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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+2:00: Worcester Senior Center offering vaccinations/boosters until 8 p.m.
+2:00: Hanover Theatre show postponed because of COVID
+2:00: Ray Mariano: Why we don’t need to live in fear of the coronavirus in Worcester
-Worcester Walmart closed for COVID cleaning
-Worcester City Hall City appointment-only through the end of January
-Holy Cross temporarily suspends spectator attendance at all athletic events
-Worcester Public Library programming goes virtual
-Worcester commuter rail line to run on adjusted winter schedule because of COVID
-Updated case numbers for every city, town in Worcester County for past 3 weeks
-Sutton Schools report more than 200 students absent
-ICYMI: New cases reach an all-time high in Worcester
-110 Worcester firefighters are out, which creates a "very critical" situation
-Mass. officials report more than 24,000 new cases, 22% positivity rate as hospitalizations top 2,500
-Mass. officials report more than 51,000 new cases among students, staff over 2-week period
-What is "flurona" and how serious is it?
-What to do, and not to do, if your home test comes back positive
-Tragic: New Hampshire couple married 44 years dies within moments of each other from COVID, holding hands
In The News
-Latest weather: Worcester on the line between 4-6 inches of snow and 6-12 inches
+6:00: Parking Ban lifted in Worcester
+6:00: Trash collection in Worcester disrupted, to continue tomorrow
+6:00: Radio Worcester (12:51): Mike O'Brien on redeveloping of the former Boys Club building at Lincoln Square
+6:00: St. Vincent Hospital paid Worcester $4.1 million for police detail during nurses' strike
+6:00: UMass Memorial Health, National Guard, police honor 73-year-old former Air Force fighter pilot
+6:00: Twice as Nice Thrift Store hosts grand opening Saturday in Auburn
+2:00: 23-year-old Spencer man pulled from burning car after driving off overpass in Marlborough, officials said
+2:00: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+2:00: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+2:00: Worcester police seek to identify suspect in theft case
+2:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - January 7th
+2:00: Sidney Poitier, Oscar-winning actor and Hollywood’s first Black movie star, dies at 94
+2:00: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+2:00: Artist Spotlight: Elizabeth Harrell
-Worcester Public Schools canceled on Friday
-Parking ban in effect in Worcester
-Report: Group looking to buy WooSox, offered more than $50 million
-Worcester street renamed to honor Officer Familia
-Worcester 13-year-old reported missing found safe, police say
-Worcester police arrest man after break-in at Abby Kelley Foster School
-2 suspects tried to run down Auburn officer in Home Depot parking lot, police say
-Charlton police K9 locates man who left crash scene
-Webster man faces charges for stolen car, auto break-ins
-Shrewsbury Street restaurant closed for 2 days because of lack of staff
-Five Things to Do: Method Man and Redman, the Albert Lee Band and more ....
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-NEW! Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (1:08:04): Amanda Beckwith from Virginia Distillery
-Worcesteria: A fresh look at a favorite mural, and other discoveries downtown
-Group in Worcester holds vigil on anniversary of the Capitol riot
-New Republic: Nurses just won an epic 10-month strike
-Tribute to a devout woman who was a member of 2 churches and member of multiple choirs
-ICYMI: Downtown Worcester eatery announces move to Main Street
-UMass Memorial payroll affected by recent cyber attack
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Wachusett schools closed today
-Snowstorm cancels Grafton schools, Friday trash pickup
-Apartments at old Edgemere Drive-In in Shrewsbury to open in March
-New food truck brings fare from The Clam Box in Brookfield to area events
-Holden, Worcester communities unite in support of educator with colon cancer
-Oxford company transitions to 100% employee owned
-Westborough display technology used in virtual reality glasses
-Sports: Bravehearts unveil fan-focused, fully interactive Twenty-Twenty-You
-Patriots, playing for seeding, head out for Dolphins’ finale
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Celtics give up 24-point lead, lose to Knicks at buzzer
-Wild snap 5-game skid, beat Bruins, 3-2
-Cars: This is the best month to buy at car at Bertera Nissan (5:21)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-National: Radio Worcester (14:25): Congressman Jim McGovern reflects on the 1 year anniversary of January 6th
-New England: High school hockey player dies during game, police say
-12-year-old boy hospitalized after crashing into tree at Nashoba Valley Ski Area
-Tragic: 1-month-old orphaned after parents take their own lives days apart
-Business: U.S. jobless claims climb to 207,000
-Quit your job? Here’s what to do with your 401(k)
-Health: Vitamin D shows promise for children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes
-Homes: Lancaster mansion sold for $2 million
-History: Outside Union Station in 1912
-Food: Dunkin’ ringing in new year with array of new menu offerings
-TV/Streaming: Is Grafton going to be the place for Dexter's last stand?
-Movies: "The Tender Bar," Ben Affleck movie directed by George Clooney and partly shot in Worcester, now on Amazon Prime
-Celebrity: Peter Bogdanovich, legendary director of "The last picture show," dies at 82
-Animals: Dog who lived in shelter since 2015 goes home for 1st time (3:09)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): WWII letter delivered to soldier’s wife 76 years later
-Meanwhile, in Australia, angry crab with "chainsaw" pincers snaps golfer's club in half
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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