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In The News
-Latest weather: Sunny, high of 70 today in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester County facing major hospital bed shortage
+6:00: Worcester MCAS test scores plummet during pandemic
+6:00: City of Worcester is now investigating a post depicting mayor with a Hitler mustache
+6:00: City Council Preview: fire department review, police cadets
+6:00: To evict or not evict during pandemic — a dilemma for one Worcester landlord
+6:00: Autopsy confirms remains found in Wyoming are Gabby Petito’s, family lawyer says
+6:00: Cats, dogs, pets up for adoption at Worcester area shelters
+1:00: UPDATED: Worcester woman facing drunken driving charges after crashing into cruiser, injuring trooper in Worcester, police say
+Noon: "Immediate intervention" needed at Worcester Fire Department, report finds
+Noon: Worcester-based company secures $70 million in new funding
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - September 21st
+Noon: Worcester Cookoff hosting cider donut competition
-Trooper hospitalized following crash involving state police cruiser in Worcester
-Report gives 10 recommendations on how Worcester Fire Department can prevent line-of-duty deaths
-Clark student proposes bus network redesign for Worcester after recommendation by Councilor Moe Bergman
-Worcester Mayor depicted with Hitler mustache on police union page
-Worcester man's lawsuit against city police continues in federal court
-TikTok challenge causes vandalism at Grafton Middle School, high school
-Phantom Gourmet visits Sterling BBQ joint (5:19)
-Pulse Magazine's Chili & Chowder Fest set for October 9th
-Radio Worcester (6:01): Ziggy Bombs with Mike Devish aka Ziggy the Cook
-ICYMI: Iconic Worcester eatery to be closed Monday because of staffing problem
-Spencer police investigating after trip lines found along popular trail
-New Summit Street pedestrian corridor opened around Polar Park
-When will Polar Park host concerts? Wait till next year
-Brewery's "Worcester's Finest" to benefit foundation named in honor of Manny Familia
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-State, Worcester teacher unions call for end to MCAS tests
-"Voice" star Ricky Duran makes Worcester homecoming
-This Week’s Roadwork In Worcester – Week Of September 20th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Wachusett Street incident brings local and state police presence to Holden
-Overnight work on the Route 140 bridge in Shrewsbury this week
-Summer music ends, mural begins at the Millbury Common
-Rutland neighbor objects to permit for business equipment in residential area
-What can you buy at Grafton Flea Market? For $2.2 million, the market itself
-Today! City to hold celebration of Mass. Pirates' IFL title
-Recap of Holy Cross football's win over Yale (3:40)
-Max Krause of Holy Cross Men's Soccer named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-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: Gabby Petito's mournful dad posts touching tribute to daughter
-Tragic: N.J. woman accused of drugging, killing her daughters in Arizona
-New England: Hundreds honor New Hampshire brothers who died in car crash
-Health: 7 cases of West Nile reported across Massachusetts
-Colleges: UMass Medical School students use repurposed guns as gardening tools, donate food
-Business: CVS to hire 1,100 new employees in Massachusetts ahead of winter
-Animals: 3 rambunctious bears caught enjoying a Westfield family’s pool
-Food: Pumpkin availability in the Worcester area
-Shopping: Supply-chain woes can't meet demand for Christmas toy inventories
-TV/Streaming: Judge Judy is making the move to streaming on Amazon
-Celebrity: Frail Phil Collins begins Genesis farewell tour
-Homes: Check out 5 new properties on the market in Worcester
-History: The tower at Institute Park in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): British man visits Worcester while walking 1,200 miles to raise awareness of daughter's rare disease
-Meanwhile, in Boston, amid bus driver shortage, students ride party bus with stripper poles and neon lights on field trip
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+Noon: 2 dose version of Johnson & Johnson shot 94% effective, study finds
-Worcester County cases increased by 1,879 this week
-Community colleges announce vaccine mandate
-The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed that of the 1918 flu pandemic
-All of Mass. now considered high risk for transmission
-Radio Worcester (9:27): Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on Worcester's mask mandate, hospital capacity & the third wave
-Mass. officials report 4,364 new cases, 7 additional deaths over 3-day period
-Groups call for remote learning option for Mass. students not eligible for vaccine
-Pfizer says vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11
-A new treatment for COVID-19 is in clinical trials
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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