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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Another beauty today, high of 72 in Worcester
+6:00: Six recent lottery winners from Central Mass.
+6:00: Traffic Advisory for Sunday in Worcester
+6:00: Radio Worcester Candidate Series (18:09): Moe Bergman, incumbent City Councilor
+6:00: Radio Worcester (19:33): Colin Bennie of Princeton, top American finisher in Boston Marathon
+6:00: Last Call with Mary Darling, local playwright
+2:00: Candidates for at-large city councilor in Worcester make pitch at YWCA
+2:00: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - October 14th
+2:00: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
+2:00: Five Things to Do: Ana Popovic, Sorrowseed, Worcester Chorus and more ...
+2:00: The Leaders of Tomorrow are Rebels! Notre Dame Academy's Open House on Sunday (:50)
-Open House to be held at Saint John's on Saturday (:30)
-Worcester police arrest Douglas man in brutal Shrewsbury Street cab carjacking
-Worcester police find 12-year-old boy who was reported missing
-"He thinks he owns the city": Neighbors' 911 calls raise questions about Worcester officer
-"Deviant activities" including dominatrix business at issue ahead of murder trial of Julia Enright
-Pedestrian crash in Worcester sends 26-year-old woman to hospital
-Landmark Worcester retailer gets an online reboot thanks to Clark alum
-Columbus statue in Worcester vandalized again with red paint (1:08). Article
-St. Vincent Hospital declares impasse in strike talks with nurses
-Nurses: St. Vincent owner has spent $100 million, newly hired nurses are already leaving
-Bill Shaner: Maury's Deli isn't the first, won't be the last
-Table Hoppin': Pholicious offers authentic Vietnamese fare in Holden
-$100,000 Mass Cash winner sold in Worcester
-Reminder: Trash and recycling in Worcester will be delayed one day all this week
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): Spirits from Mass. distillery now available at Wachusett Wine & Spirits
-5 questions for Matt Wally, Worcester At-Large City Council candidate
-Worcester School Committee Debate (1:30:12)
-Worcester City Council to pursue consent decree over School Committee voting rights lawsuit
-Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (16:47): School Committee voting rights lawsuit & more
-Knocking on doors with Etel Haxhiaj, Worcester District 5 City Council candidate
-The Menzingers coming to shred The Palladium
-Tribute to a founding member of Beth Israel Synagogue who recently passed away
-ICYMI: Monday night shootings leave Worcester teen in critical condition, a man injured
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fire chief turns down Grafton's offer
-St. Anne’s church celebrates mass to honor the Shrewsbury Knights of Columbus
-Sutton police lieutenant Lisa Sullivan fighting breast cancer
-Waters Farm in Sutton presents annual Fall Festival this weekend
-Paxton announces trick-or-treating hours
-Sports: Here’s the Red Sox-Astros schedule for the ALCS
-High school football Gridbits for Week 6
-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: Worcester-area unemployment rate improves in August
-Inflation comes in hotter than expected as prices rise 5.4 percent
-Southwest Airlines canceled her entire family's flights and they missed her wedding day
-Colleges: WPI researcher leverages a unique robot for less invasive larynx surgery
-QCC club empowers young adults to speak openly about mental health
-National: William Shatner makes history as oldest person in space
-Los Angeles port going 24/7 to ease shipping backlog
-Social Security boosts cost of living adjustment to highest level in 39 years
-New England: State police cruiser overturns in New Braintree crash
-Man trying to fight off robber killed at Rhode Island laundromat, police say
-Tragic: Woman charged after allegedly starving her boyfriend’s 7-year-old son to death
-Animals: Stray Labrador won’t let rescuers near her puppies (3:45)
-TV/Streaming: "Squid Game" bests "Bridgerton" to become biggest Netflix series ever
-Movies: Cinema 320 at WCUW Radio to present documentary on George Balanchine
-Celebrity: Robin Williams impersonator’s viral spot-on impression has fans asking for a biopic
-Food: Company recalls potentially fatal bean and soy sprouts
-Shopping/Deals: Are the savings real at dollar stores?
-History: American Antiquarian Society
-Homes: 4-story condo in Worcester clock tower features views of Central Mass.
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Runner whose heart stopped during race meets his rescuers
-Meanwhile, in Florida, gator goes up in smoke after chomping on drone (:41)
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-Waitstaff at Peppercorn's in Worcester
-Pest Control Technician, Experienced, at Colonial Pest Control
-Pest Control Technician, No Experienced Required, at Colonial Pest Control
-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
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: UMass Memorial employees who have not received vaccine by December will lose their jobs, according to memo
+6:00: FDA panel unanimously recommends Moderna booster shots for at-risk adults
+6:00: When will Moderna’s booster shot be available? Here’s what happens next
-NIH study says mixing and matching boosters is safe
-ICYMI: City of Worcester to begin offering Pfizer booster
-Mass. officials report 1,471 new cases, 19 additional deaths
-CDC predicts continued declines in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths over next 4 weeks
-232 of 67,000 United workers will be fired for not getting vaccine, CEO says
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Mass Pike eastbound lanes closed in Charlton due to crash (:48)
+5:00: Heartbreaking loss: Mom remembers son killed in scooter crash (2:28)
+5:00: $1 million lottery ticket sold in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester man offers $1,000 reward for missing pet tortoise
+1:00: Worcester Independence event features fireworks, singer Alisan Porter
+1:00: Pedestrian hit by car in Fitchburg (:20)
+1:00: College grad and filmmaker Maximilian Kent to share Goddard's story
+1:00: Serenity Jackson displays her rapping skills on "Everybody Mad"
-Auburn man indicted in killing of 7-year-old years after child abuse conviction
-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
-Earlier: Immigrants from Ghana who now call Worcester home are galvanized by the World Cup
-Worcester residents urge city to rescue injured swan
-Part of 2018 Amy Schumer film was secretly shot at Worcester airport
-A troubled reflecting pool? Worcester saw its own shortcomings
-Today! Journalists to discuss business coverage in Worcester
-Free swim lessons return as Worcester opens pools, beaches
-Free summer eats return to Worcester for children and teens
-WuXi Biologics targets 2028 completion for Worcester facility
-Worcester council tackles Boylston Street safety concerns, duck crossings in super brief meeting
-Rent control question won’t be on the ballot in Mass. due to religious exemption
-Worcester Walks: Gorgeous grasslands await at Potter Hill Meadows
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Worcester parents form coalition to reduce screen time in schools
-Worcester Superintendent's end of the school year message (2:55)
-Aislinn Doyle: W.P.S. in Brief agenda preview for Thursday School Committee meeting
>DINING OUT: Why an upscale downtown Worcester restaurant is now open for Thursday lunches
-ICYMI: Mother mourns Clam Box worker killed in electric scooter crash on Route 9
-Earlier: Employee killed in crash outside Central Mass. restaurant
-Parole denied for man convicted in 1983 killing of Trooper George Hanna in Auburn
-Worcester prepares for Independence Day celebrations
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed Wednesday and Thursday
-Truck Day for kids 10 to noon 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): Channel 5 Wake Up Call: Toy Town Elementary Drama Club (:34)
-Leominster man arrested for exposing himself to woman while urinating in handicap parking space at Cumberland Farms
-Updated details for Sturbridge's Semiquincentennial Celebration June 27th
-2 vacancies on Shrewsbury Planning Board
-Auburn Select Board delays town manager evaluation process
-Community Profile: Southbridge Junior Hoopers
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up (Duo) at Friday and Saturday at Val's in Holden
>SHOWTIME: Worcester is Lit: Reading "Ulysses" with a shout-out to Dublin revelers
-The Hidden Census traveling history exhibit comes to Worcester
-Summer reading recommendations for moms
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1382 (30:00): Olivia Rodrigo, The Ex-Bombers and more
>OPINION: Nicole Bell-Peña and Jillian Kearns: Sports events hike risk of sexual exploitation
-Manny Jae Media's 508 LIVE! (59:24): Special Guest Carter Valentine
-Unity Radio's The SuSanity Life (55:37): Ginnie Bonnici, co-founder, Peaceful Creations Wellness Center
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked at Holy Cross for 25 years
>SPORTS: Robert Kraft wants Patriots to play game in Scotland after Tartan Army's World Cup takeover
-Ranking the 25 most important Patriots for 2026: Nos. 20-16
-Celtics select Houston freshman Chris Cenac Jr. with 27th pick
-Red Sox beat Rockies, 5-2
-Bravehearts split doubleheader, 1-6 and 10-4
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Toledo, 4-1
-5 years to play 5 seasons: N.C.A.A. panel approves new eligibility rules
>NATIONAL: New Pentagon U.F.O. files show recurring glowing orbs (1:17)
-Mom accused of starving to death her 20-month-old daughter on just 250 calories a day
-Tragic: Boy, 3, drowns despite life vest -- because of 1 step missed
>NEW ENGLAND: Eighth grader dies month after being found unresponsive in pond (:25)
-Trooper charged with assault, wiretapping now part of gun probe (3:15)
-Court clears way for ballot question that would eliminate political party primaries in Mass.
>COLLEGES: WPI welcomes more than 5,000 during 3 consecutive weekends of robotics competitions
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 things you’re doing to attract pickpockets
-Use this hack to override your hotel’s thermostat
>BUSINESS: Oracle axes 21,000 jobs in massive layoff, A.I. replaces workers
-Do you trust A.I.? Almost every American says no and believes humans are more helpful: survey
-LPL Financial Research: Kevin Warsh could shake up the Fed
-Q&A with Munq: "My mom's resilience changed everything"
>SHOPPING: Radio Worcester (10:31): Prime Day scams are back
>HOMES: How long does it take to buy a house in Worcester in 2026?
>HEALTH: Antidepressant recalled over suspected carcinogen
>FOOD: MorningStar Farms recalls plant-based sausage products
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc on Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova (1:53)
>MOVIES: Madonna: Biopic with Julia Garner fell apart over budget
>CELEBRITY: Amy Adams recalls helping bleeding man after neck stabbing
-Bikini-clad Lindsey Vonn shows off her injured leg on yacht
>ANIMALS: Tiny feral kitten rescued from highway helped family heal (2:10)
>HISTORY: Plumley Village 1971 (47:09)
>GOOD NEWS: Plumbers find ring dropped into toilet a decade earlier
-Meanwhile, on Nantucket, wild video shows fisherman wrestling with great white shark on beach
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