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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Chilly, high of 36 today in Worcester
+6:00: See the top 10 taxpayers in Worcester in 2021
+6:00: Worcesteria: Drowning in options on Giving Tuesday
+6:00: Festival of Lights set for Friday night in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester’s Advisory Committee on the Status of Women puts domestic violence, sexual assault in focus
+6:00: Worcester area pets up for adoption: Dogs, cats and more
+6:00: Best Amazon extended Cyber Monday deals to shop now
+Noon: Radio Worcester (10:55): The Julia Enright murder trial with reporter Brad Petrishen
+Noon: Mykonos Café & Bakery in Millbury a family affair with authentic Greek baked goods
-Worcester man arrested for break-in at Wings Over Worcester
-California woman dies in crash on I-190 in Lancaster
-"Rally 4 Nally" raising money for family member of former Worcester Fire Chief
-Worcester man accused of attacking officer with scissors, setting fire that gutted three-decker (2:02)
-Earlier: Mother says son was in mental health crisis when he set fire in Worcester three-decker
-Treehouse murder trial: Julia Enright guilty of second degree murder
-Related: After guilty verdict, DA is looking at a co-defendant
-Wall Street Journal reports on Worcester's Monopoly "pay to play" dispute
-Homes: Worcester home values rise about 10%
-5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - November 30th
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits podcast (19:37): Whiskey Bracket Challenge
-City Council preview, November 30th
-Worcester's winter parking ban in effect Wednesday
-Radio Worcester (15:36): WRRB Executive Director Paul Matthews talks School Committee district representation
-Central Mass. Chabad conducts night 2 lighting of giant menorah
-Tribute to Worcester man who "lived his life selflessly and humbly"
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grafton lights up this weekend as annual decorating contest begins
-Shrewsbury may no longer be admitted to Assabet Vocational High School
-Phil Saviano, Douglas native who blew whistle on Catholic Church clergy sex abuse, remembered as a hero
-Sports: Assumption grad Brian Kelly leaving Notre Dame for LSU
-Jacob Dobbs named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Tiger Woods says his days of being a full-time golfer are over
-Saint John's football team finishes season with top rank in Central Mass.
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, week 7
-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: State revokes license of Leominster water testing company
-Shopping: ‘Tis the season to shop small and local
-National: 210 million packages were stolen this year, survey claims
-California man arrested for killing his 4 children and their grandmother
-New England: Dunkin’ cup led to arrest of man charged in rape of woman in Mass.
-Video appears to show State Police trooper sleeping on job
-Tragic: Texas hunter kills 11-year-old daughter in gun mishap
-Food: How long do Thanksgiving leftovers last?
-TV/Streaming: Here's Freeform's 25 Days of Christmas schedule
-Celebrity: Tony Bennett, 95, leaves his heart onstage in a moving final concert with Lady Gaga
-History: Downtown Worcester in 1965 (1:53)
-Animals: This stray dog was hiding her babies to keep them safe (3:11)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Attleboro man's get-well card contains $1 million scratch ticket
-Meanwhile, in Las Vegas, a woman uses her prosthetic leg in fight at hockey game
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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)
+6:00: Omicron Vs. Delta symptoms: How new strain might differ from previous cases
+6:00: Americans face at least 2 weeks of uncertainty as scientists work to answer 3 key questions about the Omicron variant
+6:00: New info shows Omicron spread wider earlier than thought
+Noon: Radio Worcester (13:40): City Manager Ed Augustus talks COVID, School Committee districts, winter and Latino Commission
+Noon: Moderna CEO says vaccines will struggle with Omicron
-Radio Worcester (6:40): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Hirsh on the Omicron variant
-When will doctors learn more about Omicron? Mass. doctor explains
-WHO warns that Omicron poses "very high" risk
-Worcester County cases increased by 2,648 this week
-ICYMI: What can we do to prepare for the Omicron variant? Here's what one expert says
-Mass. officials report 5,497 new cases, 21 additional deaths over 3-day period
-Gov. Baker talks about what Mass. is doing about new variant (1:04)
-Vaccine passport program could be coming soon, governor says
-Salem family of 4 tests positive; father and daughter are in ICU
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Thieves stole gutters from Worcester house while owner was home
+5:00: Death of Bob Weir sparks memories of Worcester's part in long, strange trip
+5:00: Planning winter entertainment in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 14
+Noon: 270-unit project at abandoned Spag's factory met with skepticism
+Noon: Central Mass. pizzeria reopens with explanation for abruptly closing
-No answers as cost of probe into death of State Police recruit from Worcester nears $700,000 (3:07). Article
-New year, new look, new amenities for W.R.T.A.
-Local restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Legends (5:32)
-Worcester City Council returns with social media scrutiny, transit fights
-Worcester, Fitchburg aim for uniform, safe sober houses
-Worcester County Wonders: First state-run asylum dates back to 1832
-Newly obtained court docs detail what happened inside Leominster home after man murdered wife, autopsy findings
-$80,000 Keno ticket sold in Millbury
-Police oversight questions persist after Research Bureau report
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-ICYMI: National Grid installs new underground cable to fix monthslong outage issues in Worcester
-"A very bad year": Here's what the flu numbers look like in Worcester
-Turtleboy factor: Aidan Kearney's influence on Karen Read case
-Venezuelan native in Worcester lauds capture of Maduro
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Fundraiser to help rebuild Ten West Market
-Ten West Market owner optimistic about return
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hope Chapel in Sterling dedicates new sanctuary
-Clinton buildings coming together
-Clinton Select Board hears Bates family request to explore right-of-way access at town dump
-Indigenous culture celebration day coming to Grafton this summer
-Spanish-language congregation to move into historic church in West Boylston
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Full list of winners and nominees at Golden Globes
-Golden Globes snubs and surprises
-Inside the Golden Globes: Everything you didn't see on TV
-World-renowned violinist to rehearse with J.O.M.P. students
>OPINION: Molly McCullough: For Worcester's schools, kids come first
-Maggie Calvetti: Someday they'll be grown & here's who i hope they become
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:18:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who had Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics
>SPORTS: Patriots defense shines in 16-3 Wild Card win over Chargers
-Patriots will play Steelers-Texans winner in AFC Divisional Round
-Bruins beat Penguins, 1-0
-Celtics star Jaylen Brown rips refs after loss to Spurs in Boston
-Holy Cross student-athletes record 3.39 G.P.A. during Fall 2025 semester
-100 FM The Pike (18:00): MassLive's Matt Vautour gives 2026 sports predictions
-Railers fall to Florida, 5-3
>NATIONAL: Ex-husband arrested in heinous double murder of slain dentist, wife
-Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as crackdown intensifies
-Tragic: Dad killed 5 of his children over a decade
>NEW ENGLAND: Deadly house fire in Burrillville, R.I.
-From Lindsay Clancy to Turtleboy: 5 Mass. criminal cases to watch in 2026
>COLLEGES: "We depend on fungi for absolutely everything"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney quietly changes course on controversial meal plan changes
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Samsung unveils "world's largest" TV of its kind at 130 inches
>HOMES: Laundry hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner
>HEALTH: Noom launches Proactive Health GLP-1 Program for long-term health
-Mass. mom fights for scalp cooling to be covered by insurance during chemo (2:06). Article
>FOOD: Your guide to a flavorful Dry January (4:34)
>TV/STREAMING: "The Simpsons" retires beloved character Duffman after 30 years
>MOVIES: 2026 new horror movie releases
>CELEBRITY: "High School Musical" star arrested on child pornography charges
-"Field of Dreams" and "West Wing" actor Timothy Busfield faces arrest warrant in child sex abuse case
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog does the cutest thing when she wants attention (2:00)
>HISTORY: Math, not myths: Inside the new search for Amelia Earhart
>GOOD NEWS: Lottery ticket rejected by another customer earns man $1 million
-Meanwhile, in Germany, watch 50 sheep escape shepherd, walk into grocery store
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