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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Cloudy and unseasonably cool, high of 60 in Worcester
+6:00: At-large City Council candidates field questions at NAACP forum
+6:00: Radio Worcester (17:36): Donna Colorio talks about her bid for Mayor
+6:00: Emergency bridge repairs coming to Mass Pike bridge in Auburn
+6:00: Worcester restaurant hosting "One Last Hurrah" before move to Restaurant Row
+6:00: A couple in Worcester followed their passion during the pandemic to open The Taco Spot on Grafton Street
+6:00: Bravehearts celebrate 8th anniversary
+6:00: Here’s when McDonald’s is bringing back the McRib
+Noon: Steam Café returning to Worcester Ice Center
+Noon: Guild of St. Agnes holds open house at historic house after restoration
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Area chefs found inspiration and family at Castle Restaurant in Leicester
+Noon: Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
+Noon: Five Things: Gazebo-Palooza, Canna Arts Fest and more ...
-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"
-Lawmakers ask St. V's CEO Carolyn Jackson "to step aside" from St. V nurse strike bargaining
-Former Skylite Roller Skating Center in Worcester sells for $890,000
-Worcester Fire Department raises $19,000 for the MDA in Fill the Boot campaign
-Worcester Police will run Boston Marathon to remember lost officers, help children with cancer
-5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - September 30th
-Trick-or-treating still on in Worcester for now
-ICYMI: Worcester police officer uses recently discovered artistic talents to pay tribute to Tom Brady (1:53)
-Worcester Mechanics Hall talks resilience, optimism at annual meeting
-Listen Up: Torbin Harding takes listener on emotional journey with "Can You Hear These Walls Did Speak"
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Does the town of Grafton owe YOU money? Check this list
-Bomb Squad detonates "highly flammable" material found in Holden home, man arrested on warrant
-Tractor-trailer crash on Mass Pike closes multiple lanes in Grafton (:32)
-Millbury police dispatcher retires after 24 years
-Sports: Holy Cross football team named national Team of the Week
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (23:10): Women's Ice Hockey preview
-Robert Kraft once called Bill Belichick a very, very bad thing, new book claims
-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: Post Office to slow down some mail delivery starting Friday
-New England: New England public defenders' "crisis" may lead to poor representation
-Animals: Alaskan bears practice "synchronized napping" in video
-Food: At the Big E, the "Biggie" waffle burger from White Hut (14:20)
-Shopping/Deals: Dollar Tree raises prices to over a buck on many items
-TV/Streaming: Hallmark Christmas movies 2021: Full list and schedule
-Movies: Here's your complete fall movie lineup
-Celebrity: Worcester native Alicia Witt has new album, tour and book
-Judge suspends Britney Spears’ father from conservatorship
-History: Greenwook Park in Worcester
-Homes: 5 new homes for sale in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Massive 600-pound tuna donated to Maine soup kitchen
-Meanwhile, in Georgia, watch as a herd of escaped goats wanders through town
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Curtain-up, mask-up, and show proof of vaccination as the shows go on
+6:00: For the first time since June, the number of projected COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. is decreasing
+6:00: Am I fully vaccinated without a vaccine booster?
+Noon: Auburn implements mask requirement for municipal buildings
-How many people are vaccinated in Worcester County?
-Free vaccination clinic at QCC on Thursday
-Pfizer's COVID pill could be "game changer," Boston doctor says
-ICYMI: Booster shot side effects similar to 2nd vaccine dose, CDC study says
-Mass. officials report 1,448 new cases, 23 additional deaths
-Long COVID is a bigger problem than we thought
-400,000 in U.S. got Pfizer booster shots last weekend
-Concerns about Delta variant, crowded hospitals and deaths drove recent rise in vaccinations, poll says
-People in the Northeast could prevent a surge like the one in the South by following these measures, Dr. Fauci says
-Yes, you can have COVID and the flu at the same time. Here’s what that could look like
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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