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Worcester
Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Canines for Disabled Kids empowers children with disabilities through service dogs and scholarships. The organization will host its fifth annual Over the Edge fundraiser on November 15th in Worcester — participants will rappel down Mercantile Building to show trust and courage while supporting independence and inclusion. Radio Worcester
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today at 7 p.m., Worcester's Palladium will host a screening of the drama Shattered Ice—supported by the Reliant Foundation—that follows a young hockey player coping with the loss of his best friend to suicide and aims to break the stigma around mental illness among young athletes. Radio Worcester
- ➤ EcoTarium in Worcester will host the Legacy of the Stars Gala on Saturday from 6-9 p.m.—this event celebrates the soon-to-open 6,400-square-foot Stoddard Exhibition Hall planned for spring and features a silent auction, live performances from cultural groups, and guided tours of a preview for The Secret World of Elephants exhibit. Worcester Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Telegram & Gazette has announced three nominees for Student of the Week—Angel Marcario Alvardo, John Bradley, and Alexis Huard—as high school teachers, principals, and guidance counselors recognized their academic excellence and community service. Readers can vote to choose the winning student. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ WPI has received a $1M National Science Foundation grant to launch a one-year course that trains workers for hydrogen energy careers—partnering with Western New England University, local community colleges, and industry experts. The program will recruit 13 students by the end of the year and aims to train 40 people over three years through lab work and three-month internships. Worcester Business Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The northern lights lit up Central Mass today as the biggest solar flare of the year produced a dazzling show, and a severe geomagnetic storm is expected today with strong conditions on Nov. 13 and minor conditions on Nov. 14—readers are invited to share their photos. Telegram & Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Worcester held a Veterans Day parade and pancake breakfast on Nov. 11 that featured nearly 60 participants and new displays like two ladder trucks with an American flag. Mayor Joseph M. Petty credited Director of Veterans’ Services Joe Robinson—appointed in November 2023—for expanding the event and boosting support for local veterans. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Services spent months cataloguing over 1,300 memorial sites and released the Veteran Legacy Trail interactive map to honor those who served. The project includes memorials in Leominster and Worcester’s Memorial Grove—visited by Gov. Healey—and supports efforts to expand veterans’ services statewide. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ State Rep. Marcus S. Vaughn proposed a bill to allow food truck owners to use one permit for all towns to cut time and costs after owners like Michael Leverone said the current system forces long trips and extra fees. The measure is now before the Joint Committee on Public Health and is supported by operators facing high inspection expenses. Telegram & Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UMass Chan resident physicians ratified a new contract with UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester that gives them a nearly 10% raise & thousands of dollars in mental health & education benefits. University officials will now review the deal before it is approved. Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ UMass Chan is launching a study center to test a digital program that helps patients using GLP-1 medications manage obesity, diabetes or heart issues. Enrollment will begin early 2026 in Worcester as 220 participants compare the digital lifestyle change program with standard care—each wearing a device to track activity. UMass Chan Medical School
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Worcester Academy coach James Proctor earned his 300th win on Saturday as his team shut out Austin Prep 6-0 at Morse Field, marking the end of his 26-year career with a record of 301-84-65. Proctor is leaving to become Director of Soccer at Masters Academy International opening in September & his farewell included tributes from fans and former players. Telegram & Gazette
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Macbeth
7:30 p.m. — Worcester State University — $7-$15 — Experience Shakespeare's timeless tragedy of ambition, betrayal, and the consequences of power.
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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.
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Atreyu Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Palladium — $54+ — Experience an electrifying performance by Atreyu at one of Worcester's premier venues.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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