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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-UMass Memorial pleads with staff to help run testing sites
-"Worst surge that we've had": UMass Memorial CEO fills in a testing site amid unprecedented surge (2:26)
-Urgent call for help at Worcester vaccine site
-CNN visits UMass Memorial (4:23)
-Free, walkup vax, booster clinic today at Worcester Public Library
-UMass Memorial Medical Center tightens visitor restrictions, expands inpatient beds
-Police and fire staffing rosters suffer amid surge, but services not interrupted
-Hanover Theatre show postponed because of COVID
-Worcester Public Library programming goes virtual
-Shrewsbury Town Hall now appointment-only until January 28th
-ICYMI: Worcester City Hall City appointment-only through the end of January
-Mass. officials report more than 26,000 new cases, 23% positivity rate as hospitalizations top 2,600
-Mass. is on the verge of firing a partially vaccinated state worker who sought medical waiver after suffering allergic reaction to first shot
-Ray Mariano: Why we don’t need to live in fear of the coronavirus in Worcester
-Hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for shots
-How do I know if I have a cold, the flu or COVID?
-Tribute to owner of Worcester barbershop who died after a 3-week battle with COVID
In The News
-Latest weather: Weather advisory for possible freezing rain tomorrow
+6:00: 10 displaced following house fire in Worcester
-Trash collection in Worcester disrupted during yesterday's storm, to continue today
-Worcester police seek to identify suspect in theft case
-23-year-old Spencer man pulled from burning car after driving off overpass in Marlborough, officials said
-Table Talk Pies bakes last pie at Kelley Square headquarters
-Restaurateur O'Connor recalls path from Ireland to Worcester
-Former Chester Terrace in Worcester now named in honor of Lt. Jason Menard
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Five Things to Do: Method Man and Redman, the Albert Lee Band and more ....
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Artist Spotlight: Elizabeth Harrell
-NEW! Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (1:08:04): Amanda Beckwith from Virginia Distillery
-"Are you OK" is the most important question we can ask each other right now
-Radio Worcester (12:51): Mike O'Brien on redeveloping of the former Boys Club at Lincoln Square
-St. Vincent Hospital paid Worcester $4.1 million for police detail during nurses' strike
-UMass Memorial Health, National Guard, police honor 73-year-old former Air Force fighter pilot
-ICYMI: Report: Group looking to buy WooSox, offered more than $50 million
-2 suspects tried to run down Auburn officer in Home Depot parking lot, police say
-Shrewsbury Street restaurant closed for 2 days because of lack of staff
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Rollover crash with injuries in Westborough
-Town of Shrewsbury holding snowman contest this weekend
-Holden residents clean up after first snowstorm of the season
-Holden holding Christmas Tree chipping sessions today and next Saturday
-Twice as Nice Thrift Store hosts grand opening Saturday in Auburn
-Grafton Cable TV seeks wanna-be TV producers for training class
-Museum of Russian Icons in Clinton appoints three new board members
-Fitchburg man in child rape case held without bail after son dies in care
-Sports: Holy Cross men top Lafayette
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Remember Barry Parenteau, former Holy Cross swimming coach
-CYC basketball begins this week
-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: Ahmaud Arbery killers get life in prison; no parole for father, son
-Tragic: 5 children in Des Moines lose their father in accident months after losing their mother
-Business: U.S. sees December job boost to close out 2021
-Homes: The 5 newest homes for sale in Worcester
-History: Trip down Memory Lane, shopping at the mall in the 1980s (5:57)
-Shopping: What's next for supply chains after the holiday rush
-Food: Recall issued for frozen pizza products
-TV/Streaming: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
-Movies: New movies on demand
-Celebrity: Sidney Poitier, Oscar-winning actor and Hollywood’s first Black movie star, dies at 94
-Related: Tributes pour in. His life in photos
-Animals: This beagle is proof you can always love again (3:09)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Hudson woman in desperate need of kidney finds match in Target parking lot
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, police find a live deer in car’s trunk during traffic stop
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In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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