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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Sunshine will burn through, possible thunderstorms this afternoon, high of 84 in Worcester
+7:00: St. Vincent patients, employee claim poor care at hospital during nurses' strike
+7:00: Worcester police arrest one of state's most wanted fugitives
+7:00: Project New Hope's 7th annual motorcycle ride honors vets
+7:00: Shrewsbury water main break repaired
+7:00: Last troops exit Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war
+Noon: 8 arrested, 5 dirt bikes seized, 3 guns recovered after operation targeting riders on railroad property, WPD says
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 30th
+Noon: Students return to Worcester Public Schools for full-time, in-person learning
+Noon: This Week’s Roadwork in Worcester – Week of August 30th
+Noon: Gas leak and water main break in Shrewsbury
+Noon: Man struck, killed while changing tire on Route 2 in Leominster
-National: Hurricane Ida knocks out power to all of New Orleans
-Worcester-based Red Cross volunteers head to Louisiana
-Physicians help Habitat for Humanity build homes in Worcester
-No after school program transportation in Worcester because of bus driver shortage
-Woody Adams hosts free back-to-school event for kids in Worcester
-American Airlines returning to Worcester Regional Airport in November
-Community group wants more input on how city should spend ARPA funds
-Candle light vigil of hope Tuesday night at City Hall in memory of all overdose victims
-Food security delivered to mayor's agenda
-5 questions for Steve Quist, candidate for Worcester City Council District 5
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (40:33): Orgeat Syrup — What do I do with it?
-Listen Up: Jared Fiske delivers beautiful "We're Already Gone"
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Town of Shrewsbury is seeking an interim Treasurer Collector
-Water and sewer leak detection starting today in Shrewsbury
-Tribute to Leicester carpenter who for years grew his beard long to play Santa Claus
-Table Talk Pies offers teachers a sweet start to the new school year
-Vandals damage North Grafton’s "fairy trail"
-New principal at Trinity Catholic Academy in Southbridge
-Pirates win 1st playoff game in rout, semifinal home game next week
-WooSox lose, 9-5, end winning streak
-Enter to win 2 tickets to a WooSox game, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Cars: Lots of great high line cars at Bertera like BMW and Infinity (5:00)
-RV rentals and sales, including at Fuller RV in Boylston, are shaking up the travel industry
-Business: Latest edition of Chamber Exchange newspaper
-Chamner 360 Pivot (8:60): Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives
-Animals: Stray cat goes from street puddles to sweet cuddles (3:55)
-Homes: Look through 5 new properties for sale in Worcester
-History: Worcester trolley car
-Shopping: Best deals on laptops and more at HP Labor Day Sale
-Celebrity: Actor Ed Asner, who starred as Lou Grant and in the movie "Up," dies at 91
-TV/Streaming: "Manifest" fans, rejoice! Netflix just renewed the show for a 4th and final season
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Vietnam vet in Mass. getting full home renovation thanks to volunteers
-Meanwhile, in newlyweds send $240 bill to guests who were wedding no-shows
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:00: Mass. to implement mask mandate for early education, after-school programs
+Noon: Radio Worcester (8:21): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks back to school, vaccinations and Delta
+Noon: 100,000 more people could die by December, Dr. Fauci says. But it is still possible to turn it around
-Vaccine benefits pregnant women and babies, UMass Medical School faculty say
-Dr. Jerry Gurwitz and Tracey O'Connell Novick: Mass. should require vaccination for all teachers and eligible students
-Gov. Baker: "Hard for me to imagine a scenario" where students return to remote learning
-Hostile school board meetings have members calling it quits
-Mom who refused vaccine stripped of parenting time
-Why are older people so much more vaccinated than younger people?
-COVID-19 is like getting a rattlesnake bite, study says
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-State plans playground, spray deck and more at Lake Park
-Many hands, clean work on Earth Day, Working for Worcester cleanups
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-UMass Memorial Health buys Worcester Business Center (former Thom McAn building) for $14 million
-Community Healthlink workers make plea to City Council for support
-Worcester wants to pause a code to reduce emissions. Here’s why
-Worcester Mayor Joe Petty, other elected officials endorse Ed Markey for reelection
-Mass has No. 2 highest effective tax rate in U.S. What state beats it?
-Tree House Brewing looks to move into old “Cheers” bar in Boston (2:11). Article
-11-year-old to represent Wachusett Equestrian Team at national competition (3:01)
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: stretch code clash, Tech High surge, marathon spirit
>FAITH: New bishop for Episcopal Diocese of Western Mass., which includes Worcester
-Why churches are closing amid a Catholic comeback
>DINING OUT: Specials at Worcester-area restaurants for the cost-conscious diner
-ICYMI: Driver arrested in crash that killed 10-year-old Webster girl (:30). Article
-Brother of 4-year-old who fell 7 stories in Worcester says child is expected to make full recovery
-Worcester half marathon planned for 2027 return
-Worcester Caribbean American Carnival canceled for 2026. Here’s why
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Friday Night Lights go viral: AJ Greene brings YouTube buzz to Wachusett
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Absentee ballot information for town election
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Company that runs Oxford transfer station fined $20,000
-Rutland public safety hangs on outcome of Prop. 2½ override vote
-No open burning in Shrewsbury tomorrow
-Homeless man arrested for stealing beef jerky, chili and Snickers from Leominster Walmart
-Charlton selectmen approve dispatcher hire, recognize 26-year D.P.W. veteran
-Brookfield Select Board vote fails; questions emerge over use of Vice Chair title
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Author Jose Enrique Delmonte Soñé, Alton Brown and more
-Quench your "Jurassic Quest" at dinosaur-themed park
-Acclaimed guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan to give free concert to celebrate the the nation's 250th in Southbridge
-Celebrate Patriots’ Day at these popular events
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1367 (30:00): Rob Bellamy, Theo Lawrence and more
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: The assault on women's rights in America
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester April school vacation
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 489 (26:37): Eric Alper, MD
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former owner of Edgemere Diner and Route 20 Pizza
>SPORTS: NFL not investigating Mike Vrabel's behavior with reporter Dianna Russini
-Russini mounts daring rescue of elderly man, dog
-Celtics-76ers predictions roundup
-Bruins-Sabres predictions roundup
-Red Sox lose to Detroit, 4-1
-Dodgers reportedly plan to call up Millbury's Ryan Ward
-Holy Cross women's lacrosse team knocks off No. 17 Loyola, 14-9
-Holy Cross men's rowing posts 3 wins on Senior Day
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 2-1
-Railers beat Thunder, 3-2
>NATIONAL: Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz again
-Mom of 3 accused of helping husband run prostitution ring catering to cops out of family home
-Tragic: 4 teens arrested for allegedly kidnapping former classmate, torturing him over girlfriend dispute
>NEW ENGLAND: Paul Revere's midnight ride is reenacted (2:39)
-Fatal Lexington police shooting under investigation
-Mass. high school employee found dead amid investigation into "sexualized" TikTok video
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross freshman Trevor Smith explores passion for photography
-From marine science to the M.I.S.E. Program: A S.T.E.M. educator’s journey
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 U.S. tourist attractions with the longest lines
-Do you really have to check out of a hotel?
>BUSINESS: How North Carolina beat Mass. on jobs
-How does average hourly pay in Mass. compare to other states? See data
-Magic retirement number hits $1.46 million — half of Americans unprepared
>HEALTH: Can your zip code impact your heart health? (2:38)
-Doctors link air pollution to sinus infections and chronic congestion (2:23). Article
>SHOPPING: Bissell recalls 1.7 million steam cleaners over burn risk
>TV/STREAMING: Bravo pauses "The Real Housewives of Miami" amid low ratings
>MOVIES: "Violent Night 2" trailer introduces Kristen Bell as Mrs. Claus
>CELEBRITY: Christina Applegate hospitalized amid M.S. battle: Report
-Natalie Portman is pregnant with baby No. 3, her first with partner Tanguy Destable
>ANIMALS: Cat cries for hours under dumpster. What happened next (2:00)
>HISTORY: 20 years later: How Mass. health care reform changed access
>GOOD NEWS: How a 10-year-old boy's birthday wish demonstrates acceptance and love (2:33)
-Meanwhile, in San Francisco, sea lion wanders inland to neighborhood
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