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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: 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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