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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+1:15: It's Saturday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:15: Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List by Jay Berman
+1:15: Man steals delivery truck, drives it into Worcester Police Headquarters, police say
+1:15: Pedestrian struck by vehicle near Clark campus in Worcester
+1:15: Man jumps out of car on Mass Pike, hit and killed by SUV and truck
+10:00: Here are 5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
-Two traffic crashes within five minutes in Auburn
-Table Talk Pies seeks buyer for old bakery
-Jewish High Holidays in Worcester get assist, big tent from Robert Kraft
-Small Business Association recognizes Worcester veteran-owned business
-Worcester's Midtown Mall plans inch ahead with rooftop lounge, glass facade
-Ray Mariano: Boston leaders tackle police reform while Worcester leaders remain silent
-ICYMI: Nearly 400 City of Worcester employees victims of unemployment fraud
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Looking for a Great Pumpkin? Pick your own Saturday
-Westborough man quits vaping after batteries explode causing severe burns
-$60,000 Keno winner in Oxford
-Former Uxbridge accountant arraigned in alleged theft of $720K
-Destructive, invasive insect found in Mass. (1:35)
-Some Mass. communities left behind by energy efficiency program, study finds
-National: Man killed by his own car trying to stop thief from stealing it
-New England: Husband, wife arrested in connection with murder of missing N.H. man
-Confused with your Medicare options? Help to Retire can help you! (1:07)
-Cars: The whole team at Bertera Nissan looks forward to serving you
-Homes: 5 open houses in Worcester (photos)
-TV/Streaming: New movies + shows to watch this weekend
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Worcester girl earns American Heritage award
-Meanwhile, in Wales, old TV knocks out village's broadband every day for 18 months
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+1:15: Wachusett School Committee to vote on no confidence motion regarding Superintendent's return to school plan
-Worcester Historical Museum set to reopen on Saturday
-Live arts return to Worcester
-Colonial Hotel in Gardner has liquor license pulled in wake of COVID-19 violations
-Boston Globe, CNN: UMass Medical School seeking to enroll diverse communities in COVID vaccine trial
-Massachusetts reports 454 new cases, 10 additional deaths
-ICYMI: Worcester restaurant renovation will allow for more and safer seating
-Stop & Shop to give retroactive pay increase for associates on the front line
-The U.S. just topped more than 7 million cases as 23 states report rising numbers
-Families consider move to suburbs amid pandemic
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 88 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Police search for wife wanted for questioning in death of Worcester police officer (3:01). Article
-Related: Worcester police officer found dead identified as 31-year department veteran Kurt Solomon (:47)
-Related: Channel 5 helicopter video over Wildwood Ave. home (1:21)
-Related: Press conference (4:26)
-2,300+ Central Mass. apartment units under new ownership after $51 billion merger
-Assumption pays $1.1 million for Anna Maria nursing program
-Local contractor scammed out of $731K for work on DCU Center
-Suppression of Research Bureau's Civilian Review Board report stopped by 1 vote
-Worcester City Council postpones discussion of police review board
-Worcester council weighs speed cameras, Common safety and limits on immigration enforcement
-Worcester company raises $30 million to advance glutaminase inhibitor in schizophrenia
-Discover part of Worcester's East-West Trail at Hadwen Arboretum
-New for the community: Gay bar Vice Worcester readies for fall debut
-Worcester schools with open seats still denied many transfer requests, data shows
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief: First redistricting scenario
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed though next Wednesday for maintenance
-Ravioli and pasta making class September 20th
-ICYMI: Fatal A.T.V. crash at 508 International track in Charlton under investigation
-Driver recalls crash into Northborough pool after brakes failed (2:04). Article
-In some Worcester neighborhoods, trees are few and far between
-Fox shot by Worcester animal control officer after another attack
-Fox that bit 2 people in Worcester neighborhood tests positive for rabies
-This historic Worcester church can be yours for $1.6 million
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-American Legion Post 42 meeting 2:30 Tuesday
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Feds: I.C.E. arrests man with murder conviction at Westborough court
-Leominster man arrested for slashing romantic rival with machete outside Wendy’s
-Sturbridge Select Board backs single tax rate, rejects exemptions
-Great turnout for free sundaes at Shrewsbury Senior Center
-Northborough residents band together to promote housing affordability
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val's 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Local nonprofit leader publishes children’s book to help families talk about homelessness with compassion
>OPINION: Viktoriya Skuz: Love after divorce
-WCCA-TV's Close To Home No. 607 (29:01): Brynn Cotter, Part 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an L.P.N. from Worcester
>SPORTS: Gonzalez absent again, Patriots make final preps for Eagles (2:04)
-Kayshon Boutte, A.J. Brown establishing roles with Drake Maye
-Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese deliver most-watched WNBA game ever
-Red Sox beat to Diamondbacks, 9-4
-Holy Cross men’s soccer season preview
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Syracuse, 5-1
>CARS: Nearly 1 million Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram vehicles recalled over camera glitch
>NATIONAL: U.S. pauses 50% Canada tariffs after trade deal
-Why aren't more people voting, what can be done to change it? (11:31)
-Tragic: Mom of 3 dies after jumping into river to save son, 7, on family fishing trip
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (17:53): Defense witness drama, Reddington interview
-Mom dies in N.H. murder-suicide; 2 others in hospital
>COLLEGES: Budget cuts threaten Mass. high schoolers’ path to college: "Dangling on the edge of disaster"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The safest hotel floors to stay on
-Disney fans beg for PeopleMover ride return amid Tomorrrowland upgrades
>BUSINESS: Opening arguments begin in Meta's federal trial over child safety
-LPL Financial Research: Shifting leadership in global growth
-Columbia House ends after decades of mail-order music
>HOMES: See how much home prices fell in Worcester County recently
>SHOPPING: Fewer consumers are winning card dispute refunds (3:37)
>HEALTH: Psychiatrist talks maternal mental health (1:15)
-Vaccination exemption rates for U.S. kindergartners hit record high
>FOOD: Dish on a Dime (3:30): Sweet corn soup
>TV/STREAMING: Teaser for Season 4 of "The Diplomat" on Netflix (1:10)
>MOVIES: Every "Scary Movie" ranked, worst to best
>CELEBRITY: Inside Brad Pitt's decision to drink again after 7 years of sobriety
-Selena Gomez, mom sued for allegedly duping investors of mental health company
>ANIMALS: Bald rescue hen turns into the puffiest little diva (1:56)
>HISTORY: Cape Cod town was attacked by a German submarine during World War I
>GOOD NEWS: Man wins his second $50,000 lottery prize of 2026
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, family breaks world record for Hungry Hungry Hippos
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