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Worcester
Saturday, December 27th, 2025
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Central Mass is set to celebrate New Year's Eve with various family-friendly events. Options include a party at Clover Road Brewing in Hudson from 5 to 9 p.m., baby goat cuddles at Bracken Hill Farm starting at 1 p.m., and ice skating on Worcester Common. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Yesterday, a parade in Worcester celebrated World War II veteran Richard Peters Sr — a former U.S. Army sergeant — who turned 100 at his family-run store on Grafton St. He received a key to the city and certificates from veteran groups as local officials joined in the tribute. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ On Friday, Dec. 26, T and G Santa's helpers gathered donations from readers, local businesses and civic organizations to purchase toys for nearly 10,000 children in need identified by 20 partner groups including United Way of Central Massachusetts. Donations continue via the coupon in today's newspaper ad to support future gifting. Telegram & Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents can dispose of real Christmas trees at designated dropoff centers until Jan. 11+ New Year’s Day is excluded. Sites include 1065 Millbury St, 300 Chandler St across from Foley Stadium, and 299 Clark St near East Mountain, with hours varying by location. Telegram & Gazette
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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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The Taylor Party: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
8-10:30 p.m. — Palladium — $ — Dance and sing along to all of Taylor Swift's iconic eras at this electrifying tribute party.
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Bingo Loco - Late Show
5-6:30 p.m. — Palladium — Ticketed event — Experience an interactive bingo party with live music, wild prizes, and high-energy performances.
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The Great Escape - Journey Tribute
8-11 p.m. — Rascals — $18-$25 — Experience the high-energy tribute to Journey that leaves fans eager for more.
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