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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 58 today
-November climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Here's what's planned to replace the long-closed 5 and Diner at Lincoln Plaza in Worcester
-Ziggy Bombs opens first storefront location in Downtown Worcester
-Festival of Lights kicks off holiday season in downtown Worcester
-Kelley Square Tree Lighting on Saturday
-Worcester 6 to be honored with alarm, moment of silence on 23rd anniversary of fire
-Residents of Plumley Village, site of Thanksgiving Day fire, can start returning home Saturday
-Related: Worcester caterer serves up food — and comfort — for displaced Plumley Village residents
-COVID cases up in Worcester, but community level is back to Medium
-Worcester medical expert critical of $75 to entice COVID vaccination
-Holy Cross football team prepares for big challenge vs. New Hampshire in NCCA home playoff game Saturday
-Related: Fifth-year seniors at the foundation of Holy Cross' success
-Related: Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (39:19) -- Football playoff preview
-Here's where Worcester will be leaf-sweeping on Saturday
>HOMES: See inside the deserted West Boylston farm on 20 acres that is selling for $450,000
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Bay State Brewing Co. celebrates 10th anniversary with re-release of first beer
-Old Forester Barrel Pick (16:20)
>SHOWTIME: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-First Person: Finding one's self in the maze of libraries
-Musicians of the Old Post Road find forgotten gems for Trinity concert
-Worcesteria: World AIDS Day hits home for AIDS Project Worcester
-Ray Mariano: DOJ review of Worcester police opportunity for positive change
-Discover Central Mass. podcast (23:06): Castle Cantina and Thyme Herbal Apothecary
-The Faces of Worcester: Monica Aryitey
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester woman who owned Brite Cleaners
-ICYMI: New jeweler in Worcester promises "immersive shopping experience"
-Worcester's permanent winter parking ban in now in effect
-Worcester home heating assistance forum on Monday
-Worcester hiring snow plows for winter
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>HOLDEN: Composting for Holden residents 8-2:30 Saturday
-Sevens Saws to host Sip & Shop Holiday Market on Tuesday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): USPS truck fire in Dudley; Good Samaritan helps save mail (:20)
-Gardner woman about to be evicted threatens property manager with field hockey stick
-Industrial building to go before Shrewsbury Planning Board
-Paxton tree lighting moved to Sunday
-Chocksett Middle School announces honor roll
-Local dancers to appear in "Nutcracker"; hosting story times
>SPORTS: Christian Pulisic cleared to play vs. Netherlands in World Cup knockout round
-Brown forces OT, but Miami beats Celtics
-Bills troll Patriots after win: "How do you like them apples?"
-3 Holy Cross basketball games to be broadcast on NBC Sports Boston
-Holy Cross mourns the loss of Mike Addesa
-West Boylston football wins Division 7 state championship
-Railers beat Newfoundland, 4-2
>CARS: Bertera has a wide variety of cars for your every need (3:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: FBI Director raises national security concerns about TikTok
-Most people wish the holiday season would last longer
>NEW ENGLAND: Royals cap 3-day visit to Boston with announcement of Earthshot Prize winners
-Small plane crashes at end of Mass. airport runway
>HEALTH: Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday: Noon-5 at Worcester Public Library
-Drug co-developed by Mass. company slows Alzheimer's but can it make a real difference?
>BUSINESS: U.S. economy added a robust 263,000 jobs in November
-Harrington Hospital CEO prepares for "potential crisis" following Family Health Center closure
>COLLEGES: QCC Theater Department presents "It's a Wonderful Life" in Hebert Auditorium
>HISTORY: YMCA Building at Lake Quinsigamond, 1909
>TELEVISION: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on VOD -- "Savage Salvation," "The Eternal Daughter," and more
>CELEBRITY: GMA anchor Amy Robach divorcing Andrew Shue after T.J. Holmes romance
>ANIMALS: Worcester Animal Rescue League Adoption Option -- Meet Yogi
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman gives birth, wins $100,000 Powerball prize on the same day
-Meanwhile, in Texas, watch as a raccoon invades school cafeteria
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+Servers and hostesses at Worcester restaurant
-Before/After School Site Coordinator, Holden Recreation
-Finance Manager Assistant in Boylston
-Placement Coordinator/Case Manager/Shared Living Program
-Janitorial-Maintenance Personnel at Abby's House
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 72 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-14-year-old allegedly shot by 16-year-old remembered as wonderful son
-Earlier: 14-year-old shot to death in Worcester, 16-year-old arrested
-Oxford man indicted on federal sex trafficking charges
-Worcester County Wonders: Taking center stage at Mechanics Hall
-Worcester school district addresses behavioral,mental health issues for students
-Schools’ drive for inclusivity hitting its stride
-Tolls at N.H., R.I. border supported by Central Mass. residents: Survey
-Channel 5's Wake Up Call from Auburn Middle School Unified Basketball (:43)
-Radio Worcester (23:38): Explore unique Central Mass. businesses — Planning & Cannabis
-Residents fighting to reclaim money in "equity theft" lawsuit (3:34). Article
-Earlier: Judge rules Mass. law on "equity theft" is unconstitutional (2:12). Article
>DINING OUT: Competetive eater Geoff Esper tackles the new Chuckwagon Challenge in Worcester (13:36)
-ICYMI: One man hopes to make it easier for vendors, street performers to work in Worcester
-Here’s how much Worcester’s department leaders made in 2023
-Clark professor rewinds to create a neighborhood venture
-Thousands could benefit from $5.6 million settlement of Peterson Oil fuel mix allegations
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Movie Monday at Senior Center
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Wachusett students become teachers
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Little League opens season with parade
-2 resignations open seats on Grafton town board, commission
-Parking planned for old Grafton fire station property
-Food, music and dance celebrated at Multicultural Night in Clinton
-Nashoba, Aztechs reach for gold at world championships
-Sutton's Owen Boyns in Rocky Horror at Western New England
-The Landmark's public safety logs
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Shrewsbury Street Nurses Pub Crawl on Saturday, May 11th
>SHOWTIME: New music coming from country legend more than 20 years after his death
-Viveca Stucke, Holy Cross Class of ’26: The importance of connecting with the arts
-Manny Jae Media (45:01): Lil' Rennie
-100FM The Pike (14:56): Comedian Dave Hill on ripping guitar solos, his hockey obsession and fight straps
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 534 (27:49): Police equity report, speed limits, construction pauses
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 26 (28:19)
-Unity Radio (52:13): Now I Thrive
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester restaurateur
>SPORTS: Full list of undrafted rookies the Patriots signed after NFL Draft
-Holy Cross stars Jalen Coker, Ayir Asante sign with Panthers, Giants, respectively
-Leominster's Mark Daigneault, coach of Oklahoma City, NBA Coach of Year
-Night at Garden is fitting reward for Charlton's Austin Borggaard
-Red Sox beat Cubs, 5-4
-WooSox beat Toledo, 8-5
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
>NATIONAL: 2 dead, 6 injured in San Antonio shooting (1:38)
-When TikTok ban would go into effect, how it would be enforced
-Tragic: Boy, 6, found trying to shield little brother from house fire that killed them both
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read case timeline — John O’Keefe’s killing, police investigation
-4 people seriously hurt after boat sinks off Cape Cod (:17)
>COLLEGES: Assumption graduation honorees announced
-Anna Maria alum Matthew Waite completes M.A. in Integrated Media Arts
-Nichols names William Pieczynski ninth president
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most stunning gilded age mansions in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Government increases minimum salary for overtime exemptions
-U.S. economy grew by just 1.6% in the first quarter, much slower than expected
>SHOPPING: Lab-grown diamond created in less than 3 hours — will it revolutionize the jewelry industry?
>HOMES: 4-bedroom home sells for $1.2 million in Westborough
>HEALTH: Doctor's tips to survive spring allergy season (2:14)
-Cows being tested, tracked for bird flu. Here's what that means
>FOOD: Avocado oil recalled in U.S. over safety concerns
>TV/STREAMING: Roast of Tom Brady on Netflix next Sunday (:41)
>MOVIES: Zendaya tennis movie "Challengers" scores at weekend box office
>CELEBRITY: How Arnold Schwarzenegger tried to sabotage Sylvester Stallone's career
>ANIMALS: Neglected puppy goes on shopping spree (3:19)
>HISTORY: Hanover Theatre Historic & Architectural Tour on Tuesday
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Good Samaritans pull man from burning car
-Meanwhile, in South Africa, watch as this escaped hippo wanders through suburban neighborhood
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+Servers and bartenders at Altea's Eatery
-Weekend bartender at Halligan's
-Full-time and part-time positions at George's Coney Island
-Multiple positions with Holden D.P.W.
-Kitchen help at deadhorse hill
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