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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+7:15: Woman from Shrewsbury shoots video of shark 10 feet from shore on Cape Cod
+7:15: Rosen's Roundtable #411 (28:11): WPD Body Cams?
+7:15: Millionaires shun Central Mass. & Western Mass., according to new ranking
+1:45: Motorcyclist was popping wheelie at time of crash, Worcester Police say
+1:45: Worcester man arrested in Sutton for motor vehicle break-ins
+1:45: Radio Worcester (11:24): City Manager Ed Augustus on gov't transparency, outdoor dining, business and COVID-19
+8:30: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - Sept. 8
+8:30: Another $100K Mass Cash winner sold in Worcester
+8:30: Ch. 5 reporter stabbed in Copley Square while working Sunday night
-Worcester salon sold for $575K
-Worcester spray parks close for season
-City looks to borrow $266M for new Doherty High School
-Worcesteria: Time to drop charges against protesters
-Dunkin’ testing out checkout-free, self-serve stations
-ICYMI: Data shows crime continues downward trend in Worcester
-ICYMI: $100,000 Mass Cash winner sold in Worcester!
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List for Tuesday by Jay Berman
-Reminder: Trash and recycling in Worcester will be delayed one day all this week because of Labor Day
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge welcomes new town manager Michael McCall
-Sports: Former Assumption star Zach Triner settling in with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
-Cars: Bertera Nissan offers many brands of pre-owned cars (7:35)
-Homes: 5 new homes for sale in Worcester
-History: Tolassit Canoe Club, Lake Quinsigamond
-Tragic: Teen brothers drown in Washington lake when one attempts to save other
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Northborough bakery spreads ‘Hope’ through free bread, pastries
-Meanwhile, in Georgia, a goat invades cop car, trashes paperwork and head butts officer
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:15: Damaged lungs can repair themselves in three months: study
+1:45: More than 1,000 cases reported over long weekend in Mass.
-More than 20 percent of Mass. restaurants have reportedly shut because of the pandemic
-Wedding venues, vendors cope with scaled-back ceremonies
-Local tourist attractions, events take fiscal punch from pandemic
-More families make switch to home schooling
-ICYMI: Worcester nursing homes brace for new wave
-Free COVID-19 testing and resource fairs in Worcester this week
-Massachusetts reports 222 new cases, 8 additional deaths
-At the office: Mass. residents getting creative to combat desk shortage
-Worried about your financial health? Here's who can help
-Are rental homes or hotels safe?
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:10). High of 53 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Paxton paranormal investigator Jo MacGugan is keeping busy
+Noon: First Person: The tact gene is out of sequence for Joe Fusco Jr.
+Noon: Is this your dog?
-Family fights to close domestic violence loophole in memory of daughter murdered in Worcester restaurant (2:33). Article
-Worcester's For a Better Jamaica is fundraising to help in aftermath of Hurricane Melissa (1:50)
-Downtown Worcester road closures Wednesday and Thursday
-Related: Cast and crew from "The Walking Dead" converge on downtown Worcester again
-Mass. food pantries, cities scramble to prevent hunger as S.N.A.P. benefits set to expire
-Related: S.N.A.P. benefits won't go out November 1st. What that means for Mass. residents
-Worcester police officers question union using non-union vendor
-Worcester man with 100 prior charges cited in Webster drug bust
-Terror on Tory Fort Halloween display gives back
-Plenty of Halloween happenings at Worcester clubs this week
-Worcester County Wonders: What lies under Worcester Common? The answer might surprise you
-From classroom to dream job: New pilot program gives students a pathway to public health
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:32): Polar Park shortfall and Heather Prunier story
>POLITICS: Worcester Candidate Profile: Robert Bilotta for District 2 City Councilor
-Longtime member Dianna Biancheria seeks eighth term on School Committee
-Worcester Candidate Profile: Khrystian King for Mayor, City Councilor At-Large
-Former state Rep. John Fresolo seeks political comeback in District 3 City Council race
-Meet the candidates: Owura-Kwaku Sarkodieh on "a city that listens"
-Feanna Jattan-Singh says she wants to bring the people's voices to School Committee
>DINING OUT: Shake Shack could be coming to popular Shrewsbury retail plaza
-ICYMI: Retired Worcester firefighter braves burning home to save woman inside
-Pay for itself? Ongoing Polar Park revenue shortfall angers Worcester residents
-Worcester nurse staffing firm, owner indicted in fraud case
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police warn of car break-ins and stolen cars
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Channel 5 Wake Up call from Hubbardston Center School (:42)
-300-unit housing proposal in Shrewsbury: State support, but local resistance continues
-Bolton town clerk resigns; assistant elevated to job
-TODAY! Clinton's downtown Halloween Walk is Wednesday
-Clinton's ParentChild+ program honored for 25 years
-Boylston Elementary School roof plans still a numbers issue
-Paxton-area seniors headed west for final 2025 trip
-Friends invite you to enjoy a Glow Up
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester's Taylor Broadard in national tour of "Hamilton" in Boston
-Original song from Gumby's Girlfriend, jazz classics from Savoir Faire
-Nashoba Symphonic Band opens 10th season Sunday
-A newly discovered Dr. Seuss manuscript will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary
>OPINION: Dan Margolis: Return of the Rent Zombies
-Worcesteria: Cemetery tour guide offers tips on visiting local graves
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (56:54): Jacqueline Harris, author, "Raising Pickney Finding Me"
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a staff sergeant in the Air Force
>SPORTS: Patriots unload Keion White, Kyle Dugger in pair of trades
-Patriots coordinator Josh McDaniels ignites win vs. Browns
-Bruins beat Islanders, 5-2
-Jaylen Brown’s message to Celtics fans is worth heeding amid slow start
-Holy Cross Practice Report: Sydney Armand
-A quietly competitive Max Mosey lifts Crusaders with versatility
-Worcester Bravehearts win Organization of the Year
-Former Worcester hockey pros: where are they now? 2025-2026 Fall edition
>NATIONAL: Category 5 hurricane Melissa brings flooding and catastrophic winds to Jamaica
-183 million email passwords exposed in data leak -- including millions of Gmail accounts. How to check if yours is safe
-Tragic: Mom tried to drown her kids after drugging them with Nyquil, leading them into pond: cops
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 women arrested, charged with assault after Market Basket melee
-Teen stabbed 13 times after middle school feud. His killer has been granted parole
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria ESports Blog Director's Corner
-Alumni speaker to recall his friend and Clark chess champ
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This surprising museum was named No. 1 in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act takes effect
-LPL Financial Research: What could spook markets
-UPS axes 48,000 workers, sparking stock surge
>SHOPPING: Neutrogena recalls more than 15,000 makeup wipe packages
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Over 140,000 bottles of Atorvastatin Calcium recalled
>FOOD: Smucker's sues Trader Joe's over its crustless P.B.& J. sandwiches
>TV/STREAMING: Donnie Wahlberg discusses returning to Boston for new "Blue Bloods" spin-off (3:32)
>MOVIES: "The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants": Another delightful ride
>CELEBRITY: Rosie O'Donnell names A-list actor who was her "worst" talk show guest
-Jennifer Lawrence reveals plans to get a boob job after welcoming baby No. 2
>HISTORY: Who remembers Sam’s Bakery? A sweet Shrewsbury icon
>ANIMALS: Little dog who's owners left her in dump wags her tail again (2:09)
>GOOD NEWS: Man's haircut appointment ends with $100,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in Illinois, overturned truck spills 46,000 pounds of applesauce on the highway
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