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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+Noon: Not cooking tonight? Check Dining Out for the latest specials
+Noon: Sunday's NEW Family Meal Package from Peppercorn's
+Noon: Video tour of the soon-to-be-closed Sears at Solomon Pond Mall (13:20)
+Noon: College of the Holy Cross (1:00:28): Responsibilities of social media companies in repairing our social divisions
+Noon: Solemn remembrance for Auburn Fire Department
-Police seek assistance to locate missing 16-year-old in Worcester
-Second union has plans to picket against St. Vincent Hospital
-St. Vincent nurses to rally ahead of possible strike on Monday
-Man captures video of a mouse in loaf of bread at Worcester supermarket
-Man arrested after child reported missing in Worcester found safe in Connecticut
-Worcester Police Officer accused of drunken driving returns subject to 'last chance' agreement
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Homes: 1920s Spanish Mission-Style mansion in Worcester listed for $560,000
-ICYMI: Celebrity chef's new restaurant comes to the area
-John DiPietro's Worcester Neighborhoods, Part 4 (17:18): June Street and adjacent streets
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor's Live & Streaming Music List
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 46th anniversary of tragedy in Shrewsbury
-Court settlement allows John Holdcraft’s yellow sign, messages to remain standing in Brookfield
-Former pizza manager who tried to rob store with fake gun pleads guilty
-Leicester business community mulls potentially 'devastating' impact of Becker College closure
-Greater Worcester hotel occupancy beat national average in January
-Ricky Duran to perform at Hanover Theatre on September 18
-Enter to win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Food: Chef Joey – always in style! For St. Paddy’s Day: Roasted Cabbage
-Animals: WARL Adoption Option: Meet Ernie
-Health: Newly vaccine developed at UMass Medical School could prevent Lyme disease
-Shopping: Up to $2,000 in rebates on select GE Profile™ appliance packages at Sclamo's
-TV/Streaming: New movies + shows to watch this weekend
-Movies: New movies on demand: 'Land', 'The Mauritanian' and 'Crisis'
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Shrewsbury sixth grader to shave head to raise funds for kids with cancer
-Meanwhile, in Russia, ‘Popeye’ faces more surgery to remove fake petroleum jelly muscles
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Nearly 26,000 Worcester residents receive first vaccine dose
-Worcester medical director isn't convinced now is the time to ease restrictions
-Dr. Finberg of UMass Medical School on travel and vaccine supplies (3:44)
-Worcester getting schools ready for students' return to classrooms
-State gives commissioner authority to reopen schools for in-person learning
-MCAS tests for spring postponed for grades 3-8
-Homebound residents of Spencer can be vaccinated at their residence
-ICYMI: Weekly Worcester cases drop for 7th time in 9 weeks as about 15% of the city’s residents has received at least 1 dose of vaccine
-Ch. 5 visits Fuller RV to discuss how RV sales are soaring as people hit the road during pandemic (1:42)
-Mass. officials announce 1,677 new cases, 25 deaths, 7-day positivity rate holds at 1.8 percent
-Health officials stress importance of continued testing
-Fauci: U.S. shouldn’t loosen restrictions until daily new cases fall below 10,000
-Doctor's advice for those who are now fully vaccinated (4:07)
-Can I see friends without a mask if we’re vaccinated?
-Get the facts: What to know about the 3 vaccines currently authorized
-U.S. could reach herd immunity by summer through vaccinations alone, CNN analysis finds
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Shooting investigation shuts down highway ramp in Worcester (:26). Article
-Worcester police launch test of new light on patrol vehicles
-Worcester police want your help: Naming their new comfort dog
-What's becoming of Chip Norton's Worcester properties?
-Monday's Child: Randy, 14, an artist, enjoys sporting events, museums, trips to the zoo
-Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for October
-Speedy’s Drive In was an iconic Worcester destination
-Worcester Animal Rescue League is in need of donations
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:25): Calls for civilian oversight amid skepticism over implementation
>POLITICS: Which candidates for mayor, City Council have raised most money?
-Worcester candidate profile: Jermoh Kamara for City Councilor At-Large
-Councilor King backs research bureau call for civilian police oversight
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:55): City Council cell phone use becomes a campaign issue
>DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Street restaurant changes hours, opens 7 days a week
-ICYMI: Thousands pack Institute Park for Worcester's "No Kings" protest. Video (2:08:06)
-Worcester tried classical music to stop "illegal activities" in Canal District. It didn't work
-Woman arrested in Worcester wanted in Hawaii for child sex assault
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Scout's book shares epilepsy experiences
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-New fields being used as work continues
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car fire in Charlton spreads to nearby brush early Sunday morning
-7 displaced after Fitchburg apartment fire; dog resuscitated by E.M.S.
-Item photos: In West Boylston, families invited to "touch a truck"
-School study leads West Boylston fall town meeting warrant
-Whittier Farms given grant to improve food security
-Southbridge High unveils sensory immersion room as part of the CARES program
-Ashburnham man tased and arrested in woods after prowling in driveway; oxycodone recovered
-New protein shake spot coming to Northborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Legendary rock band honored at Worcester show for 25 million plays on Apple Music
-Rickie Lee Jones brings ribald remarks and finely crafted tunes to Mass.
-100 FM The Pike (16:38): Jeff Belanger, paranormal expert
>OPINION: Harold Wimmer: How 2 minutes can possibly save your life
-Richard T. Moore: State headed for perfect storm on senior care
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:04:27)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who worked as a missionary, pastor, and chaplain for 50 years
>SPORTS: Drake Maye brilliant despite injury scare in 31-13 rout
-Where do Patriots rank in AFC hierarchy?
-Awkward behind-the-scenes NFL footage of Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick exposed
-Holy Cross Men's rowing wins Collegiate 8+ at Head of the Charles
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey earns shutout victory over Dartmouth
-Bruins lose to Utah, 3-2
-Railers lose to Adirondack, 5-3
>CARS: Consumer Reports: Best cars and insurance tips for teen drivers
>NATIONAL: Government shutdown enters fourth week
-Virginia Giuffre was left bloodied and beaten by Prime Minister
-Tragic: Dad of 4, dog die when fishing boat capsizes on river
>NEW ENGLAND: Toddler dies in head-on crash involving S.U.V., work van in Taunton
-2 teens arrested in woman’s shooting in Hyannis
-Mass. Health Connector insurance costs could rise in 2026
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Professor Jennifer Carlson to address legislative hearing on emergency management
-Radio Worcester (9:51): Q.C.C. President Luis Pedraja on Hispanic Heritage Month and free college support
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 regional U.S. specialties you need to try
-5 hotel etiquette tips you should know
>BUSINESS: Roblox, Snapchat, Fortnite, Amazon and more suffer global outages
-Sora A.I. is the hottest new social media app — and people are buying invites off eBay
>SHOPPING: Move over labubus, people are willing to pay over $10,000 for these fluffy toys
>HOMES: Beverly Hills home of billionaire from Worcester for sale for $195 million
>HEALTH: Overdose deaths in seniors see dramatic rise from deadly drug mix
-State launches campaign to boost COVID and flu vaccination rates (1:39)
>FOOD: From farm to table: Apple edition (4:52)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix true crime doc, "Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers" (2:03)
>MOVIES: "Black Phone 2" rules box office with $26.5 million opening
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift has had "no contact" with former B.F.F. Blake Lively
-Angelina Jolie makes rare comment on double mastectomy, removing ovaries
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Simon Fairfield Public Library, Douglas
>ANIMALS: Tiki the rescue dog inspires support for other animals in need (3:32)
>GOOD NEWS: Second grader thriving after life-saving leukemia treatment
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, escaped goats become local celebrities
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