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In The News
-Latest weather: Warmest day of the week, high of 70 in Worcester
+6:00: Police investigating alleged axe attack with serious injuries in Webster
+6:00: On-foot pursuit leads to Worcester man facing drug charges
+6:00: After years of vacancy, historic Olympia Theatre in Worcester bought by local family for $527,400
+6:00: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - September 27th
+6:00: Holy Cross football team ranked 24th nationally
+6:00: Enter Patriots sweepstakes for chance to win 2 tickets to Tom Brady's return
+6:00: R&B superstar R. Kelly convicted in sex trafficking trial
-9-year-old Worcester girl saves family dog from pit bull attack
-Worcester man hospitalized after crashing ATV into woods in Cambridge, N.H. (:23). Article
-Westborough wrong-way crash leaves multiple people injured (:28)
-Worcester man seeks parole after 2006 murder conviction
-Be Like Brit says they have extra security at Haiti facility
-ICYMI: "We could've been back to work by now": Day of solidarity for striking nurses at St. V's
-Rosalie Tirella: Worcester’s homeless scattered throughout the city because city has no PIP
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-Song to Get You Through the Week: My Silent Bravery both poppy and sad on "Kiss Your Mouth"
-This Week’s Roadwork In Worcester – Week Of September 27th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Spencer Fire Department open house on Sunday
-Brookfield Orchard welcomes autumn, opens up their pumpkin patch
-Auburn Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
-Sports: WooSox drop home finale, 5-4
-Former Assumption player Brian Kelly became the winningest coach in Notre Dame history
-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: 4 Pennsylvania teens accused of plotting school attack on Columbine anniversary
-New England: 9 people injured in escalator incident at Back Bay MBTA Station
-UMass Amherst reports increase of anti-Black, racist incidents
-Food: Frozen pizza products recalled due to undeclared allergens
-Health: Quitting smoking leads to eating more junk food, weight gain, study says
-Colleges: Alpacas coming to QCC today
-UMass Medical School Research-Based Career Fair is September 29th
-Animals: Mama bear celebrates after teaching cub to slide at playground
-Shopping/Deals: Enter to win a KitchenAid® 24" Countertop Microwave during Sclamo's Fall Sales Event
-TV/Streaming: New on HBO and HBO Max in October
-Celebrity: Tony Awards winners list
-History: Summer St. Jail in 1874
-Homes: See the latest 5 foreclosed homes in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Taunton officers surprise boy with new bike after previous 2 were stolen
-Meanwhile, in Florida, shocked woman photobombed by shark in wild beach encounter
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Public school mask requirement extended to November 1st
+6:00: Radio Worcester (13:26): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh talks COVID, hospital capacity and natural immunity
-DCU Center to disregard best practices, will not require proof of vaccination or negative test for most events
-Rosen's Roundtable #454 (28:07) Wootown and COVID
-ICYMI: Mass. health officials announce how eligible residents can access Pfizer booster shots
-Funeral homes in Idaho are running out of room due to the surge, coroner says
-U.S. COVID-19 deaths are topping 1,900 a day
-U.S. has enough vaccines for boosters, kids’ shots
-Is Pfizer booster same dose as previous shots? (2:58)
-At the office: My job offer got rescinded over my vaccination status — is that legal?
In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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