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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+3:45: Family of late Holy Cross rower Grace Rett speaks out, working to build a gym in her honor
+3:45: Final beam of new VA clinic placed during UMass Medical School ceremony
+3:45: Worcester arcade bar is hosting Saturday morning cartoons and all-you-can-eat cereal
+3:45: Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List by Jay Berman
+3:45: Father, son escape serious injury when massive tree crashes down on car in Gardner
+3:45: Voting by mail? Avoid these ballot mistakes in Massachusetts
+8:10: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - Oct. 8
+8:00: Area schools among those closed because of yesterday's storm
+8:00: Stairs pose challenge for redeveloping Worcester Memorial Auditorium
-Convicted Worcester murderer to get new trial
-Worcester won’t release internal police investigation in Beer Garden case
-After firefighter death, Worcester Fire Department gets hard look at safety practices
-Worcester chef opens third restaurant, with a fourth set for November launch
-Worcester makes list of top places to live in country
-Worcester man arrested in Rhode Island with stolen gun
-Worcester man arrested for Westborough break-in
-3 face gun charges after Shrewsbury traffic stop
-Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (14:40): Halloween, COVID, Polar Park and homeless outreach
-Where to drop off your ballot in Worcester
-ICYMI: Fire damages Vernon Street three-decker
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Clinton woman has vehicle repossessed by leasing company
-Webster man arrested for cocaine distribution
-Charlton teen signs music contract with big-time Nashville agent
-Last Call with Arny Spielberg, musician and Without a Net cofounder
-Assumption gets $1 million for rehab counselor training
-Cars: The whole team at Bertera Nissan looks forward to serving you
-CMS touts lower premiums and benefits of Medicare Advantage plans this year
-Food: Why Thanksgiving turkeys will be smaller this year
-Health: UMass Medical School researchers get $3.3 million Alzheimer's study grant
-Homes: Worcester the 4th easiest place in state to sell your home
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Police flash blues for child patients at UMass Memorial
-Meanwhile, in Colorado, watch this bear walk down hallway of lodge
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+3:45: Worcester cases rise sharply in DPH report
+3:45: U.S. layoffs remain elevated as 840,000 seek jobless aid
-Pandemic has cost Worcester more than $20 million
-Worcester’s once growing hotel market hit hard as occupancy rate drops by 43%
-UMass study: Seniors excluded from many studies
-First case in Grafton schools reported
-ICYMI: Pub in Worcester allegedly violated COVID-19 regulations
-Having trouble paying your rent or mortgage amid pandemic? Mass. may be able to help
-Mass. announces nursing home reforms to keep older adults safe
-‘A devastating experience:’ Temporary layoffs just became permanent for millions
-Grocery stores prepare for potential second wave
-Patriots cancel Thursday practice, will work remotely for second straight day
-Symptoms can linger for months, new research finds
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 47 today in Worcester
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-State plans playground, spray deck and more at Lake Park
-Many hands, clean work on Earth Day, Working for Worcester cleanups
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-UMass Memorial Health buys Worcester Business Center (former Thom McAn building) for $14 million
-Community Healthlink workers make plea to City Council for support
-Worcester wants to pause a code to reduce emissions. Here’s why
-Worcester Mayor Joe Petty, other elected officials endorse Ed Markey for reelection
-Mass has No. 2 highest effective tax rate in U.S. What state beats it?
-Tree House Brewing looks to move into old “Cheers” bar in Boston (2:11). Article
-11-year-old to represent Wachusett Equestrian Team at national competition (3:01)
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: stretch code clash, Tech High surge, marathon spirit
>FAITH: New bishop for Episcopal Diocese of Western Mass., which includes Worcester
-Why churches are closing amid a Catholic comeback
>DINING OUT: Specials at Worcester-area restaurants for the cost-conscious diner
-ICYMI: Driver arrested in crash that killed 10-year-old Webster girl (:30). Article
-Brother of 4-year-old who fell 7 stories in Worcester says child is expected to make full recovery
-Worcester half marathon planned for 2027 return
-Worcester Caribbean American Carnival canceled for 2026. Here’s why
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Friday Night Lights go viral: AJ Greene brings YouTube buzz to Wachusett
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Absentee ballot information for town election
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Company that runs Oxford transfer station fined $20,000
-Rutland public safety hangs on outcome of Prop. 2½ override vote
-No open burning in Shrewsbury tomorrow
-Homeless man arrested for stealing beef jerky, chili and Snickers from Leominster Walmart
-Charlton selectmen approve dispatcher hire, recognize 26-year D.P.W. veteran
-Brookfield Select Board vote fails; questions emerge over use of Vice Chair title
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Author Jose Enrique Delmonte Soñé, Alton Brown and more
-Quench your "Jurassic Quest" at dinosaur-themed park
-Acclaimed guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan to give free concert to celebrate the the nation's 250th in Southbridge
-Celebrate Patriots’ Day at these popular events
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1367 (30:00): Rob Bellamy, Theo Lawrence and more
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: The assault on women's rights in America
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester April school vacation
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 489 (26:37): Eric Alper, MD
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former owner of Edgemere Diner and Route 20 Pizza
>SPORTS: NFL not investigating Mike Vrabel's behavior with reporter Dianna Russini
-Russini mounts daring rescue of elderly man, dog
-Celtics-76ers predictions roundup
-Bruins-Sabres predictions roundup
-Red Sox lose to Detroit, 4-1
-Dodgers reportedly plan to call up Millbury's Ryan Ward
-Holy Cross women's lacrosse team knocks off No. 17 Loyola, 14-9
-Holy Cross men's rowing posts 3 wins on Senior Day
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 2-1
-Railers beat Thunder, 3-2
>NATIONAL: Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz again
-Mom of 3 accused of helping husband run prostitution ring catering to cops out of family home
-Tragic: 4 teens arrested for allegedly kidnapping former classmate, torturing him over girlfriend dispute
>NEW ENGLAND: Paul Revere's midnight ride is reenacted (2:39)
-Fatal Lexington police shooting under investigation
-Mass. high school employee found dead amid investigation into "sexualized" TikTok video
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross freshman Trevor Smith explores passion for photography
-From marine science to the M.I.S.E. Program: A S.T.E.M. educator’s journey
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 U.S. tourist attractions with the longest lines
-Do you really have to check out of a hotel?
>BUSINESS: How North Carolina beat Mass. on jobs
-How does average hourly pay in Mass. compare to other states? See data
-Magic retirement number hits $1.46 million — half of Americans unprepared
>HEALTH: Can your zip code impact your heart health? (2:38)
-Doctors link air pollution to sinus infections and chronic congestion (2:23). Article
>SHOPPING: Bissell recalls 1.7 million steam cleaners over burn risk
>TV/STREAMING: Bravo pauses "The Real Housewives of Miami" amid low ratings
>MOVIES: "Violent Night 2" trailer introduces Kristen Bell as Mrs. Claus
>CELEBRITY: Christina Applegate hospitalized amid M.S. battle: Report
-Natalie Portman is pregnant with baby No. 3, her first with partner Tanguy Destable
>ANIMALS: Cat cries for hours under dumpster. What happened next (2:00)
>HISTORY: 20 years later: How Mass. health care reform changed access
>GOOD NEWS: How a 10-year-old boy's birthday wish demonstrates acceptance and love (2:33)
-Meanwhile, in San Francisco, sea lion wanders inland to neighborhood
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