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In The News
-Latest weather: Fog burns off, mostly sunny, high of 73 in Worcester
+6:00: Family of Worcester woman killed in Pike crash starts fundraiser
+6:00: Holden police seek help in search for man who urinated on flag at veterans’ memorial, ripped another flag off house
+6:00: Radio Worcester (15:01): City Manager Ed Augustus talks Last Chance Agreements, COVID and South High
+6:00: Worcester area pets who need a home: Cats, dogs and more
+12:30: Victim of Worcester crash identified as Jessica Simone, daughter of murder victim Kevin Harkins
+12:30: $100,000 Mass Cash winner sold in Worcester
+12:30: Local film production crews react as Hollywood union ready for strike
+12:30: 4-story condo in clock tower features views of Central Mass.
+12:30: Artist Spotlight: Simon Tozer
+12:30: Mass. ranks among the bottom 5 states with bullying problems
+12:30: Video shows California plane crash that killed doctor, UPS driver
-State board recommends Worcester lawyer be disbarred
-Worcester Common Ground opens Chandler Street housing project for low-income residents
-5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - October 12th
-Satellite suggests cause of loud boom, shaking heard in parts of Central Mass.
-Earlier: People in Central Mass., southern N.H. report loud boom, shaking
-ICYMI: 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)
-Reminder: Trash and recycling in Worcester will be delayed one day all this week
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): What does it mean to be Bottled in Bond?
-Tribute to man who "found his true love of teaching languages" in Worcester Public Schools for 25 years
-City Council Preview: October 12
-Tracy Novick: Why I'm running for Worcester School Committee
-WCCA-TV's ''Activate Worcester'' (28:02): Greg Stratman, candidate, Worcester City Council District 5
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Bridge repairs at Route 20 connector to Route 146
-Shrewsbury paraprofessionals union frustrated with contract negotiations
-Open House to be held at Saint John's (:30)
-Millbury PD introduces new motor bike
-Phantoms and Fire returns to Old Sturbridge Village
-Webster Fire Department celebrates its 175th anniversary
-Sports: Red Sox win in walk-off again, heading to ALCS
-Wachusett grad, Princeton native Colin Bennie is the top American finisher, 7th overall
-Grafton’s Chaz Davis becomes first Boston Marathon para athlete winner
-Ch. 4 interview with Bennie (1:47). Interview with Davis (2:34)
-Marathon news in Local Sports and Boston Sports
-Ayden Chanin of the Holy Cross swimming and diving team is the latest Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-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: WBJ announces the 2021 Outstanding Women in Business
-Q&A: UMass Memorial’s insurance plans
-Facing a labor shortage, employers in low-wage industries may be forced to raise their salaries
-Colleges: Holy Cross faculty premiere new documentary “Pakachoag: Where the River Bends”
-National: Indigenous Peoples Day marked with celebrations, protests
-Michigan pastor accused of trying to murder sheriff’s deputies
-Tragic: Mom leaps 82 feet to her death in freak "free-flying" accident
-New England: Missing 86-year-old woman from Randolph found dead
-Animals: Baby girl and her kitten brother are completely inseparable (3:13)
-Shopping/Deals: Shop the HP "flash sale" for deals on laptops, printers, more
-TV/Streaming: Matt Amodio's "Jeopardy!" streak is over: New champ crowned
-Celebrity: Granville Adams, "Oz" actor, has died
-Food: Baby cereal sold at Walmart recalled due to arsenic levels
-History: 1938 whiskey ad: $.99 a quart
-Homes: 5 new houses for sale in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Homecoming queen gave away her crown to comfort a grieving family
-Meanwhile, on Cape Cod, you're not seeing double. Here's a 2-headed turtle
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: City of Worcester to begin offering Pfizer booster
+6:00: How long after exposure do COVID symptoms appear? Here’s what doctors say
+6:00: Next on FDA’s agenda: Booster shots of Moderna, J&J vaccines
-UMass Memorial CEO: Why I mandated the vaccine for my staff
-ICYMI: These 8 Mass. towns still have a vaccination rate under 50%
-Family of fully vaccinated man who died of COVID-19 urging everyone to "not let down your guard"
-Merck asks U.S. FDA to authorize promising anti-COVID pill
-Mass. doctor: It's possible to do Halloween safely this year (3:35)
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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