Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+6:30: Worcester man arrested for Westborough break-in
+6:30: 3 face gun charges after Shrewsbury traffic stop
+6:30: Webster man arrested for cocaine distribution
+6:30: Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (14:40): Halloween, COVID, Polar Park and homeless outreach
+6:30: Last Call with Arny Spielberg, musician and Without a Net cofounder
+8:30: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - Oct. 7
-Fire damages Vernon Street three-decker
-Southbridge man arrested in Worcester with firearm, drugs
-Brookfield man charged with unemployment fraud to pay $31K
-Worcester Board of Health votes no confidence in chairperson
-YWCA raising awareness by honoring victims of domestic violence
-Clinicians of color group to create awareness
-Saint Vincent, UMass Memorial had $291 million in 2019 profit
-WBJ Podcast (22:30): Slavery & the Central Mass. economy
-Worcester Public Library to host HorrorFest 2020: Film & Book Discussion
-ICYMI: 25-year-old truck driver from Millbury was killed in loading dock accident
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List by Jay Berman
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Millbury family escapes fire, aided by passerby
-Garage fire heavily damages house in Webster
-Two arrested on moped in Webster with drugs and warrants
-Cabin fire in Howe State Park in Spencer
-Clinton woman has vehicle repossessed by leasing company
-Crime: Video shows 9-year-old being kidnapped in Providence. Suspect arrested
-Cars: The whole team at Bertera Nissan looks forward to serving you
-CMS touts lower premiums and benefits of Medicare Advantage plans this year
-Petco will stop selling electronic ‘shock’ collars
-Tributes: Rock legend Eddie Van Halen dies at 65. 'I can see clearly now' singer Johnny Nash dies at 80
-TV/Streaming: Massachusetts man competes in 16th season of 'Bachelorette'
-At the office: Companies are adding new benefits to help workers cope
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Leominster company provides masks to poll workers (1:41)
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:30: Worcester’s once growing hotel market hit hard as occupancy rate drops by 43%
+6:30: Having trouble paying your rent or mortgage amid pandemic? Mass. may be able to help
+6:30: Mass. announces nursing home reforms to keep older adults safe
+6:30: ‘A devastating experience:’ Temporary layoffs just became permanent for millions
+6:30: Grocery stores prepare for potential second wave
+6:30: Patriots cancel Thursday practice, will work remotely for second straight day
+8:30: Stephon Gilmore tests positive; Patriots will not practice Wednesday
-30 Worcester firefighters quarantined after 3 test positive
-Pub in Worcester allegedly violated COVID-19 regulations
-Watch: Dr. Fauci speaks with Holy Cross students
-Months into a pandemic, Dr. Fauci says the U.S. is still lagging in testing
-Leominster Public Schools switching to hybrid learning model
-ICYMI: Eller's Restaurant to close temporarily after kitchen worker tests positive
-Officials: At least 1 in 5 restaurants forced to close because of pandemic
-3 Mass. courthouses, including Dudley, close temporarily after employees test positive
-Mass. reports 454 new cases, 8 additional deaths (:12)
-Gov. Baker: People should not have indoor halloween parties (3:26)
-More people have died from COVID-19 than in the past 5 flu seasons combined
-Mass. patients asking about president's experimental treatment (2:12)
-Man charged in death of 80-year-old after mask dispute in upstate New York bar
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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