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🌱 Motorcyclist Charged With Trafficking Heroin, Fentanyl After Worcester Crash
Coming up: 9D Breathwork: Nervous System Reset & Personal Transformation Journey on the Worcester Patch calendar

Hey there, Worcester! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Worcester crash leads to serious heroin and fentanyl trafficking charges
- Worcester dog park users face temporary closure during renovation work
- Worcester marketing firm marks a decade of local creative work
Also on today's calendar: 9D Breathwork: Nervous System Reset & Personal Transformation Journey and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, with a high of 57 and low of 40 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 63, low: 51.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Motorcyclist Charged With Trafficking Heroin, Fentanyl After Worcester Crash — Worcester residents are learning more about a recent crash where a motorcyclist is now facing heroin and fentanyl trafficking charges following the collision. The case highlights ongoing concerns about dangerous driving and illegal drugs moving through city streets. (Worcester Patch)
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2. Part Of Worcester Dog Park To Close For Renovations — Dog owners in Worcester should prepare for part of a local dog park to temporarily close as the city undertakes planned renovations to improve the space. The work may affect regular routines but aims to upgrade amenities for pets and their owners. (Worcester Patch)
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3. Worcester Marketing Agency Celebrates 10 Years In Business — A Worcester-based marketing agency is marking its 10th anniversary in business, highlighting a decade of serving local clients and contributing to the city's growing creative economy. (Worcester Patch)
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4. Four Worcester schools earn state recognition for academic progress (theworcesterguardian.org) — Four Worcester elementary schools just earned top state recognition for academic progress, highlighting standout gains and ongoing challenges across Worcester Public Schools' test results and accountability scores.
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5. Museum of Worcester auction open ahead of Harvey Ball (thisweekinworcester.com) — Worcester residents can bid online in the Museum of Worcester's silent auction through Oct. 8, supporting exhibits while the sold-out Harvey Ball honors longtime director Bill Wallace and the city's iconic smiley-face legacy.
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📸 Around Worcester
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Worcester
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★ Featured events ★
- 9D Breathwork: Nervous System Reset & Personal Transformation Journey →
Pakachoag Center, 203 Pakachoag St, Auburn
6:00 pm - Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
Chester P Tuttle Post 279, 88 Bancroft St, Auburn
7:00 pm - Shrewsbury Electronics Recycling Event ♻️ →
St. Nicholas Romanian Orthodox Church, 34 Gold St, Shrewsbury
9:00 am - Woostock Music & Art Festival →
Off The Rails, 90 Commercial St, Worcester
2:00 pm - Ope House →
110 Shore Dr, Worcester
1:00 pm
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 25
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- The Buena Vista Orchestra →
The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St, Worcester
7:30 pm - Seasonal Vaccination Clinic at Worcester Fitness →
Worcester Fitness, 440 Grove St, Worcester
8:00 am - The Chateau (Waltham and Burlington) Restaurant ALL DAY Fundraiser for Boston Skyline Chorus →
The Chateau Restaurant Waltham and Burlington Locations
11:30 am - Help Us Bring Halloween Fun to Why Me & Sherry's House →
Worcester Fitness, 440 Grove St, Worcester
9:00 am - Geek Is Glam →
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100 Institute Rd, Worcester
9:00 am - Urban Gardening →
Worcester Public Library, 3 Salem St, Worcester
11:00 am - Hot Wheels Monster Trucks™ Live Glow-N-Fire →
DCU Center, 50 Foster St, Worcester
11:30 am - Airplane! Live →
The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory for the Performing Arts
7:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
📣 Worcester Shout Outs!
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- Learning First Charter Public School — (508) 799-7500
- I Wuff You Dog Training — (508) 250-6190
- CubeSmart Self Storage — (508) 290-0095
- Take a Breath With Dawn - 9D Breathwork — (860) 214-7573
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- These little cuties (three kittens & mama calico) have been living in our bushes.
If you recognize them please contact me. Thanks! (Nextdoor Indian Hill) - Hi This new cat has been showing up…
This is a new indoor kitty? Who is missing their pet please? (Nextdoor Vernon Hill)
- SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist in Worcester. Apply here.
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Worcester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Worcester here.
Ok Worcester! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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