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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: A little warmer today, but high under 80
-American Airlines returning to Worcester Regional Airport in November
-Back to School Bash donates free backpacks and school supplies
-Family of fallen Worcester officer Manny Familia honored at community event
-Worcester Wine Festival a hit at Polar Park
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Channel 7 resolves car rental conflict for Worcester woman
-Worcester man arrested on drug distribution charges
-After bullet flies through apartment, 2 arrested, weapons seized in Spencer
-Leominster man arrested in connection to Maynard house party shooting
-Man gets extra 1.5 years after attack that left Souza guard scarred
-MassDOT says traffic nearly back to pre-pandemic levels, except for one road
-ICYMI: Family of Officer Familia promotes new foundation in his honor (1:08)
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-WCCA-TV's Latin Fest 2021 virtual event (1:56:08)
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (40:33): Orgeat Syrup — What do I do with it?
-5 questions for Steve Quist, candidate for Worcester City Council District 5
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Drone video above old stone church in West Boylston (4:16)
-The Spencer Fair returns Labor Day Weekend
-Shrewsbury auctioning off used trucks
-Auburn's 8th annual Holiday Craft Fair to be held December 11th
-Pirates win 1st playoff game in rout, semifinal home game next week
-Senior Nick Olsofka provides leadership to Holy Cross offensive line
-Enter to win 2 tickets to a WooSox game, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Cars: Lots of great high line cars at Bertera like BMW and Infinity (5:00)
-RV rentals and sales, including at Fuller RV in Boylston, are shaking up the travel industry
-Colleges: MassDigi holds first event at its new home at WPI
-Holy Cross students pioneer project-based social justice
-National: Hurricane Ida barreling toward Louisiana as Category 4 storm
-California mom fights off mountain lion attacking her 5-year-old son
-Tragic: 7-year-old killed in gunfire outside football game in Pennsylvania
-New England: Police need help IDing woman following assault at Water Country in N.H.
-Tribute to former Director of the Public Health nurses for the city of Worcester, who recently passed away
-Animals: It's safe to put bird feeders back up, Mass Audubon says (:32)
-Homes: Video tour of Sutton split-entry home for sale (3:21)
-Health: Number of people with high blood pressure has doubled globally, large study finds
-History: Watch Worcester Auditorium's Kimball Organ come back to life (1:31)
-Food: Stop & Shop now allowing Mass. customers to use SNAP and EBT benefits for online shopping
-Celebrity: ABBA is releasing new music, hyping major reunion "Voyage"
-TV/Streaming: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
-TV show set in Worcester renewed for Season 2
-Movies: New movies on VOD
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Neighbors hold flash mob for 93-year-old who is obsessed with the Hokey Pokey (2:21)
-Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, cows spotted in car in Donald's drive-through
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Dr. Jerry Gurwitz and Tracey O'Connell Novick: Mass. should require vaccination for all teachers and eligible students
-Mask debate moves from school boards to courtrooms
-ICYMI: Worcester is turning to social influencers to boost vaccine rates in city’s youth
-Maine ICU beds tie previous peak amid Delta variant surge
-Florida to receive 14 portable morgues as cases soar
-Unvaccinated, unmasked teacher infects more than half of the class
-2 day care workers found dead on the same day from COVID-19
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+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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