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In The News
-Latest weather: Mostly sunny, high of 74 in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester police arrest Douglas man in brutal cab carjacking
+6:00: Worcester City Council to pursue consent decree over School Committee voting rights lawsuit
+6:00: Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (16:47): School Committee voting rights lawsuit & more
+Noon: Columbus statue in Worcester vandalized again with red paint (1:08)
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - October 13th
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Pholicious offers authentic Vietnamese fare in Holden
+Noon: The Menzingers coming to shred The Palladium
+Noon: William Shatner makes history as oldest person in space
+Noon: Here’s the Red Sox-Astros schedule for the ALCS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 12-year-old
-Monday night shootings leave Worcester teen in critical condition, a man injured
-Victim of Worcester crash ID'd as Jessica Simone, daughter of murder victim Kevin Harkins
-Family of Worcester woman killed in Pike crash starts fundraiser
-Worcester man hops into Salisbury Pond at Institute Park to save swan
-Holden police seek help in search for man who urinated on flag at veterans’ memorial, ripped another flag off house
-Homes: 4-story condo in Worcester clock tower features views of Central Mass.
-$100,000 Mass Cash winner sold in Worcester
-Castle Cantina to reign this winter in Leicester's landmark Castle Restaurant
-Local film production crews react as Hollywood union ready for strike
-Artist Spotlight: Simon Tozer
-ICYMI: State board recommends Worcester lawyer be disbarred
-Reminder: Trash and recycling in Worcester will be delayed one day all this week
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): What does it mean to be Bottled in Bond?
-Worcester officials call for data as proponents lobby for supervised illegal drug injection site
-Wednesday is the last day to register to vote in November's municipal election
-Candidates for Worcester School Committee to take part in debate at Mechanics Hall on Wednesday
-Radio Worcester (7:58): The Worcester Regional Research Bureau Debate Series with Executive Director Paul Matthews
-Knocking on doors with Etel Haxhiaj, Worcester District 5 City Council candidate
-Radio Worcester (15:01): City Manager Ed Augustus talks Last Chance Agreements, COVID and South High
-Tracy Novick: Why I'm running for Worcester School Committee
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): L.L. Bean at Shoppes at Blackstone Valley to open October 22nd
-Water service interruption in parts of Shrewsbury today
-Open House to be held at Saint John's (:30)
-West Boylston police announce trick-or-treating time
-Grafton picks Glastonbury’s Thurz as new fire chief
-Ruscitti resigns from Rutland Select Board
-Mass DOT van crashes into pole in Grafton
-Touching tribute to area man who "taught his sons and grandchildren to never lose their youth or humor"
-Sports: Holy Cross men's basketball prepares for the season with young core
-2 HC men's basketball games to air on CBS
-Polar Park being prepped for football games
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WSU graduate runs virtual Boston Marathon while on crutches
-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: Americans quit their jobs at a record pace in August
-Hampton Properties sells apartments near Clark for $2.1 million before buying Becker properties
-No college degree? More employers than ever just don’t care
-Health: Aspirin no longer recommended to prevent heart attack in some older adults, panel says
-Colleges: Drone video of sunrise on Mount Saint James, College of The Holy Cross (1:00)
-National: Video shows California plane crash that killed doctor, UPS driver
-William Shatner, 3 others to travel to space aboard Blue Origin Wednesday
-3 employees killed in shooting at postal facility in Memphis
-"Senseless": 3 shot dead over parking spot dispute, mom says
-New England: Mass. ranks among the bottom 5 states with bullying problems
-250 National Guard members being deployed to Department Of Corrections
-Animals: Worcester area pets who need a home: Cats, dogs and more
-TV/Streaming: "NCIS" star Mark Harmon leaves hit series after 18 seasons
-New on DVD: Ryan Reynolds is no ordinary character in "Free Guy"
-Celebrity: Bobby Flay wanted $100 million contract with Food Network: report
-Food: Customs dispute jeopardizes U.S. fish stick, filet supply
-Shopping/Deals: USPS, UPS, FedEx announce holiday shipping deadlines
-History: Front Street, Harrington Corner in Worcester, late 1800s or early 1900s
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 5-year-old boy creates care packages to help the homeless
-Meanwhile, in Ontario, watch a bear struggle to steal a large pumpkin from a porch
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-City of Worcester to begin offering Pfizer booster
-Mass. reports 4,034 new breakthrough cases, 45 additional deaths among vaccinated residents
-Gov. Baker activating National Guard to help schools with COVID-19 testing
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial CEO: Why I mandated the vaccine for my staff
-Mass. officials report 4,466 new cases, 36 additional deaths over 4-day period
-Over 800 Boston city workers suspended without pay under vaccine mandate
-How long after exposure do COVID symptoms appear? Here’s what doctors say
-Next on FDA’s agenda: Booster shots of Moderna, J&J vaccines
-Study links substance abuse, breakthrough cases
-Man’s kidney transplant canceled because donor wasn’t vaccinated
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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