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In The News
-Latest weather: Sunny, high in the mid 60s today in Worcester
+6:00: Do you recognize these 3 people wanted for questioning in Worcester?
+6:00: Neighborhood Watch Meetings in Worcester in October
+6:00: 10 must-see movies being released in October
+2:00: Man in custody after robbery at Park Avenue TD Bank in Worcester
+2:00: Worcester Prius owners warned of catalytic converter thefts
+2:00: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands for the latest specials before your weekend making plans
+2:00: With Greek Festival postponed, St. Spyridon set for Gyro Fair Oct. 2-3
+2:00: Artist Spotlight: Sheryl May
+2:00: Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, Mary J. Blige & Snoop Dogg to perform at Super Bowl halftime show
+2:00: Adoption Option: Meet Stewie
+9:00: Auburn man killed in tractor-trailer crash on turnpike in Maine
+9:00: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - October 1st
+9:00: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Anna Maria students call for action on sexual violence as school investigates multiple Title IX incidents
-Worcester man accused of making racially derogatory remarks to officer after arrest
-Catalytic converters stolen from senior center buses, businesses in area
-Worcester testing system that senses where potholes are (1:07). Article
-Worcester restaurant hosting "One Last Hurrah" before move to Restaurant Row
-A couple in Worcester followed their passion during the pandemic to open restaurant on Grafton Street
-Private club in Worcester runs into neighborhood complaints, opposition to outdoor shows
-Steam Café returning to Worcester Ice Center
-Five Things: Gazebo-Palooza, Canna Arts Fest and more ...
-Table Hoppin': Area chefs found inspiration and family at Castle Restaurant in Leicester
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-St. Vincent Hospital "reaffirms" position, will stay course with replacement nurses
-At-large City Council candidates field questions at NAACP forum
-Radio Worcester (17:36): Donna Colorio talks about her bid for Mayor
-Guild of St. Agnes holds open house at historic house after restoration
-Clark announces $2 million gift
-ICYMI: Former Skylite Roller Skating Center in Worcester sells for $890,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Cogmedix plans new facility in West Boylston, receives $329K tax break
-Shrewsbury financial center rebrands
-State set to OK LNG facility in Charlton
-For Fitchburg man, Channel 4's call for action helps get $900 Hamilton tickets refunded
-Massive property slated for Blackstone Technology Park sold for $5 million
-MJ’s Market becomes Grafton’s first marijuana retailer this month
-Worcester courts ban Grafton & Upton Railroad from clearing Hopedale forestland
-Sports: Local man organizing record-breaking standing ovation for Tom Brady
-Holy Cross wide receiver Tenio Ayeni is enjoying bounce-back season
-Bravehearts celebrate 8th anniversary
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Win 4 tickets to Tom Brady's return in Railers raffle
-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: Drowning victim in Michigan found with winning lottery ticket in his wallet
-New England: MassDOT moving ahead with plan to bring Pike to ground level in Allston (:46)
-Business: UMass Memorial's health insurance plan hires five-person executive team
-Greater Worcester unemployment rate falls to 5.7%, after July spike
-Smith & Wesson moving out of Massachusetts
-UMass Medical School founds new department for systems biology
-Animals: Husky was spoiled only child until tiny kitten came along (3:18)
-Food: Here’s when McDonald’s is bringing back the McRib
-Bacon prices have reached record levels. Here's why they might not go down anytime soon
-Shopping/Deals: Save big on GE® during the Sclamo's Fall Sale through October 20th
-TV/Streaming: Chip and Joanna Gaines’s Magnolia Network to launch on January 5th, replacing DIY Network
-Celebrity: Lori Loughlin heading back to TV in first role after prison
-History: The former Derby Grill on Pearl Street in Worcester around 1958
-Homes: 251 square foot Newton property listed for $449,900
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Nonprofit gives nearly 20,000 toys to children affected by California wildfire
-Meanwhile, 2-year-old boy in New Mexico competes in USA Mullet Championship
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Worcester area seniors ready for booster shot
-Amid bed shortages, UMass Memorial to set a date for terminating unvaccinated employees
-Curtain-up, mask-up, and show proof of vaccination as the shows go on
-Auburn implements mask requirement for municipal buildings
-Mass. correction officers take vax case to federal court
-Mass. doctor on CDC's "urgent health advisory" for pregnant women (3:07)
-ICYMI: How many people are vaccinated in Worcester County?
-Girls are attempting suicide more during COVID. Here are ways parents can help
-For the first time since June, the number of projected COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. is decreasing
-If you've had COVID, how long does the immunity last?
-Health workers once saluted as heroes now get threats
-Am I fully vaccinated without a vaccine booster?
-Do you need the flu shot if you got the vaccine? Yes, here's why
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:27). High of 48 today in Worcester
-How much total snow is Massachusetts forecast to get this winter? (6:11). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Neighbors shocked after woman killed in Worcester shooting; man also injured (1:46). Article
-Earlier: Woman dead, man injured in Worcester shooting (:59). Article
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: "Compassionate care" is front and center at UMass' Maternity Center
+Noon: Stolen stained-glass window returned to Worcester Art Museum
+Noon: Magic of "The Nutcracker" ballet is returning to Worcester
+Noon: Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making weekend plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
-John Piccolo, popular Worcester restaurant owner, charged in City Hall attack
-Earlier: Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Tensions boil over as Worcester board grills developer over Polar Park project delays
-Earlier: Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-To meet housing crisis, report finds Gateway Cities need twice as much construction
-Former District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large run
-18 months after surprise inspection, Community Healthlink not back to normal operations
-76 become new citizens at naturalization ceremony in Worcester
-Losses mourned, lives celebrated at emotional Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony
-Mass. says some police officers have been bypassing required training (3:06). Article
-Earlier: Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester County Wonders: Shrewsbury woman rescues raptors one feather at a time
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Brazillian Burguer to open at former Shrewsbury Street donut shop
-ICYMI: Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden tax rate drops, bills rise
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury seeks plow drivers for winter season
-Grafton tax rate down, values up for fiscal 2025
-Board approves single tax rate for all types of property for Sutton
-The Item's calendar of events
-Clinton E.L.P.A.C. hosts holiday family potluck
-2 Berlin firefighters graduate from academy
-Nashoba Class of 2004 to hold 20-year reunion on November 29th
-Organization gets federal grant for new grocery store in Winchendon
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
-Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Hunting phantoms, talking puppets bring humor to stage Friday and Saturday
-Jim & Val bring Second Saturdays to Apple Tree Arts
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1354 (28:06): Mark Henderson, Founder, The 016
-39th annual meeting of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau (54:58)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a longtime kindergarten teacher
>SPORTS: Boston Celtics visit the White House (12:33)
-Patriots owner Robert Kraft snubbed again in Hall of Fame bid (2:22). Article
-Bruins beat Utah, 1-0
-2004 Boston Red Sox ring and World Series trophy owned by Larry Lucchino featured in upcoming auction
-Joe Nugent steps up for Crusaders men's basketball team
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces 3 signings
-Check out the schedule for upcoming road races in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: Are future Social Security benefits in peril?
-Up to 20 human skulls found in New Mexico home
-Tragic: Missing boy with autism found dead
>NEW ENGLAND: Worker injured during "supermove" in medically induced coma with third-degree burns
>COLLEGES: Assumption names new chief financial officer
-Worcester State Magazine’s special 150th anniversary issue hits the stands, goes live online
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most beautiful places to visit in the Pacific Northwest
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. unemployment rates remain higher than 2023
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (57:40)
>HOMES: What $350,000 can buy you in Worcester County, November 10th to 16th
>SHOPPING: Amazon Haul — What to know about Amazon's new discount store
>HEALTH: Health officials track increases in whooping cough, pneumonia (2:31)
-A few hours of activity a week can lower your risk of A-fib (:58)
>FOOD: How to stay safe during foodborne illness outbreaks (2:16)
>TV/STREAMING: "Jeopardy" contestant’s heart-wrenching interview leaves Ken Jennings speechless
>MOVIES: Matthew McConaughey reveals why he turned down $15 million role
>CELEBRITY: Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
>HISTORY: Founded in Boston, Staples ushered in era of office supply superstores
>ANIMALS: Cyclist finds puppy in the middle of nowhere (2:08)
>GOOD NEWS: Man discovers owner of his favorite bakery is his birth mother
-Meanwhile, in Miami, woman delivers baby at airport in American Airlines ticketing area
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