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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Mostly clear, high in upper 60s in Worcester today
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-Leicester man charged with trying to murder man in bed with his daughter
-Uxbridge girl hit by truck on way to school (1:24)
-After 74 years, beloved Worcester deli closing October 16th
-Worcester man to pay $549,480 in restitution for real estate scheme
-Worcester man faces federal charges for gun possession
-21-year-old Worcester man arrested for weapons, drugs
-Worcester City Councilor Moe Bergman proposes one time bonus
-Ray Mariano: District 1 City Council race is a rock fight. Who is the best choice?
-Five Things to Do: Coco Montoya, Eddie Pepitone, "An Israeli Love Story" and more
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): What does it mean to be Bottled in Bond?
-Cannabis farmer's market coming to Worcester
-Petitions started in support of Worcester Superintendent Maureen Binienda
-Traffic advisory in Worcester for charity bike ride on Saturday
-Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (12:37)
-Tribute to recently deceased court officer who spent years on the road working for legendary rock bands
-ICYMI: Worcester property owner in housing court for failure to comply with fire safety order
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): No one injured in rollover crash in Leicester
-Leicester names Michael Dupuis town's first ever full-time fire chief
-Millbury Fire Department douses Route 20 blaze overnight
-National Guard to help drive students in Wachusett District
-Open House to be held at Saint John's (:30)
-Boylston names interim police chief
-Herd of cows gets loose in Holden neighborhood. Channel 10 coverage: Loose cattle "mooing and pooing"
-Old Sturbridge Village diversity director hits the ground running
-Recycle electronics, appliances Saturday at St. Philip’s Church in Grafton
-Sports: 5 former Celtics among 18 ex-NBA players charged in health care fraud scheme
-Saint John's to play Xaverian in football October 24th at Polar Park
-Wachusett coach Mike Dubzinski approaches milestone and more Gridbits for Week 5
-Holy Cross announces updated vaccination requirements for indoor event
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-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: Rockland Trust opens 3rd Worcester branch
-U.S. jobless claims fall to 326,000, first drop in 4 weeks
-Colleges: Anna Maria students protest after reports of sexual violence on campus
-Alumni in tech fields advise, encourage Clark students about career paths
-National: Man kills fiancée, leaves body in Florida Walmart parking lot, police say
-New England: Officer shot 4 times in Brockton expected to survive; suspect dead after standoff (2:45)
-Traffic stop delays delivery of organ to Children’s Hospital patient
-Health: Public health officials concerned this flu season could be worse than normal
-Animals: Woman slowly becomes best friends with anxious wild horse (4:00)
-Shopping/Deals: The best Black Friday deals we know about
-TV/Streaming: "The Crown" Season 5 will premiere on Netflix in November 2022
-New on DVD: LeBron's squad takes the court in "Space Jam" update
-Celebrity: Bobby Flay is saying "ciao" to the Food Network
-History: Worcester's Armory, Women's Club Building and North High in the 1940s
-Homes: 5 open houses in Worcester
-Food: Wendy's is turning its Frosty into a cereal
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): World War II hero recognized days before 102nd birthday
-Meanwhile, in California, emergency crews launch rescue attempt for a mannequin on cliff
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-About 1,600 UMass Memorial Health employees are unvaccinated
-Booster shots for Moderna and J&J, vaccines for kids: Timeline of what's next
-COVID vax booster improves immune response of chemotherapy patients
-ICYMI: Worcester mask mandate right prescription, UMass Memorial president says
-Mass. officials report 1,532 new cases, 22 additional deaths
-Mass. schools report 1,918 cases among students in last week, 330 among staff
-Colorado woman who won't get vaccinated denied kidney transplant
-Is swelling normal after getting Pfizer 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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