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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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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 (: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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