25+ min ago (134+ words) Discover Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum's Christmas Makers' Fair, part of Worcester's Victorian Christmas Fayre. Enjoy handmade goods," Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum Christmas Makers' Fair Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum is set to host a Christmas Makers' Fair during Worcester's Victorian Christmas Fayre weekend. Visitors can browse a range of stalls featuring handmade goods from local designer-makers and craftspeople on Friday, December 5, to Saturday, December 6, from 10am to 6pm. This year's makers include Made with Love by Karrie, JJ's Jewellery, Penny Jane Designs, House of Grimsy and LunaCat Crafts each hand-picked for their quality products. Little Al's Kitchen at the Balcony Caf" will serve seasonal treats, including mulled wine and mince pies, and the Museum Shop has an excellent range of cards and gifts....

1+ hour, 25+ min ago (237+ words) NORTH ANDOVER " The Fire Department used the jaws of life to free two people trapped in a vehicle following a three-car crash on Great Pond Road Monday afternoon. NORTH ANDOVER " The Fire Department used the jaws of life to free two people trapped in a vehicle following a three-car crash on Great Pond Road Monday afternoon. The call came in just after 1 p.m. for what was first reported as a two-car crash on Flats Bridge, Acting Deputy fire Chief Jeff Crosby said. But when crews arrived, they found there were three vehicles involved, two of which were in an "almost" head-on collision. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Where are the best places to shop? Who gives the best haircut? Who cooks the best burger? Vote for "Best…...

1+ hour, 29+ min ago (50+ words) Monday night the Sandtown-Winchester community confronted Baltimore City Public Schools officials about the district's decision to move students before fully closing New Song Academy. Monday night the Sandtown-Winchester community confronted Baltimore City Public Schools officials about the district's decision to move students before fully closing New Song Academy....

5+ hour, 34+ min ago (788+ words) Invisible to the naked human eye, cellular behavior tells a complex yet enduring story about the origins of all life on Earth. On Nov. 20, visitors to the Museum of Science could see and hear that story through an unconventional medium " dance." Presented by the Multiverse Concert Series, "Cellular Dance: The Fold" is a collaborative performance weaving together biology, dance and electro-symphonic music. After being forced into a hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic, the event finally returned to the stage. Based on University of Massachusetts Boston professor Alexey Veraksa's research on cell signaling in embryos, the ballet depicted the inner workings of the cell, how cells navigate their surroundings and how tissues work together in a developing embryo. Founded and led by director David Ibbett, a composer and music professor at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, the Multiverse Concert Series is a…...

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6+ hour, 13+ min ago (29+ words) Massachusetts has stopped all road work projects to ease delays during the busy travel period. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports. MassDOT urges patience on roads ahead of Thanksgiving travel...

6+ hour, 21+ min ago (32+ words) More than 350 gallons of home heating oil were mistakenly pumped into a basement in Medford. WBZ-TV's Juli McDonald reports. Medford basement flooded with home heating oil after delivery mistake...

6+ hour, 26+ min ago (296+ words) BALTIMORE " Monday night the Sandtown-Winchester community confronted Baltimore City Public Schools officials about the district's decision to move students before fully closing New Song Academy. The district said the West Baltimore charter school must close following financial issues and problems with the HVAC system and the roof of the building. The plan is for the school to close at the end of the school year but for students to be transferred to the Harlem Park building between December and January. Alumni Lamar Richards told WMAR 2 News that the move is going to disrupt the children's school for many reasons. "Wintertime is coming. Many of our students walk to this school, and to walk down to Harlem Park is too long of a walk, especially with it getting darker sooner. Historically the Harlem Park neighborhood and Sandtown neighborhood has had problems,…...

7+ hour, 16+ min ago (581+ words) The Springfield City School District will close the School of Innovation (SOI) at the end of the 2025-26 year, after which the 100 impacted students will transition to Springfield High School (SHS), where it will consolidate with beginning the 2026-27 school year. District leaders emphasized this decision was driven by "the need to ensure long-term financial stability while expanding academic opportunities" and is about "protecting the interests of all students," according to Superintendent Bob Hill. "Consolidating SHS and SOI will preserve academic programs, career pathways, athletics and the arts, while stabilizing the district's financial future. Without this step, Springfield schools would face devastating cuts impacting every student and every classroom," he said. The SOI gives a second option for high school students in the district to focus on project-based learning instead of traditional classroom instruction. It has normal classes and all of the…...

9+ hour, 41+ min ago (31+ words) The U.S. Treasury stopped minting pennies, and now businesses are torn between rounding up or rounding down. WBZ-TV's Penny Kmitt reports. How Boston businesses are coping with penny shortage...