Good morning, Worcester.

Lady, an 8-year-old mixed breed dog, went missing on Sept.

8 in Sturbridge while her family was traveling and was found on Oct. 23 after nearly 50 days with help from Missing Dogs Massachusetts—David and Carrie Bell welcomed her safely back home.

Tougas Family Farm in Northborough will host a 'Smashing Good Time' event this weekend with apple cannons and pumpkin smashing to raise funds for its seven Jamaican employees affected by Hurricane Melissa—one of the strongest Atlantic storms on record.

The extra cash will help them rebuild their island as they return home to assess the damage.

Season 2 of Squid Game: The Challenge has six players from Massachusetts among 456 global contestants competing for a $4.56 million prize on Netflix.

The first four episodes were released on Nov. 4 — the next four will air on Nov. 11 and the finale on Nov. 18 — and the players include a pharmacist, a PhD student, a chemical engineer, a rabbi, a game design student, and a retired social worker.

The Worcester County Sheriff's Office held its annual winter coat drive to distribute 4,000 brand new coats for those in need—more than 250 coats were given out at El Buen Samaritano and another 200 at St. John's Food for the Poor Program on Thursday morning.

Massport said flight cuts that took effect Friday caused delays and cancellations at Boston's Logan Airport — while Worcester regional airport was not affected as of Thursday afternoon.

AAA Northeast advised air travelers to use their airline app to stay informed of any changes.

Trois-Rivières Lions vs Worcester Railers

7:05-8:35 p.m. — DCU Center — Tickets available — Watch the Worcester Railers take on the Trois-Rivières Lions in an exciting hockey matchup.

Trois-Rivières Lions vs Worcester Railers

6:05-7:35 p.m. — DCU Center — Tickets available — Watch as the Worcester Railers take on the Trois-Rivières Lions in an exciting ECHL matchup.

Maine Mariners at Worcester Railers

10:00-11:35 a.m. — DCU Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrill as the Worcester Railers skate into action against the Maine Mariners in an exciting ECHL matchup.

Macbeth

7:30 p.m. — Worcester State University — $7-$15 — Experience Shakespeare's timeless tragedy of ambition, betrayal, and the consequences of power.

Maine Mariners vs Worcester Railers

7:05-8:35 p.m. — DCU Center — Tickets available — Catch the Worcester Railers in action as they battle their rivals on home ice.

Atreyu Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Palladium — $54+ — Experience an electrifying performance by Atreyu at one of Worcester's premier venues.

Blind Guardian Somewhere Far Beyond Tour

7:30-9 p.m. — Palladium — Ticketed event — Celebrate 30 years of German speed metal with Blind Guardian as they bring their classic album to life.

Yacht Lobsters Concert

7-8 p.m. — Off The Rails — Check venue for ticket prices — Experience the nostalgic sounds of 70's and early 80's Soft Rock with the Yacht Lobsters.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve

3:00-4:30 p.m. — DCU Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic holiday rock opera with an all-new production from TSO.

2025 Trot With Ted 5K, 10K and Kids Fun Run

9:30 a.m. — Tantasqua Regional High School — $30 registration fee — Run for a good cause to fund educational grants for local teachers while enjoying family-friendly competition.