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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Summer-like feel before weekend change, high of 72 today in Worcester
-Mental health provider with Worcester location settles Medicaid fraud case for $25 million
-Hospital makes "last, best, and final offer" to striking nurses (:38)
-Plans for Tacoma Street Park, economic opportunity center in Worcester’s Great Brook Valley
-$2 million improvement project celebrated at Farber Field
-Lighted arch welcomes visitors to Worcester's Blackstone Valley Park
-D’Errico’s Market nearing opening of new locations outside of Worcester
-UMass Cancer Walk and Run returns Sunday
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (12:06): Saint John’s Headmaster Alex Zequeira talks Higher Education and Open House
-TODAY! Open House to be held at Saint John's on Saturday (:30)
-TOMORROW! The Leaders of Tomorrow are Rebels! Notre Dame Academy's Open House on Sunday (:50)
-Movies: John Stimpson's "The Cape House" to premiere in Clinton October 18th-19th
-TV/Streaming: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
-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
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Listen Up: Erin McKeown takes deep dive into bad romance with "Kiss Off Kiss"
-Radio Worcester Candidate Series (18:09): Moe Bergman, incumbent At-Large City Councilor
-Radio Worcester Candidate Series (18:17): Candy Mero-Carlson, incumbent District 2 City Councilor
-Ray Mariano: Polar opposites compete for Worcester District 5 City Council seat
-Rosen's Roundtable #455 (24:40): District or All at Large School Committee
-ICYMI: Dashcam video shows Worcester cab driver being strangled, slapped during violent carjacking
-New bakery opening soon in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grafton Public Library reopens — and it’s a lot bigger
-Grafton will re-start its search for fire chief
-Drone photography above Kenneth F. Burns Memorial Bridge
-Holden holding Halloween decorating contest
-Holden Fire Department's Open Truck event canceled
-Marlborough couple creates traveling tavern that brings the party to your house
-Tribute to woman “took in and cared for abandoned, abused and sickly dogs," some of whom became service animals
-Sports: Holy Cross football rested and ready for Georgetown
-High school football: Doherty tops South; Grafton beats Shrewsbury
-Bruins sign star Charlie McAvoy to 8-year extension
-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 Business Development Corporation podcast (24:41)
-Colleges: Holy Cross Spanish professor receives fellowship
-WPI researcher Jose Argüello is awarded $1.7 million for Salmonella study
-Health: We may not need 10,000 daily steps for long life, studies suggest
-National: Oil spilled from offshore pipeline is likely less than initially feared
-Iowa teen found covered in blood admitted to killing his parents
-Tragic: Girl drowns after life jacket traps her in capsized boat
-New England: Man dies following assault outside shopping center (:58)
-Animals: Deer brings babies to meet dog best friend every spring (3:29)
-Celebrity: Katey Sagal in hospital after getting hit by car
-Food: McDonald's, Beyond Meat to test McPlant meatless burger in U.S.
-Shopping/Deals: Dollar Store myths and truths
-History: Babe Ruth getting the key to the City of Worcester in 1935
-Homes: Dr. Robert Goddard's birthplace home in Worcester is for sale
-5 open houses for you in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man reunited with nurse who saved his life after fall into river
-Meanwhile, in Germany, this McDonald’s has a "McBoat" float-thru window
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Pfizer booster shots are now available at the Worcester Public Library
-FDA panel endorses booster shot for J&J vaccine
-226,000 Massachusetts residents have received booster shots
-More boosters are on the way. But will everyone need one?
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial employees who have not received vaccine by December will lose their jobs, according to memo
-Mass. officials report 1,512 new cases, 12 additional deaths
-Judge will not block vaccine mandate for Massachusetts correction officers
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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