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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+7:00: The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List for Thursday, by Jay Berman
+7:00: Glass tower loses another tenant
+7:00: Webster Police seek to identify man in store hold-up
+7:00: WCCA-TV's 'Coffee with Konnie' (30:02): Father Mark Doku and Vasku Progri,St. Mary's Albanian Orthodox Church
+7:00: Six Holy Cross students awarded Fulbright scholarships
+7:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Aug. 20
-Removal, retirement recommended for Worcester judge accused of inappropriate behavior, touching
-Worcester bakery to open second location in former cafe space (above)
-Beyond Shrewsbury Street: Revisiting Worcester's Italian-American heritage
-Radio Worcester's #WorcesterWednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (17:36): Summer violence, police, schools and Polar Park
-City, public divided over body cams for Worcester Police officers
-Linda Cavaioli to retire as head of YWCA of Central Mass.
-Related: A champion for women and girls (May 2017 Worcester Sun profile of Linda Cavaioli by Raymond V. Mariano)
-Webster Square fire blamed on unpermitted welding
-Earlier: Four-alarm fire rips through businesses in Worcester (1:29). Gallery (21 photos)
-Disease affecting beech trees found in Worcester
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grafton High will be offering dual enrollment with Quinsigamond CC this year
-Federal grand jury charges Uxbridge man with threatening to extort West Virginia judge
-Rain cancels Bravehearts' regular-season finale; Championship series begins Thursday
-What you need to know about the Bravehearts in the FCBL Championship Series
-Holy Name grad aims to 'Axxelerate' brands of athletes with new business
-Cars: Bertera Nissan offers many brands of pre-owned cars (7:35)
-Too early! Pumpkin Spice Latte available at Dunkin
-TV: Coming to Netflix in September, leaving in September
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Hero nurse stops to deliver homeless woman's baby on street
-Meanwhile, in Florida, man lived in a soccer stadium luxury suite for over 2 weeks before being arrested
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:00: Lt. Gov Karyn Polito: State willing to revisit ban on fans at Gillette (2:09)
+7:00: Worcesteria: Living a greener life post-COVID
+7:00: Do yoga and smash things to release COVID-19 stress
+7:00: Massachusetts reports 262 new cases, 12 additional deaths
+7:00: Mass. churches look to open their doors to students as schools go to remote, hybrid
+7:00: Is it safe to visit the dentist during the pandemic?
-At least 1 case connected to off-campus party hosted by Holy Cross students (1:27)
-Showcase to reopen 9 Mass. cinemas next week, including Blackstone Valley
-Worcester educators, asking for larger role in planning new school year, to hold rally Thursday
-Remote, hybrid or in-person? What every Central Mass. school is planning
-DPH: Flu vaccine required for all students of Massachusetts schools
-Football, cheering on hold as MIAA approves start of most fall sports
-What you need to know before high school sports start Sept. 18
-Central Mass. colleges face an unprecedented semester
-Worcester woman recognized with Friends of Nurses Award
-Radio Worcester (8:49): St. V's cardiologist Dr. Mazen Roumia on COVID-19's impact on heart health
-Worried about your financial health? Here's who can help
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV Rental & Sales): Make this Labor Day weekend special by renting An RV
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:02). High of 54 today in Worcester
-Rain storm could impact Halloween (3:02)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Early birds flock to the polls for pre-Election Day voting in Worcester
-Related: Lots of people in Worcester don’t vote. Some groups are trying to change that
-UMass Memorial, Blue Cross of Mass. at impasse over contract affecting near 200,000 patients
-"Pharmacy deserts" spreading across Worcester County, state as closings rise, study shows
-WPI robotics program creates bat-inspired robots to help search-and-rescue efforts
-2 people sought in connection to Sturbridge missing man case
-Worcester man arrested by Maynard police for stealing 2 vehicles and possessing items from car break-ins
-TODAY! Trunk or Treat at Concordia Lutheran Church on Murray Ave. in Worcester
-T&G This Week: Finding unexpected stories on the education beat
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:32): Polar Park shortfall and Heather Prunier story
>POLITICS: Robert Bilotta making another bid for District 2 councilor
-With eye on District 1 seat, Keith Linhares wants children to see a future in Worcester
-Meet the candidates: Jessica Pepple pledges to "be the bridge"
-In campaign for mayor, Owura-Kwaku Sarkodieh pledges to bring "new voices to the table"
-Meet the candidates: Candy Mero-Carlson on growth and neighborhoods
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:26): W.R.R.B. report, Polar Park financial shortfall
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant — despite rumors — is open and facing the future
-ICYMI: Here’s when Worcester’s Taco Spot opens its new restaurant
-Tim Murray resigns from Research Bureau board over police report release
-Worcester: Ex-firefighter knew what to do when he smelled smoke in neighborhood
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Halloween trick-or-treating hours 5 to 8 p.m.
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): This 300-unit development wants to rehabilitate a Shrewsbury park
-6-acre spot in West Boylston targeted for 80-unit apartment complex
-Leominster man arrested for pressing starter pistol to ex-girlfriend’s head at apartment door
-Sterling's Squareshine bridge project updated
-Paxton helped by police, fire grants
-Rutland special town meeting information
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-Beyond Beer: Heading west, getting lost in CiderDays
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: "Phantom," RioFlow, Rasa String Quartet and more ...
-The show must go on at Salisbury Mansion
-Worcester artist displays No Kings art at Boylston library
-Local children’s author’s influence extends into Italy
>OPINION: Laurel: Happy Halloween!
-Jim Leary: Stakes high for health care in shutdown
-WCCA-TV's Hidden Treasures No. 123 (28:38): Nick Zwirblia
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to 2-time Worcester City Council candidate
>SPORTS: Patriots-Browns preview: Will Drake Maye alter attack vs. stout Cleveland defense?
-Will Campbell is proving his doubters wrong (2:33)
-NFL Week 8 schedule, TV and announcers
-Old Grumbly Fan's Week 8 Patriots preview vs. the Browns
-Bill Belichick's bid for first signature U.N.C. win ends in heartbreaking loss
-Holy Cross football team losses another heartbreaker at home. Press conference (3:22)
-Bravehearts 22026 Flex Plans available
-Railers beat Norfolk, 3-2
>NATIONAL: Third Disney World death in 10 days curses Magic Kingdom
-A look at what happened in the U.S. government last week
-Social Security benefits for 2026 revealed following shutdown-related delay
-Tragic: Car thief mowed down and killed on live TV in shocking footage
>NEW ENGLAND: Residents on alert after several farm animals killed by black bear in Townsend
-Kristin Cabot's husband was on date at same Coldplay concert with Andy Byron: Source
>COLLEGES: Fitchburg State picks Georgia State administrator as new C.F.O.
-Anna Maria ESports Blog Director's Corner
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These stress-free towns in the Berkshires make a perfect fall trip
-8 must-visit stops along the Mississippi River
>BUSINESS: Mass. lawmaker pushes to limit self-checkout stations in stores
-No-experience truck driving jobs: A straightforward starter guide
>SHOPPING: Save 25% on custom photo gifts and more with our Shutterfly code
>HOMES: Accessory Dwelling Units becoming a popular solution to housing crunch (2:12)
>HEALTH: Popular birth control linked to brain tumors in new study
>FOOD: Frozen spinach recalled over listeria concerns. See products
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Claire Danes, Matthew Rhys Netflix series "The Beast in Me" (2:05)
>MOVIES: Data shows these 50 horror movies will get your heart pumping
>CELEBRITY: June Lockhart, from "Lassie" and "Lost In Space," dies at 100
-Allison Janney hints at terrible experience with co-star she refused to work with again
>HISTORY: Wife’s death inspired Boston native Samuel Morse to invent the telegraph
>ANIMALS: Shelter's longest resident gets a surprise adoption party (1:35)
>GOOD NEWS: Good Samaritan dad and son go viral for protecting unlocked candy shop
-Meanwhile, what does "6 7" mean? The new "brain rot" slang kids are saying
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