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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Downpours may slow Monday morning commute
+Noon: Person stabbed in face during Canal District brawl, man facing assault to murder, mayhem charges
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - September 13th
-Man dies after crashing car into into a tree off a ramp on I-290
-Truck carrying liquid nitrogen collides with car on Route 12 in Auburn
-Fight at Burncoat Middle School reignites debate over police in schools
-Earlier: 3 teens arrested after fight, assault on Burncoat Middle School principal
-Enduring Freedom Concert at Mechanics Hall (2:29:26)
-Screen Time: Worcester connection on display at FAN EXPO Comic Con
-Homes: Look through 5 new houses for sale in Worcester
-Rosalie Tirella: In the Canal District talking trash
-ICYMI: Denis Leary on 9/11 20 years later, the blast radius & "Rescue Me"
-Worcester ranked as 10th least affordable mid-sized city for renters
-Worcester seeking tenant for vacant Union Station cafe
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 23rd Pet Rock Festival in Grafton huge hit
-West Boylston house robbed, but thieves leave the loot
-Tribute to prominent builder and businessman who recently passed away
-Gardner woman who saved a man from drowning honored with Sweeney Award for Bravery (3:45)
-Paving scheduled to begin in Paxton
-Shrewsbury COA plans "REquipment" demo Sept. 24
-Business: Fire Equipment Inc. opens Worcester branch
-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
-Health: Study suggests Alzheimer's "could be stopped" with oxygen therapy
-National: 2nd murder hornet nest of the year eradicated and a 3rd located
-"Overall Crime Decreased in 2020" in the United States, report finds
-New England: 3rd anniversary of Merrimack Valley gas explosions
-Tragic: Florida family massacre followed random encounter, sheriff says
-Animals: Feeders not sparking bird deaths in New England, but use discouraged
-History: The old Plymouth Theatre in Worcester
-TV/Streaming: Judge Judy returning to TV in November, with granddaughter
-Movies: "Shang-Chi" tops box office again with $35.8 million
-Celebrity: The best and worst moments from the 2021 VMAs
-Shopping: Whirlpool Labor Day Sale runs through September 15th at Sclamo's
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): America's oldest living WWII vet Lawrence Brooks turns 112
-Meanwhile, in Texas, woman finds large snake in her bathroom
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Classified (Help Wanted)
-Auto service technician in Auburn
-Elementary Reading & Writing Teacher in Worcester
-Machine Operator/Packer in West Brookfield
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+Noon: Radio Worcester (9:05): Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh talks COVID, variants and vaccinations
-Massachusetts among 3 states that have fully vaccinated more than 2/3 of residents
-Alabama man dies after being turned away from 43 hospitals as COVID packs ICUs, family says
-ICYMI: Doctors explain increases in breakthrough cases
-26 states have now fully vaccinated at least half of all residents
-Pfizer vaccine may be authorized for kids 5 to 11 in October
-Employee fired from job for refusing vaccine, demands justice
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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