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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
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-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 (1:08). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: American Airlines restarts Philadelphia service to Worcester, replacing N.Y.C. nonstop
+5:00: Massport announces location of huge new solar field near Worcester Airport
+5:00: New Hampshire woman killed in crash on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Earlier: Serious crash on I-84 in Sturbridge brings Friday morning traffic to a halt
+5:00: The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2024-2025 season, part 1
+5:00: John Keough: 3 things I think about Tuesday night
+Noon: Investigation underway after fire destroys home in Millbury
+Noon: Worcester colleges slam ballot question that would sap their endowments
+Noon: It's Good Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Captain America: Brave New World" and more
+Noon: Bad Religion, Pennywise set to headline Punk in the Park at Palladium
+Noon: Beyond Beer: Defunct Honey Bee Orchards new home for Ragged Hill Cider
+Noon: Keep the Faith: Considering the effects of Easter beyond Holy Week
-Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Rachel Monárrez to leave in June
-UMass Medical School lays off and furloughs 200 employees
-Earlier: Cuts will have irretrievable effects as UMass Medical School stands to lose $80 million, Gov. Healey says
-$100,000 lottery winner sold in Worcester
-Paul Revere lantern replica coming to Worcester City Hall
-State throws out License Commission's penalties against Worcester cigar bar
-Worcester reports 9 hate crimes in 2024, mostly nonviolent
-Mass. graduation requirements listening session in Worcester
-Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. will stop covering popular drugs for weight loss
>FAITH: Christians in Worcester practice their faith amid cultural, political divisions
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): 2 locals make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Sushi restaurants (5:36)
-ICYMI: Federal cuts are about to cripple Central Mass. food pantries
-Where Worcester ranks among U.S. cities where a family making $100,000 can "still be broke"
-Pickleball push sparks discussion over Worcester court upgrades
-How Armenian-American Heritage Month was proclaimed
-Worcester getting a second Chick-fil-A
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: “Disconnect to Reconnect”
-NEW: Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden slated to get fiber internet
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster woman arrested for stealing $38 in merchandise from Hannaford
-2 arrested after traffic stop leads to fentanyl trafficking bust in Shrewsbury
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Recreation Department Eggstravaganza
-David Prouty center court logo to be embedded in lobby floor
-Snow changes plans for Richards Library Book Sale
-Clinton election paper deadline is Friday
-Blackstone River tributaries in Sutton and Millbury graded
-Become a Salt Sleuth and clean up near the reservoir
-Bolton board will be a duo at least 'til fall
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Art at the Harold Stevens Gallery. hip-hop and more ...
-Call for vendors for 2025 Wednesdays on Water
>OPINION: Tracey Faraday: Finding the perfect balance in friendship & motherhood
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (52:47): Nataki Romeo, Cafe Romeo
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career firefighter in Worcester
>SPORTS: Celtics enter playoffs embracing adversity, tougher path to repeating as NBA champs
-Bravehearts rolls out new menu for corporate outings
-Bravehearts introduce 2025 coaching staff
-Holy Cross football 2025 season ticket memberships on sale now
-WooSox throw combined no-hitter over 7 innings in doubleheader sweep
>CARS: Honda denies reported plan to shift production from Canada, Mexico to U.S.
>NATIONAL: 2 dead, 6 hospitalized after Florida State shooting; suspect in custody
-At least 4 tourists reported dead following devastating cable car crash in Italy
>TRAGIC: "Hero" deacon shot dead protecting others at church Easter egg hunt
>NEW ENGLAND: Militia memorializes 250th anniversary of Battle of Lexington (3:35)
-Assailant storms Mass. courthouse in gas mask, tactical gear and pepper sprays, assaults several victims: video
>COLLEGES: The WPI Podcast, Episode 6 (38:32): Global Projects Program at 50
-Holy Cross Policy and Politics Seminar hosts Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of the most densely populated cities on Earth
>BUSINESS: M.B.I. welcomes 7 biotech startups to incubator facility in Worcester
-LPL Financial Research: Decent chance stock market bottom is in but far from certain
-What to know about paying down credit cards with personal loan (1:55)
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales drop slightly, as price climb in Worcester County continues
>SHOPPING: Shein, Temu price hike — What shoppers need to know amid tariffs
>HEALTH: Dr. Mallika Marshall answers questions about measles outbreak (2:21)
-Heated workouts and hot yoga are all the rage. But are they actually good for you?
>FOOD: McDonald's Gold Card — What it is and how to get one
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch "Law and Order: Organized Crime" Season 5 on Peacock
>MOVIES: Who could be next James Bond amid Amazon shakeups: experts
>CELEBRITY: "Sopranos" star Lorraine Bracco is looking for love
>ANIMALS: Yes, your cat is ignoring you on purpose (1:48)
>HISTORY: 6 jobs from the 1950s that barely exist today
>GOOD NEWS: High school senior accepted to 7 Ivy League colleges: "I'm still processing it"
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, 309 people don banana hats to break world record at museum
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