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In The News
-Latest weather: Severe thunderstorms possible this afternoon, high of 86 in Worcester
+6:00: Updated: Moose in Worcester's Main South hit by car, wanders away and then captured safely (1:59). Video (:42). Gallery (12 photos)
+6:00: Clinton man who smuggled cocaine through Logan in wheelchair gets 7 years for receiving kilo in mail
+6:00: Blackstone police seek to identify armed robbery suspect
+6:00: Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (11:36): WPS violence, police, transportation and COVID
+6:00: Listen Up: Ricky Duran, Oompa join Blue Light Bandits on new album
+6:00: Last Call with Nick Noble, host of WICN's "Folk Revival"
+6:00: Yellow Tulip Project photo exhibit at ValleyCast mental illness stigma
+12:30: Worcester Ranked Among 5 Worst Cities for Burger Fans
+12:30: WPI student launches breakfast stand to address food insecurity throughout Worcester
+12:30: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - September 15th
-In District 5 Worcester City Council race, Etel Haxhiaj and Gregory Stratman advance to Nov. general election
-Richard Cipro tops District 1 preliminary contest; will challenge incumbent Sean Rose on November ballot
-Worcester's search for new school superintendent begins
-Killer of 2-year-old Worcester girl seeks parole, won't fight deportation
-"The world’s biggest heart": Family says Marine veteran stabbed during Worcester brawl was trying to help
-Earlier: Person stabbed in face during Canal District brawl, man facing assault to murder, mayhem charges
-One of Worcester's oldest barrooms is for sale at a discount
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-School threat meant for Quincy sparks fear, investigation in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (14:05): City Manager Ed Augustus talks school violence & SROs, COVID & vaccinations and police body cams
-Worcesteria: Maybe there IS a wrong way to commemorate the Rolling Stones' legendary show
-EcoTarium in Worcester postpones "Night at the Museum" gala because of rise in COVID cases
-First Person: The Library of Disposable Art — Wade Whimsies
-ICYMI: Local landlords are selling their properties to investors amid rental nonpayments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Wyman-Gordon land in Grafton will be developed for new warehouse
-Leicester voters approve funds to buy Becker College campus
-"Where’s Waldo?" featured in massive corn maze in Sterling
-Water shut off in part of Holden because of Western States water main replacement
-Sutton Select Board agrees to tax breaks for Unified Global development plans
-Artist surprises girlfriend with marriage proposal at Showcase Cinemas in Millbury
-Enter to win 2 tickets to a WooSox game, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-High-Fives: Highlighting the top performances and big games from Tuesday's high school sports
-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
-National: Fight at Florida gender reveal leaves father shot
-Mom reunited with missing daughter who was abducted in 2007
-New England: Marine Sergeant Johanny Rosario Pichardo laid to rest in Lawrence
-Gov. Baker explains why he activated National Guard to drive school buses
-Business: Amazon plans to hire another 125,000, paying them an average of $18 an hour
-Apple issues emergency software update over spyware threat to iPhones, other devices
-At the office: 6 signs it's time to quit your job
-Colleges: Final day at QCC for add/drop for the fall semester is Wednesday
-At Holy Cross, conversation with Congressman McGovern on 9/11 and 20 Years of War in Afghanistan (1:35:20)
-Animals: Show off your best friend with Redemption Rock Brewery's dog calendar
-Food: Purchase chicken in last decade? You could be eligible for a payment
-History: Institute Park of yesteryear
-TV/Streaming: Steve Martin, Martin Short series on Hulu renewed for 2nd season
-Celebrity: Norm Macdonald, comedian and "Saturday Night Live" alum, dies at 61
-Homes: Cherry Valley Victorian features orchard, perennial gardens
-Shopping: Here’s everything Apple unveiled at its big iPhone event
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Georgia school custodian surprised with new car in viral video
-Meanwhile, in Germany, scientists potty train cows to use "MooLoo"
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)0
+6:00: Worcester to host 4 youth vaccine clinics that will raffle off $150 gift cards to sneaker shops in city
+12:30: Worcester Public Schools will be hosting vaccine clinics for students 12-19 years old
-UMass Memorial Hospital on "elevated alert" status after surge of new COVID patients
-Worcester behind in rates among communities of color compared to rest of the state
-Here's why your mask is overdue for an upgrade
-Schools will need vaccine mandates for in-person classes to last, expert says
-COVID-19 cases returned along with students to Grafton schools
-Massachusetts ranked the most vaccinated state in U.S.
-ICYMI: Massachusetts parents push for remote learning option for some students
-Mass. officials report 1,453 new cases, 24 additional deaths as positivity rate ticks up to 2.3 percent
-When will booster shots be widely available in Massachusetts?
-It may take "many, many" more vaccine mandates to end the pandemic, Dr. Fauci says
-Tragic: Couple died of COVID-19 weeks apart, orphaning 5 young children including a newborn
-COVID-19 cases climbing, wiping out months of progress
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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