Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of November.
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🏘️ Community
On November 21 at the Worcester County Courthouse, a local WPI chapter of A Moment of Magic dressed as movie characters to comfort children and support families during National Adoption Day.
The costumed students offered photo opportunities, crafts, and reading sessions — easing the stress of the adoption process for those in attendance.
🚧 Accidents
Tuesday morning, a small fire in a fifth-grade classroom at Belmont Street Community School forced an evacuation, and the Worcester Fire Department responded at 8:30 a.m.—no injuries occurred despite some damage and a smoke odor lingering in the building.
🎓 Education
Mark Rayfield—CEO of Saint-Gobain North America—visited WPI to talk about how the company will work with students and faculty on new research and sustainable manufacturing programs.
The meeting underscored a legacy that began when WPI professors helped launch Norton and laid the foundation for future collaboration.
🏛️ Government
On Tuesday, state leaders gathered in Worcester to honor 170 firefighters for heroic acts at the 36th annual Firefighter of the Year Awards.
Governor Maura Healey praised the recipients—who earned group and individual citations as well as medals of valor—for their dedicated service.
🏈 Sports
Tommy Cassell predicts winners for local Thanksgiving high school football games in Central Mass and Worcester, listing picks from Worcester Tech to Northbridge and more—his forecasts draw on recent season records and intense rivalries.
His predictions offer insight into key matchups and add focus to the holiday gridiron action.
🎉 Worcester Events
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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.
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.
Handel's Messiah Performance
8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Mechanics Hall — Ticket purchase required — Experience the Worcester Chorus as they perform the timeless holiday classic, Handel's Messiah.
Sans Souci Tribute to JGB
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Electric Haze Llc — Tickets starting at $15.44 — Enjoy a night of alternative rock with a tribute to JGB.
New England Winter Market
9 AM-6 PM — DCU Center — Check Official Website — Experience a festive market filled with local artisans, gourmet foods, and holiday cheer.
Saves The Day and Glassjaw Concert
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Palladium — $TBA — Experience an electrifying evening with indie rock legends in a vibrant venue.
45th Annual Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops Concert
8-10 p.m. — Mechanics Hall — $47+ — Experience Worcester's festive holiday celebration with the Massachusetts Symphony and special guest performances.
Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay
8:30-9:30 p.m. — Mechanics Hall — $25.65 — Experience the music of Coldplay in a candlelit setting for a unique musical celebration.
A Christmas Carol
7:00 – 8:30 PM — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Tickets from $102 — Enjoy a classic holiday tale brought to life in a stunning theatrical performance.
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