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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Windy, warmer today, high in the upper 50s today in Worcester
+6:00: Fallen Worcester officer receives award from Worcester Public Schools
+6:00: Worcester Election Lawn Signs 2021
+Noon: Clark University buys former Diamond Chevrolet site on Park Ave. parcel for new campus
+Noon: At least 12 killed and 52 injured in Halloween weekend mass shootings in the U.S.
-Mosaic preserves St. Peter-Marian Junior/Senior High School history
-Worcester Housing Authority to reopen at new headquarters on Plantation Street
-Worcester's local elections are more heated than normal this year
-Worcester Vietnamese restaurant owner follows passion of Asian food, running own business
-Here's where the city will be picking up leaves today
-Water levels in Lake Quinsigamond, Flint Pond will drop starting today. Here's why (1:44)
-5 Things You Need To Know Today in Worcester - November 1st
-Rosalie Tirella: Worcester Public Schools, face the changes
-Hundreds attend first Halloween at Polar Park
-ICYMI: Dedications to Officer Familia, Troy Love at Green Hill Park
-WPI scrubs name of largest donor from campus
-Worcester bar closing for winter again
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whisky Wednesday (50:50): Old Forester Whiskey Row
-Happy to be back on road, Stone Temple Pilots set for Worcester show
-Song to Get You Through the Week: Idler Wheel delivers deliciously brooding "Half Life"
-WCCA-TV's "Worcester Election Countdown," all episodes
-5 questions for Moe Bergman, Worcester At-Large Council candidate
-Why Guillermo Creamer wants a Worcester City Council seat
-Worcester 2021 Election Guide: Poll sites, voting hours and more
-This Week’s Roadwork In Worcester – Week Of November 1st
-Neighborhood Watch Meetings in Worcester in November
-Tribute to woman who spent 40 years working at Norton Company and was an avid golfer at Green Hill
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Pups in Grafton find parading in costume to be "quite fetching"
-Next Open House at Saint John's on Tuesday, November 9th (:30)
-Shrewsbury Youth Lacrosse lends a hand at Lake Street Park
-Victim of fatal West Boylston crash identified as Clinton man
-Part of Route 20 in Auburn was closed after SUV hit pole, brought down power lines (:21)
-Sports: Patriots beat Chargers, 27-24, with 4th quarter Pick-6
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Dennis Eckersley on Jerry Remy, voice of Red Sox Nation, who passed away yesterday (5:13)
-More on Patriots and the passing of Jerry Remy in Boston Sports
-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: Handshake? Fist bump? The workplace now has a whole new etiquette
-Colleges: UMass Medical School annual charitable giving campaign begins today
-Clark recognized as a 20-year "top producer" of Gilman Scholars
-National: 2 dead, at least a dozen hurt in Halloween party shooting outside of Chicago
-Woman found tracking device on car 2 weeks before her murder
-New England: Coast Guard searching for reported downed plane off Cape Cod
-Tragic: Best friends die an hour apart after crash
-Health: Your sleep can affect how you walk, a new study says
-Animals: This donkey loves when her favorite human plays guitar (:55)
-Celebrity: Why Will Ferrell turned down $29 million offer to star in "Elf" sequel
-Movies: 11 must-see movies being released in November
-Shopping/Deals: Amazon's Daily Deals for Sunday
-History: Worcester schools, past and present (117 photos)
-Homes: The 5 newest properties for sale in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Bride surprises groom, who is blind, with special wedding dress for him to feel
-Meanwhile, in Florida, Amazon van driver fired after woman caught exiting backdoor
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-Temporary Part Time Snow Plow Operators in Shrewsbury
-Research Associate, Worcester Regional Research Bureau
-Multiple positions, Town of Holden
-Opportunities at the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester
-Full time carpenters needed in Boylston
-Full-time cleaners needed in Boylston
-Quality Inspector, 1st shift and Assemblers needed in Charlton
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Nearly 1,000 UMass Memorial Health employees still unvaccinated
+Noon: Worcester sees 80% compliance as vaccine mandate goes in effect
+Noon: Free testing this week in Worcester
+Noon: Moderna says FDA delaying decision on its vaccine for kids 12-17
-Fluvoxamine antidepressant shows promise treating early COVID-19
-White House press secretary Psaki says she has COVID-19
-ICYMI: Worcester honors Latin Americans who died during pandemic (:26)
-Is pandemic weight gain still a problem? Doctor weighs in
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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