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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 (1:27). High of 48 today in Worcester
-How much total snow is Massachusetts forecast to get this winter? (6:11). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Man dies from injuries suffered in Worcester shooting that also claimed life of woman
-Earlier: Neighbors shocked after woman killed in Worcester shooting; man also injured (1:46). Article
-Earlier: Woman dead, man injured in Worcester shooting (:59). Article
+6:00: Northbridge animal control officer mistakes dog for coyote, shoots and kills it (1:56). Article
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (6:28): The Pike Breakdown Lane
+6:00: Radio Worcester (8:15): Former Worcester City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large bid
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: "Compassionate care" is front and center at UMass' Maternity Center
+Noon: Stolen stained-glass window returned to Worcester Art Museum
+Noon: Magic of "The Nutcracker" ballet is returning to Worcester
+Noon: Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making weekend plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
-John Piccolo, popular Worcester restaurant owner, charged in City Hall attack
-Earlier: Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Tensions boil over as Worcester board grills developer over Polar Park project delays
-Earlier: Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-To meet housing crisis, report finds Gateway Cities need twice as much construction
-Former District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large run
-18 months after surprise inspection, Community Healthlink not back to normal operations
-76 become new citizens at naturalization ceremony in Worcester
-Losses mourned, lives celebrated at emotional Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony
-Mass. says some police officers have been bypassing required training (3:06). Article
-Earlier: Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester County Wonders: Shrewsbury woman rescues raptors one feather at a time
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Brazillian Burguer to open at former Shrewsbury Street donut shop
-ICYMI: Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden tax rate drops, bills rise
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury seeks plow drivers for winter season
-Grafton tax rate down, values up for fiscal 2025
-Board approves single tax rate for all types of property for Sutton
-The Item's calendar of events
-Clinton E.L.P.A.C. hosts holiday family potluck
-2 Berlin firefighters graduate from academy
-Nashoba Class of 2004 to hold 20-year reunion on November 29th
-Organization gets federal grant for new grocery store in Winchendon
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
-Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Hunting phantoms, talking puppets bring humor to stage Friday and Saturday
-Jim & Val bring Second Saturdays to Apple Tree Arts
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1354 (28:06): Mark Henderson, Founder, The 016
-39th annual meeting of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau (54:58)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a longtime kindergarten teacher
>SPORTS: Boston Celtics visit the White House (12:33)
-Patriots owner Robert Kraft snubbed again in Hall of Fame bid (2:22). Article
-Bruins beat Utah, 1-0
-2004 Boston Red Sox ring and World Series trophy owned by Larry Lucchino featured in upcoming auction
-Joe Nugent steps up for Crusaders men's basketball team
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces 3 signings
-Check out the schedule for upcoming road races in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: Are future Social Security benefits in peril?
-Up to 20 human skulls found in New Mexico home
-Tragic: Missing boy with autism found dead
>NEW ENGLAND: Worker injured during "supermove" in medically induced coma with third-degree burns
>COLLEGES: Assumption names new chief financial officer
-Worcester State Magazine’s special 150th anniversary issue hits the stands, goes live online
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most beautiful places to visit in the Pacific Northwest
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. unemployment rates remain higher than 2023
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (57:40)
>HOMES: What $350,000 can buy you in Worcester County, November 10th to 16th
>SHOPPING: Amazon Haul — What to know about Amazon's new discount store
>HEALTH: Health officials track increases in whooping cough, pneumonia (2:31)
-A few hours of activity a week can lower your risk of A-fib (:58)
>FOOD: How to stay safe during foodborne illness outbreaks (2:16)
>TV/STREAMING: "Jeopardy" contestant’s heart-wrenching interview leaves Ken Jennings speechless
>MOVIES: Matthew McConaughey reveals why he turned down $15 million role
>CELEBRITY: Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
>HISTORY: Founded in Boston, Staples ushered in era of office supply superstores
>ANIMALS: Cyclist finds puppy in the middle of nowhere (2:08)
>GOOD NEWS: Man discovers owner of his favorite bakery is his birth mother
-Meanwhile, in Miami, woman delivers baby at airport in American Airlines ticketing area
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