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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 34 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Fallen Worcester Firefighter Christopher Roy remembered on 4-year anniversary of his death
-6th grade girl from Worcester will quarterback Massachusetts team in national tournament (2:03). Article
-Local school bus driver has students run errand at convenience store, officials say
-Hospital agrees to pay $1.8 million to settle Medicare billing case
-Worcester fined for dumping sewage into Lake Quinsigamond
-New winter homeless shelter in Worcester follows Hotel Grace closure
-Bill Belichick rooting for Holy Cross football in today's national quarterfinal
-U.S. Attorney comments on investigation of Worcester police
-Critics say proposed Worcester charter school would be used to subsidize Old Sturbridge Village
-Worcester man pleads guilty to fentanyl distribution
-2 men indicted for distributing smokeless tobacco products
-Sheriff’s Office warns of scam calls using Sheriff’s number
-Worcester Now | Next vision statement, draft goals released
-After Hangover Pub and Broth closing, chef Michael Arrastia keeps busy
-"Guns to Garden" event set for Saturday in Worcester County
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (47:52): 5 Japanese Whiskies You Must Try
>SHOWTIME: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Seven Things To Do: Holiday Pops, Nutcracker, Salisbury Mansion ...
-Cara Brindisi and Kara McKee: After "The Voice," their friendship lives on
-Holiday sing Saturday at First Unitarian Church in Worcester
-"A Christmas Carol" in Worcester has many diverse parts
-The Faces of Worcester: Jessica Hopkins
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester resident killed in Auburn crash
-ICYMI: Worcester police seek help in shooting investigation
-In wrongful termination suit, Worcester radio exec claims company "set him up to fail"
-Worcester honors firefighter Jon Davies Sr., killed in action in 2011
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Composting for Holden residents 8-2:30 Saturday
-TODAY! Holidays in Holden -- Complete schedule
-Big Weekend for Holiday Fun in Holden (5:16)
-Happy holidays from the staff at Lamoureux Ford (1:13)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Santa coming to Paxton Fire Department 9-4 Saturday
-Millbury Fill-A-Cruiser toy drive for town families 9-2 Saturday
-Concerns voiced about South Street entrance of Subaru dealership in Shrewsbury
-Clinton committee honors students, staff of the month, Adams scholarship recipients
-With help from firefighters, Santa Claus to visit Sutton neighborhoods
-Grafton Garden Club announces programs for 2022-23 season
-Southbridge councilor accused of threatening employee at Town Hall
-In emergency meeting, area school superintendent placed on leave
>SPORTS: Holy Cross faithful sends off undefeated Crusaders eyeing FCS quarterfinal upset
-For Patrick Haughney, Holy Cross has been a "dream come true"
-Due to popular demand, Bravehearts' Cyber Week Sale is back
-Bruins lose to Phoenix, 4-3
-Railers lose to Idaho, 5-1
-Soccer journalist Grant Wahl dies in Qatar while covering World Cup
>CARS: NEW! Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-Honda driver killed by faulty exploding Takata air bag
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Foggy weather causes massive 30-car pileup in Washington
-Ukraine war is going to "take a while," Putin says
-Tragic: Ohio couple who celebrated 79 years of marriage die hours apart
>NEW ENGLAND: Galvin seeks Millionaire's Tax exemption for some older homeowners
-Manchester man gets 57 months for Mass., N.H. bank robberies
>FOOD: Baby formula shortage to persist through spring: report
>COLLEGES: Clark profs analyze what’s powering mushroom mania
-Feel represented in video games? WPI prof, students create diverse cast to change that
>HOMES: Worcester area real estate roundup
>HEALTH: Parents of sick children may run into problems finding pain medication. Here's why
-Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday: Noon-5 at Worcester Public Library
>BUSINESS: Beware of these 4 holiday scams
-Key inflation measure shows price pressures cooled off in November
>SHOPPING: A "Thank you" can net your Amazon delivery person a tip
>TELEVISION: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming -- "She Said," "Call Jane" and more
>CELEBRITY: Neil Diamond surprises audience with "Sweet Caroline" performance
>ANIMALS: Tiny kitten wanders up to woman in Mexico (3:16)
>HISTORY: Main Street in Worcester, date unknown
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Drew Barrymore gives away new car to 16-year-old hero
-Meanwhile, in Florida, iguana wanders into substation, causes "large scale outage"
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Classifieds
-4 positions, Worcester Division of Public Health
-Servers and hostesses at Worcester restaurant
-Finance Manager Assistant in Boylston
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: After fatal shooting, Worcester strip club must close at 8
+6:00: City custodians protest treatment by Worcester's new cleaning contractor
+6:00: Friends of Worcester Public Library mark 70 years with $50,000 gift to new branch
+6:00: Pulse Magazine's Weekend Guide (:22)
+Noon: Jury says it's deadlocked in Noel Inoa retrial; judge says keep trying
+Noon: Worcester airport sets record, but 500,000 goal looms
+Noon: Level 3 sex offender accused of trying to entice juvenile in Southbridge
+Noon: Things to Do: Día de los Muertos celebration, 'Ghosts in the Galleries
+Noon: Decade of ghouls and glamor: Haunted Speakeasy set for Worcester
+Noon: This is peak: Joe Fusco Jr. dreams about replacing a boiler
-Driver injured after car crashes through fence, lands on roof in Worcester (1:40). Article
-Child hospitalized after being hit by vehicle while riding bike in Worcester
-Worcester husband and wife die just 2 days apart
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-Worcester community seeks help after local designer’s bag, credit cards stolen
-Former Worcester police sergeant takes over National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division
-Worcester S.N.A.P. rolls drop 21% as advocates seek D.T.A. staff
-internal investigation clears officers of wrongdoing in Toomey crash
-Related: Advocates renew call for police review board after release of Toomey crash report
-Related: Read the full Worcester police review of city councilor's crash
-City to crack down on parking scofflaws during snow. But you'll be warned
-Central Mass. strip club to face license commission after deadly shooting
-Terror on Tory Fort: Check out Worcester family's Western take on Halloween
-Ché Anderson talks about roles at UMass Med School, Mass Cultural Council
-Nativity School opens applications for upcoming year
-Aislinn Doyle: W.P.S. In Brief: Realignment breakdown by school
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant expands to serve lunch
-ICYMI: State blocks out-of-state firm from buying nursing homes in Worcester, Fitchburg
-$51 million redevelopment brings 80 affordable senior apartments to Worcester's Lincoln Square
-Worcester's historic Heywood Boot building to receive $929K in state redevelopment funding
-Worcester lands record $5.5 million grant to remove lead hazards
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Midnight at the Masquerade mystery Thursday at Gale Free Library
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): What happens to Anna Maria College’s campus after bids fall short?
-Takeaways from latest Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
-Westborough police warn against "door kick" social media challenge
-Charlton voters approve data center restrictions, call for end to Flock cameras
-In stunning reversal, Westborough Town Meeting changes course on downtown zoning proposal
-Pastor Coates drops fraud claims against orchard developer and former Dunbar clients
-Southbridge man charged with armed robbery at Elm Street convenience store
-Dudley Town Hall access plan draws objections at Town Meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Restaurant in Holden Friday and Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic
-Get medieval: Autumn Knights Renaissance Faire set
-Celeste Ng headlines Worcester library fundraiser November 5th
-Suzanne Strempek Shea's popular memoir talk comes to Webster
-Charlton mom's book captures spirit of late son, paralyzed in 1997 crash
>OPINION: Sunita Razdan: Lend nature a hand - leave fallen leaves in yard
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 509 (28:27): Nativity School of Worcester
-WCCA-TV's Coffee with Konnie No. 545 (29:27): Hank Stolz
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Journalists' superpower and Worcester media in 2026
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local woman who worked as a baking teacher
>SPORTS: Patriots-Bears preview: Keys to victory, prediction and more
-Drake Maye vs. Caleb Williams a battle of electric, maturing quarterbacks
-Patriots injured reserve activations explained: Decisions await
-Why Patriots cannot afford not to start Caleb Lomu each week
-NFL Week 7 schedule, TV and announcers
-Mechanics Hall ready to rumble as boxing returns after long absence
-Holy Cross women's hockey team hits the road to face Dartmouth
-Holy Cross baseball announces Fall World Series
>NATIONAL: Nobel-winning A.I. pioneer warns: Befriend bots or "we're toast"
-How many Americans support second execution attempt for Christa Pike
-Ukraine's $500 drones slaughtered America's $25 million tanks in recent war game
-Tragic: Swimmer, 65, killed by shark despite wearing repellent band
>NEW ENGLAND: Officers say Matthew Farwell was agitated in days before Sandra Birchmore's death (2:49)
-Lawmakers reject Gov. Healey's gas tax suspension plan (:26)
-Massachusetts leads nation in lottery spending again
>COLLEGES: Clark Family & Friends Weekend 2026
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Half of Americans return home more drained than relaxed after a vacation, new survey says
>BUSINESS: Amazon hiring 6,000 seasonal workers in Mass.
-Radio Worcester (22:08): W.B.D.C. and Webster Five explain small business financing
-LPL Financial Research: Moats vs. inertia: Unpacking the personal A.I. agent threat
-Meta ordered to pay New Mexico $25 billion for deceiving users
>SHOPPING: Warning issued against 400,000 pressure cookers due to burn risk
>HOMES: Americans are abandoning a beloved tradition — and experts reveal 5 reasons why
>HEALTH: Sexually transmitted diarrhea is morphing into a superbug
-Medicare Advantage plan cuts: United, Humana reduce benefits for 1 million
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Baked salmon and rice
>TV/STREAMING: Elizabeth Holmes docs to watch before "You Can See Everything"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Idris Elba movie, "Above the Below" (1:38)
>CELEBRITY: Selma Blair speaks out after mid-flight meltdown, arrest
-Judge tosses child sex abuse indictment against Timothy Busfield
>ANIMALS: Tiny cat loves swimming just as much as exploring the world (2:39)
>HISTORY: Building 19 author on nostalgia event this weekend (11:28)
>GOOD NEWS: Couple struck by lightning while walking hand in hand, hail Good Samaritan hikers for saving their lives
-Meanwhile, in Colorado, bear steals bag of gear from fire station
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Full-time police officer, West Boylston Police Department
-Bartenders, Worcester Restaurant Group
-Plow truck drivers, town of Shrewsbury
-Snow plow contractors, town of Shrewsbury
-Bartenders, Grafton Street restaurant
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