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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 (:26). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-This historic Worcester church can be yours for $1.6 million
-Worcester man critically injured in 2-car crash in Webster
-Howl of a good time at annual Hot Dog Safari benefit in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (17:54): Firehouse Cookoff returns to Polar Park to benefit local charities
-Countdown to Kindergarten returns to prepare Worcester families for first day of school
-Westborough police chief stands up for Sikh community after wave of negativity on social media
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review
>DINING OUT: Popular Italian eatery announces local opening
-Boston’s Union Oyster House celebrates 200 years (3:10)
-ICYMI: Train derails in Downtown Worcester, caught on video
-Former Assumption V.P.'s lawsuit claims president fueled party culture
-Coming soon to Worcester: Asian night market with street food, shopping
-UMass Medical School professors: Teens are turning to A.I. chatbots for emotional support – here’s how to keep kids safe
-How a Central Mass. woman beat the odds to have a baby at 44
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Bandstand Concert Series 6 to 8 Sunday
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Composting 8 to 2:30 Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Attorney General finds Southbridge violated Open Meeting Law
-Fitchburg man arrested for trespassing at Leominster pub after 2 calls in 30 minutes
-Spencer Summer Concert Series continues today with the Silverbacks
-BriezyJane & the Hurricane to perform at Southbridge Concerts on the Common
-Athol man arrested on warrant before suspected heroin/fentanyl falls from his pocket during traffic stop
-6 to be honored with Charlton Old Home Day Community Awards
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-100 FM The Pike (13:56): Spicy Water Distillery owner Barry Bacon let's Mike Hsu sample
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: The Russo Brothers, Harley's Funhouse, Pride pageant ...
-Pulse Magazine's Weekend Guide (:20)
-100 FM The Pike (15:07): Comedian Jamie Lissow on using math for standup, vacationing with your kids, living in Alaska
-Brazilian musician Ricardo Frota brings "ecology of sound" to Jacob Edwards Library Monday
>OPINION: Laurel: In praise of the late, great Jay's 5 and 10
-Jennifer Benson: Celebrating 91 years of Social Security: a promise worth protecting
-WCCA-TV Intern Interviews No. 110 (16:49): Dangers of vaping and tobacco
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who passed away after battling A.L.S.
>SPORTS: "All-time high" Super Bowl urgency for Kevin Byard with Patriots
-Devon Witherspoon deal done; market set for Christian Gonzalez
-Red Sox lose to the Pirates, 4-0
-Bravehearts thank fans for 2026 season
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Leominster's Pat Gallagher picks up a win pitching at Polar Park
-WooSox fall to Buffalo, 7-5
>NATIONAL: At least 1 student among 5 people shot at Virginia State University
-What comes next after Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal charges in C.E.O.'s killing
-"Have I Been Flocked" lets drivers check if their cars have been recorded, searched
-Tragic: 6-year-old girl dies ahead of tonsillectomy before starting first grade
>NEW ENGLAND: Vermont police seek suspect accused of pulling woman’s eye out
-1 dead after rip current pulls 3 from Provincetown beach (:27)
-Man, 21, dies after falling into Mass. quarry (2:02)
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross alums build relationships to deliver life-changing opportunities
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Next Stop: Bar Harbor, Maine
-This destination ranks among best places to see fall foliage (:47)
>BUSINESS: Reddit, news outlets weigh cutting Google off as A.I. summaries kill traffic: report
-Radio Worcester (8:44): Consumers still want a real person behind A.I. customer service: B.B.B. study
>HOMES: Worcester inventory surges but homes still sell fast
>HEALTH: Pediatrician on vaccines, A.I. and kratom (5:03). Article
-Get the Facts: Proposed changes to the childhood vaccine schedule
>FOOD: Are food recalls rising? What 2026 data shows
-Food & drink pairing: Chicken pot pie biscuit cup
>TV/STREAMING: "Glee" star blasts fans claiming show is cursed after 3 cast members’ deaths
>MOVIES: How "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" defeated superhero fatigue
>CELEBRITY: Dakota Johnson looks unrecognizable as Marilyn Monroe in "Flesh Impact"
-Hollywood legend, 80, stuns in swimsuit on European getaway with family
>ANIMALS: Entire neighborhood rallies to rescue missing cat (1:33)
>HISTORY: Spilling the Tea with John Hancock - Video 4 (:51)
>GOOD NEWS: How a daily routine of ordering gumbo wound up saving his life (3:01)
-Meanwhile, in London, Pitbull fans don bald caps to break Guinness World Record
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
-Police officer, town of Shrewsbury
-Firefighter/Paramedic, town of West Boylston
-Service Department at Lamoureux Ford
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