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Worcester
Monday, December 8th, 2025
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Catholic Charities of Worcester County reported record toy requests as the T&G Santa Fund supports families for Christmas, with over 1,000 requests for Thanksgiving baskets echoing growing need. In partnership with local parishes & organizations, the program will provide toys to 600 children and uses nearly $90,000 in generous donations. Telegram & Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ninety years ago, Amelia Earhart visited North High School in Worcester, speaking to almost 1,000 people as part of a five-stop New England tour that included Gardner. She shared stories of her transatlantic and Pacific flights and urged women to embrace aviation (her passion) as a new frontier. Telegram & Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students at WPI held a controlled fire demonstration today that burned two trees — one with fake snow and one with tinsel — to measure heat and mass loss and better understand holiday fire hazards. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- ➤ Mary Caforio praised Worcester Technical High School's bistro for serving a varied everyday menu and a special Thanksgiving meal that cost just $15, where student waitstaff gain real restaurant experience (under teacher Doug Lemire's guidance). Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ PhD candidate Emily Sholi received a prestigious NIH fellowship award (Ruth L. Kirschstein Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award) to study how pathogens like Pseudomonas aeruginosa inhibit host ribosomes using cryo‑EM at UMass Chan Medical School. Her work may pave the way for new antibacterial therapies. UMass Chan Medical School
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Fourth Annual Royal Holiday Ball
6-11 p.m. — Courtyard by Marriott Worcester — Cost not specified — Experience a magical evening of celebration, dancing, and festive treats fit for royalty.
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Sans Souci Tribute to JGB
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Electric Haze Llc — Tickets starting at $15.44 — Experience a tribute to JGB with live alternative rock music.
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A Christmas Carol
7:00 – 8:30 PM — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a classic holiday tale brought to life in a beautiful theater setting.
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Dueling Pianos Show
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Rascals — Ticket prices vary — Get ready to rock and roll at an electrifying musical experience where you choose the playlist.
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Home for the Holidays Hockey Game
3:05-4:35 p.m. — DCU Center — $10 Kids Tickets — Celebrate the season with festive hockey, family fun, and a chance to win during the Ugly Sweater Contest.
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New Year's Eve Celebration with Whiskey Boulevard
7 PM - 1 AM — Samuel Slater's Restaurant — $95 Dinner, $30 Celebration Only — Celebrate New Year's Eve with live music, dinner buffet, and a champagne toast at midnight.
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