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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Sunny, high of 70 to 75 today in Worcester
-"We could've been back to work by now": Day of solidarity for striking nurses at St. V's
-Affordable housing advocates in Worcester want innovation, action
-Rosalie Tirella: Worcester’s homeless scattered throughout the city because city has no PIP
-Construction on Crompton Park Skatepark will begin in next few weeks
-City tests out device to map road conditions, assess potholes at Hope Cemetery
-ICYMI: Worcester's newest apartments set to open in 125-year-old downtown building. Top price: $3,600 per month
-Breen's Cafe steak and cheese trending after flurry of Facebook posts
-Central Mass restaurants face paper, plastic and food shortages
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Five Things to Do: Tyra Penn, Clock Out and more ...
-Homes: See the latest 5 foreclosed homes in Worcester
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Here's what Worcester's 2021 municipal election ballot will look like
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Clinton has been quietly evolving
-Channel 5's "Chronicle" visits the Wachusett Reservoir dam
-Man wanted for breaking into Sturbridge gas station, stealing money
-Northborough nonprofit helping kids gain access to books
-Marlborough land near industrial developments sells for $2.1 million
-Blackstone Valley Tech Practical Nursing program ranked #3 in Massachusetts
-Sports: Here's what Bill Belichick thinks about former Assumption star Deonte Harris (4:32)
-Former Assumption player Brian Kelly became the winningest coach in Notre Dame history
-Holy Cross football romps to 45-15 victory over Monmouth
-Worcester Country Club makes the cut as Sports Illustrated unveils all-time Ryder Cup rankings
-WooSox beat Rochester, 3-1
-Grand Finale for WooSox ’21 at Polar Park
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie 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
-National: At least 3 people are dead after an Amtrak train derailed in Montana
-New England: Man struck, killed by truck on Cape Cod
-Tragic: Mom, 2-year-old child fall to their deaths at San Diego's Petco Park
-Business: APDerm opening 31st location, in Worcester
-Food: Nearly 223,000 pounds of ready-to-eat salad products recalled
-Massachusetts ranks 10th in study of most caffeinated states
-Colleges: New podcast examines how Clarkies have persevered in a COVID world
-UMass Medical School Research-Based Career Fair is September 29th
-Animals: Guy tries to befriend a stray cat for over a year (3:16)
-Shopping/Deals: Groupon for "Escape To Margaritaville" at the Hanover
-TV/Streaming: New on Disney+ in October
-Movies: Here's the old but new cast of the Soprano's movie "The Many Saints of Newark" (3:12)
-Celebrity: Celeb chef and Clark grad Padma Lakshmi responds to "Top Chef" criticisms after production begins in Texas
-History: $3 bill from Worcester County Bank
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman with fitting name feeds linemen after hurricane (2:58)
-Meanwhile, in Maine, woman wanting to spend more time with boyfriend calls in bomb threats to his workplace, officials say
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Mass. health officials announce how eligible residents can access Pfizer booster shots
-ICYMI: Some Worcester parents shocked only 40% of middle school students got vaccine
-Parent group criticizes lack of "consistent" approach to COVID in Mass. schools
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Thieves stole gutters from Worcester house while owner was home
+5:00: Death of Bob Weir sparks memories of Worcester's part in long, strange trip
+5:00: Planning winter entertainment in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 14
+Noon: 270-unit project at abandoned Spag's factory met with skepticism
+Noon: Central Mass. pizzeria reopens with explanation for abruptly closing
-No answers as cost of probe into death of State Police recruit from Worcester nears $700,000 (3:07). Article
-New year, new look, new amenities for W.R.T.A.
-Local restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Legends (5:32)
-Worcester City Council returns with social media scrutiny, transit fights
-Worcester, Fitchburg aim for uniform, safe sober houses
-Worcester County Wonders: First state-run asylum dates back to 1832
-Newly obtained court docs detail what happened inside Leominster home after man murdered wife, autopsy findings
-$80,000 Keno ticket sold in Millbury
-Police oversight questions persist after Research Bureau report
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-ICYMI: National Grid installs new underground cable to fix monthslong outage issues in Worcester
-"A very bad year": Here's what the flu numbers look like in Worcester
-Turtleboy factor: Aidan Kearney's influence on Karen Read case
-Venezuelan native in Worcester lauds capture of Maduro
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Fundraiser to help rebuild Ten West Market
-Ten West Market owner optimistic about return
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hope Chapel in Sterling dedicates new sanctuary
-Clinton buildings coming together
-Clinton Select Board hears Bates family request to explore right-of-way access at town dump
-Indigenous culture celebration day coming to Grafton this summer
-Spanish-language congregation to move into historic church in West Boylston
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Full list of winners and nominees at Golden Globes
-Golden Globes snubs and surprises
-Inside the Golden Globes: Everything you didn't see on TV
-World-renowned violinist to rehearse with J.O.M.P. students
>OPINION: Molly McCullough: For Worcester's schools, kids come first
-Maggie Calvetti: Someday they'll be grown & here's who i hope they become
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:18:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who had Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics
>SPORTS: Patriots defense shines in 16-3 Wild Card win over Chargers
-Patriots will play Steelers-Texans winner in AFC Divisional Round
-Bruins beat Penguins, 1-0
-Celtics star Jaylen Brown rips refs after loss to Spurs in Boston
-Holy Cross student-athletes record 3.39 G.P.A. during Fall 2025 semester
-100 FM The Pike (18:00): MassLive's Matt Vautour gives 2026 sports predictions
-Railers fall to Florida, 5-3
>NATIONAL: Ex-husband arrested in heinous double murder of slain dentist, wife
-Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as crackdown intensifies
-Tragic: Dad killed 5 of his children over a decade
>NEW ENGLAND: Deadly house fire in Burrillville, R.I.
-From Lindsay Clancy to Turtleboy: 5 Mass. criminal cases to watch in 2026
>COLLEGES: "We depend on fungi for absolutely everything"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney quietly changes course on controversial meal plan changes
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Samsung unveils "world's largest" TV of its kind at 130 inches
>HOMES: Laundry hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner
>HEALTH: Noom launches Proactive Health GLP-1 Program for long-term health
-Mass. mom fights for scalp cooling to be covered by insurance during chemo (2:06). Article
>FOOD: Your guide to a flavorful Dry January (4:34)
>TV/STREAMING: "The Simpsons" retires beloved character Duffman after 30 years
>MOVIES: 2026 new horror movie releases
>CELEBRITY: "High School Musical" star arrested on child pornography charges
-"Field of Dreams" and "West Wing" actor Timothy Busfield faces arrest warrant in child sex abuse case
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog does the cutest thing when she wants attention (2:00)
>HISTORY: Math, not myths: Inside the new search for Amelia Earhart
>GOOD NEWS: Lottery ticket rejected by another customer earns man $1 million
-Meanwhile, in Germany, watch 50 sheep escape shepherd, walk into grocery store
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