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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Get a free rapid test in Worcester at vaccination clinic
+6:00: January will be "a really, really hard month" as Omicron fuels spike in infections, expert says
+6:00: South Africa study suggests Omicron infection could boost immunity
+2:00: What should you do if you test positive or were exposed during the holidays?
+2:00: Worcester County cases increased by 5,141 this week
-"We're just going nonstop": Long line for testing in Worcester (1:35). Article
-Vaccincation/booster clinics this week at Worcester Senior Center. Walk-up testing and vaccinations at Mercantile Center in Worcester
-Wednesday's Bruins-Senators game latest to be postponed
-ICYMI: Omicron is latest blow to pandemic-weary front-line workers
-Massachusetts averaged 4,327 cases since Friday as state nears 1 million-case milestone
-Dr. Fauci recommends avoiding large gatherings on New Year’s Eve
-Connecticut to distribute at-home tests, N95 masks
-CDC recommends shorter isolation and quarantine periods for all
-Doctor reacts to CDC's updated quarantine guidance
-Face masks and Omicron: What to know about cloth, surgical, N95 and KN95 masks
In The News
-Latest weather: Freezing rain this morning yields to unseasonably mild, high of 43 today in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester Walgreens property sells for $8.8 million
+6:00: Great Brook Valley residents say improved park, after-school programs would benefit city youth
+2:00: Downtown Worcester restaurant development listed for sale for $5.7 million
+2:00: Residents call for council to nix zoning change for Brattle Stop in Worcester
+2:00: Worcester company added to NASDAQ Biotech Index
+2:00: Wanted man found with gun in Worcester
+2:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - December 28th
+2:00: Driver escapes injury after truck crashes through guardrail in Hubbardston
+2:00: Ed Humphries’ newest play, "Dad's Dance," set for Gateway Players in February
-Proposed Worcester development dramatically reduced in size
-62-year-old man hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after pedestrian crash in Worcester
-Saint Vincent Hospital reopens 12 behavioral health beds as nurses strike approaches possible end (:25). Article
-Mass. restaurants bring back igloos for winter dining; here’s where to find them
-Worcester area couple married 74 years dies a day apart
-City Clerk's office at 801 Main Street closed through January 7th because of staffing issues
-Fun violations of Worcester’s municipal ordinances
-New: Wachusett Wine & Spirits' podcast (1:09:14): Top 5 Whiskies of 2021. Earlier: Nos. 6-10, Nos. 11-20.
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-WCCA-TV's ''Coffee with Konnie" (29:38): Jo and Huck Truesdell, Tidewater Books
-WCCA-TV's "Ramona Interviews" (29:15): Ralph Shapiro, President, Retired Men's Club of Greendale
-Tribute to a member of the last class of St. Stephen's High School who worked for the same company for 46 years
-Reminder: No delay in trash and recycling pickup this week in Worcester
-Top 10 worst products for Mass. consumers in 2021
-ICYMI: Man shot multiple times on Christmas morning in Worcester, police investigating
-UMass Memorial delivers 8 babies on Christmas Day (:25). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury school operates food pantry for area families
-GoFundMe created for retired Grafton police sergeant whose home was damaged in Christmas Day blaze
-Holden election nomination papers available January 4th
-Sports: Updated AFC standings, playoff scenarios after Week 16
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Bravehearts sponsor Baseball at the Oval skating today on Worcester Common
-Bravehearts bring back Joe Pesce for 4th season (:18)
-ECHL postpones Railers game Monday night
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, week 11
-Timberwolves beat Celtics, 108-103
-Cars: Happy Holidays from Bertera Nissan (2:04)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-Business: Mass. minimum wage increases with start of new year
-3-month free DGC Gratitude Program begins January 1st
-Colleges: Holy Cross examines the sites on campus once occupied by the Nipmuc in documentary
-National: Shooter kills 4, injures officer in Denver area, police say
-Man fatally shoots his grandmother, father’s girlfriend as family exchanges Christmas gifts, police say
-Death of teen killed by stray cop bullet at Burlington Coat Factory is ruled a homicide
-New England: Man charged with wrong-way driving with unrestrained child in front seat
-Mass. not shut down, but slowing down
-Tragic: Texas kids found alone on Christmas after parents' murder-suicide
-Shopping/Deals: Best Amazon deals you can still score after Christmas
-Health: Flu is making a comeback in U.S. after an unusual year off
-Homes: The weirdest homes for sale in 2021
-TV/Streaming: The 5 worst TV shows of 2021
-Celebrity: Oliva Munn and John Mulaney share first photo of newborn son
-Animals: Goats at this Gardner farm will eat your Christmas tree for you
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Nurse goes beyond duty and rescues a hospitalized patient's dog from the shelter
-Meanwhile, Scotland to pardon 3,837 innocent "witches" — 300 years later
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:13). High of 30 today in Worcester
-Declared winter parking ban in effect in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-2 killed, 9 hurt in Brown University shooting (9:49)
-Related: Video shows man sought in Brown shooting (4:39)
-Related: Newest details on search for Brown shooting suspect (12:39)
-Related: Brown students describe aftermath of campus shooting (2:44)
-"Waiting for the next child to die": Former Worcester judge calls for federal probe of Mass. child welfare system
-Worcester schools release new data looking at assaults on staff
-Worcester man's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables attracts visitors from around Mass. (2:40). Article
-Worcester doesn’t have enough supermarkets. Some people blame the city’s tax rate
-Holy Cross buys off-campus student rental house for $2.2 million with plans for faculty housing
-A tropical escape blooms inside a historic Worcester building
-Worcester Guardian week in review: Legacy businesses, tax rate debate, winter prep
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:36): Worcester snowstorm response, police oversight & affordability
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:03): Tax rates, infrastructure challenges and a major coaching milestone
-Powerball jackpot grows to colossal $1.1 billion after Saturday’s drawing
>DINING OUT: Raising Cane’s opening Worcester location next week
-ICYMI: Driver hospitalized after car crashes into Dollar Tree store in Worcester (:20). Article
-Worcester apartment project on Shrewsbury Street faces parking concerns
-A year after scathing report on use of force, sex acts, Worcester police have new policies
-Worcester Public Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh retires
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce newest officer, Amgad Nashawi
-Merry Christmas from Lamoureux Ford! (:47)
-Wachusett Echo: Phone-free school by 2026? The newest phone policy controversy
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 stab victims found outside Thirsty Turtle Pub in Templeton
-Barre man charged with extortion after dispute with neighbor over $50 chicken dinner ticket
-Proposed development would bring 270 units, supermarket and a half-dozen other businesses to abandoned Shrewsbury factory site
-All charges dropped against unlicensed driver accused of evading Shrewsbury police
-Man arrested after entering Leominster Verizon store, charging at and threatening employee
-Police seek hit-and-run driver who was operating stolen vehicle
-Dickman receives honor for his work in fatal crash reconstruction
-Local pajama drive breaks records
-Lights in Common shines in Princeton
-Goings on from Grafton News, Millbury-Sutton Chronicle and The Landmark
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Assabet Valley Mastersingers, High Command and more ...
-Rebuilding the Higgins Collection: Successes, surprises and what’s still missing
-John Cena taps out to Gunther to lose final WWE match
-WCCA-TV's YAY ART No. 1 (21:51)
>OPINION: Laurel: Welcome to Green Hill Park, past and present
-Tom Marino: Extremist views of Worcester’s self-proclaimed moderates
-WCCA-TV's The Mayor’s Forum No. 59 (28:55): Matthias Waschek and Jeffrey L. Forgeng
-Manny Jae Media (1:03:09): 508 Live! with Papee Paye
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a nurse for over 50 years
>SPORTS: Patriots can clinch the AFC East with a win today (1:43). Article
-Slowing down James Cook is pivotal for New England
-Will Patriots earn AFC’s No. 1 seed? Simulating the NFL’s final 4 weeks
-NFL Week 15 schedule, TV and announcers
-Caitlin Clark: WNBA labor talks "biggest moment" league has seen
-Bravehearts name Joe Galvin manager
-Railers beat Mariners, 4-2
>NATIONAL: Australian officials say 12 are dead in attack on Jewish event in Sydney
-New Epstein photos show presidents, more V.I.P.s
-Lionel Messi’s brief appearance at India soccer game sparks chaos as fans destroy stadium
-Tragic: Horrific moment teen mauled to death by zoo lion (1:48)
>NEW ENGLAND: Ballot question volume creating unease among top state officials
-N.H. mom charged with child endangerment after daughter ingested T.H.C. gummy
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 23 (51:11): Engineering a cultural connection
-Radio Worcester (9:10): Q.C.C. holiday initiatives & student support with Dr. Luis Pedraja
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airlines now exempt from covering costs during recall delays
>BUSINESS: This workplace benefit is the biggest reason people jump jobs: survey
-Community bank collects hundreds of food items for local veterans, military families
-ChatGPT chatbot's shocking response to alleged role in murder-suicide
-Dividing restricted stock units and stock options in divorces
>HOMES: Foreclosures are soaring in the U.S.: study
>SHOPPING: Gifts with ongoing fees and sneaking subscriptions: Consumer Reports
>HEALTH: Why experts say you should enroll in A.C.A. even if premiums spike
-W.S.C. Stay Connected with Your Health for December (37:51)
>TV/STREAMING: "New Year's Rockin' Eve" to feature Chappell Roan, Mariah Carey, Post Malone and Maren Morris
>MOVIES: Trailer for "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" (2:20)
>CELEBRITY: Peter Greene, "Pulp Fiction," "The Mask' actor, dies at 60
-Jane Seymour, 74, is "very sexually active" with rocker beau John Zambetti
>ANIMALS: Guy rescues teeniest Frenchie puppy who hops like a bunny (2:03)
>HISTORY: Dark Downeast Podcast (35:45): The murder of John E. Volungis Jr.
>GOOD NEWS: Child turns little library into free food pantry for neighbors
-Meanwhile, Virginia's drunk raccoon exposed as serial offender
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