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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Some clouds this afternoon, high of 79 today
+1:00: Sunday Funday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
-Homes: A beacon for buyers priced out of Boston, Worcester is getting the buzz it deserves
-Area restaurant closed for good
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Funnyman Lenny Clarke talks about comedy benefit for family of Manny Familia (12:19)
-Chris Horton on 20 years of InCity Times and Cecelia
-Restrictions on boating, swimming in Lake Quinsigamond
-Nuestra to bring "a lot of Latin flavor" to Bull Mansion in the early fall
-Video of rushing waters Friday at Blackstone River Gateway in Worcester, Part 1 (1:07)
-Video of rushing waters Friday at Blackstone River Gateway in Worcester, Part 2 (1:44)
-ICYMI: Reporter shows how fast floodwater rises in Worcester (1:07)
-UMass Medical School receives $2.8 million grant for microscope
-WPI researcher awarded $799,995 for cancer research
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List for Sunday
-New Episode: Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (27:12): Yellowstone Bourbon Barrel Pick
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fred Warren 5.5-mile road race returns to Holden
-Shrewsbury rowing star competes in World Championships
-Pandemic allows Wachusett school district to transfer funds from salary appropriation
-Southbridge police chief looking to put body cams on officers
-Business: Greater Worcester unemployment rate increases for 2nd time in pandemic
-"Overwhelming majority" of EcoTarium employees vote to unionize
-Bravehearts come from behind to win, 7-4. Home doubleheader at 10:30 a.m. Thursday on Camp Day. Buy tickets
-Free hat, ticket to Bravehearts game with vaccination card
-WooSox lose, 9-1, at Lehigh Valley
-Recap of Mass. Pirates' 43-38 home win last night (1:00)
-Central Massachusetts umpire heads back to Little League World Series
-Cars: Great Savings right now at Bertera Nissan in Auburn (4:12)
-RV rentals and sales, including at Fuller RV in Boylston, are shaking up the travel industry
-Health: Overall cancer death rates declining in US, report finds
-Tragic: Delivery truck strikes, kills toddler in Chelsea
-Tribute to 37-year veteran of Worcester Police Department, who passed away Thursday
-Animals: Dog plays with unlikely new pal — a young black bear
-History: On July 10, 1759, the Leicester Tornado
-Food: Air fryer "pasta chips" are the latest TikTok food trend
-Movies: Amazon to offer Universal movies on Prime Video after they play on Peacock
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Seamstress gives Navy veteran his dream uniform (2:24)
-Eastbound and down. In Atlanta, police chase down "the bandit of the day," a donkey named Burt Reynolds
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Vaccination site in downtown Worcester closes
-Mass. doc on need for booster shots (3:28)
-Safest states to live for COVID: Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut
-Florida sees more cases, higher positivity rates
-ICYMI: Vaccinated students, teachers don’t need masks at school, CDC says
-Register now for $1 million giveaway. Enter at vaxmillionsgiveaway.com
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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