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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: 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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