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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 (:39). High of 40 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police S.W.A.T. team arrests man after armed domestic incident on Lawnfair Street
-Real estate developer Chip Norton sued by creditor who claims he owes $1 million
-Federal judge forces Worcester pastor Encarnacion into bankruptcy
-R.F.K. Jr. demands Dunkin', Starbucks prove drinks are "safe" (1:51). Article
-Radio Worcester (10:45): Vendors sought for Out to Lunch summer series on the Common
-Aislinn Doyle: March 5th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester considers cutting school busing distance to 1.5 miles
-Updated Worcester trash and recycling schedule through March 9th
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:05)
-ICYMI: Auburn police seek missing woman last seen in Florida over a month ago
-What you need to know: Worcester St. Patrick’s Parade ready to step off
-A.G. confirms lawsuit to follow Holden Town Meeting vote on housing law
-Holy Cross students keep community fed with fridge program (1:32)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Debate over homework load continues at W.R.H.S.
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Wachusett Echo: The rewards and realities of A.P. classes at Wachusett
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): D.A. says foul play suspected after human remains found in Shirley
-Grafton Select Board approves increase to pay-as-you-throw bag fees
-Good deed by Gardner D.P.W. raises eyebrows on City Council
-$1 million lottery winner in Shrewsbury eyes investment, home buy
-Spencer selectmen hear more about FY'27 budget
-Police logs from Shrewsbury, Northborough and Westborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Grace Givertz in the spotlight for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
-Listen Up: Worcester's Many Kids Take Meds debuts new singles
-Discovering King Tut's Tomb exhibit coming to Boston (1:54)
>OPINION: Last Call: Rosa Fernandez, community health leader
-Tracey Faraday: Self-care station for your 2 a.m. feedings
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:00): Worcester police staffing crisis and $35 million Holden sewer lawsuit loss
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to past president of the Worcester Rotary Club
>SPORTS: Patriots to release Stefon Diggs in cost-saving move: Reports
-Mike Vrabel sparks A.J. Brown-to-Patriots trade speculation with latest comments
-Celtics lose to Hornets, 118-89 (2:04). Article
-Holy Cross women’s basketball completes 12-point fourth-quarter comeback against B.U.; secures No. 2 seed in Patriot League tournament
-Holy Cross women's hockey coach Katie Lachapelle named Hockey East Coach of the Year
-Holy Cross men’s basketball travels to No. 2 Lehigh for Patriot League quarterfinals
-South girls' hoops star Madison Leighton balances court, class, crisis
>NATIONAL: Iran launches new wave of attacks on Israeli and U.S. bases
-Father who gave gun to alleged school shooter is convicted of murder
-Tragic: Husband fatally shot wife and himself at hospital moments after welcoming their first child
>NEW ENGLAND: Providence diocese abuse report exposes decades of cover up
-Cash box with $1,000 stolen from Girl Scouts selling cookies in New Hampshire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Expedia's most affordable U.S. and abroad destinations for 2026
-The ultimate guide to solo travel confidence
>BUSINESS: 21 Attorneys General demand action from GoFundMe
-LPL Financial Research: How LPL Research thinks about dividends
-How long will it take to pay off your credit card?
>HOMES: Tips for snow and ice removal around your home
>HEALTH: Rates of rectal cancer rising, particularly among young people (1:59)
>FOOD: KFC revives beloved '90s menu item—but fans say something's missing
>TV/STREAMING: What is “Netflix After Dark”? Is the N.S.F.W. streaming category real?
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" (2:40)
>CELEBRITY: All the celebrities at Paris Fashion Week March
-Christina Applegate dumped Brad Pitt for '80s rocker: memoir
>ANIMALS: Orange cat outsmarts his entire household (1:52)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: The Worcester woman who refused to pay taxes
>GOOD NEWS: Years-old lottery numbers finally earn woman a $100,000 prize
-Meanwhile, world's smallest arcade machine is only .98 inch tall
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