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In The News
-Latest weather: Enjoy the last warm and mild day, high of 68 today in Worcester
-Here's how snowy NOAA predicts it will be this winter
+5:00: Drag racing behind Worcester police station led to fatal crash, 2 arrested, police say
+5:00: 5 questions for Moe Bergman, Worcester At-Large Council candidate
+5:00: Early voting starts tomorrow in Worcester
+5:00: See the latest additions to the Wachusett Wine & Spirits whisky selection (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits)
+5:00: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: Do you know this man? Worcester police want your help
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - October 22nd
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making your plans
+Noon: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+Noon: Play "The Office" trivia in Downtown Worcester on Halloween
+Noon: Artist Spotlight: Evan Morse
+Noon: Adoption Option: Meet Maggie
+Noon: The Red Sox have won every ALCS Game 6 they’ve played in
-Alec Baldwin shot prop gun that misfired, killing woman on New Mexico movie set, authorities say
-Nurse on strike for 7 months says "we cannot relent now" as pandemic depletes nursing field
-"Unique vitality:" Worcester named 35th best place to retire in U.S.
-SNEAK PEEK: Take an early look inside the new L.L. Bean store in Millbury
-New flights taking off from Worcester airport (:33)
-2,970 Worcester public school students have opted out of new sex education curriculum
-Worcester School Committee hears from Binienda supporters, again nixes 1-year extension idea
-Clash over race, ethics at Rose-Cipro City Council candidate forum
-WSU's Steve Gagliastro appears in "The Tender Bar" movie trailer
-Worcester officer gets to pin his sister during State Police graduation at DCU Center
-Table Hoppin': Worcester Technical High School Skyline Bistro reopens
-This weekend's WFD6K to include dedication of new memorial
-Five Things to Do: Bill T. Jones, Icon Museum, Joey Chestnut and more
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-"ABBA the Concert" coming to the Hanover
-Poetry Town: "The Chosen One"
-Would your child like to Trick-or-Treat with Bravehearts mascot Jake The Lion on Halloween?
-New Episode of Whisky Wednesday (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): American Single Malt (1:12:47)
-Seeking 5th term on Worcester City Council, Moe Bergman views seat as best way to help people
-Matthew Wally looks to tackle citywide issues in At-Large City Council bid
-Radio Worcester Candidate Series (17:27): Molly McCullough talks about her run for re-election to the School Committee
-Jermaine Johnson on his bid for Worcester School Committee
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Alden Lab sells Holden HQ for $2.7 million
-Shrewsbury firefighter honored at state fire safety conference
-Next Open House at Saint John's on Tuesday, Nov. 9 (:30)
-Sparks fly in Sterling over town administrator being put on leave
-Millbury High School environmental group cleans up Howe Avenue
-Fitchburg man pleads guilty to cocaine distribution conspiracy
-Sports: Nathan Eovaldi to start do-or-die Game 6 for Sox tonight
-'Sader Stories (28:26): Preview of EBW Classic at Polar Park
-St. John's-Xaverian, St. Paul-Littleton set for Sunday spotlight at Polar Park
-Wait 'till next year: Worcester schools can play football at Polar Park in 2022
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Worcester champs celebrate anniversary of Bob Cousy tournament
-Cars: Bertera Nissan in Auburn has a wide selection of new and preowned vehicles for you (5:38)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-Business: Amazon opens robotics manufacturing facility in Westborough
-U.S. unemployment claims fall to new pandemic low of 290,000
-Colleges: WPI researcher makes key finding for recyclable lithium-ion batteries
-QCC’s Rad Tech students reap benefits from Activation Fund grant
-National: Remains found in Florida park ID’d as Brian Laundrie, FBI says
-3-year-old Wisconsin boy missing days after mom found slain
-Tragic: Worker killed after being sucked into wood chipper at Michigan home
-Animals: Dog teaches his baby sister how to crawl (3:19)
-TV/Streaming: New on Netflix in November (11:18)
-Celebrity: Adele’s CBS concert special to include Oprah interview
-Food: CDC issues warning on onion-linked salmonella outbreak
-Shopping/Deals: Out-of-stock products surged 172% from pre-pandemic levels
-History: Easton's Corner (Main and Pleasant streets), 1916
-Homes: 5 Worcester open houses to check out
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Judge challenges defendant to game of chess, and helped change a life
-Meanwhile, in Alberta, watch as bear wanders into house, trashes computer monitor
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-Full time carpenters needed in Boylston
-Full-time cleaners needed in Boylston
-Quality Inspector, 1st shift and Assemblers needed in Charlton
-Waitstaff at Peppercorn's in Worcester
-Pest Control Technician, Experienced, at Colonial Pest Control
-Pest Control Technician, No Experienced Required, at Colonial Pest Control
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+5:00: Pfizer says vaccine more than 90% effective at protecting kids from infection
-UMass Memorial Health has started ordering pediatric vaccine doses, will be planning clinics
-Pfizer says study shows booster 95.6 percent effective
-Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (16:09): COVID, masks, school safety, nurse's strike and more
-Shrewsbury schools adopt mandatory vaccine policy for staff
-ICYMI: FDA OKs mixing vaccine doses; backs Moderna, J&J boosters
-Mass. officials report 1,267 new cases, 20 additional deaths
-There were 1,804 Mass. students, 350 staffers with in past week
-Why is there no vaccine just for the Delta variant?
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:44). High of 64 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
+6:00: Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
+6:00: Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
+6:00: Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
+6:00: Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
+6:00: W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
+6:00: Shakira, Jason Aldeen concerts at Fenway Park abruptly canceled (:31)
+6:00: Former Holy Cross star Stacey Hochkins named USA Hockey Adult Player of the Year
+Noon: Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
+Noon: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
+Noon: Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
+Noon: "American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
+Noon: Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
+Noon: Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
+Noon: Joann Fabrics officially closed in Shrewsbury
-Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Worcester police investigate gunfire at University Park; person treated for wounds
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-Heralded Worcester school faces possible closure as state Senate cuts its funding
-Worcester clothing brand Cosmic Unicornz to find permanent home
-Fitness in the Parks Summer Series kickoff Friday
-Administration seeking to close 2 Central Mass. Job Corps centers as part of elimination of program nationwide
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for May
-Doherty Memorial High School graduation (1:37:57)
-Worcester Public Schools' Ask the Superintendent (22:10): Vision of a learner with Belmont Street School
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Lobster Rolls (5:17)
-ICYMI: Workers threaten to strike at UMass Memorial Health
-Firm to study solutions to I-290 divide in Worcester
-18-unit apartment complex planned on site of old 3-decker in Worcester
-Worcester wants to reclaim its manufacturing leadership, but tariffs may stand in the way
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): May & June Senior Center events
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden police welcome new officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Vandals destroy Leominster Little League fields (2:23). Article
-In Shrewsbury Center, a new gathering place for the Jewish community
-High school productions up for TAMY awards
-Clinton student-athletes receive honors from coaches
-West Boylston police log May 19th to 25th
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Creative and creepy: Mike Mars talks about a life in film, music and horror
-On self-titled debit album, Sunday Junkie sets stage for musicians' next chapter
-The Big E announces Train as 2025 headliner. See schedule, ticket info
>OPINION: Nicole Bell: Cassie Ventura's story deserves to end in justice
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Open letter to Councilor Bergman
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 928 (27:59): Maureen Schwab
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (47:50)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester Fire Chief Geoffrey Gardell
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs' boat party causes stir as he misses Patriots O.T.A.s
-Patriots O.T.A. takeaways: Drake Maye improves, but offense still a step behind
-Bravehearts win season opener, 9-7
-What to know before Bravehearts Opening Day
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Red Sox lose to Brewers, 6-5
-Holy Cross men’s soccer names 2025 team captains
-Jeopardy! highlights WooSox player's unique and clever nickname
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 5-4
>NATIONAL: D.O.G.E. can access sensitive Treasury payment systems, judge rules
-3 city-killing asteroids could strike Earth within weeks
>TRAGIC: Man dies in crash while giving daughter driving lesson: Reports
>NEW ENGLAND: Missing U.N.H. student found dead
-Karen Read trial analysis (21:23): Courtroom showdown after prosecution's crash finale
>COLLEGES: Voice artist and Holy Cross class of 1968 alum James Conlan
-Assumption president says colleges must "take a hard look" at themselves
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Weekend getaway in Connecticut
>BUSINESS: Market Basket C.E.O. Arthur T. Demoulas placed on leave amid new allegations (2:23). Article
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Take W.B.J.'s 2025 Midyear Economic Forecast survey
>SHOPPING: Walmart uses hidden barcodes to avoid "skip scanning"
>HEALTH: Weight loss in middle age offers long-term health benefits
-Skin cancer prevention: What you may not know about sunscreen, health (2:10)
>FOOD: How 1 ingredient transformed McDonald's Egg McMuffin
>TV/STREAMING: Until Friday, Peacock streaming deal for just $25 for a year
>MOVIES: Is "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" really the end? Tom Cruise may have revealed answer
>CELEBRITY: Brad Pitt speaks out on finalizing Angelina Jolie divorce after 8 years
>ANIMALS: Courageous puppy fights off pack of coyotes in 45-minute battle, heart-stopping video shows
>HISTORY: Worcester Heritage Society snapshots: 1870s Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Winchester 8-year-old recognized for fundraising success
-Meanwhile, in Florida, trapper wrestles alligator on highway median
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-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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