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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Showers, thunderstorms followed by fall air, high of 70 in Worcester
+6:00: Suspect arrested after escaping police in Charlton with 1 handcuff, 1 shoe (:25)
+6:00: 20-year-old Worcester man arrested for illegal firearm
+6:00: Worcester police restart ticketing for distracted driving
+6:00: Teamsters Local 170 calls for end of St. Vincent nurses strike
+6:00: Rosalie Tirella: Worcester’s SMOC vs. The PIP and how they help/helped our homeless
+6:00: Win 4 tickets to Tom Brady's return in Railers raffle
+6:00: Music Worcester taps Dorrance Dance for season opening show
+Noon: Emergency crews respond to propane tanker rollover in Sutton
+Noon: 2 Afghan families preparing for move to Worcester
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - September 28th
+Noon: Worcester ranked among worst cities for people with disabilities
-Police investigating alleged axe attack with serious injuries in Webster
-Worcester high school student arrested in vandalism case apparently related to TikTok trend
-Worcester man wins $1 million on scratch ticket he bought in Auburn
-Preservation Worcester releases its Most Endangered Structures list
-After years of vacancy, historic Olympia Theatre in Worcester bought by local family for $527,400
-WBJ Editorial: Worcester must play a better hand at the bargaining table
-Phantom Gourmet visits downtown Worcester restaurant (4:40)
-Central Mass. restaurants are hesitant about the latest efforts to repeal the ban on Happy Hours
-Last Call with Jennifer Lee, local baking phenom
-On-foot pursuit leads to Worcester man facing drug charges
-Studio Theatre Worcester returns with stunning production of "Doubt"
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Indian Lake in Worcester reopens
-Radio Worcester (21:10): Jermaine Johnson on his run for Worcester School Committee
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable #454 (28:07): Wootown and COVID
-ICYMI: 9-year-old Worcester girl saves family dog from pit bull attack
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury dedicates new Beal school
-Good Samaritan, Millbury Police rescue injured owl
-Boylston PD bids farewell to chief after nearly 45 years of service
-Lancaster man gets 11 years for string of bank robberies around Central Mass.
-Auburn Fire Rescue call log September 13th to 19th
-Sports: Holy Cross football team ranked 24th nationally
-Worcester bids farewell to Polar Park for 2021 with another series win
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Enter Patriots sweepstakes for chance to win 2 tickets to Tom Brady's return
-Everything you need to know from Week 3 of high school football
-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: John Hinckley, who shot President Reagan, to be freed from oversight
-Tragic: Girl died after theme park ride operators failed to buckle her in, report finds
-New England: Team Hoyt, hospital workers to be honored during 125th Boston Marathon
-Food: At the Big E this year, deep fried tacos (6:51)
-Health: Unseasonal, severe RSV outbreak in Worcester, state baffles doctors
-Business: Worcester’s Latino business community aims to bring attention to disparities laid bare by the pandemic
-Colleges: Assumption announces naming of health sciences center
-Animals: Dog who was paralyzed decides she's going to run again (6:25)
-Shopping/Deals: Experts warn to stock up early on gifts, Christmas trees
-TV/Streaming: Best new shows coming to Disney+, hulu and ESPN+ this fall
-Movies: New on DVD: Batten down the hatches for "Forever Purge"
-Celebrity: R&B superstar R. Kelly convicted in sex trafficking trial
-History: The armory at Grove and Salisbury streets in Worcester
-Homes: 5 new homes for sale in Worcester
-Meanwhile, in Webster, 2 horses run amok
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Shrewsbury schools launch test and stay program
+6:00: Worcesteria: Need some breathing room away from unvaccinated, chronically unmasked
+6:00: Radio Worcester (18:30): Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus talks COVID, fire department report, Polar Park and Development
+6:00: What's the wait time between the flu shot and booster?
-Public school mask requirement extended to November 1st
-Doctor on why mask mandate was extended in schools (2:32)
-Booster shots at hundreds of locations across Mass. (1:53)
-Radio Worcester (13:26): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh talks COVID, hospital capacity and natural immunity
-Different requirements are growing more common and more confusing
-ICYMI: DCU Center to disregard best practices, will not require proof of vaccination or negative test for most events
-Mass. confirms 4,095 new cases, 14 more deaths over the weekend
-Clearing up the timeline of vaccine, booster developments (3:04)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Hospital staff celebrates patient who beat COVID after 7 weeks in ICU
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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