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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Spotty rain early then dry, high of 68 in Worcester
-1 person dead, 2 others injured in a 2-car crash in Worcester
-Moose gallops around Worcester Sunday morning, busying police and delighting onlookers (16 photos)
-People in Central Mass., southern N.H. report loud boom, shaking
-No injuries reported in Dumpster fire in Worcester
-Project aims to uncover what's under Wachusett Reservoir, dam
-Hundreds enjoy rare walk across Wachusett Dam in Clinton for first time in 2 years
-Reminder: Trash and recycling in Worcester will be delayed one day all this week
-ICYMI: Developer plans to turn college properties into affordable homes (:19)
-34-year-old Worcester woman killed in Charlton rollover crash is identified
-"Worcester’s most insufferable restaurant critic" apologizes
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): What does it mean to be Bottled in Bond?
-SeltzerTime podcast #127 (1:08:03): Setting the record straight with District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose
-WCCA-TV's ''Activate Worcester'' (28:02): Greg Stratman, candidate, Worcester City Council District 5
-Going to the Marathon today? MBTA has $15 commuter rail passes
-Song to Get You Through the Week: Abbie Barrett lays down blistering rocker, "I Will Let You Know"
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury welcomes new officer
-Shrewsbury announces one stop park-and-walk to your favorite town center business or restaurant
-Open House to be held at Saint John's (:30)
-Open House at Millbury Fire Department headquarters. Gallery (6 photos)
-Rep. Kane supports bill to eliminate “meal shaming” in public schools
-Sports: Marathon news in Local Sports and Boston Sports
-Red Sox win an instant classic
-Patriots rally to beat Houston
Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Cars: Bertera Nissan in Auburn has a wide selection of new and preowned vehicles for you (5:38)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-Business: Southwest Airlines cancels more than 1,000 flights Sunday
-2 new tenants move into Mercantile Center in Downtown Worcester
-Colleges: Worcester Art Museum, Clark symposium on tracking art looted by Nazis
-Cantor Art Gallery at Holy Cross to exhibit works by artist and civil rights activist Elizabeth Catlett
-National: Officer killed in ambush during first shift on the job
-Dozens of runners rescued from northern Utah mountain after extreme winter weather
-Tragic: Performer killed in accident on stage during opera
-New England: 69-year-old diver dies in Lake Winnipesaukee
-Some schools seeing more behavior issues in classrooms after return from remote learning
-Health: Health officials concerned this flu season could be worse than normal
-Animals: Escaped EcoTarium pigeon found safe in Uxbridge Sunday, returned home
-Shopping/Deals: 15 best home and kitchen deals from Wayfair's October sale
-TV/Streaming: Here are all the holiday movies coming to Netflix this season
-Celebrity: Holy Cross alum and "Handmaid's Tale" fiend Ann Dowd is school shooter's mom in "Mass"
-Movies: Craig's final Bond takes $56 million at domestic box office
-Food: Baby cereal sold at Walmart recalled due to arsenic levels
-History: 1953 ad from Worcester men's store
-Homes: 5 new houses for sale in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Annual yard sale funds woman's random acts of kindness (2:24)
-Meanwhile, in Britain, man sets record for fastest lawnmower at 143 mph
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-These 8 Mass. towns still have a vaccination rate under 50%
-More than 90% of clusters in Massachusetts are happening at home
-ICYMI: Burncoat High School’s football team sidelined after 10 cases
-Is my immunity waning? Doctors advise Pfizer vaccine recipients not to worry
-How to talk to your kids about getting the vaccine
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-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
-Worcester man offers $1,000 reward for missing pet tortoise
-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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