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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: High of 77, rain possible in Worcester
+4:30: Worcester police K-9 Bolt helps locate man accused in carjacking from McDonald’s parking lot
+4:30: Father of injured Leicester High football player charged with assault after allegedly punching West Boylston paramedic
+4:30: Worcester state MCAS scores drop no surprise Maureen Binienda
+4:30: Table Hoppin': Davis Mega Maze features "Waldo" and Kansas City barbecue
+12:30: Worcester man faces firearm, drug charges after traffic stop
+12:30: Striking Worcester nurses to mark 200 days with solidarity event
+12:30: No one hurt in rollover in Holden this morning
+12:30: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - September 23rd
+12:30: Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
+12:30: Five Things to Do: Tyra Penn, Clock Out and more ....
+12:30: Ziggy Marley pays tribute to Bob Marley at Indian Ranch
+12:30: NOFX headline scaled-down, outside Punk in Drublic at the Palladium
-Firefighters union tells Worcester City Council to act quickly on department reforms
-Union president agrees with report's call for "immediate intervention" after Worcester Fire Department report (2:11)
-Bakery leaving Canal District to expand
-Medical staff at Saint Vincent Hospital urge striking nurses to return to work
-Worcester police arrest man with active warrants carrying a loaded firearm and heroin
-As 1999 murder trial opens, victim described as innocent bystander
-History: St. Paul, Worcester church dating to the 1860s, undergoing repairs
-Massachusetts named among top 10 happiest states in U.S.
-The ballot order for November's municipal election in Worcester
-WICN in Worcester to mark 700th "Folk Revival" Show
-Last Call with Jacob Mader, engineer, bartender and new arrival
-Worcesteria: Kristian Rodriguez creates new street mural near St. Bernard's Church
-ICYMI: Worcester dental office manager pleads guilty to role in Medicare fraud scheme; 2 dentists also charged
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Service dog lifts spirits at Leicester High School
-Auburn Farmers’ Market 4-7 p.m. today
-Boylston Planning Board approves warehouse project near Shrewsbury border
-Shrewsbury local receipts revenue exceeds expectations
-Brown presents Eagle Scout nature trail project for her all-girl Boy Scout Troop
-Emergency services re-open at Tufts’ veterinary hospital in Grafton — but call ahead
-Sports: 5 Bravehearts honored by Futures League in final 2021 awards
-20 years ago today, Tom Brady replaced an injured Drew Bledsoe
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Rochester, 4-3
-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: Births decline in pandemic may have turned corner, report says
-New England: Police searching for woman who stabbed healthcare provider outside Taunton hospital
-Health: Mass. doc says lifestyle changes can help cut Alzheimer's risk (2:06)
-Colleges: Cantor Art Gallery at Holy Cross to exhibit works by Elizabeth Catlett
-Business: Spectrum Health awarded 2 contracts for Mass. youth services
-Animals: Senior dog turns into puppy again once rescued (3:16)
-Food: McDonald’s begins phasing out plastic toys in Happy Meals
-Shopping/Deals: Groupon for The Boston Pops Holiday Concert at the Hanover
-TV/Streaming: New on Netflix in October
-Movies: Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story" remake has love, 1950s fashion and Rita Moreno
-Homes: 5 new Worcester open houses worth checking out
-Tribute to Worcester man killed in motorcycle accident on Sunday
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): America's longest-living married couple celebrates 86th anniversary
-Meanwhile, in Ohio, high school refs locked inside locker room after controversial call
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+12:30: Boston Globe: Central Mass. hospital system runs out of ICU beds due to COVID, other factors
+12:30: Can you mix and match vaccine booster shots?
-UMass Memorial Health runs out of ICU beds (:53)
-"It didn't need to happen": UMass Memorial chief on bed shortage and COVID surge
-Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (16:06): Mask mandate, Facebook incident and running again
-FDA authorizes booster dose of Pfizer's vaccine for people 65 and older
-ICYMI: 32,345 breakthrough cases reported in Massachusetts, just 0.71% of vaccinated people
-Mass. officials report 1,821 new cases, 24 additional deaths
-Rare, life-threatening MIS-C linked to children with COVID
-A closer look at 4 drugs used to treat COVID-19; What really works?
-Between COVID and the flu, health care professionals are bracing for the winter ahead, expert says
-Tragic: Unvaxxed Florida man dies of COVID minutes before grandchild born
-Ad for "funeral home" spreads message to the unvaccinated
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Mass. could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: How Worcester residents can sign up for 2027 health plans
+Noon: Gov. Healey sets 60% school breakfast goal; Worcester schools averaged 37.6%
+Noon: Early voting update: Nearly 10,000 ballots cast so far in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester man's Halloween display raises money for charity (2:57)
-Asbestos discovery closes Worcester Head Start facility
-Kelley Square and Mill Street were redesigned. Are they safer today?
-Worcester Human Rights Commission to review police policies, homeless encampment proposal
-Where is Aaron Pennington? Fugitive search enters third year (2:22)
-Max German of Shrewsbury a finalist in "Voice of Logan" contest
-Westborough police chief on leave following an incident in Shrewsbury (:20). Article
-Parents recall Uxbridge Officer LaPorta as community honors him
-Earlier: D.A.: Investigation into death of Uxbridge officer results in no charges
-Worcester County Wonders: The Phantom of the Palladium
-In historic company: Women of Worcester's past, present honored in new mural
-College closures derail students’ plans, leaving some unsure when they’ll return
>DINING OUT: Avvio Ristorante wins early buzz with home-made pasta and tasty pizzas
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-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-ICYMI: Anna Maria weighs giving interested buyers more time after auction cancellation
-Worcester Homeowner Summit set for November 7th at DCU Center
-Worcester police, D.E.A. find fentanyl in Clover Street raid
-Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: Brian Lux
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community Advocate Hometown Helper: Bernice Gero, animal advocate
-Warrant issued for man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep
-Coolidge Elementary School's hidden staircase evokes Shrewsbury memories from decades past
-Meadows Montessori excited to open in Westborough
-New warehouse plans before Westborough Planning Board
-New Northborough fire chief says he has felt "truly welcomed" by town officials, community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players in Southbridge to hold auditions for "The Lifespan of a Fact"
-Dudley's first poetry slam brings community to the Fun Zone Playground wooded stage
-100 FM The Pike (20:41): Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys on music as a force for change
>OPINION: Tommy Dorfman: Ticket prices are out of control. Gov. Healey’s bill will make them worse
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 510 (28:21): City clerks & state election
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a lauded poet
>SPORTS: NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross contests
-Railers lose to Maine, 3-1
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Worcester Railers celebrate 1,000 wins for city hockey
>NATIONAL: Christa Pike's executioners given ominous warning before botched lethal injection: court docs
-Devastated mom recalls horror of toddler being pronounced dead, before he's discovered alive in morgue
-Tragic: Nurse dies after shrimp allergy during honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore's therapist back on the stand Monday (:59)
-Woman charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death (:22)
-Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home (2:25)
>POLITICS: What does the Governor's Council do? Worcester candidates weigh in
-What is Mass. ballot Question 7? (8:52)
-Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7 (29:03)
>COLLEGES: Clark campus conversation, McGovern visit examine America’s past and present
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb making changes to guest cleaning requirements (1:39)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-U.S credit card debt is on the rise. Here's how to keep yourself out of credit card debt
-Small businesses need to leverage home field advantage with S.E.O.
>SHOPPING: How inflation is hitting all parts of Halloween celebration (1:59)
>HOMES: The surprising places to never charge your phone, safety experts say
>HEALTH: "Circadian" depression may be the reason why you can't sleep
-How walking regularly can protect your brain for years to come (6:18)
>FOOD: Ina Garten reveals unique ingredient she uses in eggs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Lupin: Part 4" on Netflix (2:30)
>MOVIES: The craziest horror villains compilation (42:09)
>CELEBRITY: "Office Space" star Richard Riehle dies at 78
-Kurt Cobain's death investigation takes new turn over cop's shocking claim casting doubt on suicide
>ANIMALS: Hound gets caught breaking all her friends out of daycare (1:54)
>HISTORY: The Old Yarmouth Inn on the Cape is still going strong after 330 years
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran sees brother face-to-face for first time in 40 years
-Meanwhile, in England, escaped emu wins wrestling match in middle of road
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