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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Severe storms possible Thursday night into Friday morning
+6:30: Worcester ranked the 3rd safest city to live in the U.S.
+6:30: Court records: Holy Cross denies ex-professor fired unfairly over sexual misconduct allegations
+6:30: Worcester officer gives thanks to 93-year-old who knitted winter hats for officers and the needy
+6:30: Artist Spotlight: Lynn Nafey
+12:30: Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thirsty Thursday
+12:30: Five Things to Do: Marty Stuart, comedian Anthony Amorello, Ralph's Rock Diner and more...
+12:30: StartUp Worcester announces new cohort of 12 companies
+12:30: Mental health since 1988: Genesis Club members "virtual clubhouse" has proved a lifeline
-Another attack on teen lifeguards in Worcester leaves man arrested, teens uninjured
-Grand opening today at former Maxwell’s Silverman’s
-Friends, family rally around local barber injured in motorcycle crash
-Benefit comedy show raises around $65,000 for Familia family
-St. Vincent Hospital will scale back services because of nurses strike (1:25)
-Bill Shaner: Tenet’s service cuts at St. V’s show signs of company's weakness
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 29
-Central Mass. agencies seeing increase in help calls for domestic violence
-Inmate visits at Worcester County Jail suspended after wind tears building roof (1:52)
-Food (brought to you by Flashfood): Less money on groceries = more for your family. Get fresh food for a fraction of the cost, and spend your savings on stuff the kids will love
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits offers Rebel Bourbon from its single-barrel program
-MetroWest Drug Task Force arrests Worcester man
-Vacancy on Worcester Public Library Board of Directors
-Last Call with Eric Nichols, exhibition producer for Exposure 2021
-"Voice" finalist Billy Gilman will headline Pet Rock Fest
-Jazzed Up has your cool first week of August
-ICYMI: "It smelled a little funky": Smoke from western wildfires travels to Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Death of Sutton man crushed by glass plates in Milford is ruled an accident
-Millbury Council on Aging director on paid leave pending results of investigation
-Eagle Lake in Holden is closed because of high bacteria levels
-Northborough teen awarded scholarship from Alzheimer's Foundation of America
-Bravehearts win pitching duel. 4-game homestand starts tonight. Buy tickets
-Charlie Coyle to headline Bravehearts' Hockey Night on Friday
-Former St. Paul ace Luke Delongchamp prepares for college with Bravehearts
-Free hat, ticket to Bravehearts game with vaccination card
-WooSox fall, 5-1, in series opener
-Holy Cross football knows Patriot League 3-peat won't come easily
-QCC’s Respiratory Care Program receives credentialing success award
-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
-Walmart will cover 100% of college tuition for its workers
-Worcester sprinkler company expanding with 21,000 square foot warehouse
-Homes: Virtual open house in Worcester (18:12)
-Tragic: Toddler dies after falling from father’s arms while on escalator in Colorado
-Animals: Puppies get second chance at life (1:39)
-TV/Streaming: PBS ending children's show "Arthur" after 25 seasons
-Some McCormick spices recalled due to possible salmonella contamination
-Celebrity: ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill dies in his sleep at 72
-Actor Bob Odenkirk ("Better call Saul") stable after "heart related incident"
-History: Worcester in 1938
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Hero granny catches baby who fell 15 feet from window in Russia
-Meanwhile, in Washington state, man in dress steals school bus, drives front-end loader into wife's home
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:30: Worcester County vaccination rate: How many people are vaccinated?
+6:30: Beware of Vaxmillions scams, police warn
+6:30: Current rate of hospitalizations is about 3 times higher in states that have vaccinated less than half of their residents
-UMass Memorial creating all-COVID unit, as Delta variant drives rise in cases
-Upcoming vaccination clinics in Worcester
-Worcester Superintendent weighs in on masks in schools
-The science didn’t change, the virus did, Dr. Fauci says as CDC updates mask guidance
-CDC director explains agency's new mask guidance (1:49)
-"Hard to believe": Hardwick health agent unable to convince residents to get vaccinated (2:01)
-ICYMI: "The surge seems to be happening": COVID-19 hospitalizations spike in Worcester (2:33)
-Mass. confirms 598 new cases, 6 more deaths
-Are COVID tests accurate for variants?
-Baker administration plans to make decision on mask guidance later this week (1:49)
-Pfizer data suggests third dose of vaccine "strongly" boosts protection against Delta variant
-Large study finds COVID-19 is linked to a substantial deficit in intelligence
-Register by Thursday for the last 4 $1 million giveaways. Enter at vaxmillionsgiveaway.com
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:59). High of 57 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS:
+5:00: Haunted Speakeasy fills Hanover Theatre with jazz, zombies and Halloween spirit
+Noon: Prosecutors: Sterling teen who held PowerSchool ransom was "sophisticated" cybercriminal
+Noon: Recognizing high-achieving students: Vote now for Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
+Noon: It's Round 2 for Worcester Magazine's Digital Battle of the Bands
-"An amazing feat of engineering": Visitors take in reservoir's beauty during Wachusett Dam Day in Clinton
-Alleged thief hits Otaku Sekai, Japanese Manga culture, movies and comics business on Park Ave.
-How a group of friends turned a card game into a lifeline for local families
-Worcester Housing Authority to break ground on Lakeside Apartments redevelopment
-What is open and closed on Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day
-Honoring Indigenous People’s Day in Worcester
-Monday's Child: Emma, 15, is bright, artistic and resilient with a wonderful sense of humor
-Saint Paul 5K Knightmare Run & Walk raises funds for Kelly family
-Worcester Guardian partners with Boston University to add State House coverage
-What districts in Worcester County had the best M.C.A.S. scores?
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:43): Concerns over Worcester police drone expansion
>POLITICS: Worcester candidate profile: Jessica Pepple for city councilor at-large
-Meet the candidates: Maureen Binienda leans on experience and service
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:01): Drones, civil commitments and a controversial campaign mailer
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet: The Ground Round is back (4:50)
-ICYMI: Outside Nelson Place School in Worcester, parents rally against departure of assistant principal
-Worcester business dedicated to helping women moves to bigger space
-Community gathers for vigil for Shrewsbury father shot and killed (:45). Article
-Related: Fiancée of father who was shot and killed thanks community (4:31)
-Frank Kartheiser is comfortable with your discomfort
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Holden gets grant to hire 2 firefighters
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Item photos: First class inducted into Clinton High Hall of Fame
-Leominster man arrested for urinating on church wall during food truck festival
-Why Webster police haven't given up on search for boy who disappeared 47 years ago
-Webster woman charged in crash that sent 3 juveniles to the hospital
-Charlton to vote on firearms in municipal buildings October 20th at special town meeting
-Meals That Matter's founder says the demand for warm, home-cooked meals is on the rise
-Paxton woman is a Commonwealth Heroine
-Matt Landry's love of hiking leads to Mount Wachusett guide
-Lancaster discusses well options and state support
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: West End Creamery Corn Maze in Whitinsville (1:14)
-100 FM The Pike (7:58): Jeff Keith of Tesla and Miljenko Matijevic of Steelheart talk about their new song
>OPINION: Robert A. Bilotta: Put CSX funds to work for District 2 residents
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:02:16)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to lifelong Worcester woman who cooked in a number of local kitchens
>SPORTS: Patriots beat Saints, survive questionable officiating (4:32)
-Patriots quarterback Drake Maye takes another step forward vs. Saints
-Maye entrenched in early NFL MVP conversation
-Sign up now! FREE Crusader Tip-Off Event October 29th
-Holy Cross senior guard Cam Nolan named William V. Campbell Trophy semifinalist
-Worcester Bravehearts 2026 Season Passes are now available
>NATIONAL: All 20 remaining living hostages released by Hamas
-4 people killed and 20 more injured in a shooting at a bar in South Carolina, sheriff says
-Tragic: Skydiving instructor falls to his death after getting separated from student in freak accident
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 person in custody after threatening Topsfield Fair (:24). Article
-Massachusetts among states struggling least with bullying
-Haverhill police chief retires amid union backlash following tragedies
>COLLEGES: Inside the economics of happiness
-The most expensive colleges in Massachusetts (9:43)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 clever packing tips for rainy destinations
-6 countries or islands you can walk across in under an hour
>BUSINESS: A.I. could wipe out 100 million U.S. jobs over the next decade: report
-Are you throwing away money on your cell phone protection plan? (2:38)
>SHOPPING: Up to $1,000 rebate on LG appliances at Sclamo's
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: A.I. being used to detect heart health problems
>FOOD: Retro Diet Coke Lime returns to store shelves. Here's what to know
>TV/STREAMING: A message from Dr. Jane Goodall on Netflix's "Famous Last Words" (1:27)
>MOVIES: Jared Leto's "Tron" hits the skids with $33.5 million box office opening
>CELEBRITY: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau seen kissing on singer's yacht
-Diane Keaton lost weight, was very thin before her death
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Do you know where this is?
>ANIMALS: German Shepherd rescued from hoarding goes on first walk (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: Boys applauded for helping friend after shark attack in Australia
-Meanwhile, in Florida, mom wins video game tournament while holding her 5-day-old baby
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