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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+4:30: Downtown restaurant deadhorse hill suspends dinner service 5 weeks after reopening
+1:45: Worcester man kidnapped, carjacked woman; stabbed another man, police say
+1:45: Driver dies after swerving to avoid animal in Bolton
+11:30: A hidden gem, Lucky's Café reopens
+11:30: Notes on the Oct. 15 Worcester School Committee meeting by Tracy Novick, Worcester School Committee (4:17)
+11:30: YMCA of Central Massachusetts is stepping up to be part of the solution
+8:00: Driver dies in car crash on I-84 in Sturbridge that trapped person in vehicle
+8:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Oct. 13
-The controversy over Worcester's ‘Streateries,' expanded outdoor dining
-Downtown Worcester building is city's latest historic building
-Worcester gets plenty of screen time in Liam Neeson movie 'Honest Thief'
-Staples at Lincoln Plaza in Worcester closing
-Man accused of stabbing another man in Worcester facing assault charge
-More than 550 city workers targeted in insurance benefits scam
-Organizers vow to bring back Worcester's Columbus Day parade
-Columbus statue in Worcester gets competing commemorations
-Worcesteria: Happy Indigenous People Day!
-WPI eliminates undergraduate application fee
-Reminder: Trash and recycling delayed a day in Worcester because of the holiday
-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): Post Office mailbox broken into in West Boylston
-Oxford motorcyclist killed in Ware crash
-70-year-old man rescued from Purgatory Chasm
-Local breweries among those facing national can shortage
-Cars: The whole team at Bertera Nissan looks forward to serving you
-CMS touts lower premiums and benefits of Medicare Advantage plans this year
-Homes: 5 new homes for sale in Worcester
-New England: Abandoned baby found alive in New Haven trash bin
-Shopping: Your guide to Prime Day 2020
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Bride in U.K. saves dad's life after he collapses at wedding while dancing
-Meanwhile, in Louisiana, 11-year-old boy laughs while leading cops on chase in stolen school bus
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+4:30: Gov. Baker: State in ‘strong position’ for next phase of virus
-Worcester's latest hybrid school plan has most students returning Jan. 25 or Feb. 1
-Radio Worcester (10:26): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks COVID-19 as cases rise
-ICYMI: City needs to bail out DCU Center
-Baker not supporting extending eviction moratorium, lays out $171 million plan to prevent evictions
-Mass. reports 765 new cases, 13 additional deaths
-Recent trend in Mass. concerning for doctors (1:35)
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV): Family buys RV, travels country amid pandemic
-31 states have growing rates of new cases, and ‘we know what’s coming next’
-A ‘second wave’ of mental health devastation is imminent, experts say
-Nevada man becomes first in U.S. to contract virus twice
-Mask mandates can almost halve infections, study says
-Pandemic to cost Americans $16 trillion, study says
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 91 today in Worcester
-Severe storms cause widespread damage across Worcester County
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester organizations take part in lawsuit alleging state maintains segregated school districts
+6:00: Grafton and Northbridge pass overrides to support schools
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (51:12): Pulse Magazine sale, Worcester police headquarters and rent control
+6:00: Popular restaurant chain coming to Shops at Blackstone Valley
+6:00: Holy Cross baseball team wins Patriot League title, clinches N.C.A.A. Tournament bid
+Noon: State Police academy class delayed following death of recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia of Worcester (1:47). Article
+Noon: Community Healthlink layoffs rise, as transition negotiations progress
+Noon: Worcester Board of Health finalizing new rules for tobacco sales
+Noon: Quick response credited with saving resident during Sturbridge house fire
+Noon: All That Remains to play in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester Walks: Whimsical wanderings at Bolton Center Trail
+Noon: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. travels in time with a 17-year-old rant
-Construction on tiny homes begins near University Park
-WPI students race to create quiet pickleball (2:30)
-Summer Jam Classic marks 10 years of basketball, culture and community in Worcester
-Worcester council declines to pursue public takeover of Viele Ave.
-Schools, roads and public safety: Where is Worcester’s $1 billion budget going?
-Police dog finds warrant suspect behind shed
-57-year-old man charged with aggravated rape after discovery of 20,000 texts with minor
-Father's haunting memories spark questions of unmarked graves in Westborough
-Clark awards 612 undergraduate degrees to the Class of 2026
-In Grafton, Tufts veterinary school celebrates 44th commencement
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester Public Schools honors educators and staff at Vision to Action Awards (1:33)
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Q&A with the city manager: Balancing Worcester’s development
-Worcester Youth Council to host youth convention Friday
-45 million Americans expected to travel for Memorial Day
>DINING OUT: Emergency closes Worcester restaurant until Friday
-ICYMI: Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Brookfield Elementary School to close in June after third vote
-Uxbridge police liked post mocking administration protesters, sparking outrage
-Shrewsbury D.P.W. closed Wednesday for training
-Anne Cavanaugh, Todd Kirrane re-elected to Auburn Board of Selectmen
-Phil Davis leads field as Oxford voters elect 2 selectmen
-Spencer Select Board reorganizes following election
-Free self-defense class Friday in Paxton
-Sturbridge Fire and Police Honor Guard presents colors at Fenway Park ahead of Sox game
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: Triple play from Gio Petrella
-Smashing Pumpkins announce new tour stop in Boston
-Country duo Dan + Shay announce new tour with 3 stops in New England
-Beatles manager Brian Epstein is "Midas Man" in film at Worcester J.C.C.
-Fab felines set for Gardner cat show
>OPINION: Richard T. Moore: For older people, think "engagement"
-Owura Sarkodieh: What country does South Africa want to be?
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:30): Mark Gallant, The Dogfather
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who passed away at age 94
>SPORTS: Is Mike Vrabel's personality any different amid photo controversy? (3:24)
-Jaylen Brown doesn't hold back on Stephen A. Smith with N.S.F.W. response as feud escalates
-Red Sox beat Royals, 7-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Holy Cross names Adam Mercer assistant women’s ice hockey coach
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 7-6
>CARS: Mechanics warn of common mistake that could cost you thousands (2:47)
>NATIONAL: Footage shows engine fly off UPS flight moments before crash (2:02)
-Police uncover new information about teens in mosque shooting (2:01)
-Tragic: Mom allegedly kills infant son
>NEW ENGLAND: Man found dead at Newport hotel after R.I. bridge death
-Mass. lawmakers get thousands in stipends. Critics say it stifles democracy (3:49). Article
>COLLEGES: Clark honors 7 retiring faculty members
-Episode of WPI Podcast named finalist for award in higher education podcasting
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Tour a historic lighthouse on the Mass. coast (5:57)
-Deadly hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship could have this lasting impact on industry: expert
>BUSINESS: Berkshire Blanket moves to Worcester to fuel next phase of growth
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
-Summer jobs for young people riding on budget decisions
-Massachusetts tax implications of selling your business
>HOMES: Annuals vs. perennials, and when to plant tomatoes, peppers, basil
>HEALTH: How to manage health risks in the heat (2:45)
-$2.67 billion Blue Cross Blue Shield settlement to finally start payouts – how to see if you're eligible
>FOOD: Daily Dish: 20-minute chicken and rice
>TV/STREAMING: Canceled or renewed: Which broadcast TV shows are coming back?
>MOVIES: New "Star Wars" film panned by critics, leaving the legendary franchise fighting for its future
>CELEBRITY: Bob Odenkirk shares shocking new details on near-fatal 2021 heart attack
-"Charlie's Angels" star Kate Jackson "annoyed" she didn't see a dime from show merch
>ANIMALS: She sat with terrified kitten for hours to win over his trust (1:11)
>HISTORY: Tuckerman Hall, former Women's Club, circa 1914
>GOOD NEWS: Police help reunite woman with beloved scarf she lost at Dunkin’
-Meanwhile, in Ohio, family sends Slinky down a record-breaking 53 stairs
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