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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Dry and cool, high of 51 today in Worcester
+6:00: Haunted house closed down in Worcester for multiple code violations
+6:00: WPI scrubs name of largest donor from campus
+6:00: Fake IDs and college students: Worcester alcohol businesses tackle underage drinking
+6:00: 3 arrested in Clinton for drug distribution
+6:00: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+6:00: New movies on demand
+Noon: Worcester firefighter's wife leads fight against carcinogens in gear
+Noon: Winston Wiley: Change in Worcester School Committee a victory for communities of color
+Noon: WARL Adoption Option: Meet Larry!
-Crane falls into homes on Cumberland Street in Worcester (1:35). Gallery (6 photos)
-66-year-old Worcester man killed in pedestrian crash on Southwest Cutoff
-Greendale Revitalization Plan launched to improve neighborhood, infrastructure and more
-Data breach at UMass Memorial reveals personal info of more than 200,000 patients
-Breaking and entering suspect on the loose after being spotted in Shrewsbury home
-Act Now: Fly from Worcester to NYC, Fort Lauderdale on JetBlue for $31
-Worcester bakery raffling off free bread for a year
-Worcester firm acquired by Australian tech company
-5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - October 29th
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Five Things to Do: Halloween, Dia de los Muertos events and more ...
-ICYMI: Worcester daycare owner was "intoxicated" while caring for kids; arrested for unruly behavior
-Bar planned to replace shuttered legendary Canal District spot
-NEW episode of Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whisky Wednesday (50:50): Old Forester Whiskey Row
-5 questions for Moe Bergman, Worcester At-Large Council candidate
-Khrystian King on his Worcester At-Large Council bid
-Thu Nguyen on why they are running for Worcester City Council
-Worcester City Council, School Committee candidates race to solve escape room
-The spirit world discusses the Worcester city elections
-Worcester school officials hope to fast-track local recruits to fill bus driver shortage
-Worcester honored for health equity programming, awarded $25,000
-Worcester DA warns of counterfeit oxycodone after recent arrest
-Fuel assistance awareness program launches at City Hall
-Tribute to Worcester woman who spent most of her career caring for others and advocating for those in need
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grafton’s Halloween heaven will be open to trick-or-treaters
-Halloween weekend events in Millbury, Sutton and vicinity
-Next Open House at Saint John's on Tuesday, November 9th (:30)
-McCall plans for retirement after 22 years with Wachusett District
-Brazen daytime smash-and-grab in Paxton
-2 rollover crashes 4 hours apart on Wednesday in Holden
-Sturbridge granted $225,000 for water protection
-Sports: Holy Cross football always looking to improve
-Algonquin, Wachusett square off for Mid-Wach A title
-Would your child like to Trick-or-Treat with Bravehearts mascot Jake The Lion on Halloween?
-Bill Belichick rewarded select Patriots staffers with wads of cash
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-National College Cornhole Championships Qualifier to be held in area
-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: U.S. jobless claims drop to pandemic low 281,000
-Worcester Women's Leadership Conference returns in person
-National: Man drives car over Grand Canyon's western rim in apparent suicide
-New England: Boston doctor fined $6,000 for missing surgery for lunch
-Tragic: 77-year-old man with Alzheimer's scammed out of $40,000
-Health: Need for liver transplants due to heavy drinking soared during the pandemic
-Animals: Wild raccoon introduces woman to her daughter ... and granddaughter (3:44)
-TV/Streaming: TV looks more like U.S. and viewers approve
-Movies: Chris Evans goes to infinity and beyond in Pixar's "Lightyear" trailer
-Celebrity: Tom Hanks surprises couple after their wedding ceremony on the beach
-Food: Supply chain crunch threatens to leave neediest Americans without enough food
-Shopping/Deals: Today's daily deals on Amazon
-History: Hotel Standish at Main and Jackson streets in Worcester, 1909
-Homes: 3 new open houses in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Dads help curb violence at Louisiana high school (2:30)
-Meanwhile, Florida man busted driving around with live grenade, clown mannequin in truck
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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)
+6:00: Updated numbers for every Worcester County community
-Do we need to be concerned about the Delta Plus variant in Mass.?
-Mass. officials report 1,432 new cases, 12 additional deaths
-ICYMI: UMass Medical School researchers ramp up rapid home COVID-19 test studies
-Some immunocompromised adults now eligible for 4th vaccine shot
-This coloring book developed by doctors helps explain the pandemic and vaccine to kids
-Is Moderna’s booster shot more effective than others?
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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