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In The News
-Latest weather: Increasingly cloudy this afternoon, high of 63 in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester Mayor Joe Petty: Worcester won't be "testing ground" for harmful labor practices
+Related: Worcester officials call on Tenet CEO to see firsthand how strike is causing an ICU bed "crisis"
+6:00: Worcester Fire Department raises $19,000 for the MDA in Fill the Boot campaign
+1:00: Tractor-trailer crash on Mass Pike closes multiple lanes in Grafton (:32)
+1:00: UMass Medical School research-based career fair is today
+1:00: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - September 29th
+1:00: Holy Cross football team named national Team of the Week
+1:00: Worcester native Alicia Witt has new album, tour and book
+1:00: Robert Kraft once called Bill Belichick a very, very bad thing, new book claims
-Food: Happy National Coffee Day! Deals and free cups from Dunkin’, Starbucks and more
-Bomb Squad detonates "highly flammable" material found in Holden home, man arrested on warrant
-Worcester police officer uses recently discovered artistic talents to pay tribute to Tom Brady (1:53)
-Leaders come together in Worcester to promote, celebrate manufacturing in Massachusetts
-Repurposing vacant buildings adding vibrancy to downtown Worcester
-Lt. Gov. Polito addresses need for housing while in Worcester
-20-year-old Worcester man arrested for illegal firearm
-Worcester police restart ticketing for distracted driving
-Teamsters Local 170 calls for end of St. Vincent nurses strike
-Union representing more than 500 hospital employees calls on elected officials to help resolve nurse’s strike
-Rosalie Tirella: Worcester’s SMOC vs. The PIP and how they help/helped our homeless
-2 Afghan families preparing for move to Worcester
-Worcester ranked among worst cities for people with disabilities
-ICYMI: Worcester man wins $1 million on scratch ticket he bought in Auburn
-Phantom Gourmet visits downtown Worcester restaurant (4:40)
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-Worcester JCC to cohost virtual author talk with Suzanne Nossel, Larry Tye
-Music Worcester taps Dorrance Dance for season opening show
-What you need to know about the November 2nd municipal election in Worcester
-City Manager names Nicole Valentine, Eric Batista assistant city managers
-City Hires Julie Lynch as Chief of Public Facilities
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Emergency crews respond to propane tanker rollover in Sutton
-Suspect arrested after escaping police in Charlton with 1 handcuff, 1 shoe (:25)
-5 Grafton High students "commended" for National Merit Scholarship
-Neighbors fear traffic, light pollution, noise from proposed warehouse beside Wyman-Gordon
-Local chiropractors team up in Worcester practice
-Infestation of invasive spotted lanternfly found in Fitchburg, officials say
-Sports: Senior Tenio Ayeni of Holy Cross football team named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Bravehearts to host 2nd annual Futures League Golf Tournament in Leicester
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Win 4 tickets to Tom Brady's return in Railers raffle
-Enter Patriots sweepstakes for chance to win 2 tickets to Tom Brady's return
-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: 2020 homicides up nearly 30%, largest 1-year jump ever, FBI says
-Tragic: Child dies after getting brain-eating amoeba at Texas splash pad
-New England: New details on Conn. plane crash that killed Boston couple
-Tribute to former Worcester Fire District Chief who recently passed away
-Business: 1 in 3 women are considering leaving the workforce or changing jobs. Here's why
-Independent bookstore industry is growing with a loyal customer base wanting to shop local
-Colleges: WPI runs an NIH study on factors leading to stress fractures in female runners
-"Angels of Pompeii" exhibit reception 5-7 tonight at Anna Maria
-Animals: Dogs, cats, pets available for adoption near Worcester
-Shopping/Deals: Here’s everything Amazon announced at its big product event
-TV/Streaming: New on Netflix in October (10:04)
-Celebrity: William Shatner to go to space in Jeff Bezos' rocket ship
-History: Osgood Bradley's house, 44 Front St. in Worcester
-Homes: Burned out single-family home in Melrose for sale "as is" for $399,000
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Uber driver's call to police helps stop scam victimizing elderly woman
-Meanwhile, in Denmark, artist given $84,000 for artwork delivers blank canvases titled "Take the Money and Run"
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: How many people are vaccinated in Worcester County?
+6:00: Free vaccination clinic at QCC on Thursday
+6:00: Long COVID is a bigger problem than we thought
+1:00: 400,000 in U.S. got Pfizer booster shots last weekend
-Shrewsbury schools launch test and stay program
-Masking at Grafton High, Middle School will be determined by vaccination status
-Worcesteria: Need some breathing room away from unvaccinated, chronically unmasked
-Radio Worcester (18:30): Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus talks COVID, fire department report, Polar Park and Development
-Booster shot side effects similar to 2nd vaccine dose, CDC study says
-ICYMI: Public school mask requirement extended to November 1st
-Mass. officials report 1,380 new cases, 22 additional deaths
-Mass. DPH reports 4,378 new breakthrough cases, 37 more deaths among vaccinated residents
-Pfizer vaccine for kids may not be available until November
-Tragic: Vaccinated Michigan couple die within a minute of each other while holding hands
-Mass. doc on Pfizer vaccine trials for children (3:58)
-Almost all United employees complied with the vaccine mandate
-What's the wait time between the flu shot and booster?
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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