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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Worcester nonprofits struggle with staff shortages from COVID
-States scramble to keep up with increases in COVID hospitalizations and demand for tests
-ICYMI: 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)
-CNN visits UMass Memorial (4:23)
-Data shows Omicron is milder. How should that affect tour behavior?
-Omicron explosion spurs nationwide breakdown of services
-Warning issued about fake COVID tests: Here’s how to spot them
-"The next variant is just around the corner": Experts warn the world's at risk until all are vaccinated
In The News
-Latest weather: Be careful, winter weather advisory today in Worcester
+6:30: SUV crashes into restaurant in Sutton
+6:30: Check out 5 new properties for sale in Worcester
+6:30: Song to Get You Through the Week: Kick off 2022 with the Chelsea Curve
-10 displaced following house fire in Worcester
-"Mutual healing time" at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester as striking nurses return
-"Groundbreakings and milestones": Plans for Worcester's Canal District in 2022
-Trash collection in Worcester disrupted during Friday's storm will conclude today
-New Worcester gas station proposal heads to public hearing
-Grants available in Worcester for safe events during prom season
-Worcester Cultural Coalition receives $545,000 grant
-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 Sunday
-New! Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (1:08:04): Amanda Beckwith from Virginia Distillery
-Worcester City Council committee assignments reflect changing city
-Tribute to retired Worcester detective who made national headlines
-Tribute to professor emeritus at Worcester State
-ICYMI: Worcester police seek to identify suspect in theft case
-Table Talk Pies bakes last pie at Kelley Square headquarters
-Report: Group looking to buy WooSox, offered more than $50 million
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury officials share data on student mental health crises
-Shrewsbury’s Theresa Flynn elected to nonprofit’s board of directors
-Former Wachusett, Worcester State football star Tony Tokarz climbing coaching ranks at Florida State
-Central Mass. towns receive $50 million for water infrastructure construction
-Online fashion boutique to open physical Hudson store
-Sports: Preview of Patriots' season finale in Miami. Complete coverage
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Celtics pound Knicks, 99-75
-Bruins beat Lightning, 5-2
-Railers drop 2nd straight in Reading
-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: Relative to adopt baby of Florida deputies who died by suicide
-Brothers die trying to stay warm in snowstorm after more than a day without power
-New England: Police conduct search at N.H. home where missing 7-year-old girl was last seen in 2019
-Mass. state trooper escorts woman in labor to hospital after stopping vehicle traveling over 100 mph on I-91
-Tragic: Wall of rock falls on boaters on Brazilian lake, killing 6
-Colleges: 2021 at Holy Cross: A Year in Stories
-Anna Maria grad honored at Celtics game for work for those in dire need
-Homes: Most expensive home in America lists for $295 million, may head to auction
-History: Grafton Square, circa 1914
-Food: Dole recalls packaged salads because of Listeria concerns
-TV/Streaming: Amy Schneider becomes 4th contestant to win $1 million on "Jeopardy!"
-Movies: Marvel heroes propelled Disney to the top of the 2021 domestic box office
-Celebrity: Irish singer Sinead O’Connor’s 17-year-old son found dead
-Animals: Dogs know when we’re speaking a foreign language, brain scans show
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Kindness of everyday Americans give hope for new year (2:43)
-Meanwhile, in Stoneham, driver who crashed into liquor store helps himself to drinks, food
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: American Airlines restarts Philadelphia service to Worcester, replacing N.Y.C. nonstop
+5:00: Massport announces location of huge new solar field near Worcester Airport
+5:00: New Hampshire woman killed in crash on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Earlier: Serious crash on I-84 in Sturbridge brings Friday morning traffic to a halt
+5:00: The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2024-2025 season, part 1
+5:00: John Keough: 3 things I think about Tuesday night
+Noon: Investigation underway after fire destroys home in Millbury
+Noon: Worcester colleges slam ballot question that would sap their endowments
+Noon: It's Good Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Captain America: Brave New World" and more
+Noon: Bad Religion, Pennywise set to headline Punk in the Park at Palladium
+Noon: Beyond Beer: Defunct Honey Bee Orchards new home for Ragged Hill Cider
+Noon: Keep the Faith: Considering the effects of Easter beyond Holy Week
-Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Rachel Monárrez to leave in June
-UMass Medical School lays off and furloughs 200 employees
-Earlier: Cuts will have irretrievable effects as UMass Medical School stands to lose $80 million, Gov. Healey says
-$100,000 lottery winner sold in Worcester
-Paul Revere lantern replica coming to Worcester City Hall
-State throws out License Commission's penalties against Worcester cigar bar
-Worcester reports 9 hate crimes in 2024, mostly nonviolent
-Mass. graduation requirements listening session in Worcester
-Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. will stop covering popular drugs for weight loss
>FAITH: Christians in Worcester practice their faith amid cultural, political divisions
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): 2 locals make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Sushi restaurants (5:36)
-ICYMI: Federal cuts are about to cripple Central Mass. food pantries
-Where Worcester ranks among U.S. cities where a family making $100,000 can "still be broke"
-Pickleball push sparks discussion over Worcester court upgrades
-How Armenian-American Heritage Month was proclaimed
-Worcester getting a second Chick-fil-A
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: “Disconnect to Reconnect”
-NEW: Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden slated to get fiber internet
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster woman arrested for stealing $38 in merchandise from Hannaford
-2 arrested after traffic stop leads to fentanyl trafficking bust in Shrewsbury
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Recreation Department Eggstravaganza
-David Prouty center court logo to be embedded in lobby floor
-Snow changes plans for Richards Library Book Sale
-Clinton election paper deadline is Friday
-Blackstone River tributaries in Sutton and Millbury graded
-Become a Salt Sleuth and clean up near the reservoir
-Bolton board will be a duo at least 'til fall
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Art at the Harold Stevens Gallery. hip-hop and more ...
-Call for vendors for 2025 Wednesdays on Water
>OPINION: Tracey Faraday: Finding the perfect balance in friendship & motherhood
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (52:47): Nataki Romeo, Cafe Romeo
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career firefighter in Worcester
>SPORTS: Celtics enter playoffs embracing adversity, tougher path to repeating as NBA champs
-Bravehearts rolls out new menu for corporate outings
-Bravehearts introduce 2025 coaching staff
-Holy Cross football 2025 season ticket memberships on sale now
-WooSox throw combined no-hitter over 7 innings in doubleheader sweep
>CARS: Honda denies reported plan to shift production from Canada, Mexico to U.S.
>NATIONAL: 2 dead, 6 hospitalized after Florida State shooting; suspect in custody
-At least 4 tourists reported dead following devastating cable car crash in Italy
>TRAGIC: "Hero" deacon shot dead protecting others at church Easter egg hunt
>NEW ENGLAND: Militia memorializes 250th anniversary of Battle of Lexington (3:35)
-Assailant storms Mass. courthouse in gas mask, tactical gear and pepper sprays, assaults several victims: video
>COLLEGES: The WPI Podcast, Episode 6 (38:32): Global Projects Program at 50
-Holy Cross Policy and Politics Seminar hosts Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of the most densely populated cities on Earth
>BUSINESS: M.B.I. welcomes 7 biotech startups to incubator facility in Worcester
-LPL Financial Research: Decent chance stock market bottom is in but far from certain
-What to know about paying down credit cards with personal loan (1:55)
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales drop slightly, as price climb in Worcester County continues
>SHOPPING: Shein, Temu price hike — What shoppers need to know amid tariffs
>HEALTH: Dr. Mallika Marshall answers questions about measles outbreak (2:21)
-Heated workouts and hot yoga are all the rage. But are they actually good for you?
>FOOD: McDonald's Gold Card — What it is and how to get one
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch "Law and Order: Organized Crime" Season 5 on Peacock
>MOVIES: Who could be next James Bond amid Amazon shakeups: experts
>CELEBRITY: "Sopranos" star Lorraine Bracco is looking for love
>ANIMALS: Yes, your cat is ignoring you on purpose (1:48)
>HISTORY: 6 jobs from the 1950s that barely exist today
>GOOD NEWS: High school senior accepted to 7 Ivy League colleges: "I'm still processing it"
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, 309 people don banana hats to break world record at museum
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