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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: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Thieves stole gutters from Worcester house while owner was home
+5:00: Death of Bob Weir sparks memories of Worcester's part in long, strange trip
+5:00: Planning winter entertainment in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 14
+Noon: 270-unit project at abandoned Spag's factory met with skepticism
+Noon: Central Mass. pizzeria reopens with explanation for abruptly closing
-No answers as cost of probe into death of State Police recruit from Worcester nears $700,000 (3:07). Article
-New year, new look, new amenities for W.R.T.A.
-Local restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Legends (5:32)
-Worcester City Council returns with social media scrutiny, transit fights
-Worcester, Fitchburg aim for uniform, safe sober houses
-Worcester County Wonders: First state-run asylum dates back to 1832
-Newly obtained court docs detail what happened inside Leominster home after man murdered wife, autopsy findings
-$80,000 Keno ticket sold in Millbury
-Police oversight questions persist after Research Bureau report
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-ICYMI: National Grid installs new underground cable to fix monthslong outage issues in Worcester
-"A very bad year": Here's what the flu numbers look like in Worcester
-Turtleboy factor: Aidan Kearney's influence on Karen Read case
-Venezuelan native in Worcester lauds capture of Maduro
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Fundraiser to help rebuild Ten West Market
-Ten West Market owner optimistic about return
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hope Chapel in Sterling dedicates new sanctuary
-Clinton buildings coming together
-Clinton Select Board hears Bates family request to explore right-of-way access at town dump
-Indigenous culture celebration day coming to Grafton this summer
-Spanish-language congregation to move into historic church in West Boylston
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Full list of winners and nominees at Golden Globes
-Golden Globes snubs and surprises
-Inside the Golden Globes: Everything you didn't see on TV
-World-renowned violinist to rehearse with J.O.M.P. students
>OPINION: Molly McCullough: For Worcester's schools, kids come first
-Maggie Calvetti: Someday they'll be grown & here's who i hope they become
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:18:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who had Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics
>SPORTS: Patriots defense shines in 16-3 Wild Card win over Chargers
-Patriots will play Steelers-Texans winner in AFC Divisional Round
-Bruins beat Penguins, 1-0
-Celtics star Jaylen Brown rips refs after loss to Spurs in Boston
-Holy Cross student-athletes record 3.39 G.P.A. during Fall 2025 semester
-100 FM The Pike (18:00): MassLive's Matt Vautour gives 2026 sports predictions
-Railers fall to Florida, 5-3
>NATIONAL: Ex-husband arrested in heinous double murder of slain dentist, wife
-Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as crackdown intensifies
-Tragic: Dad killed 5 of his children over a decade
>NEW ENGLAND: Deadly house fire in Burrillville, R.I.
-From Lindsay Clancy to Turtleboy: 5 Mass. criminal cases to watch in 2026
>COLLEGES: "We depend on fungi for absolutely everything"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney quietly changes course on controversial meal plan changes
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Samsung unveils "world's largest" TV of its kind at 130 inches
>HOMES: Laundry hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner
>HEALTH: Noom launches Proactive Health GLP-1 Program for long-term health
-Mass. mom fights for scalp cooling to be covered by insurance during chemo (2:06). Article
>FOOD: Your guide to a flavorful Dry January (4:34)
>TV/STREAMING: "The Simpsons" retires beloved character Duffman after 30 years
>MOVIES: 2026 new horror movie releases
>CELEBRITY: "High School Musical" star arrested on child pornography charges
-"Field of Dreams" and "West Wing" actor Timothy Busfield faces arrest warrant in child sex abuse case
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog does the cutest thing when she wants attention (2:00)
>HISTORY: Math, not myths: Inside the new search for Amelia Earhart
>GOOD NEWS: Lottery ticket rejected by another customer earns man $1 million
-Meanwhile, in Germany, watch 50 sheep escape shepherd, walk into grocery store
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