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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
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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Classifieds (Help Wanted)
-General warehouse associate at Imperial Distributors
-Full-time administrative assistant in healthcare office in Worcester
-First shift and second shift warehouse associates, production associate, bulk truck loader in Worcester
-Multiple opportunities open at Imperial Distributors
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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: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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