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In The News
-Latest weather: More clouds but dry today, high of 74 in Worcester
+7:00: Hospital makes "last, best, and final offer" to striking nurses (:38)
+7:00: D’Errico’s Market nearing opening of new locations outside of Worcester
+7:00: Radio Worcester Candidate Series (18:17): Candy Mero-Carlson, incumbent District 2 City Councilor
+7:00: Ray Mariano: Polar opposites compete for Worcester District 5 City Council seat
+7:00: 5 open houses for you in Worcester
+7:00: John Stimpson's "The Cape House" to premiere in Clinton October 18th-19th
+7:00: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: UMass Cancer Walk and Run returns Sunday
+Noon: Radio Worcester (12:06): Saint John’s Headmaster Alex Zequeira talks Higher Education and Open House
+Noon: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - October 15th
+Noon: Worcester Business Development Corporation podcast (24:41)
+Noon: Drone photography above Kenneth F. Burns Memorial Bridge
-Dashcam video shows Worcester cab driver being strangled, slapped during violent carjacking
-Earlier: Worcester police arrest Douglas man in brutal Shrewsbury Street cab carjacking
-Worcester Police Dept. upholds complaint about officer calling man a coward
-New bakery opening soon in Worcester
-Worcester’s event venues getting back on their feet
-Five Things to Do: Ana Popovic, Sorrowseed, Worcester Chorus and more ...
-TOMORROW! Open House to be held at Saint John's on Saturday (:30)
-The Leaders of Tomorrow are Rebels! Notre Dame Academy's Open House on Sunday (:50)
-Meal delivery programs serves Worcester Housing Authority residents
-Sale of Becker College properties returns $15 million to Worcester tax rolls
-Landmark Worcester retailer gets an online reboot thanks to Clark alum
-Nativity School of Worcester receives $1.8 million gift
-Reminder: Trash and recycling in Worcester will be delayed one day all this week
-Six recent lottery winners from Central Mass.
-Traffic Advisory for Sunday in Worcester
-Last Call with Mary Darling, local playwright
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): Spirits from Mass. distillery now available at Wachusett Wine & Spirits
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Radio Worcester Candidate Series (18:09): Moe Bergman, incumbent City Councilor
-Tribute to Worcester firefighter and co-founder of the Worcester Fire Brigade Pipes and Drums
-ICYMI: "He thinks he owns the city": Neighbors' 911 calls raise questions about Worcester officer
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury family hosts a haunt for a cause
-Car bursts into flames at Hubbardston home
-Holden Fire Department to hold Open Truck event 3-5 p.m. tomorrow
-Public sale of school furniture and miscellaneous equipment in Shrewsbury
-Small Stones Festival of the Arts returns to Grafton Oct. 15-24
-Butterick Building roof needs to be replaced, but for now, a fix will suffice
-Sutton High's Connections builds bridges and connections between students
-Sports: Here's how you can score tickets to ALCS games in Boston
-Former Braveheart Dante Ricciardi of West Boylston enjoys life as a Red Sox scout
-Holy Cross defense on high alert for Georgetown Hoyas
-High school football Game of the Week: Doherty vs. South
-Want to compete against world champion eater Joey Chestnut in Worcester? Here's how
-Radio Worcester (19:33): Colin Bennie of Princeton, top American finisher in Boston Marathon
-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: Unemployment claims fall to lowest level of pandemic
-Amid talent shortages, higher ed must adapt, say panelists
-Health: New research suggests signs of dementia can be detected in blood
-National: Robert Durst ("The Jinx") sentenced to life for murder of best friend
-New England: Vermont man faces life for commissioning torture videos
-Mass. woman burned by hot coffee sues Dunkin’ store owner, says "cruel" employees mocked her
-Police searching for teenager missing from Warren
-Animals: Rescue animals find new, temporary home in Sterling
-TV/Streaming: Lifetime Christmas Movies Schedule
-Movies: First trailer released for George Clooney movie shot partly in Worcester
-Celebrity: Adele officially makes her return to music with "Easy on me"
-Food: Butterball recalls 14,000 pounds of ground turkey for possible plastic contamination
-Shopping/Deals: The Bed Bath & Beyond 50th Anniversary Sale boasts up to 50% off
-History: Shrewswbury Street time capsule (88 photos)
-Homes: Dr. Robert Goddard's birthplace home in Worcester is for sale
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mass. women raise awareness, research rare fatal illness
-Meanwhile, in Florida, sheriff trolls dealers online after seizing 770 pounds of pot
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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
-Multiple opportunities open at Imperial Distributors
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-UMass Memorial employees who have not received vaccine by December will lose their jobs, according to memo
-Pfizer booster shots are now available at the Worcester Public Library
-Pediatrician weighs in on dropping in-school mask mandates
-FDA panel unanimously recommends Moderna booster shots for at-risk adults
-When will Moderna’s booster shot be available? Here’s what happens next
-ICYMI: NIH study says mixing and matching boosters is safe
-Mass. officials report 1,560 new cases, 14 additional deaths
-Mass. education officials report 2,238 new cases among students, staff
-226,000 Massachusetts residents have received booster shots
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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