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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Spotty rain and snow showers, temperatures in high 30s, lows 40s today in Worcester
+6:00: California woman dies in crash on I-190 in Lancaster
+6:00: Radio Worcester (15:36): WRRB Executive Director Paul Matthews talks School Committee district representation
+6:00: Jacob Dobbs named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
+6:00: 62.8 million shoppers expected on Cyber Monday to cap holiday weekend
+Noon: Worcester man arrested for break-in at Wings Over Worcester
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - November 29th
+Noon: Worcester's winter parking ban in effect Wednesday
-Overnight: Fire set by man in crisis damages Worcester three-decker
-Man arrested for threatening to kill staff at Funky Murphy's after last call
-Worcester restaurant asks couple it says skipped out on bill to return and pay
-ICYMI: Officials investigating cause of fire at large Downtown Worcester building
-Area jewelry store to close at start of 2022 after 30-plus years
-Treehouse murder trial: Jurors in Julia Enright trial continue deliberations Monday morning
-Phil Saviano, Douglas man who was key clergy sex abuse whistleblower, dies
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-Trans-Siberian Orchestra return to Worcester with renewed energy
-Langston Hughes’ "Black Nativity" at Mechanics Hall a call to community
-New Wachusett Wine & Spirits podcast (19:37): Whiskey Bracket Challenge
-After Duffy Field victory, Worcester resident group seeks sustained engagement with city leaders
-This Week’s Roadwork In Worcester – Week Of November 29th
-Which areas of Mass. saw biggest post-holiday travel surges (1:50)
-Tribute to the first female bartender at the Hotel Vernon
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Millbury Fire Logs for the week of November 15th-21st
-Sutton Rep. McKenna appointed to state's Autism Commission
-Sports: Boston sweep as Patriots, Celtics and Bruins all win
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Madison Demski scores career-high 23 as HC women rally past Bryant, 67-49
-Railers lose at home, 6-0
-Worcester's Kendrick Ball Jr. loses title fight in Springfield
-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
-Shopping: The best 112 Cyber Monday deals you can shop right now
-Amazon's 46 best Cyber Monday deals
-Colleges: Clark’s new data science major prepares students for an information-driven world
-National: Trial set to start this week on charges Jussie Smollett faked racist attack
-New England: More than 2 million people pass through Logan during Thanksgiving weekend
-Break-in suspect dies after Seekonk police chase ends in crash, exchange of gunfire (1:45)
-Upcoming Charlie Baker fundraiser signals a likely gubernatorial reelection bid
-Heroic N.H. firefighter ready to head home from the hospital
-Food: Breakfast is going to be more expensive next year
-TV/Streaming: Disney to spend $33 billion next year on new shows and movies
-Movies: "Encanto," "House of Gucci" fuel Thanksgiving box office
-Celebrity: Matthew McConaughey says he will not run for Texas governor
-History: How the Slinky played an important role in World War II
-Animals: Watch a determined bear finally get his birdfeeder treat (:41)
-Homes: Video tour of spacious and warm Colonial in Boylston for sale (3:54)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Volunteers build wheelchair ramp for child injured in Wisconsin parade attack
-Meanwhile, in California, town in fowl mood over peacock infestation
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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)
+Noon: Radio Worcester (6:40): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Hirsh on the Omicron variant
+Noon: Gov. Baker talks about what Mass. is doing about new variant (1:04)
-Omicron variant now in North America, Canadian officials say
-What can we do to prepare for the Omicron variant? Here's what one expert says
-ICYMI: What you need to know about the Omicron variant
-U.S. travel ban set to take effect as Omicron variant is detected in more countries
-Will you need more booster shots to protect against new variants? Doctors explain
In The News
>WEATHER: Mostly sunny and windy, high in the 40s today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Rapper turned host Joyner Lucas feeds the hungry before Thanksgiving
-Shrewsbury woman leads Thanksgiving turkey drive for almost 300 families (4:25). Article
-Parents of Worcester teen Harris Wolobah explain why he was so special
-Area senior has become leader in adopted home after family fled civil war (2:27). Article
-Do you know this guy? Worcester police would like a word
-Cyber attack brings down AlertWorcester, notifications across the U.S.
-Lots of holiday concerts and shows on tap right after Thanksgiving
-What's the best diner in Worcester? Vote in round 3
-Holiday conversations: How to set boundaries
-What's open, what's closed on Thanksgiving
-Why are liquor stores closed on Thanksgiving in Mass.? (2:05)
-Grocery stores are not open on Thanksgiving in Mass. Here's why
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:37): Worcester recount confirms results, sparks debate on future political landscape
>DINING OUT: These Worcester restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day
-Where to find Thanksgiving meals in Worcester
-Restaurant reservations spike for Thanksgiving as grocery store prices bite
-ICYMI: Fire inside Worcester school forces student evacuation
-Patriots players help hand out turkeys at Worcester restaurant
-Worcester City Council delays tax rate discussion, decision for second week
-Gov. Healey hands out Firefighter of the Year awards at Mechanics Hall (:54). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Traffic advisory for this morning's Turkey Trot
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-$60 case deal at Seven Saws Brewery
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Traffic advisory for Leicester-David Prouty football game
-3 years after fire leveled Truth Organic Spa in Grafton, a revival
-Auburn Police Department Stuff-a-Cruiser event on Saturday
-Millbury voters approve override for school roof projects
-Sutton police swear in new patrolman
-Sheriff's officer from Grafton honored at Sheriffs' Association Awards
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Best dive bars in America? Locally loved spots worth the road trip
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Mo Rocca, "Christmas by Candlelight" and more ...
-Careerlong social worker publishes first poetry book
-Last Call: Q.C.C. student Ashley Lester shares strength, inspiration in song
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: What I'm thankful for
-Rosalie Tirella: Worcester Canal District: More and more homeless people
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (54:01): Teri Frykenberg, founder, Nurse Advocate Entrepreneur
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Vietnam veteran who worked for the city for over 30 years
>SPORTS: Patriots place Will Campbell on Injured Reserve
-Could Patriots lean into "quick game" with offensive linemen sidelined?
-NFL Week 13 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Pistons, 117-114
-Holy Cross men's basketball team beats Worcester State, 77-53
-Holy Cross men's hockey team falls to No. 8 Quinnipiac, 7-6, in overtime
-Predicting the winner of every Thanksgiving High School football game in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: 2 National Guard members shot in attack blocks from the White House
-Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 55 as apartment complex burns into second day
-Tragic: Man dies after getting stuck in clothing donation box
>NEW ENGLAND: Why do so many Mass. cities and towns have a money problem? (2:36)
-12-year-old Maine student killed by school bus
>COLLEGES: Explaining schoolwork to your family at dinner (:57)
-Anna Maria Esports Director’s Corner
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the best places to see the Northern Lights in the U.S.
-This airline is ending the carry-on check every traveler hates
>BUSINESS: Local bank names former W.H.A. executive as inaugural chief human resources officer
-LPL Financial Research: Corporate America cleared a high bar this earnings season
-Why does Mass. allow these jobs to be work from home? (1:10)
>SHOPPING: 41 best Walmart Black Friday deals at unbelievably low prices
-Radio Worcester (9:33): 12 Scams of the Holidays, Part 1
>HOMES: See the lower median price for October home listings in Worcester County
>HEALTH: Medicare announces lower cost for Ozempic, Wegovy, more drugs
-Woman's lifelong birthmark becomes deadly cancer, doctor explains how
>FOOD: Experts at Butterball are on standby for turkey questions (2:07)
-Sweet potato or pumpkin? The Thanksgiving pie debate
-Generations-old family recipes still rule the Thanksgiving table, new survey reveals
-Cooking a ham for Thanksgiving? Here's everything you need to know
>TV/STREAMING: Where to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
-"Dancing With the Stars" Season 34 champions revealed
-"Stranger Things" Season 4 recap (4:33)
>MOVIES: Here's Macaulay Culkin's idea for a "Home Alone" sequel
>CELEBRITY: Here's what Sean "Diddy" Combs, Ghislaine Maxwell are set to be served for Thanksgiving behind bars
-Meryl Streep and Martin Short fuel romance rumors at Tom Hanks' play
>ANIMALS: Chicken thinks she's just one of the dogs (1:31)
>HISTORY: Exploring Thanksgiving's weird folklore: Myths and legends (29:21)
>GOOD NEWS: Hunter declines call from his son, wins $1.1 million online lottery prize
-Meanwhile, trending on TikTok: Is bone broth the secret to glowing skin?
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