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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Showers end this morning, cloudy, high of 57 today in Worcester
+6:00: Man rushes to rescue other residents after fire ignites in Worcester 3-decker
+6:00: National Guard deployed to drive some Worcester school buses
+6:00: Parents of slain Assumption grad testify against bill that eliminates life sentences without parole
+6:00: Worcester area adoptable pets: Messi & more
+6:00: Janice Harvey: The Great Quarantine of ‘20 has led to TV anxiety
+6:00: Movies: Worcester-shot "Don't Look Up" brings us the latest Apocalypse
+6:00: Open House to be held at Saint John's (:30)
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Namaste Woo, Pacha Mama join Worcester Public Market
+Noon: Worcesteria: Skip Shea's "Trinity" heads to Amazon, Leominster Garrett Mahoney rapper breaks down Drake
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - October 5th
+Noon: Worcester Ranked in Top 20 Safest Cities in America in 2021
-Long-planned conversion of Worcester church to apartments takes next step
-Reopening of restaurant at historic downtown Worcester building could come in November or December
-Worcester man charged with unarmed burglary
-Worcester emergency shelter Hotel Grace opens its doors early
-Massport announces $2.1 million project at Worcester Airport
-Worcester seeks business for tiny space at Union Station
-Candidates for at-large seats on Worcester City Council to debate Wednesday evening
-The 25 most dangerous cities and towns in Mass. in 2020, according to FBI data
-$699.8 million Powerball ticket sold in California; 2 $1 million winning tickets sold in Mass.
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-I-290 closures in Worcester coming this week
-Applications open for city of Worcester’s Youth Poet Laureate program
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sturbridge horse center submits application for $50 million racetrack project
-Hundreds of bikers ride in memory of fallen Auburn police officer
-Lunenburg property related to tax fraud and wage theft scandal sold for $1.1 million
-Beacon Manufacturing of Lancaster acquires Acromatic Plastics of Leominster
-Sports: WooSox fire Manager Billy McMillon, sources tell T&G
-Polar Park to hold watch party for tonight's Red Sox-Yankees Wild Card game
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross releases full men's basketball schedule
-Field hockey player Sarah Potter named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-High school Fab 15 football rankings
-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: Major Mass. labor union urges end to St. Vincent strike
-Colleges: QCC offers students quiet spaces
-National: Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram suffer massive worldwide outage lasting several hours
-DEA agent killed, two other law officers shot on Amtrak train in Tucson
-New England: Brady quote brings superfan "Schwartzie From Ashland" recognition in Patriots Nation
-Health: Falling asleep too fast is not a sign of a healthy sleeper, experts say
-Animals: 10-ounce puppy terrifies 75-pound Boxer (3:41)
-Shopping/Deals: Amazon rolls out early Black Friday deals to jump-start holiday shopping
-TV/Streaming: Apple TV+ cancels Joseph Gordon-Levitt's "Mr. Corman" after Season 1
-Movies: George Clooney movie shot in Worcester will debut in December
-Celebrity: New Kids On The Block to perform at Mohegan Sun with legendary lineup of guests
-History: From the Channel 4 archives, U2 plays the Worcester Centrum (2:22)
-Homes: 5 new Worcester homes on the market
-Food: Lobster products recalled due to possible Listeria contamination
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man surprised with free bike from neighbors in South Carolina
-Meanwhile, in Kentucky, judge denies couple's divorce
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Mass. officials report 1,184 new cases, 21 additional deaths
+6:00: Vaccines may have prevented a quarter-million cases and 39,000 deaths among seniors
+Noon: Johnson & Johnson asks FDA to authorize booster shots
-City announces first Youth Vax Giveaway winners
-"Too soon to tell," if large Christmas family gatherings will be safe, Dr. Fauci says
-Mass. doctor on improving COVID-19 picture (3:45)
-Radio Worcester (10:22): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh "cautiously optimistic" about COVID
-ICYMI: Updated numbers for every Worcester County community
-Mass. officials report 3,283 new cases, 12 additional deaths over 3-day period
-Dr. Fauci encourages vaccinated people "to have a good normal Christmas with your family"
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 59 today in Worcester
-Warm weather headed to Worcester
-Drought conditions improve in Worcester County
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester professor says Artemis II is "one of the biggest missions we have accomplished" (2:48)
-Related: Artemis II crew returns to Earth after historic moon mission (3:40)
-Worcester 17-year-old sells electronics with gun inside, gets arrested
-State Police lieutenant faces a perjury charge in the Enrique Delgado-Garcia case. Here’s why
-Worcester man stabbed to death identified
-For E.V. owners, more places to plug in planned in Worcester
-Altea's, Cocktail Garden among New England's best brunches
-Local Girl Scouts learn financial literacy, 1 cookie at a time
-Worcester-area fire departments receive safety grants
-Officers trade badges for books at local preschool
-TODAY! Community Pregnancy Pop-Up 11 to 2 at YWCA
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Schools, health care and spring momentum
>DINING OUT: Gourmet burger spot coming to Worcester
-ICYMI: Longtime Worcester nonprofit leader passes away
-Man indicted in fake trucking scheme that stole frozen snow crabs from Worcester warehouse
-The Worcester cafe with a bookstore, with a second mini-cafe inside
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Hydrant flushing Monday in Jefferson
-Jazzed Up Trio at Val's on Saturday
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-State Sen. Durant, Rep. Ferguson to hold office hours Tuesday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Former Oxford town manager's lawsuit faces free speech defense
-TODAY! Mass. climate chief to speak at Gardner summit
-New parking garage on Route 9? It will be a Hyundai dealership
-Webster’s Zoning Board of Appeals approves Pavilion Avenue special permit
-Man charged with unarmed robbery after grabbing $180 from register at Quabbin Harvest
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Blues at FrontRoom, "Rocket Man" and more ...
-Tickets on sale for Bert Kreischer at Hanover Theatre
-Spending a day in the life of Old Sturbridge Village interpreters
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1371 (30:00): Ron Brunk, Shab, The Fake Whales and more
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: When did money become more important than humanity?
-What's Up Worcester's Crossroad Conversations (48:00): Audra Doody, Safe Exit Initiative
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (59:12): City Manager Eric Batista and Mayor Joe Petty
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:34): Who runs Worcester?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Doherty High student who passed away tragically at age 15
>SPORTS: Dianna Russini sidelined by N.Y. Times after internal investigation into bombshell Mike Vrabel photos
-Best edge defender fits for Patriots in NFL Draft
-Celtics beat New Orleans, 144-118 (2:01). Article
-Celtics’ potential first-round matchup gets more clarity
-Red Sox lose to Cardinals, 3-2
-Former Braveheart Ben Rice finally living up to best-in-baseball metrics for Yankees
-Futures League announces Bravehearts schedule
-Holy Cross Spring Practice Report (2:20): Westin Elliott
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Columbus, 8-5
-Railers beat Greensboro, 5-4
>CARS: Tesla secretly working on new, smaller, cheaper electric S.U.V.: report
>NATIONAL: 6 U.S. cities and states that offer the best benefits for seniors
-Chris Hansen warns Roblox dangers far worse for kids than past online chatrooms
-Tragic: Dad with cancer dies after insurance said treatment "not medically necessary"
>NEW ENGLAND: Why communities across Mass. may vote to raise property taxes (2:13)
-Diana DiZoglio asks "Where the hell is my audit?" (2:24)
-Cape Air plane window blows open mid-flight bound for Boston
>COLLEGES: The Princeton Review names Clark a top school for game design in 2026
-Holy Cross students and professors say: “Justice for Contingents”
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most charming U.S. desert towns to visit
-Renovated Framingham castle reopens as 3 hotels
>BUSINESS: Inflation soars to hottest levels in 2 years
-6 college startups win $14,000 at WooTank pitch competition
-Most Americans are using A.I. — but people are sick and tired of hearing about it: survey
>HEALTH: Health officials now monitoring tick-borne alpha-gal syndrome (2:08). Article
>SHOPPING: How to buy Taylor Swift designer Kindred Lubeck jewelry collection
>FOOD: Burger King is testing mix and match king size sliders boxes
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
-CBS reveals replacement for "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "The Bride!", "Psycho Killer" and more
>CELEBRITY: All the clues Cardi B and Stefon Diggs may be back together
-Michael J. Fox insists he's alive and "doing great" after CNN blunder led to shock death rumors
>ANIMALS: Dog unlocks shelter door and runs back to his old home (2:09)
>HISTORY: 100 years ago, Worcester spelling bee champ vied in national match
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. man survived devastating heart condition, now he saves lives (2:20)
-Meanwhile, Arkansas woman runs half marathon while wearing 55 T-shirts
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