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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 (: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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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
-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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