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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Windy, warmer today, high in the upper 50s today in Worcester
+6:00: Fallen Worcester officer receives award from Worcester Public Schools
+6:00: Worcester Election Lawn Signs 2021
+Noon: Clark University buys former Diamond Chevrolet site on Park Ave. parcel for new campus
+Noon: At least 12 killed and 52 injured in Halloween weekend mass shootings in the U.S.
-Mosaic preserves St. Peter-Marian Junior/Senior High School history
-Worcester Housing Authority to reopen at new headquarters on Plantation Street
-Worcester's local elections are more heated than normal this year
-Worcester Vietnamese restaurant owner follows passion of Asian food, running own business
-Here's where the city will be picking up leaves today
-Water levels in Lake Quinsigamond, Flint Pond will drop starting today. Here's why (1:44)
-5 Things You Need To Know Today in Worcester - November 1st
-Rosalie Tirella: Worcester Public Schools, face the changes
-Hundreds attend first Halloween at Polar Park
-ICYMI: Dedications to Officer Familia, Troy Love at Green Hill Park
-WPI scrubs name of largest donor from campus
-Worcester bar closing for winter again
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whisky Wednesday (50:50): Old Forester Whiskey Row
-Happy to be back on road, Stone Temple Pilots set for Worcester show
-Song to Get You Through the Week: Idler Wheel delivers deliciously brooding "Half Life"
-WCCA-TV's "Worcester Election Countdown," all episodes
-5 questions for Moe Bergman, Worcester At-Large Council candidate
-Why Guillermo Creamer wants a Worcester City Council seat
-Worcester 2021 Election Guide: Poll sites, voting hours and more
-This Week’s Roadwork In Worcester – Week Of November 1st
-Neighborhood Watch Meetings in Worcester in November
-Tribute to woman who spent 40 years working at Norton Company and was an avid golfer at Green Hill
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Pups in Grafton find parading in costume to be "quite fetching"
-Next Open House at Saint John's on Tuesday, November 9th (:30)
-Shrewsbury Youth Lacrosse lends a hand at Lake Street Park
-Victim of fatal West Boylston crash identified as Clinton man
-Part of Route 20 in Auburn was closed after SUV hit pole, brought down power lines (:21)
-Sports: Patriots beat Chargers, 27-24, with 4th quarter Pick-6
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Dennis Eckersley on Jerry Remy, voice of Red Sox Nation, who passed away yesterday (5:13)
-More on Patriots and the passing of Jerry Remy in Boston Sports
-National College Cornhole Championships Qualifier to be held in area
-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: Handshake? Fist bump? The workplace now has a whole new etiquette
-Colleges: UMass Medical School annual charitable giving campaign begins today
-Clark recognized as a 20-year "top producer" of Gilman Scholars
-National: 2 dead, at least a dozen hurt in Halloween party shooting outside of Chicago
-Woman found tracking device on car 2 weeks before her murder
-New England: Coast Guard searching for reported downed plane off Cape Cod
-Tragic: Best friends die an hour apart after crash
-Health: Your sleep can affect how you walk, a new study says
-Animals: This donkey loves when her favorite human plays guitar (:55)
-Celebrity: Why Will Ferrell turned down $29 million offer to star in "Elf" sequel
-Movies: 11 must-see movies being released in November
-Shopping/Deals: Amazon's Daily Deals for Sunday
-History: Worcester schools, past and present (117 photos)
-Homes: The 5 newest properties for sale in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Bride surprises groom, who is blind, with special wedding dress for him to feel
-Meanwhile, in Florida, Amazon van driver fired after woman caught exiting backdoor
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NEW Classifieds (Help Wanted)
-Temporary Part Time Snow Plow Operators in Shrewsbury
-Research Associate, Worcester Regional Research Bureau
-Multiple positions, Town of Holden
-Opportunities at the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester
-Full time carpenters needed in Boylston
-Full-time cleaners needed in Boylston
-Quality Inspector, 1st shift and Assemblers needed in Charlton
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Nearly 1,000 UMass Memorial Health employees still unvaccinated
+Noon: Worcester sees 80% compliance as vaccine mandate goes in effect
+Noon: Free testing this week in Worcester
+Noon: Moderna says FDA delaying decision on its vaccine for kids 12-17
-Fluvoxamine antidepressant shows promise treating early COVID-19
-White House press secretary Psaki says she has COVID-19
-ICYMI: Worcester honors Latin Americans who died during pandemic (:26)
-Is pandemic weight gain still a problem? Doctor weighs in
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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