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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Breezy, high in the low 40s today in Worcester
+6:00: 64-year-old man killed in head-on crash on June Street in Worcester
+6:00: Do you recognize her? Worcester detectives looking for suspected porch pirate
+6:00: Bullet found in Shrewsbury middle school
+6:00: From 2019, Leary Firefighters Foundation "Worcester 6: Heroes Remembered"
+6:00: Adoption Option: Meet Spesh
+6:00: Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra pops back to Mechanics Hall
+6:00: Worcesteria: The road to the governor's office runs through Worcester
+6:00: New basketball team in Worcester hopes to add to community, be role models
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - December 3rd
+Noon: Radio Worcester (10:19): Retired Worcester Fire Lt. Don Courtney and Hank remember the Worcester 6 and December 3rd, 1999
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
-Remembering 6 Worcester firefighters who lost their lives fighting fire 22 years ago (:33). Article
-Local restaurateurs buy shuttered Worcester landmark
-Worcester native Eddie Mekka, "Laverne & Shirley" actor, dies at 69. Video (:59)
-Lincoln Plaza Planet Fitness expected to open in January
-Tatnuck Square Nutrition slated to open this month in Worcester
-Festival of Lights set for Friday night in Worcester
-Traffic advisory for Festival of Lights tonight on Worcester Common
-Silver Alert issued for Oxford man who never arrived at Worcester hospital
-How much time will Julia Enright get? 2nd-degree murder increases importance of sentencing hearing
-Fallen Worcester Police Officer Manny Familia recognized at statewide awards ceremony
-Worcester Vice Squad officers make heroin arrest in Granite Street area
-See the December menus for local specialty doughnut shops
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Five Things to Do: WCLOC, Merrimack Valley Ringers Merrimac Handel’s "Messiah" and more ...
-Let the Music Play: Our Favorite New England Albums of 2021
-Artist Spotlight: Sharon Freed
-Iron Maiden to play only New England show in Worcester next October
-NEW Wachusett Wine & Spirits Podcast (37:59): The best whiskies in the world
-Worcester and Springfield named the least charitable cities in America by LendingTree
-Radio Worcester (14:00): City Councilor Moe Bergman on his School Committee election cost ask
-Bill Shaner: Councilor King vs. Everybody
-Tribute to local man who ran his own automotive electrical repair company for 20 years
-ICYMI: Man accused of Worcester murder released after evidence points to new suspect
-New bookstore in Worcester adds space for events, community gathering
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Webster man arrested for drugs after 3-car crash
-Auburn students raise money for organization in South Africa
-Shrewsbury school administrators break down 2021 enrollment data
-Channel 5's "Chronicle" visits Vaillancourt Folk Art in Sutton
-Westborough Community Chorus celebrates 50th anniversary with "Sounds of Joy"
-Upton man pleads guilty to federal child pornography charge
-Investigation underway after person shot in Fitchburg
-Sports: Holy Cross football has the best defense in the nation. Is it enough to beat Villanova?
-Holy Cross legend, Heisman finalist Gordie Lockbaum cheers on Crusaders in FCS playoffs
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Swayman’s 42 saves leads Bruins over Predators, 2-0
-Bravehearts accepting applications for summer internships
-Curling: Harder than it looks
-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: Greater Worcester unemployment swings back down to 5.2% pandemic low
-Take WBJ's 2022 Economic Forecast survey
-Health: Your sleep position could be ruining your sleep
-Food: Supply chain crisis now threatening chicken tenders
-Shopping: ‘Tis the season to shop small and local
-National: Florida church musical director killed wife, 2 kids: sheriff
-More than 60 Michigan schools cancel classes as shooting spawns copycat threats
-New England: State Trooper, apparently sleeping in cruiser, under investigation
-Radio Worcester (12:36): Rich Rubino on the 2022 Governor's Race Shakeup
-Colleges: WPI student making prosthetic leg for dog
-Holy Cross names new vice provost for diversity, equity & inclusion
-TV/Streaming: HBO spent $30 million on a "Game of Thrones" spinoff pilot that will never air
-Movies: Best movies of 2021
-Celebrity: Dolly Parton, Sandra Oh, Simone Biles and teachers named People of the Year
-History: Building the Massachusetts Turnpike (42:29)
-Homes: Video your of local home with "8+ acres and breathtaking views" (5:37)
-Animals: Dog was so scared he hid behind building from people (3:13)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Some Mass. garden centers providing free Christmas trees to military members
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, possum porch pirate makes off with package
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-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
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Do existing vaccines protect against Omicron? Boston doctors explain
-How many boosters will we have to get?
-Omicron confirmed in man who attended NYC anime convention
-Multiple cases of Omicron variant detected in NYC
-Germany announces nationwide lockdown for the unvaccinated
-How does the coronavirus mutate? It’s just a series of mistakes
-ICYMI: Worcester doctors voice concern not alarm over Omicron variant
-Mass. hits highest case numbers in one day (5,170) since January
-Mass. officials report nearly 10,000 new cases among students, staff over 2-week period
-Gov. Baker says vaccine passport coming soon to Massachusetts
-Couple shares cautionary tale after losing infant son to COVID-19
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Police investigating after man shot near Fitchburg State
+6:00: Tri-axle dump truck rollover shuts down road in Sutton
+6:00: Worcester unveils major redesign for busy College Street
+6:00: 168 students, staff honored at Worcester schools Special Education Celebration Of Success
+6:00: Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Message (1:42): Start of the fourth quarter
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
+Noon: Mass. Pike traffic after semi crash on I-495 in Westborough
+Noon: State Police lieutenant back in court on perjury charge in Worcester recruit’s death
+Noon: Ex-Worcester food bank C.E.O. McMurray to receive social justice award
+Noon: "Handmaid's Tale" author Margaret Atwood to speak at Holy Cross
+Noon: A new arts epicenter: Creative Hub Worcester set to open at long last
+Noon: Last Call: Samantha Bucci, poet and poetry slam organizer
+Noon: First Person: For Joe Fusco Jr., remembering Mom brings laughs, stings
-Q.C.C. police officer has certification suspended after domestic violence charges filed
-Curtis Sliwa visits Worcester, and can't resist "glazing" local diner
-Think Derek Herman loves Worcester? He has the tattoos to prove it
-Could the old Dive Bar spot be pouring drinks again?
-When will the Denholm building be torn down? Developer agrees to timeline
-Inside the state's biggest office-to-residential conversion in Worcester (2:30)
-Worcester City Manager proposes $1.4 million tax break for housing project by Polar Park
-See compensation for all 8,363 City of Worcester employees
-Rift with Pope Leo "really unprecedented," says Holy Cross religious studies professor (2:42). Article
-Related: Worcester bishop issues statement
-How Audra Doody of Safe Exit Initiative is helping to change our world
-Worcester County Wonders: Setting the Revolution record straight
-Aislinn Doyle: April 16th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester Public Schools to hold April 15th community forum on school boundary and quadrant alignment project
>DINING OUT: The Broadway Restaurant
-ICYMI: Vigil held for 10-year-old killed by car in Webster (2:19). Article
-Related: Driver in fatal Webster crash was arrested week before for drug possession, police say (1:49)
-Before reporting to prison for hacking, former Assumption student from Sterling thanks F.B.I. for arresting him (3:25). Article
-No one in truck that was found in Leicester pond, police say (:20). Article
-"They’re lucky to be alive": 3 people hospitalized after tree crushes pickup truck in Princeton
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Project Adventure – not just a physical workout
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Train hits vehicle at Clinton railroad crossing (:23)
-Overdose leads to 21-day suspension for Webster Boosters Club
-Barre firefighters respond to residential fire on Oak Street
-Another Oxford leader heads to Canton as Gifford named deputy chief
-Southbridge council denies Open Meeting Law claims, refers complaints to counsel
-Man charged after breaking into ex-girlfriend’s Leominster apartment through window
-Construction alert from the Millbury D.P.W.
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Usher and Chris Brown announce tour, including August stop at Gillette Stadium
-Des Rocs to play Worcester in lead up to new album release
-Listen Up: Worcester musician Sam Femino eyes social media in new song
-Remembering "Voice of Clannad" Moya Brennan
-Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
>OPINION: Michael Garand: Why banking local means investing in Worcester's future
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (13:17): Heather Cassani, owner, Wattson Home Solutions
-Unity Radio Unity in the Community (57:47): Michael Goldstein, owner, Empire Loan
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who taught in the Worcester Public Schools for more than 35 years
>SPORTS: NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after photos with Mike Vrabel
-Related: Read Russini's full resignation letter
-No tailgating at Gillette Stadium during World Cup
-Celtics superlatives and awards: Most improved, biggest surprise and more
-Bruins beat Devils, 4-0
-Red Sox lose to Twins, 6-0
-Bravehearts announce Fireworks Friday dates
-Holy Cross names Scott Black assistant men’s soccer coach
-Coach Jon Ladino announces 2030 Holy Cross softball signing class
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 9-4
-33 Worcester runners set for Boston Marathon
>CARS: Ford C.E.O. Jim Farley warns Chinese car sales in U.S. would be "devastating"
>NATIONAL: Frightening new Yellowstone study sparks eruption fears
-Doctor accused of fatally removing organ from patient arrested for botched operation
-Tragic: Couple abused their 6 children, kept boy in dog kennel: officials
>NEW ENGLAND: Elderly homeowner trapped with "tenant from hell" (1:09)
-FedEx driver struck, killed by alleged drunken driver in Vermont, police say
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Professor Andrew Burkhardt connects Goddard’s legacy to modern discoveries
-Holy Cross President Rougeau on Commencement, leadership updates, the job market and more
-A.I. salon at Assumption brings students, faculty, staff and industry voices together for a dynamic conversation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why Antarctica is unlike any other travel destination
-8 states where the weather forecast is always wrong
>BUSINESS: New Disney C.E.O. announces 1,000 job cuts via email
-LPL Financial Research: The economy takes multiple shocks in stride
-What to expect from an I.R.S. business audit
-Lack of motivation, rejection stalls job searches for millions of unemployed Americans: survey
>HEALTH: Deaths from a silent disease have quadrupled among young U.S. women, study shows
-Man undergoes experimental treatment to prevent A.L.S. (2:59)
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (44:48): Somatic movement, with Emily Konstan
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: Get a refund on this recalled Sam’s Club Christmas decoration
>FOOD: How good are the Polar Seltzer Summer flavors? (2:13)
>TV/STREAMING: Meryl Streep to star in "The Corrections" limited series adaptation
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Insidious: Out of the Further" (2:34)
>CELEBRITY: Alec Baldwin talks "Rust" prosecution health toll, retiring on podcast
-"Lost" star Matthew Fox reveals why he walked away from Hollywood at height of his stardom
>ANIMALS: Mama dog dumped at shelter walks herself into a better life (2:04)
>HISTORY: Abandoned "ghost towns" are scattered across Massachusetts
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. "sewer singer" gains TikTok fame for underground opera performances (2:31)
-Meanwhile, in Canada, video shows confused beaver wandering into store, getting stuck behind automatic doors
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