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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Rain moves in and lingers, 4-6 inches possible through Tuesday
+6:00: Teen Vogue: This is what it’s like for the kids of striking St. V's nurses
+6:00: 43-year-old Worcester man arrested for fentanyl distribution
+6:00: Billionaire local businessman dies at 82
+6:00: 5 new houses for sale in Worcester
+Noon: IT manager indicted for embezzling from nonprofit
+Noon: Woman accused of hiding underneath deck of home with child after crashing car in Charlton
+Noon: Free transit had benefits but may not be sustainable, Worcester study concludes
+Noon: Debate tonight among City Council candidates in contested districts (1, 2 & 5)
+Noon: City Council orders on buses, food justice and snow removal top Tuesday agenda
-New memorial in Worcester honors firefighters killed in line of duty (2:04). Article
-Worcester Firefighters 6K Road Race gets back on course
-Exhaust fan issues spark blaze at Wheelabrator in Millbury
-No one injured in Auburn rollover crash, police say
-Bill Shaner: The city demolished a homeless encampment because Walmart asked it to
-5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - October 25th
-Despite challenges of COVID, this Worcester nonprofit supported sex trade survivors
-Local AFL-CIO helps builds ramp at Worcester voting precinct ahead of Election Day
-"Trunk or treat" aims to educate about "Earn While You Learn" program
-Farmers protest at Worcester cannabis farmer's market
-This Week’s Roadwork In Worcester – Week of October 25th
-Continued paving on I-290 in Worcester; ramp and lane closures planned
-Walking through the Salisbury District in Worcester (23:54)
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-See the latest additions to the Wachusett Wine & Spirits whisky selection (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits)
-Mayoral hopefuls and council district candidates set to square off in debates at Mechanics Hall this week
-5 questions for Moe Bergman, Worcester At-Large Council candidate
-Kate Toomey taking nothing for granted in bid for 9th term on City Council
-District 5 City Council candidates Etel Haxhiaj, Gregory Stratman confident heading into November election
-Worcester School Committee candidate Molly McCullough aims to continue role as advocate
-Tribute to Worcester nurse who helped many area families buy their first home
-ICYMI: Drag racing behind Worcester police station led to fatal crash, 2 arrested, police say
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Brewery opens brew house and taproom in Holden
-Road construction and water shut off alert in Holden
-Happy Glamper Photo Camper born out of the pandemic
-Next Open House at Saint John's on Tuesday, Nov. 9 (:30)
-Millbury's fire chief retires after more than 40 years at department
-Shrewsbury resident joins Salem State Board of Trustees
-Sports: Patriots destroy Jets, 54-13
-Celtics get first win; Bruins win; Revs tie Orlando City
-Veteran sportscaster Bob Neumeier dies
-EBW Classic highlights: Holy Cross football vs. Colgate (2:53)
-Saint John's upset bid falls short; St. Paul tops Littleton at Polar Park
-Would your child like to Trick-or-Treat with Bravehearts mascot Jake The Lion on Halloween?
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-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: Worcester company unveils first fully branded fuel station and convenience store
-Colleges: Quinsigamond Community College to host all campus open house
-Clark entrepreneurship program earns national award for student engagement, leadership
-National: Crew member who gave Alec Baldwin gun subject of prior complaint
-Day care owner gets 6 years for hiding 26 kids in basement
-New England: Vigil held for Fall River teen with autism who died after being found malnourished in father’s apartment
-Service dog stolen from N.H. Walmart found safe; woman arrested, police say
-Animals: Kitten loves to ride on her pig sister's back (3:16)
-TV/Streaming: 'SNL' Jason Sudeikis recap
-Movies: Despite hybrid release, "Dune" draws well on the big screen
-Celebrity: Ed Sheeran has COVID, will do performances from home
-Health: Finding your sleep "sweet spot" can keep your brain sharp, study says
-Food: Why lobster prices have been so high this fall
-Shopping/Deals: Toys may be in short supply this holiday season
-History: "How Worcester Works - Exploring Hope Cemetery" (17:43)
-Homes: Classic Tudor mansion in West Boylston lists for $999,000
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Iowa farming community harvest crop of late farmer who died
-Meanwhile, in the Caribbean, "world’s biggest snake" lifted by crane in forest
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Classifieds (Help Wanted)
-NEW: Snow plow operators, City of Worcester
-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
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Worcester County cases increased by 1,453 last week
+6:00: Moderna says its low-dose shot works for kids 6 to 11
+Noon: Radio Worcester (7:28): Dr. Hirsh on the state of COVID-19 & vaccine mandates
-Dr. Fauci says Pfizer's vaccine could be available for kids ages 5 to 11 sometime in the first two weeks of November
-ICYMI: UMass Medical School study finds association between long-COVID symptoms and altered oral microbiome
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: M.O.A.D. to host African Festival in Worcester August 1st (6:28)
+6:00: Latest "Walking Dead" premieres this weekend, with strong touch of Worcester
+6:00: Worcesteria: A tale of 2 murals at site of the former Dive Bar
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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