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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 (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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