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Worcester
Thursday, November 13th, 2025
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ UMass Chan second-year medical students Diego Marroquin and Hoang Vo volunteer at Worcester Earn-A-Bike in Main South to boost transportation access and community health. They mentor local youth and repair donated bikes - efforts that fulfill part of their medical school curriculum focused on social determinants of health. UMass Chan Medical School
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A bracket challenge to name the best historic diner in Central Massachusetts starts today with round of 16 voting ending Tuesday at noon; voters will choose from long-loved spots like Blue Moon Diner—built in 1929—and Miss Worcester Diner. The contest will continue with additional rounds, with the next starting Nov. 19. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Proper People, a popular YouTube channel with 1.56 million subscribers, released an unauthorized video showing Worcester Memorial Auditorium in its abandoned state — the venue is now part of an ongoing fundraising effort to save it. Worcester Business Journal
- ➤ Worcester State University professor Siri Colom is on a three-person team that produced a new 10-episode podcast telling the story of a San Francisco gay church during the AIDS crisis — the podcast uses restored archival recordings to share a narrative of loss and hope. Slate is airing new episodes weekly with the final episode scheduled for Dec.13. Telegram & Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On November 6, the state announced a new BioHub at WPI that will receive $5.2 million to fund 24 pilot projects, train over 500 employees, and create more than 3,000 jobs as part of a $16.3 million TechHubs plan. The project will roll out over the next three years—boosting life science innovation in the region. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester has launched a pilot micro-grant program with $10,000 to strengthen its community ties—awarding ten projects from $250 to $1,000 to local partners including the public library and UMass Chan Medical School. Funding for the grants will be released in 2026 as part of the college’s In and Of Worcester plan. Worcester Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today at 6 p.m., a brief ceremony will be held at McKeon Road Fire Station to honor fire Lt. Jason Menard, who died six years ago in a blaze on Stockholm Street — the service will include a moment of silence and the placing of a wreath. Telegram & Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Massachusetts DPH announced that ByHeart, Inc. voluntarily recalled its powdered infant formula on Nov. 11 after a CDC investigation linked the product to a possible botulism outbreak. Parents are advised to discard the formula immediately and seek urgent care if their baby shows signs like poor feeding or weak cry—health officials stress prompt treatment. This Week In Worcester
- ➤ Hospital for Behavioral Medicine named Rachel Corus as its permanent CEO six months after she served as interim leader—making her the fourth permanent CEO in six years. The hospital now expects steady leadership as it continues to support behavioral health services. Worcester Business Journal
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ UniBank is teaming up with Habitat for Humanity to plan affordable homes in Worcester—Habitat's CEO said local workers who keep our community running are struggling to find places to live, and the project will address the housing shortage. Worcester Business Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local high school athletes signed their college sport commitments yesterday as four Uxbridge field hockey seniors — Amelia Blood, Julianna Casucci, Kendall Gilmore and Julia Okenquist — and others from softball, soccer and baseball joined Division 1 and 2 teams ahead of their upcoming games. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Holy Cross coach Dan Curran said the team will try to finish strong after a tough 1-9 season with two games remaining. The Crusaders will face Bucknell on Nov. 15 and Georgetown at Fenway Park on Nov. 22 as they aim to build momentum for the future. 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.
~ Henry Ford
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