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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Cold front lands, high of 53 today in Worcester
+6:00: Body of missing hiker found in woods of Leominster State Forest (:18)
-Earlier: Worcester police ask for help finding missing man
+6:00: Man accused of beating Worcester man to death pleads not guilty to second-degree murder
+6:00: $100,000 Mass Cash winner sold on Chandler Street in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester City Hall veteran surfaces as Election Day warden
+6:00: Voters reveal wide range of issues important to them on Election Day
+6:00: Radio Worcester (13:24): Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus talks Election Day, vaccine mandate, Halloween and more
+6:00: Janice Harvey: The lost year of school has eroded attention spans, drive to learn
+6:00: Adorable adoptable pets of the week at Worcester area shelters
+6:00: Dunkin’ unveils holiday menu featuring new seasonal beverages, on-the-go snacks
-5 Things You Need To Know on Election Day in Worcester - November 2nd
-Worcester 2021 Election Guide: Poll sites, voting hours and more
-WCCA-TV's "Worcester Election Countdown," all episodes
-Worcester Election Lawn Signs 2021
-5 questions for Moe Bergman, incumbent Worcester At-Large Council candidate
-Delta begins daily non-stop service between Worcester and New York's LaGuardia airport
-Clark University buys former Diamond Chevrolet site on Park Ave. parcel for new campus
-Fallen Worcester officer receives award from Worcester Public Schools
-"Balloons and Bad Advice" coming to Worcester
-WooSox seek to build on COVID-impacted attendance; City in "fairly significant hole"
-Worcester Chief says officer violated policy when confronting head of neighborhood association
-Here's where the city will be picking up leaves today
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whisky Wednesday (50:50): Old Forester Whiskey Row
-This Week’s Roadwork In Worcester – Week Of November 1st
-Neighborhood Watch Meetings in Worcester in November
-Friends of Wetherell Park host Halloween trail scavenger hunt
-Worcester celebrates 6th annual Hill-o-ween on Union Hill
-ICYMI: Mosaic preserves St. Peter-Marian Junior/Senior High School history
-Tribute to former 25-year Worcester police officer and 1994 Police Officer of the Year
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): MJ’s Market officially opens up the joint
-Iconic Edgemere Diner car is headed to auction
-Shrewsbury paraprofessionals hold rally amid contract negotiations
-Next Open House at Saint John's on Tuesday, November 9th (:30)
-Harrington Hospital opens 24-bed Webster behavioral unit
-Dudley Gendron Post to host benefit comedy/dinner show
-Sports: Holy Cross football embraces the toughest time of the year
-Eve Feuerbach of Holy Cross Women's Cross Country named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Where do Patriots sit in playoff picture?
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-MIAA releases high school football playoff brackets, rankings
-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: DOJ launches initiative against redlining in Massachusetts
-U.S. consumer spending up a modest 0.6% with inflation high
-Colleges: QCC partners with MBI, AbbVie to pilot biomanufacturing workshop
-National: At least 12 killed and 52 injured in Halloween weekend mass shootings in the U.S.
-New England: Person who was dressed in zombie costume wanted in assault at N.H. restaurant
-Fans banned from Vermont high school soccer due to racist behavior
-Animals: Woman’s life will never be the same after adopting senior dog (3:18)
-Celebrity: Singer Jon Bon Jovi cancels a concert after testing positive for COVID-19
-Movies: Here's your complete fall movie lineup
-Shopping/Deals: Best Buy's Black Friday deal drops to shop now
-Food: Dole recalls bagged salad products distributed in Massachusetts
-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): Georgia students praised after quick actions saved their bus driver
-Meanwhile, in Wellesley, video of 4-year-old boy trick-or-treating in little Jeep goes viral (:48)
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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)
-Worcester’s vaccine mandate begins with 93% of city employees complying
-Nearly 1,000 UMass Memorial Health employees still unvaccinated
-Free testing this week in Worcester
-Global death toll tops 5 million in under 2 years
-ICYMI: Fluvoxamine antidepressant shows promise treating early COVID-19
-Moderna says FDA delaying decision on its vaccine for kids 12-17
-Mass. doctor on concerns with Moderna's vaccine for ages 12-17
-Mass. officials report 3,243 new cases, 7 additional deaths over 3-day period
-Vaccines provide stronger immunity than past infection, study shows
-Should I get booster after breakthrough case?
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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