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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Nor’easter to bring heavy rain, high winds, and more
+6:00: Driver dead after car collides with tow truck in West Boylston
+6:00: Boyfriend of Julia Enright to invoke Fifth Amendment at murder trial
+6:00: A big market for thieves in Worcester and beyond — stolen catalytic converters
+6:00: Worcester area pets waiting to be adopted: Winnie, Toast, Serenity & more
+6:00: Worcesteria: How I ended up eating Table Talk Pies with Joey Chestnut
+6:00: 4 Webster police officers recognized for saving lives
+6:00: Hasbro: Toys will be ready for the holidays, despite supply chain crisis
+Noon: No Thanksgiving Day dinner at Salem Cross Inn
+Noon: T&G, WoMag reporters receive Publick Occurrences Awards
+Noon: Housing market still hot in Worcester
+Noon: Sue Coghlin Mailman on her run for Worcester School Committee
-Bar planned to replace shuttered legendary Canal District spot
-Teen Vogue: This is what it’s like for the kids of striking St. V's nurses
-IT manager indicted for embezzling from nonprofit
-43-year-old Worcester man arrested for fentanyl distribution
-Billionaire local businessman dies at 82
-5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - October 26th
-Worcester Hill-O-Ween celebration Sunday 5-7:30 on Union Hill
-Free transit had benefits but may not be sustainable, Worcester study concludes
-City Council orders on buses, food justice and snow removal top Tuesday agenda
-Speakers discuss roots of domestic violence, impact of pandemic at YWCA Daybreak Breakfast
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Ricky Duran to headline benefit for homeless
-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
-Radio Worcester Candidate Series (16:15): Kate Toomey is running for re-election to the City Council
-Johanna Hampton-Dance on her run for Worcester District 2 City Council seat
-Worcester School Committee candidate Tracy O'Connell Novick points to teaching experience
-Tribute to priest who taught at Holy Cross for more than 50 years
-ICYMI: Bill Shaner: The city demolished a homeless encampment because Walmart asked it to
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sterling planning director resigns
-Woman accused of hiding underneath deck of home with child after crashing car in Charlton
-Haley’s publishes “Backyard Friends,” by Linda Sweeney of Rutland
-Next Open House at Saint John's on Tuesday, Nov. 9 (:30)
-With an oink-oink here, and a woof-woof there, join Grafton’s pet parade
-Auburn swears in provisional police sergeant
-Drone video above old stone church in West Boylston (:49)
-Sports: Celtics beat Hornets in OT
-Jada Brenon of Holy Cross women's hockey named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-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: Mass. is the only state to see unemployment increase in September
-National: Alec Baldwin's fatal gun accident occurred during a rehearsal, authorities say
-New England: 20-year-old man found dead in N.H. park was shot in back
-Is there a Constitutional right to food? Maine to vote voon
-Animals: Cute cat stands up like a person when she wants treats
-TV/Streaming: George Lopez and his daughter to star in NBC family comedy
-Celebrity: "Friends" actor James Michael Tyler dies at 59, costars pay tribute
-Food: Cost of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream increasing, company says (:17)
-Shopping/Deals: Deals to shop for at Macy's Friends & Family sale
-History: How many of these former Worcester restaurants do you remember? (61 photos)
-Homes: 5 new houses for sale in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Tom Brady has special moment with young fan who beat cancer
-Meanwhile, in Colorado, hiker lost on mountain for 24 hours ignored calls from rescuers because he didn’t recognize phone number
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New Classifieds (Help Wanted)
-Opportunities at the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester
-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)
+Noon: Watch: Worcester releases youth vaccine campaign video
-Worcester County cases increased by 1,453 last week
-Moderna says its low-dose shot works for kids 6 to 11
-Radio Worcester (7:28): Dr. Hirsh on the state of COVID-19 & vaccine mandates
-ICYMI: Dr. Fauci says Pfizer's vaccine could be available for kids ages 5 to 11 sometime in the first two weeks of November
-Mass. officials report 3,173 new cases, 20 additional deaths over 3-day period
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Artemis II spacesuits made in Worcester can protect astronauts even in "worst case" scenario (1:01). Article
+7:00: Channel 25 Zip Trip coming to Rutland in July (2:23)
+7:00: Worcesteria: Flag-raising at City Hall marks Trans Day of Visibility
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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