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 (:37). High of 58 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Local ice cream shops open for the season
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Monkey Man," "Arthur the King" and more
-New restaurant planned at former Zorba's Taverna on Stafford Street
-Passenger numbers continue to soar at Worcester Regional Airport after record 2023 year
-M.B.T.A. announces return of morning Worcester-to-Boston express train
-Isaiah Disla, 16 at time of killing, to be tried as adult in Worcester
-Worcester rentals: Forbes ranks market third-worst in U.S. Here's why
-"Goodbye Doherty!" Doherty Memorial High School Reunion (1:29)
-Clark University expands its scholarship zone by 31 streets in Main South
-Worcester Art Museum updates plans for showcasing Higgins Armory Collection
-City launches Diverse Business Certification grant program
-Crews in Worcester County to look for invasive elm zigzag sawfly
-Former Christmas Tree Shops may become trampoline park
-Turtleboy's relationship to Karen Read case may be left out of trial
-The Faces of Worcester: Lorna R. Ellis, Seamstress and clothing store business owner
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:58): City violence and upcoming State of the City address
>DINING OUT: Why Eggholic in Shrewsbury is like no Indian restaurant around
-ICYMI: Worcester Art Museum discrimination lawsuit has been dismissed
-Worcester Housing Authority looking to relocate Lakeside residents
-Worcester pastor commemorates the 109th anniversary of Armenian Genocide
-Worcester Facebook groups support the local community with resources
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Attorney General gives Holden until December to comply with M.B.T.A. law
-Spring composting 8 to 2:30 Saturday
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Wachusett names new principal
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Clinton cannabis delivery firm expands services
-Gov. Healey discusses Mass. Leads Act at Westborough clean energy company
-Drug Take Back Day Saturday in Leicester
-"H" intersection in Boylston to allow limited traffic
-Anthony Cipro leaving Houghton School
-33rd Grafton Gazebo Road Race is May 11th
-Annual Sutton town-wide yard sale June 15th
-Wachusett area public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Midnight Motion rocks Redemption Rock taproom on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: The Porch Party Mamas, Pride launch, "Nine" and more
-Worcester County Wonders: Time is on their side at the Willard House & Clock Museum
-The Ghost Inside returns to Palladium on the heels of new album
-W.C.P.A. to launch poetry series in memory of Richard Fox
-Poet Rodger Martin to receive Stanley Kunitz Medal
-Shaun Connolly: Low T Troubles
-Manny Jae Media (28:06): Manny and City Manager Eric Batista
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 83 (28:18): Immigration & Higher Education
-Unity Radio (58:25): TheWoo508
>SPORTS: Patriots take quarterback Drake Maye with No. 3 pick
-Will Drake Maye start right away? Patriots coach responds (1:28)
-Experts analyze Patriots’ Drake Maye pick
-Red Sox lose to Cleveland, 6-4
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories: William Kelleher
-WooSox beat Toledo, 7-5
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Ford just reported a massive loss on every electric vehicle it sold
>NATIONAL: Baltimore accuses ship's manager of negligence in bridge collapse
-10-year-old boy confesses to fatally shooting sleeping man, authorities say
-Tragic: Mom's haunting last words before she died from mushroom sushi roll
>NEW ENGLAND: Questions remain ahead of opening statements in Karen Read murder trial (2:32)
-Man dead after shooting at police, barricading inside home in North Andover
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria AMCAST (28:35): Revive, a recovery community outreach program
-Clark students awarded $10,000 to document, "uplift voices" of those impacted by climate change
-WPI receives slice of $2.8 million women’s health grants for bipolar treatment development
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 easy hikes with incredible views in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Husband and wife to develop A.I. math tutor with WPI, $4 million in funding
-LPL Research: The ever-changing market narrative
-Electric Hydrogen's "gigafactory" ribbon cutting ceremony in Devens
>SHOPPING: When is Wayfair's 2024 Way Day sale? Shop early deals now
>HOMES: Prices up, sales down in early spring house market in Mass.
>HEALTH: C.D.C. launches tool to monitor heat risk (1:04)
-Seeing a female physician could lead to a longer life, new study shows
>FOOD: Which foods have the most plastics? The answer may surprise you
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Glen Powell film for Netflix, "Hit Man" (2:34)
>MOVIES: Theaters are getting creative to woo audiences back to the movies
>CELEBRITY: Kevin Bacon returns to "Footloose" high school to mark film's 40th anniversary
>ANIMALS: Tiny Chihuahua scares giant great Dane (3:01)
>HISTORY: Old Union Depot in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Salem fitness trainer helps children with disabilities build strength, confidence
-Meanwhile, in Australia, watch fare-dodging horse wait on platform at train station
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