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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: High of 81 in Worcester today
+6:00: Tree worker killed when bucket hits live wires in Northborough (1:23)
+6:00: How Worcester is preparing for an expected arrival of Afghan refugees
+6:00: Webster police arrest 2 juveniles for armed robbery
+6:00: Gloria Hall named 39th ArtsWorcester Award winner
+6:00: Last Call with Vaughn Slowaski, owner and founder of Scoop Drip
+12:30: Officials investigating cause of fire at Shrewsbury Montessori School
+Noon: Edith Morgan: A Clean Worcester
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Ziggy Bombs a pop-up fan favorite
+Noon: Holy Cross professor selected as 2021-2022 Harvard Radcliffe Fellow
-UMass Medical School in Worcester gets $175 million gift; school to be renamed UMass Chan Medical School (1:36)
-Related: Gift followed pitch from Chancellor Michael Collins
-Worcester Police Department settles decades-long discrimination suit with Black officers
-Video shows SUV barrelling into Worcester restaurant (2:00)
-Nursing assistant accused of sexually assaulting nursing home residents in Worcester, Wakefield
-Primetals' former Worcester facility sold for $12 million to N.Y. firm
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - September 8th
-Radio Worcester (14:53): Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus talks COVID, Officer Garcia, local elections and South High
-This Week’s Roadwork in Worcester – Week of September 6th
-$100,000 Mass Cash winner sold in Leicester
-ICYMI: Alleged drunken driver slams into ambulance, state police cruiser on I-395
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-U.S. Speaker of the House to focus on child care during Worcester visit
-WCCA-TV's "Worcester Election Countdown" (28:48): Meet Shanel Soucy, candidate for School Committee
-Early voting today in District 1 at Lincoln Village Tenants Association
-District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose relies on record of collaboration in bid for third term
-Richard Cipro aims to bring "proven track record" to District 1 council seat
-Worcester City Council District 5 candidate forum planned ahead of preliminary election
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (40:33): Orgeat Syrup — What do I do with it?
-Reminder: Trash collection delayed a day because of Labor Day
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury’s new Beal school officially welcomes students
-Community celebrates during the Shrewsbury Summer Festival
-Locally owned Leicester cannabis dispensary bought out by Chicago firm
-Hydrant-flushing today in Holden
-Apple Tree Arts celebrates the return of live theatre
-First Congregational Church in Sutton hosts breakfast, golf ball drop
-Holy Cross QB Matthew Sluka and kicker Derek Ng win Patriot League awards
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 5-4
-Enter to win 2 tickets to a WooSox game, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Cars: It's still summer at Bertera Nissan (3:03)
-RV rentals and sales, including at Fuller RV in Boylston, are shaking up the travel industry
-Business: The U.S. workforce has gotten significantly older and more diverse
-Growing uncertainty pushed business confidence down in August
-National: RFK’s widow says his assassin "should not have the opportunity to terrorize again"
-Tragic: Father dies while trying to save 2 children in Connecticut lake
-New England: Girl, 13, dies in dirt bike crash at motocross park in Wareham
-Man tied up dog, left it to possibly drown in high tide at Revere beach, police say
-Animals: Worcester area pets up for adoption: Nugget, Moe & more
-TV/Streaming: Hulu raising prices of on-demand plans by $1 next month
-History: Old Union Station in Worcester
-Celebrity: Britney Spears' father files petition to end conservatorship
-Homes: See inside this Sudbury home that has its own hockey rink and lists for $4.85 million
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 2 Indiana boys hop off bikes, pay their respects while coming across funeral for serviceman
-Meanwhile, in Belgium, woman banned from zoo after chimp becomes emotionally attached to her
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+Noon: Worcester County cases increased by 1,520 this week
-Mass. DPH reports 4,415 new breakthrough cases, 18 more deaths among vaccinated residents
-Mass. school district quarantines 2 classes amid outbreak
-Radio Worcester (5:27): Hank Stolz tells the story of his experience testing positive over the weekend
-WPI increases testing to twice a week regardless of vaccination status
-This Labor Day saw 300% more new cases on average than last year
-ICYMI: Mass. doctor watching trend as children return to school post-Labor Day (1:39)
-Mass. officials report 5,484 new cases, 12 additional deaths over 4-day period
-U.S. reaches 40 million recorded cases — with 4 million counted in the last 4 weeks
-Children make up more than a quarter of the weekly U.S. cases, pediatricians’ group says
-More U.S. first responders are dying of COVID-19
-NIH to study how vaccine impacts menstrual cycle
-Doctor says she will refuse to treat unvaccinated patients
In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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