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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+12:30: Sunday Funday! Check Dining Out for the latest specials
-Latest weather: Widespread rain this afternoon, strong winds tonight into tomorrow
-Meet Hayleigh Noèl, the Donut Queen of the Canal District
-WPD asks for help in IDing man wanted for questioning in thefts, use of stolen credit cards
-As ridership on WRTA buses increases, rider safety is crucial
-Parents of area infant who died in 2017 finally learn the cause of his death, now they hope for justice
-Local group rallies to share Duffy Field with the community
-Homes: 7-bedroom house on West Side of Worcester for just $538,900
-St. Joseph's celebrates 130th anniversary, honors patron
-Rosen's Roundtable #434 (28:03): Digital Kiosks
-Bill Shaner: With new information comes a little hope for The Bridge
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-ICYMI: Café leaving Downtown Worcester
-John DiPietro's Worcester Neighborhoods (11:51): Main Street from Lincoln Square to Webster Square
-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): Rutland wildlife: Scared coyote, raccoons playing (2:07)
-Leominster K-9 officer on paid leave after crash breaks woman’s wrist
-Turkey hits driver in the face, causing backup on Pike in Grafton
-Shrewsbury High senior raises over $4,000 for mental health
-Pakachoag Golf Course seeks part-time seasonal help
-Oakham Fire Department urges residents to be safe when burning brush
-Area moms make business out of wine-on-the-go (1:29)
-Is Attorney General Maura Healey running for governor?
-Holy Cross football team improves to 2-0 with home win over Fordham. Gallery (22 photos)
-Enter to win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Chamber of Commerce announces 2 new hires
-Chamber of Commerce Facebook Live 360 Pivot (7:24): Anokye Krom
-Cars: The all-new Nissan Rogue is at Bertera Nissan (5:41)
-Food: A guide to the best food and beer pairings, from Wachusett Wine & Spirits
-Fuller RV Rental & Sales: Act now to secure your summer RV rental (10:24)
-TV/Streaming: Disney+ just raised prices. Here’s why
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Son sells cheesesteaks to fund mom's final trip (2:39)
-Meanwhile, in Chicago, squirrel steals a package from a porch
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+12:30: Despite 'lumpy and bumpy' start, Baker says Massachusetts is top vaccination performer (6:38)
+12:30: WCCA-TV's "Mayor's Forum" #15 (27:25): Vacuna para el COVID-19
-Worcester parents have mixed reaction to students returning to classroom
-UMass Memorial clinic determines if it's safe to get back in the game
-WCCA-TV 'Health Matters' (28:13): Dr. Michael Hirsh, Dr. Michael Collins and Dr. Jill Terrien, University of Massachusetts Medical School
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial holds vaccination clinic at Lincoln Village (1:38)
-Mass. officials announce 2,362 new cases, 35 deaths, 7-day positivity rate rises to 2.4 percent
-Saturday was first day reserved for teachers only at Massachusetts mass vaccination sites
-Is your stuffy nose due to allergies or COVID-19?
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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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