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In The News
-Latest weather: Warm weather hangs around, high of 74 today in Worcester
+6:00: Here's how snowy NOAA predicts it will be this winter
+6:00: Worcester officer gets to pin his sister during State Police graduation at DCU Center
+6:00: Worcester restaurant to open for lunch on Fridays
+6:00: Fitchburg man pleads guilty to cocaine distribution conspiracy
+6:00: CDC issues warning on onion-linked salmonella outbreak
+Noon: New flights taking off from Worcester airport (:33)
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Worcester Technical High School Skyline Bistro reopens
+Noon: Five Things to Do: Bill T. Jones, Icon Museum, Joey Chestnut and more
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - October 21st
+Noon: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
+Noon: Poetry Town: "The Chosen One"
+Noon: 2,970 Worcester public school students have opted out of new sex education curriculum
+Noon: Matthew Wally looks to tackle citywide issues in At-Large City Council bid
+Noon: Radio Worcester Candidate Series (17:27): Molly McCullough talks about her run for re-election to the School Committee
-Worcester police officer accidentally fired gun in station
-After post-game trouble among fans, Worcester high school football games shifted to daytime starts
-Man who smuggled kilo-sized bricks of cocaine into U.S. through Worcester sentenced to 6 years in prison
-Worcester eatery on the move, looking for new location
-Gourmet donut shop to open Worcester location
-Would your child like to Trick-or-Treat with Bravehearts mascot Jake The Lion on Halloween?
-Worcester Monopoly game will hit stores on November 16th
-Dump truck slams into house in Oxford. Video (3:50)
-Worcester's new marketing video: A City Redefined (2:13)
-Lawmakers urge Tenet CEO to come to Worcester; say company is prolonging strike
-Worcester’s new Fallen Firefighters Memorial to be dedicated at Institute Park
-Worcester Historical Museum explores women's fashion over the century
-Last Call with Lindsey Smith, second-time Worcesterite
-"Black Nativity" set for Mechanics Hall
-First Person: The Library of Disposable Art —Old Receipts (Left on the Curb)
-NEW Episode of Whisky Wednesday (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): American Single Malt (1:12:47)
-Seeking 5th term on Worcester City Council, Moe Bergman views seat as best way to help people
-City councilor candidate Guillermo Creamer Jr. sees 50-year picture of service to city
-Why Candy Mero-Carlson wants a 4th Worcester City Council term
-Radio Worcester Candidate Series (17:56): Laura Clancey talks about her run for re-election to School Committee
-ICYMI: Grand jury investigation centers on local state senator: report
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Wachusett superintendent announces retirement plans
-Former youth soccer treasurer admits to stealing $124K
-Company buys buildings in Shrewsbury, Sterling and Boylston
-Next Open House at Saint John's on Tuesday, Nov. 9 (:30)
-North Brookfield votes to keep Indian mascot
-Businesses to hold Halloween in Holden this Saturday
-Fire rips through vacant home in Sutton (:23)
-Tribute to longtime area hairdresser who also "tirelessly served his Greek community with enthusiasm"
-Sports: Red Sox drubbed, pushed to brink in ALCS
-Bruins lose in Philly, Celtics lose season opener, Revs win
-Holy Cross football team is making history this Saturday
-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: Central Mass. restaurant revenues dropped 11.53% in fiscal 2021
-New Worcester Health Equity Fund gets $1 million donation
-Colleges: Clark grad named to Boston Business Journal's 40 Under 40 list
-National: Chilling apology from Parkland shooter to victims’ families after guilty plea
-Texas nurse convicted of killing 4 patients with air injections
-New England: N.H. man fatally shot wife, dismembered her while on trip for 1st wedding anniversary
-Tufts University student dies after hot dog eating contest
-Ex-Mass. professor sentenced to jail for subjecting colleague to "4-hour torture session" on Christmas Eve
-Tragic: Tennessee newlyweds killed in crash two days after wedding
-Animals: Local animal shelter asks for help after 52 cats rescued
-TV/Streaming: New on Hulu in November
-Movies: See first teaser of Nicole Kidman as Lucille Ball in "Being the Ricardos"
-Food: Wholly Cannoli in Worcester now open longer hours, more days
-Health: Pig-to-human transplants come a step closer with new test
-Shopping/Deals: The best Crest and Oral-B deals on Amazon
-History: Main and Southbridge streets in Worcester, date unknown
-Homes: Worcester home sales down 17% in September as median price hits $345,000
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Football player surprised during coin toss by returning Army dad dressed as referee
-Meanwhile, woman sues Kellogg’s, says strawberry Pop-Tarts don’t have enough berries
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-Quality Inspector, 1st shift and Assemblers needed in Charlton
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Pfizer says study shows booster 95.6 percent effective
+Noon: Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (16:09): COVID, masks, school safety, nurse's strike and more
-FDA OKs mixing vaccine doses; backs Moderna, J&J boosters
-Higher vaccination rate in Massachusetts could spare hospitals from another surge
-New strain of the Delta variant detected in the U.S.
-Shrewsbury School Committee expresses interest in mandating staff vaccine
-ICYMI: Fighting COVID-19 across town lines in Central Mass.
-Mass. officials report 1,355 new cases, 11 additional deaths
-Moscow orders unvaccinated over-60s to stay home for 4 months as Russia’s crisis deepens
-I'm vaccinated; Can I start eating inside restaurants? (2:07)
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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