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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
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In The News
-Latest weather: 3-day stretch of warmer weather begins, high of 68 today in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester police officer accidentally fired gun in station
+6:00: After post-game trouble among fans, Worcester high school football games shifted to daytime starts
+6:00: Man who smuggled kilo-sized bricks of cocaine into U.S. through Worcester sentenced to 6 years in prison
+6:00: Worcester eatery on the move, looking for new location
+6:00: Worcester’s new Fallen Firefighters Memorial to be dedicated at Institute Park
+6:00: Wachusett superintendent announces retirement plans
+6:00: Would your child like to Trick-or-Treat with Bravehearts mascot Jake The Lion on Halloween
+6:00: Local animal shelter asks for help after 52 cats rescued
+1:30: Dump truck slams into house in Oxford
+1:30: Water main break in Shrewsbury
+12:30: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - October 20th
+12:30: City councilor candidate Guillermo Creamer Jr. sees 50-year picture of service to city
+12:30: Worcester Historical Museum explores women's fashion over the century
+12:30: Last Call with Lindsey Smith, second-time Worcesterite
+12:30: "Black Nativity" set for Mechanics Hall
+12:30: First Person: The Library of Disposable Art —Old Receipts (Left on the Curb)
-Worcester urged to prosecute those responsible for vandalizing Columbus statue
-Report: Grand jury investigation centers on local state senator
-Fire rips through vacant home in Sutton (:23)
-Daily flights from Worcester to Fort Lauderdale resume this week
-Fare-free Worcester buses called bright spot in state's transit recovery
-Be Like Brit unsure if they will send missionaries to Haiti again
-Vote for Grafton Street Elementary School in Channel 25's My School Rules contest
-The redevelopment of Indian Hill Park in Worcester moved into Phase 2
-Radio Worcester (5:09): St. V's nurse Marlena Pellegrino responds to CEO's letter
-WCCA-TV's "Daily Breaking" (20:57): Terry Lamachia, Worcester Roots art exhibit
-Worcesteria: Are the Worcester, Boston and New England Music Awards worth winning?
-Janice Harvey: Looking for a bit of spare change
-Last Call with Mary Darling, local playwright
-ICYMI: Axe throwing venue in Downtown Worcester to celebrate Grand Opening with free axe throwing
-NEW Episode of Whisky Wednesday (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): American Single Malt (1:12:47)
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-Seeking 5th term on Worcester City Council, Moe Bergman views seat as best way to help people
-Radio Worcester's Candidate Series (17:07): Sue Coghlin Mailman, candidate for School Committee
-Incumbent Worcester School Committee candidate Laura Clancey: Much still to be done for children
-Urban Forestry Tree Commission would oversee city's tree population
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury remembers domestic violence victims at vigil
-Sutton manager gets one-time salary boost as part of contract renewal
-Businesses to hold Halloween in Holden this Saturday
-Holden sets trick-or-treat hours
-Next Open House at Saint John's on Tuesday, Nov. 9 (:30)
-Who made the best scarecrow on Grafton Common? You decide!
-Tribute to local woman who started working as a secretary after being widowed and ended up owning the company
-Sports: Bad call lets Astros score 7 in 9th, tie ALCS
-General admission tickets still available for Saturday's Holy Cross football game at Polar Park
-Liam Anderson and Justin Shorter earn weekly honors from the Patriot League
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Anna Maria football program off to historic start this season
-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 webcast Wednesday to focus on restaurant & tourism recovery
-Wanted: 80,000 truck drivers to help fix the supply chain slowdown
-Colleges: Anna Maria granted $1.3 million to increase financial access to social work and counseling programs
-Remembering the Spanish flu at WPI
-National: North America’s biggest container port faces record backlog
-Everyone escapes injury after plane carrying fans to Boston for ALCS crashes during takeoff (:35)
-New England: Husband of missing N.H. woman admits to killing her in Vermont, police say
-Vermont man paid $4,000 to have woman torture, kill person on video
-Fall River convenience store owner shot to death
-Tragic: Man filmed hanging from hot air balloon before falling to his death
-Animals: Pets up for adoption around Worcester
-TV/Streaming: Meghan McCain opens up about leaving "The View," calls out "toxic work environment"
-Movies: A new trailer for "The Batman" is here and full of familiar foes
-Celebrity: Katie Couric rips Matt Lauer as "abusive" in "Today" return
-Food: McDonald's worker reveals shocking secrets about drive-thru
-Health: Regulators lay out plan to make most hearing aids available over-the-counter
-Shopping/Deals: The 25 best early Black Friday sales to shop at Walmart now
-History: Tower at Institute Park, Worcester
-Homes: Video tour of 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom house for sale in Worcester for $339,000 (26:03)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Watch the moment a fast food worker was surprised with a car
-Meanwhile, in New Zealand, cops answers 4-year-old's emergency call to confirm his toys are cool
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Classifieds (Help Wanted)
-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
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Fighting COVID-19 across town lines in Central Mass.
-Radio Worcester (17:11): Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus talks mask mandate, school safety, ARPA and more
-Here are the states with colder weather that are seeing an increase in cases
-ICYMI: Radio Worcester (8:11): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh gives us a mid-October update
-Mass. officials report 1,888 new cases, 25 additional deaths
-Mass. reports nearly 3,500 new breakthrough cases, 26 additional deaths among vaccinated residents
-Why vaccinated people dying from COVID doesn’t mean the vaccines are ineffective
-Seniors are particularly vulnerable to COVID. Here's how many have received boosters so far
-"Please get vaccinated": Daughter's death after giving birth a cautionary tale, mom says
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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