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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
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: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Authorities identify Conn. man as wrong-way driver killed on Route 146 in Millbury
+7:00: Worcester chosen for bike program geared to riders 50 and over
+7:00: "The soldier behind the smile" — Harvey Ball's WWII memoir published
+Noon: Worcester couple’s sex trafficking conviction in doubt after judge’s gift to victim revealed
+Noon: Missing pet tortoise returns to Worcester home after 3-day A.W.O.L.
-Earlier: Worcester man offers $1,000 reward for missing pet tortoise
+Noon: Things to do: Blues with JC Smith, Colonail Charlton, Out to Lunch ...
+Noon: The Silverbacks are set to perform at the Marine Corps League in Worcester
+Noon: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr.'s 72nd year saw a new grandchild, boiler
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old
-Deadly wrong-way crash on I-290 (2:12). Article
-Heartbreaking loss: Mom remembers son killed in scooter crash (2:28)
-Authorities identify woman who crashed into, opened fire at Sturbridge hotel
-Man pleads guilty to helping stage robbery of Worcester liquor store
-$1 million lottery ticket sold in Worcester
-WSRS morning show host Chris Zito let go by iHeartMedia
-Out to Lunch festival is back in Worcester with food, music and sunshine
-Worcester Independence event features fireworks, singer Alisan Porter
-Worcester, mental health groups work toward 911 system settlement
-Free swim lessons return as Worcester opens pools, beaches
-Free summer eats return to Worcester for children and teens
-Water use restrictions set for Coes Reservoir Thursday
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Aislinn Doyle: W.P.S. in Brief agenda preview for Thursday School Committee meeting
-Worcester Public Schools releases post-graduation destinations for Class of 2026
-New veterans food pantry opens in Worcester
-Worcester to honor longtime Little League leader with Doug Hannam Way
>DINING OUT: This Mass. restaurant is up in a treehouse (1:00)
-Why an upscale downtown Worcester restaurant is now open for Thursday lunches
>FAITH: 5 deacons ordained at St. Paul Cathedral
-ICYMI: Worcester police seize untraceable gun in Canal District
-These Worcester kids get to see a World Cup game for free (2:06). Article
-Worcester's Ghanaian population out in force on common for World Cup
-Worcester residents urge city to rescue injured swan
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Truck Day for kids 10 to noon Thursday
-Senior Center closed Thursday
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Participate in Vision Zero Survey
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Pedestrian hit by car in Fitchburg (:20)
-Man charged with murder 9 years after death of girlfriend’s son (2:04)
-Earlier: Auburn man indicted in killing of 7-year-old years after child abuse conviction
-Man charged for challenging man to fight, yelling profanities outside Sturbridge daycare
-Mass Pike eastbound lanes closed in Charlton due to crash (:48)
-Webster delays outdoor music at Dockside, approves limited indoor entertainment license
-Southbridge man arrested for trafficking crack, fentanyl after drone-aided investigation
-Templeton woman arrested for violating father's restraining order
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up (Duo) at Friday and Saturday at Val's in Holden
>SHOWTIME: College grad and filmmaker Maximilian Kent to share Goddard's story
-Serenity Jackson displays her rapping skills on "Everybody Mad"
-Don Toliver announces new world tour, including stop in Boston
-"Palms on the Cape" author Jenn Bouchard coming to Booklovers' Gourmet in July
>OPINION: Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:33): Community Legal Aid
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:48): Is the state of Worcester strong?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who held numerous patents while at Norton Company and had a lifelong commitment to Scouting
>SPORTS: Ranking the 25 most important Patriots for 2026: Nos. 15 to 11
-Patriots coach Jeremy Springer gets engaged to NBC Sports' Kayla Burton
-Celtics select Dillon Mitchell with 40th pick in 2026 NBA Draft
-Red Sox lose to Rockies, 8-6
-Bravehearts beat Nashua, 6-2
-Group Fundraising Program returns for 2026 Holy Cross football season
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Toledo, 5-4
>NATIONAL: At least 164 dead and 971 injured after powerful quakes rock Venezeula
-Tragic: Teen dies of sepsis after doctors failed to remove "plant matter" from stitched wound: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: New Boston Logan near-miss, second aborted airport landing in 2 days
-Why are Mass. residents rushing for Canadian citizenship? (3:20)
-Mass. awards $4.5 million to community organizations for mental health and wellness programs
>COLLEGES: Where in the world are WPI students in E-Term?
-Clark sells Norcross Brothers Houses for $1.8 million
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Summer is the time for fun activities on the Upper Cape
-7 money-saving travel tips for retirees
>BUSINESS: Experts warn of A.I. impact on jobs (2:29). Article
-Radio Worcester (18:17): Why human connection still matters in the age of A.I.
-LPL Financial Research: Kevin Warsh could shake up the Fed
-Some employers are creating neurodivergent-friendly spaces for workers (2:25)
>SHOPPING: Dollar General pricing down 2,000 items to just $1
>HOMES: How long does it take to buy a house in Worcester in 2026?
>HEALTH: Women more likely to binge eat due to a common medication
>FOOD: Dish on a Dime (3:28): Vietnamese poached chicken salad
>TV/STREAMING: "CBS Mornings" ratings hit historic June low under Bari Weiss overhaul: report
>MOVIES: "Toy Story 5" cast: Meet the voice actors behind every character
>CELEBRITY: Daryl Hall reveals he recently underwent a kidney transplant
-Singer Jewel reveals shoplifting addiction while homeless nearly destroyed her
>ANIMALS: Emu obsessed with dad declares war on mom (4:08)
>HISTORY: Samuel Whittemore survived Revolutionary War at 80 (2:17)
>GOOD NEWS: Siblings play lottery together, win $25,000 a year
-Meanwhile, in Australia, town crier's 122.4-decibel yell earns Guinness World Record
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