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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+8:15: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Sept. 3
+8:15: Repeat drunken driver found with suspected cocaine in Dudley, police say
-Worcester restaurant, a West Side favorite, reopening next week
-Owners of new local restaurants fueled by passion, perseverance and a belief in their concepts
-WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (22:55): Terrell Wilson, Executive Chef, Franklin Street Fare
-Worcester man sentenced to 9 months for exposing himself to juice bar employees
-Coyote tracking app helps keep Worcester's canine citizens safe
-Amid shortage of EMTs, ambulance company to offer paid EMT training in Worcester
-WPD Gang Unit arrests Worcester man for illegal gun possession
-Worcester seeks resource center for city's homeless population
-Former financial aid director sues college over firing
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Millbury teen recognized by police for rescuing 2 people on Dorothy Pond
-Former Holy Cross basketball star Lauren Manis signs with Belgian team
-Bill Belichick has jokes in new Subway ads
-Cars: Bertera Nissan offers many brands of pre-owned cars (7:35)
-Health: Researchers study early detection ovarian cancer blood test (2:29)
-Shopping: Best Labor Day sales of 2020
-Celeb chef and Clark grad Padma Lakshmi celebrates 50th birthday in a bikini
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 'Firefighter MaryLou' of Sturbridge retires after a pioneering career (:31)
-Meanwhile, Farmers’ Almanac predicts cold, snowy winter for New England with ‘significant’ storm
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Despite improvements, unemployment rates in Greater Worcester among nation's worst
-Worcester PD working with campus police on COVID-19 precautions
-Radio Worcester (8:38): City Manager Ed Augustus talks COVID-19, police and homeless outreach
-Mass. education secretary says goal is to bring students back to the classroom
-Coalition of teachers, parents voices concerns about schools
-Safe to send kids back to school?
-8 communities, none in Central Mass., at high risk for infections
-Massachusetts reports 288 new cases, 22 additional deaths
-Cases could explode after Labor Day: It’s up to us to stop it
-First toilet paper, then yeast. Now laptops are hard to find
-Local doctors stress importance of getting flu vaccine
-Dr. Fauci predicts ‘safe and effective’ vaccine by year’s end
-Depression, anxiety spike amid outbreak and turbulent times
-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 (:35). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
+Noon: Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
+Noon: UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center lands on Newsweek’s national hospital list
-Shirley company uses renewable energy to roast coffee (4:36)
-T&G This Week: It's a WoMag takeover!
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Sip makes West African beverages available
-Worcester restaurant selling new merch
-ICYMI: Restaurant Depot looks to be first business at GreenTech Park, former Saint-Gobain site in Greendale
-6 months after Uxbridge Officer Stephen LaPorta killed on Route 146, no charges filed
-Waiver allows ex-Worcester schools chief to collect pension while working
-Vacant Bowker House above Main Street in Worcester? It's a dream house, soon enough
-Worcester board OKs new shopping plaza with Mediterranean and brunch restaurants
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Bagel Inn reopening today
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Holden police introduce newest officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Missing Warren man with dementia found dead after 11-day search
-Worcester County Wonders: Westminster's most iconic company
-Whitney Pond Dam, deemed "significant hazard," removed in Ashburnham
-Westborough High principal leaving for new job in neighboring district
-Dudley Recreation Commission awarded $2,400 to support community events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Justin Bieber, Madonna, BTS and Shakira divide World Cup audience
-Pianist Alley May Coté Dorgan to perform benefit concert for Community Cat Connection
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam Country No. 244 (59:58): American Blonde, John Carter Cash and more
>OPINION: Hank Naughton: Utility curbs wrong move to cut energy costs
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:37): Main South Business Association
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:35): Worcester tobacco rules, express rail, downtown mall, diners & roundabouts
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who was an I.C.U. nurse for over 40 years
>SPORTS: Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina, 1-0
-Robert Kraft breaks silence on Mike Vrabel's troublesome offseason
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-1, for 13th straight win
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 11-1
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 5-4
>NATIONAL: U.S. bombing of Iran expands as Tehran retaliates against the Gulf states
-Hero cops stop mass shooting that left 9 people critically wounded
-Tragic: Father drowned while trying to save family from river
>NEW ENGLAND: Looking ahead to the Lindsay Clancy trial (4:18)
-Matt Damon says he’s making a Karen Read movie
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 39 (35:21): The A.I. Connector: Social and Data Sciences | Rob Krueger
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What is a pillow menu and which hotels have one?
-Disneyland fans furious after park raises prices on food and drinks
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Radio Worcester (8:46): Recognizing the signs of elder financial abuse could prevent a devastating scam
>SHOPPING: Panasonic toaster ovens recalled for shock, fire risk
>HEALTH: How to navigate health insurance prior authorization (2:12)
-What is cyclosporiasis and how can you avoid catching it?
>FOOD: Tiffany’s homestyle breakfast bake
>TV/STREAMING: Matt Damon movies on streaming to watch if you didn’t get tickets to "The Odyssey"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" seizes $124 million opening in box office triumph
>CELEBRITY: TIME100 Sports Gala red carpet: LeBron James, Ciara, Lindsey Vonn and more
-Julia Garner and husband Mark Foster separate after 6 years of marriage
>ANIMALS: Everyone walked past this sick cat until 1 woman stopped (5:06)
>HISTORY: Cape Cod’s "Texas Tower" was a stark reminder of the Cold War
>GOOD NEWS: Tartan Army members help Mass. girls raise money for kids with epilepsy (2:11)
-Meanwhile, in Alaska, bear enters mall on military base, poops on floor
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