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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+4:00: It's Saturday Night! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands for the latest specials and things to do
-Staff slams leadership, calls for CEO resignation as EcoTarium announces extended closure, expected layoffs
-Case of stolen Worcester bones gets new life
-Worcester Police arrest two on Newbury Street for loaded, illegal guns
-Vandalism to Worcester Black Lives Matter mural being investigated by police (:28)
-18 face charges for fentanyl, heroin, cocaine distribution
-The Mayor’s Live Streaming & Live Music List for Saturday, by Jay Berman
-UPDATE: Opening of Worcester's newest eatery temporarily delayed
-This year's Harvey Ball will be virtual; 20 recipients of Smile Award to be announced Monday
-5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
-How to see 5 planets in Worcester this weekend
-ICYMI: At least 40 City of Worcester employees, including school superintendent, may be victims of fake unemployment claims
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sutton PD: Officer comes to aid of suicidal man with finger on trigger
-Ch. 25's Mini ZipTrip to Shrewsbury (2:40)
-Assumption pitcher sets league record in Bravehearts' win; Next home game Sunday
-Tribute to 'Father Charley,' longtime area priest who passed away Wednesday
-Juneteenth now holiday in Massachusetts
-Cars: Bertera Nissan simplifies sales and service
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): Don't miss these 5 open houses in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man splits $22 million jackpot win with friend, keeping nearly 30-year promise
-New Movies + Shows to Watch this Weekend
-Meanwhile, outside Tampa, Florida woman caught trying to swipe 65-inch TV from Walmart
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-At protest, Worcester educators demand more say in district reopening plans
-How will substitute teachers work when schools are back? Worcester-area principal has a plan
-Catholic schools' goal to open on-site, also planning hybrid approach
-ICYMI: 143 Greater Worcester businesses have closed permanently amid recession, analysis
-Nichols pledges free regular coronavirus testing for campus
-Gov. Baker announces new order mandating 14-day quarantine for travelers who enter Mass.
-Mass. reports 214 new cases, 14 deaths
-Medical experts urge U.S. to shut down, start over
-What's the backup plan if there's no vaccine?
-Stimulus Check: Second round details confirmed [Amount & Eligibility]
-McDonald's and Chipotle will require customers to wear masks
-How to get out of town while social distancing: 'Chronicle' visits Fuller RV in Boylston and speaks with Sheri Fuller (5:54)
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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:07). High of 68 today in Worcester
-Snow in October? Here are all the times winter weather has started early in Mass.
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Thousands pack Institute Park for Worcester's "No Kings" protest. Video (2:08:06)
-Worcester tried classical music to stop "illegal activities" in Canal District. It didn't work
-Woman arrested in Worcester wanted in Hawaii for child sex assault
-Worcester Police Department to test high visibility patrols
-Leading police union in New England says "significant" funds have been misappropriated
-Beverly Hills home of billionaire from Worcester for sale for $195 million
-Legendary rock band honored at Worcester show for 25 million plays on Apple Music
-Habitat for Humanity helps Worcester families become homeowners
-Walk To End Alzheimer's returns to Worcester on Sunday
-India Society of Worcester and Worcester Art Museum celebrate a decade of light
-Health care tax credits set to expire. What does it mean for Mass.?
-T&G This Week: What happened at the courthouse, and why we told the story
-Worcester Guardian's Week in Review: Debates, development, Halloween Highlights
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:25): Calls for civilian oversight amid skepticism over implementation
>FAITH: Remembering late father's puns, laughter and lessons
>POLITICS: Worcester candidate profile: Jermoh Kamara for City Councilor At-Large
-Councilor King backs research bureau call for civilian police oversight
-New England Police Union endorses Mayor Joe Petty, other candidates
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:55): City Council cell phone use becomes a campaign issue
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant to hold ravioli and pasta making class next Sunday
-ICYMI: Small liberal arts colleges are struggling, but one in Worcester is bucking the trend
-Convicted Worcester bridge attacker Joshua Hubert sentenced to prison (:25). Article
-Related: Family details impact of Worcester bridge attack at Hubert sentencing
-Local middle school teacher passes away unexpectedly
-Woman to voters: Reject candidates who protect child rapist
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Scout's book shares epilepsy experiences
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-At 122 Diner, help support Ava's fight against Ovarian Cancer
-New fields being used as work continues
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Driver seriously hurt after car slams into tree, catches fire, officials say
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Fire Department open house
-They're mad in Oakham: Here's why the town is saying "not in my backyard"
-Leominster council delays decision on controversial battery storage zoning proposal
-Town House Tavern provides space to relax and catch up with friends
-Felon arrested in Webster after “awkward eye contact” with officer leads to gun discovery
-Clinton Elementary School brings book characters to life
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Twins, winds, blues and boos ...
-Remembering when Leonard Cohen played Clark University in 1970
-Joy of Music Program announces faculty concert series
-Central Mass. Brass to perform free concert at Fitchburg State
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Worcester City Council district hopefuls respond to questions
-Katy MacQueen: How I got my 6-year-old to FINALLY stay in her bed
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked 26 years for the W.R.T.A.
>SPORTS: Patriots coach Mike Vrabel returns to face the Titans for first time since being fired
-Patriots-Titans preview: Kyle Williams time in Vrabel revenge game?
-NFL's bizarre involvement in middle of Chiefs' latest penalty controversy
-NFL Week 7 schedule, TV and announcers
-Holy Cross football defeats Richmond for first win of season
-Holy Cross men’s ice hockey shuts out Mercyhurst in Atlantic Hockey opener
-Bruins lose to Colorado, 4-1
-Jaylen Brown documentary follows Celtics star’s impactful NBA journey
-Railers drop season opener to Maine, 5-0
-Boston College football loses sixth straight game
>CARS: Ford recalls Ford Mustangs, Ford F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD trucks
>NATIONAL: Thieves strike Louvre in daring jewel heist
-Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 68,000
-Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein pleaded for Virginia Giuffre to "have our baby," she wrote in memoir
-Tragic: Elderly couple found dead at senior home in apparent murder-suicide
>NEW ENGLAND: Judge bans Springfield landlord from owning or managing property in Mass.
-Is it legal to smoke pot in public places in Massachusetts? Here’s what the law says
>COLLEGES: Shining a Light on inequities in Latino education in Mass.
-Anna Maria Professor Jennifer Carlson to address legislative hearing on emergency management
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): New York City and Las Vegas are Thanksgiving travel hotspots
-6 etiquette mistakes that can lead to a fine overseas
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Amanda Khatib: Advice for returning to work
>SHOPPING: 35 gift ideas inspired by TikTok's top trends of 2025
>HOMES: When should you turn your heating on? What temperature should you set it to? What to know
>HEALTH: Aluminum in vaccines: What parents need to know about safety (2:14)
-Report: Mass. among best states for Medicare beneficiaries, despite high rate of E.R. visits
>FOOD: Pepsi's dirty soda trend adds new Mountain Dew, Mug Root Beer drinks
>TV/STREAMING: The best new horror movies of 2025 available to stream right now
>MOVIES: U.F.O. doc "Age of Disclosure" lands streaming date on Prime Video
>CELEBRITY: Rachael Ray resurfaces for rare outing following string of "bizarre behavior"
-Amy Robach, T.J. Holmes announce engagement 3 years after "GMA3" scandal
>ANIMALS: Dog who looked like a lion adopts real bear cubs (1:45)
>GOOD NEWS: Boy, 9, saves kitten that was being "tossed around like a football"
-Meanwhile, in Wyoming, pumpkin reappears on university spire in 30-year mystery
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