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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+7:25: Worcester car break-ins rise 193% in September
+7:25: Truck rolls down embankment in West Boylston
+7:25: 7.5 magnitude quake off Alaska prompts tsunami warning
+7:25: Southbridge mourns beloved animal control officer who died in house fire
+7:25: Trailer released for Christmas movie filmed in Worcester
+2:15: Worcester's Skylite Roller Skating Center closes after 40 years
+2:15: 80-year-old man injured in pedestrian crash in Worcester
+1:30: 11-year-old girl breaks free from kidnapper in Worcester, runs for help, police say
+1:30: Worcester looking to extend outdoor dining on sidewalks, parking lots as executive order expires Nov. 1
+1:30: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Oct. 19
-Worcester man arrested after fight, gunfire
-Update tomorrow on project that could affect Boston commute for a decade
-Filmed in Worcester, 'Honest Thief' grabs top spot at weekend box office
-Salary boost, Cabinet role sought for Worcester's next chief diversity officer
-ICYMI: Demo, rebuild plan is the newest Kelley Square project
-Worcester's leaf collection to start Monday, Nov. 2
-Worcester comedian Orlando Baxter goes to the head of the class
-WCCA-TV's 'Hidden Treasures' (28:05): Linda Kotsopoulos, owner, Nu-tiques At The Bar
-The 016 launches Faith section
-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): Power restored, Shrewsbury Town Hall reopens today
-Douglas woman arrested for assault during demonstration
-Massachusetts reports more than 500,000 ballots already in
-Fans say farewell to McCoy Stadium (:31)
-National: Family hike turns tragic when mom plunges off side of cliff in Georgia
-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: 'Sumptuous' mansion in Worcester hits market at $1.4M
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Watch 5-year-old girl in Iowa celebrate her last cancer treatment
-Meanwhile, in Australia, escaped cow found trapped on neighbor's trampoline
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:25: Free testing this week in Worcester
+7:25: WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (21:47): Rev. Father Christopher Stamas, Presiding Priest, Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral
+7:25: Did you just get a public safety alert from Massachusetts? Here's why
+7:25: At the office: 1 in 4 workers have considered quitting, poll says
+1:30: Coming weeks will be 'darkest,' infectious disease expert says
-Radio Worcester (11:49): Central Mass. Housing Alliance Executive Director Leah Bradley talks eviction moratorium
-COVID-19 scare prompts Grafton Town Meeting move to Halloween
-Massachusetts reports 744 new cases, 14 additional deaths (:28)
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV): Family buys RV, travels country amid pandemic
-Crisis would have to be 'really, really bad' to implement a national lockdown, Dr. Fauci says
-As coronavirus surges across the U.S., only 2 states are trending in the right direction
-CVS, Walgreens to help distribute vaccines to nursing homes
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:23). High of 75 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing girl
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old
-Shrewsbury shooting victim ID'd as Kevin Doherty, 56; suspect arraigned
-Related: New details revealed in deadly shooting of Shrewsbury dad (3:03)
-Related: Suspect’s criminal history includes machete attack, fights
-Related: Machete attack victim says suspect should have been in jail (2:46). Article
-Related: Suspect who allegedly killed Shrewsbury father is held without bail (2:32)
-Earlier: Shrewsbury father shot to death after walking 6-year-old child to school (2:58). Article
-Firefighters battle blaze at scrap metal site in Worcester
-Webster woman in court after allegedly causing bomb scare at convenience store (:32). Article
-Worcester motorcyclist killed in crash with tractor-trailer remembered
-Goodbye trash, and pounds: City D.P.W. crews make clean sweep of streets
-Spotted lanternfly detected in 13 Worcester County cities and towns: How to stop the spread
>POLITICS: Meet the candidates: Jermoh Kamara on health, schools, community
-The016.com announces political ad packages
-WCCA-TV's WCCA-TV Primary Candidate Forum (41:14)
>DINING OUT: New Worcester Mediterranean restaurant announces official opening date
-ICYMI: Worcester man charged with killing his toddler son in Ohio ordered held without bail
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old
-Traffic delays after tractor-trailer gets stuck under bridge in Worcester
-State Police recruit from Worcester died from blunt force injuries, family attorney says (2:21). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden recreation fields formally opened
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-September Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): It’s the Spencer Fair!
-It's the first year at the new David Prouty High. Here's what it looks like
-Dudley man arrested after shoving officer during intoxicated dispute at home
-Man charged after crashing into pole and tearing through yards in West Boylston
-Sample ballot for September 8th Paxton vote
-Leominster residents urge council to reverse Orchard Hill zoning to block apartment project
-D.J. or band needed for Rutland Sock Hop
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Jazzed Up Trio at Pinecroft Dairy 5 p.m. Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Chainsmokers at Breakaway Festival, KC and the Sunshine Band and more ...
-"Whirlwind": Worcester fans raise money for movie about cycling legend Major Taylor
-King Richard's Faire opens new location in Carver for 44th season
-Design a bookmark for this Worcester Public Library contest
>OPINION: Stacey Kenneally: Finding our way — Wins with my sensory child
-First Person: In matters of faith, Joe Fusco Jr. looks for "returns"
-WCCA-TV's What It’s Worth No. 478 (28:59): Movie Reviewers
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to nurse who worked at UMass Memorial for 33 years
>SPORTS: Patriots release veteran safety Jabrill Peppers in surprise move
-Patriots unveil new alternate uniform for Week 13 game vs. Jets
-Red Sox lose to Pirates, 4-2
-Red Sox release Walker Buehler to end $21 million debacle
-WooSox lose to Durham, 5-3
-Worcester Academy basketball legend joins athlete advisory board for Boston Legacy FC
>NATIONAL: Middle schoolers shielded younger students using buddy system during school shooting
-Radio Worcester (13:19): McGovern warns of capital militarization, vows to reintroduce Epstein files amendment
>TRAGIC: Bullfighter gored to death in shocking arena attack in Portugal (2:01)
>NEW ENGLAND: State Police enforcing Move Over law over Labor Day weekend
-I.C.E. has arrested more noncriminals than criminals in Mass. this year: See stats
>COLLEGES: Assumption welcomes its newest Hounds
-WPI biomedical engineering professor receives $630,000 grant for fibrosis study
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 of the world's biggest natural arches
>BUSINESS: New inflation data factors into the Fed's interest rates decision
-LPL Financial Research: Grand ideas at the Grand Tetons
-Can a resolution be reached at Market Basket next week? (17:15)
>SHOPPING: Wayfair Labor Day sale | Save up to 80%
>HEALTH: CVS restricts COVID shots in 3 states, including Mass.
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>FOOD: Kellogg's becomes first company to sign binding agreement removing toxic dyes from cereals
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES:New movies on streaming: "Together," and more
>CELEBRITY: Bruce Willis' wife reveals his "scary" symptoms pre-dementia diagnosis
-Idris Elba admits he's never watched "The Wire"
>ANIMALS: Dumped neglected dog learns to be a puppy again (1:49)
>HISTORY: What is gerrymandering? You can trace its history back to Mass.
>GOOD NEWS: Needham girl's book about cancer journey features police pup who escorted her home
-Meanwhile, Bermuda Triangle mystery solved? This scientist’s theory is making big waves (4:53)
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