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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Rain, wind remain as nor'easter moves out
+6:00: 2 rollover crashes 4 hours apart in Holden
+6:00: Worcester warehouse on Suffolk St. to be converted to artist studios
+6:00: Last Call with Thomas Mueller, Worcester's newest jazz crooner
+6:00: Studio Theatre Worcester unwraps "The Gift of the Magi"
+6:00: In letter to thousands, Worcester Bishop McManus urged parents to opt out of sex education
+6:00: Worcester School Committee candidate Sue Coghlin Mailman leads way in campaign fundraising
+6:00: IFL champion Mass. Pirates to unveil banner at season opener on March 12
+6:00: National College Cornhole Championships Qualifier to be held in area
+Noon: Tonight: Candidates for Worcester mayor in debate at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (12:16): Downtown vibrancy, sex ed and homeless encampment
+Noon: Video: South High Community High School dedication ceremony 2021 (59:03)
+Noon: UMass Memorial exec: What our "anchor mission" means for Central Mass.
-Hundreds of thousands without power as fall nor’easter lashes Mass.
-Traffic advisories in Holden and Leicester
-Worcester residents asked to help keep storm drains clear
-Driver dead after car collides with tow truck in West Boylston
-A big market for thieves in Worcester and beyond — stolen catalytic converters
-Boyfriend of Julia Enright to invoke Fifth Amendment at murder trial
-"Dining destination:" Restaurant scene in and around Worcester is growing
-ICYMI: Bar planned to replace shuttered legendary Canal District spot
-Saint Vincent accused of "patient dumping" after striking nurses say they cared for individuals outside of facility
-Earlier: Teen Vogue: This is what it’s like for the kids of striking St. V's nurses
-5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - October 27th
-Worcester homeless camp sweep exposes "cracks" in system
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-NEW episode of Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whisky Wednesday (50:50): Old Forester Whiskey Row
-See the latest additions to the Wachusett Wine & Spirits whisky selection (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits)
-5 questions for Moe Bergman, Worcester At-Large Council candidate
-At-large incumbent Khrystian King eyes 4th term on City Council
-Incumbent Sean Rose, seeking third team as District 1 councilor, wants to continue fight
-Worcester council candidate Richard Cipro decides to "put up" in challenge
-City Council campaigns still pulling in cash in final week before election
-Sue Coghlin Mailman on her run for Worcester School Committee
-LGBTQ+ community denounces statements made by School Committee candidate
-Worcesteria: How I ended up eating Table Talk Pies with Joey Chestnut
-T&G, WoMag reporters receive Publick Occurrences Awards
-Worcester Hill-O-Ween celebration Sunday 5-7:30 on Union Hill
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 4 Webster police officers recognized for saving lives
-Apartments, retail development proposed near Lakeway Commons in Shrewsbury
-Next Open House at Saint John's on Tuesday, Nov. 9 (:30)
-No Thanksgiving Day dinner at Salem Cross Inn
-"Achieve Your Higher Purpose" at MJ’s Market in Grafton
-Millbury to decide if police department pulls out of Civil Service
-Industrial warehouse in Northborough and Marlborough sells for $12 million
-Westborough says goodbye to original Fales Elementary School
-Sports: Braves' Charlie Morton throws 16 pitches on broken leg in World Series opener
-Coach Bill Riga savors first win with Holy Cross men's hockey
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, week 2
-Would your child like to Trick-or-Treat with Bravehearts mascot Jake The Lion on Halloween?
-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: Cynthia Marshall and Michelle Poler to deliver keynotes at Worcester Women's Leadership Conference
-Local waterproofing company very busy as nor'easter hits Mass.
-National: California still deep in drought despite atmospheric river
-Americans may finally get paid family leave. Here’s what to know
-Disgruntled neighbor who killed 9 by arson gets life term
-New England: 3 states, including Mass., to limit nursing home profits to improve care
-Tragic: Boyfriend charged with murder of young boy in disturbing Houston horror house case
-Colleges: QCC’s Dental hygiene program celebrates National Dental Hygiene Month
-Animals: Worcester area pets waiting to be adopted: Winnie, Toast, Serenity & more
-TV/Streaming: Hallmark Christmas movie schedule
-Movies: Love at first fright — 3 scary films that left a mark
-Celebrity: Drew Barrymore, ex-husband Tom Green reunite after 20 years
-Mort Sahl, comedian who satirized politics, dies at 94
-Food: What Halloween candy came out the decade you were born?
-Shopping/Deals: Toys will be ready for the holidays, despite supply chain crisis, Hasbro says
-History: How many of these former Worcester restaurants do you remember? (61 photos)
-Homes: Housing market still hot in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Spanx CEO gives employees free trip, $10,000 after inking deal
-Meanwhile, in Baltimore, fan wanting a drink climbed into Ravens' radio booth
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New Classifieds (Help Wanted)
-Opportunities at the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester
-Snow plow operators, City of Worcester
-Full time carpenters needed in Boylston
-Full-time cleaners needed in Boylston
-Quality Inspector, 1st shift and Assemblers needed in Charlton
-Waitstaff at Peppercorn's in Worcester
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Vaccine mandate for city employees goes into effect on Monday
-Mass. school mask mandate extended until January 15th
-Watch: Worcester releases youth vaccine campaign video
-Mass. reports more than 3,000 new breakthrough cases, 35 additional deaths among vaccinated residents
-ICYMI: Worcester County cases increased by 1,453 last week
-Mass. officials report 1,115 new cases, 23 additional deaths
-FDA advisers back Pfizer’s vaccine for young kids
-Should parents wait to give their kids a specific vaccine?
-Expert guidance on picking your booster shot
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Environmental groups launch boycott of Polar Beverages
-New lead detective hopes to solve Molly Bish case, as murder hits 26 years
-Rutland disables social media comments amid tension, staff cuts
-Worcester parents demand money for books rather than iPads in schools
-Worcester outpatient rehab center opens on Elm Street
-2 from Worcester charged among 15 in federal benefit fraud sweep
-Free bus service to Worcester airport extended
-Worcester County Wonders: The survival of the Sir Vival
-Man convicted of killing Trooper George Hanna denied parole (:29)
-Radio Worcester (22:58): Thrive Support & Advocacy celebrates awards & growth
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review
>FAITH: Former mechanic to be ordained a priest
>DINING OUT: Airport Seafood & Grille ready for takeoff in Southbridge
-The 30 best ice cream shops in Massachusetts, ranked
-ICYMI: Child hospitalized after falling out of second-story window in Worcester (:14). Article
-Local family loses mother, daughter less than 2 weeks apart
-Worcester couple’s sex trafficking conviction in doubt after judge’s gift to victim revealed
-Worcester considers eliminating parking minimums to make way for more housing
-Missing pet tortoise returns to Worcester home after 3-day A.W.O.L.
-$1 million lottery ticket sold in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Bandstand Concert Series 6 to 8 Sunday
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-July Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Lost dog found in Leicester
-Oakham battery storage facility gets state OK. Residents call it a "nightmare"
-100 FM The Pike (9:21): Westborough officer Ashlyn Mercier crowned Miss Mass.
-"Armed person in crisis" expected to face charges after discharging firearms from Princeton residence
-Southbridge keeps last call at 2 a.m., rejects state's 3 a.m. bar pilot
-Cumberland Farms in Blackstone sells $1 million winning ticket
-From petroleum to pollinators: Oxford project moves forward
-Closing West Brookfield Elementary School graduates its final class
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Jazzed Up (Duo) Saturday at Val's in Holden
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Blues with JC Smith, Colonail Charlton, Out to Lunch ...
-Pulse Magazine Weekend Guide (:25)
-See Studio Theater Worcester's "Superhero" this weekend
-Explore, create & connect at the Worcester Center for Crafts
>OPINION: WCCA-TV's Close To Home No. 604 (29:07)
-100 FM The Pike (18:54): Ask The City Manager: Scots, swans and cleaning up the city
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:13): Housing, rent control and Worcester's future
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a reading specialist for the Worcester Public Schools
>SPORTS: Patriots quarterbacks coach Ashton Grant helps motivate Fitchburg football team
-Ranking the 25 most important Patriots for 2026: Nos. 5 through 1
-Worcester's Aaron Nkrumah joins Denver Nuggets
-2 teams emerging as Jaylen Brown trade rumors swirl
-Team U.S.A remains in high spirits despite falling to Türkiye
-Red Sox beat Yankees, 6-1
-Bravehearts beat Lowell, 4-2
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Toledo, 13-1
>NATIONAL: Grandmother may be "involved" in deaths of grandchildren: Police
-America's 10 friendliest states
-Tragic: Army veteran suffers vicious road-rage attack as he claims suspect thought he was driving too slow
>NEW ENGLAND: Man allegedly stabbed father 20 times in daytime murder at park (1:04)
-Former Mass. orthopedic surgeon sentenced to prison for rape (2:13)
-Another resignation, criminal referral tied to Mass. D.O.T. overtime scandal (1:40)
>COLLEGES: What student loan borrowers need to know before switching from the S.A.V.E. Plan
-WPI researchers develop system to customize hydrogel implants
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The strange item now banned by Southwest Airlines
-This helpful hack saves on airport parking fees
>BUSINESS: How much water does A.I. really use?
-Local bank adds Sutton C.P.A. and entrepreneur to board of directors
-Business name disputes in Massachusetts
>SHOPPING: How scammers are using fake shopping websites to trick you (2:13)
>HOMES: 3 common laundry habits that may be wearing out your clothes
>HEALTH: 18 kids’ undiagnosable diseases solved by A.I.: "Total game changer"
>FOOD: Elevate your sips and snacks this summer (4:00)
>TV/STREAMING: What to watch this weekend: Top movies on Netflix and best shows on HBO
-Teaser for new Netflix series with Will Ferrell, "The Hawk" (1:44)
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Tuner," "Power Ballad" and more
>CELEBRITY: Is Taylor Swift getting married in Rhode Island? Every clue becomes a wedding rumor in small beach town (:21). Article
-"Lilo & Stitch" actress Daveigh Chase reportedly had millions in residuals at time of death
>ANIMALS: Couple realizes coyote following them isn't what it seems (4:00)
>HISTORY: Black patriots finally get their place in history (3:15)
>GOOD NEWS: Conjoined twins separated after 19 months see each other for first time
-Meanwhile, filmmakers claim they've caught America's Loch Ness Monster on video: "My eyes were popping out"
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