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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: 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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