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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: THURSDAY! Additional date for testing in Downtown Worcester
+6:00: Mayor Petty encourages vaccines, boosters as city sees highest case numbers yet (:25)
+6:00: Worcester sees "amazing" number of new cases
+6:00: Booster shots to be required for Worcester city employees by February 1st
+6:00: Worcester limits crowds at school sporting events to only parents, siblings
+6:00: Mass. officials report more than 15,000 new cases as positivity rate tops 13 percent
+6:00: Mass. schools receive 200,000 at-home tests for staff
+6:00: Doctor explains accuracy, effectiveness of PCR, rapid tests
+Noon: Free testing by appointment for families in Worcester Public Schools, but you must have symptoms
+Noon: U.S. hits record average of daily new cases
-Get a free rapid test in Worcester at a vaccination clinic
-Vaccincation/booster clinics this week at Worcester Senior Center
-Added protection in Worcester schools following holiday vacation
-January will be "a really, really hard month" as Omicron fuels spike in infections, expert says
-Worcester County cases increased by 5,141 this week
-ICYMI: "We're just going nonstop": Long line for testing in Worcester (1:35). Article
-Mass. reports more than 20,000 new breakthrough cases, 70 additional deaths among vaccinated residents
-Mass. isn’t seeing the spike in kids’ COVID hospitalizations other states are
-UMass requiring booster shots for all students, faculty and staff
-COVID vs. cold symptoms: When should you go to the hospital?
-South Africa study suggests Omicron infection could boost immunity
-New Year’s Eve plans in limbo with cases rising
-What should you do if you test positive or were exposed during the holidays?
In The News
-Latest weather: Clouds linger, mild temps through Friday
+6:00: 216-unit apartment building proposed on Hemans Street in Worcester
+6:00: Ghislaine Maxwell convicted of helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse girls
+Noon: After the death of Worcester Christmas Carol Mom, family seeks help
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - December 29th
+Noon: New Year's Eve plans? Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands
+Noon: Remembering First Night Worcester on what would have been its 40th year
+Noon: Five Things to Do: Twiddle, New Year's at the EcoTarium and more ....
+Noon: Last Call with Nick Austin, commercial actor
-Downtown Worcester restaurant development listed for sale for $5.7 million
-Bakery set to open new location in Worcester by end of January
-Worcester meat shop asks state to reverse local liquor license denial
-Worcester Walgreens property sells for $8.8 million
-Residents want to halt Brattle Stop plans
-Multiple vehicles hit by gunfire on Stockton Street in Worcester
-Wanted man found with gun in Worcester
-Man eyed in Worcester killing is ordered to provide DNA
-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 Wednesday
-Ed Humphries’ newest play, "Dad's Dance," set for Gateway Players in February
-Rosalie Tirella: Worcester, we must not become indifferent to our homeless neighbors
-Worcester Common Oval ice skating open for extended hours this week
-Worcester Fire Department hockey team traveling to Toledo to play charity game
-Great Brook Valley residents say improved park, after-school programs would benefit city youth
-Tribute to an avid knitter and crocheter who created thousands of beautiful projects over the years
-ICYMI: Proposed Worcester development dramatically reduced in size
-62-year-old man hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after pedestrian crash in Worcester
-Reminder: No delay in trash and recycling pickup this week in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sutton farm owner faces "constant damage" from increased traffic
-Former Sutton Veterans Services officer close to opening gun shop
-Local Boy Scout troops to hold Christmas tree pickup drives
-Northborough tech CEO buys $3 million apartments next to HQ
-Friends of Shrewsbury Senior Center plan ventriloquist show
-Driver escapes injury after truck crashes through guardrail in Hubbardston
-Worcester area couple married 74 years dies a day apart
-Sports: How will the Patriots respond after back-to-back losses?
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-All-Star 1B/DH Gavin Noriega returning to Bravehearts
-Brad Marchand criticizes NHL for pulling out of 2022 Olympics
-Several former Worcester hockey pros near the top of their leagues at the Christmas break
-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: Worcester company added to NASDAQ Biotech Index
-3-month free DGC Gratitude Program begins January 1st
-Local distributor says draft beer sales rebounded in 2021
-National: Harry Reid, former Senate majority leader, dies at 82
-New England: Maine man sentenced for manslaughter in wife’s strangulation
-Shopping/Deals: Shop Best Buy's New Year's savings event
-Homes: The weirdest homes for sale in 2021
-New on DVD: Wes Anderson reports in with "French Dispatch"
-Celebrity: NFL legend John Madden dies at 85
-Animals: See dogs, cats & more available for adoption in the Worcester area
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Salvation Army bell ringer marked 49th year of service
-Meanwhile, in Dallas, Santa ejected for fighting at Cowboys game
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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