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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Soaking rain today
+6:00: Massport announces $2.1 million project at Worcester Airport
+6:00: Worcester seeks business for tiny space at Union Station
+6:00: Candidates for at-large seats on Worcester City Council to debate Wednesday evening
+6:00: The 25 most dangerous cities and towns in Mass. in 2020, according to FBI data
+6:00: I-290 closures in Worcester coming this week
+Noon: Human Rights Commission to hold police body camera input session tonight
-Hundreds of bikers ride in memory of fallen Auburn police officer
-Local cookie maker raises money for Afghan evacuees coming to Worcester
-Advocates raise awareness, funds for Alzheimer’s cure in local walk
-5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - October 4th
-Worcester economic updates, orders on Fire Department report, call for WooSox season debrief on council agenda
-Worcester will add 10 new voting precincts ahead of 2022 election
-"Earn While you Learn" program looks to provide EMT training
-St. V doctors back CEO, health care workers union supports nurses
-Homes: Here's what $400,000 buys in Worcester's red-hot real estate market
-Food: Gentile's Bakery bread now available at D'Errico's Market in Worcester
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-Song To Get You Through the Week: Adi Sun delivers beautiful "Twin Flame"
-Award-winning violinist Johnny Gandelsman to perform at Holy Cross
-This Week’s Roadwork In Worcester – Week Of October 4th
-Neighborhood watch meetings in Worcester this month
-MBTA announces $15 Commuter Rail passes for Marathon Monday
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Gazebo-Palooza offers a taste of Grafton
-Westborough analytics firm launches food inspection system
-Applications for Mary B. Grogan Fund for Youth now available
-Shrewsbury adds 2 additional Saturday leaf and yard waste drop-offs
-Tribute to Auburn man killed in Maine car crash
-Sports: Belichick, Brady reportedly held long postgame chat in Bucs locker room
-Brady, Bucs escape with 19-17 win
-Watch Patriots’ tribute video honoring Brady before the game
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Devers hits 2 HR as Red Sox rally on final day to secure wild card game at home vs. Yankees
-2 high school football games to be played at Polar Park
-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
-Business: Davis Mega Maze in Sterling ranked 7th nationally in new rankings.
-National: Dead birds and fish are washing up along a California beach due to an oil spill
-Pandora Papers expose tax havens for the rich and famous
-Tragic: Milwaukee drive-by shooting kills 11-year-old, wounds younger sister
-Health: Scientists eye opioid vaccine as a shot to stem overdose epidemic
-Food: Here's why bacon prices have skyrocketed to record levels
-Animals: Mama dog shows rescuers where her babies are hiding (3:11)
-Shopping/Deals: Groupon to "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" at the Hanover
-TV/Streaming: Apple’s streaming service had fewer than 20 million subscribers in July, show biz union says
-Movies: Reaching pre-pandemic levels, "Venom" records $90.1M opening weekend
-Celebrity: Gloria Estefan says she was molested at music school when she was 9 years old
-History: State Normal School in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Worcester DA honors Leominster officer for saving jogger's life
-Meanwhile, in Tennessee, bear steals 33-pound package from a woman's porch
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: City announces first Youth Vax Giveaway winners
+6:00: "Too soon to tell," if large Christmas family gatherings will be safe, Dr. Fauci says
+Noon: Radio Worcester (10:22): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh "cautiously optimistic" about COVID
-McDonald's on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester is hosting a free vaccine clinic today
-Updated numbers for every Worcester County community
-UMass seeing alarming number of cases in pregnant women
-Virus surge hits New England despite high vaccination rates
-FDA sets meetings on J&J and Moderna boosters, shots for kids 5-11
-ICYMI: Mass. doctor on new pill that could help treat COVID-19 patients
-UMass Medical School doctor of why herd immunity might never be reached
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+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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