be surprised" if Omicron variant already in U.S.
-ICYMI: South African scientists brace for wave propelled by new Omicron variant
-Worcester County vaccine rate: How many people are vaccinated?
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
-Staff Associate, Urban Action Institute, Worcester State
-Controller, Worcester State
-Multiple positions, Holden DPW
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