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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Questionable test site pops up in Worcester
+6:00: Radio Worcester (16:17): Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus talks COVID, freezing temps, snow removal and the WooSox
+6:00: Omicron no different than other strains in exposing inequities in Worcester
+1:00: Mass. buys millions of tests, changes isolation protocols
+1:00: Shrewsbury schools note spike in cases, discuss challenges with contact tracing
-Tuesday testing in Downtown Worcester canceled because of bitter cold
-This week's testing schedule in Downtown Worcester
-More than 5,100 tests performed last week Downtown
-Surging cases straining Central Mass. health care providers, services in Worcester
-Worcester colleges finding ways to welcome students back after winter break in middle of a surge
-Radio Worcester (7:13): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on the height of the Omicron wave
-Northborough indoor mask mandate goes into effect
-Worcester County cases increased by 14,466 this week
-ICYMI: CNN visits UMass Memorial (4:23)
-Mass. officials report more than 60,000 new cases over 3-day period with 22 percent positivity rate as hospitalizations climb
-State launches tool for Mass. residents to access digital vaccine card
-Mass. education officials announce extension of mask mandate for public schools
-U.S. surge could peak later this month, expert says
-At-home tests to be covered by insurers starting January 15th
In The News
-Latest weather: Coldest day in nearly 3 years today in Worcester
+6:00: Judge allows critical DNA evidence in case of runner slain in Princeton
+6:00: WRTA cuts some service on Fridays
+6:00: Saint Vincent Hospital owner made $3.3 billion in 2021 despite strike
+6:00: A taste of Greece and neighborhood togetherness at Kalamos Market in Worcester
+6:00: Pets available for adoption near Worcester
+6:00: How cold is it? Dish of spaghetti freezes with fork suspended in mid-air as temps atop Mt. Washington plummet
+1:00: Vote for the best Italian sub in Worcester Cookoff Competition
+1:00: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - January 11th
-No school today in Worcester because of dangerously cold weather
-Can you help Worcester police find these 2 missing teenage girls?
-Worcester 3-decker damaged in 2-alarm fire
-Victim in Worcester Christmas shooting dies from injuries
-Man injured in pedestrian crash at Vernon and Upsala streets in Worcester
-Monday trash collection in Worcester not completed, will resume Tuesday
-Worcester man given $1 million lottery ticket for Christmas
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (1:08:04): Amanda Beckwith from Virginia Distillery
-Worcester aims for $3.5 million renovation of University Park
-Q&A: Saint Vincent CEO on why the nurses strike ended, how she feels about the deal, and where the hospital goes from here
-Downtown Worcester Health Connector walk-in center reopens
-Worcester’s rental market is catering to a high-income tenant, which could be bad news for local workers
-Mike Benedetti: City Council Preview, January 11th
-Worcester man posthumously honored at Rose Bowl parade
-Tribute to a Worcester woman who survived polio and then spent a career helping the sick
-ICYMI: Tribute to a Worcester 5th-grader who lost her courageous yearlong battle with bone cancer
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Police investigating after vehicle overturns in Auburn
-SUV crashes into restaurant in Sutton
-Spencer farm finds new use for Christmas trees after the holidays
-150-unit redevelopment proposed for historic Clinton mill
-Family-owned gardening business in Westborough sold to car dealership for $2.5 million
-South Grafton Principal Parker announces retirement
-Sports: Here's where Holy Cross football finished in final national polls
-Gerrale Gates named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, week 13
-The Top 10 teams, the best performances and some games to watch in Central Mass. boys' basketball
-Celtics beat Pacers, 101-98, in OT
-Bruins beat Capitals, 7-3
-Georgia beats Alabama to win 1st national championship since 1980
-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: Robert Durst, real estate heir convicted of murder, dies
-Tax season begins January 24th — over 2 weeks early
-New England: Springfield police fatally shot suspect who stabbed officer in the face
-Tragic: 6-year-old boy killed by mother, 2 siblings, authorities say
-Business: Central Mass. business confidence rises in December, immune to statewide trends
-WBJ awards its Best of Business to 59 honorees
-Colleges: WPI opens new academic building named Unity Hall
-Health: In 1st, U.S. surgeons transplant pig heart into human patient
-Homes: Check out 5 new properties for sale in Worcester
-History: Lake Quinsigamond, circa 1907
-TV/Streaming: The Golden Globe-winning movies and shows you need to watch
-Food: Arby’s new sandwich is so spicy it comes with a free shake
-Celebrity: Betty White had a stroke 6 days before death
-Animals: Local animal shelters benefit from "Betty White challenge"
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): WWII hero graduates high school at age 98
-Meanwhile, in Maryland, a burglar gets stuck in the chimney during an attempted home invasion
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mostly sunny and windy, high in the 40s today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Rapper turned host Joyner Lucas feeds the hungry before Thanksgiving
-Shrewsbury woman leads Thanksgiving turkey drive for almost 300 families (4:25). Article
-Parents of Worcester teen Harris Wolobah explain why he was so special
-Area senior has become leader in adopted home after family fled civil war (2:27). Article
-Do you know this guy? Worcester police would like a word
-Cyber attack brings down AlertWorcester, notifications across the U.S.
-Lots of holiday concerts and shows on tap right after Thanksgiving
-What's the best diner in Worcester? Vote in round 3
-Holiday conversations: How to set boundaries
-What's open, what's closed on Thanksgiving
-Why are liquor stores closed on Thanksgiving in Mass.? (2:05)
-Grocery stores are not open on Thanksgiving in Mass. Here's why
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:37): Worcester recount confirms results, sparks debate on future political landscape
>DINING OUT: These Worcester restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day
-Where to find Thanksgiving meals in Worcester
-Restaurant reservations spike for Thanksgiving as grocery store prices bite
-ICYMI: Fire inside Worcester school forces student evacuation
-Patriots players help hand out turkeys at Worcester restaurant
-Worcester City Council delays tax rate discussion, decision for second week
-Gov. Healey hands out Firefighter of the Year awards at Mechanics Hall (:54). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Traffic advisory for this morning's Turkey Trot
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-$60 case deal at Seven Saws Brewery
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Traffic advisory for Leicester-David Prouty football game
-3 years after fire leveled Truth Organic Spa in Grafton, a revival
-Auburn Police Department Stuff-a-Cruiser event on Saturday
-Millbury voters approve override for school roof projects
-Sutton police swear in new patrolman
-Sheriff's officer from Grafton honored at Sheriffs' Association Awards
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Best dive bars in America? Locally loved spots worth the road trip
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Mo Rocca, "Christmas by Candlelight" and more ...
-Careerlong social worker publishes first poetry book
-Last Call: Q.C.C. student Ashley Lester shares strength, inspiration in song
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: What I'm thankful for
-Rosalie Tirella: Worcester Canal District: More and more homeless people
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (54:01): Teri Frykenberg, founder, Nurse Advocate Entrepreneur
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Vietnam veteran who worked for the city for over 30 years
>SPORTS: Patriots place Will Campbell on Injured Reserve
-Could Patriots lean into "quick game" with offensive linemen sidelined?
-NFL Week 13 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Pistons, 117-114
-Holy Cross men's basketball team beats Worcester State, 77-53
-Holy Cross men's hockey team falls to No. 8 Quinnipiac, 7-6, in overtime
-Predicting the winner of every Thanksgiving High School football game in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: 2 National Guard members shot in attack blocks from the White House
-Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 55 as apartment complex burns into second day
-Tragic: Man dies after getting stuck in clothing donation box
>NEW ENGLAND: Why do so many Mass. cities and towns have a money problem? (2:36)
-12-year-old Maine student killed by school bus
>COLLEGES: Explaining schoolwork to your family at dinner (:57)
-Anna Maria Esports Director’s Corner
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the best places to see the Northern Lights in the U.S.
-This airline is ending the carry-on check every traveler hates
>BUSINESS: Local bank names former W.H.A. executive as inaugural chief human resources officer
-LPL Financial Research: Corporate America cleared a high bar this earnings season
-Why does Mass. allow these jobs to be work from home? (1:10)
>SHOPPING: 41 best Walmart Black Friday deals at unbelievably low prices
-Radio Worcester (9:33): 12 Scams of the Holidays, Part 1
>HOMES: See the lower median price for October home listings in Worcester County
>HEALTH: Medicare announces lower cost for Ozempic, Wegovy, more drugs
-Woman's lifelong birthmark becomes deadly cancer, doctor explains how
>FOOD: Experts at Butterball are on standby for turkey questions (2:07)
-Sweet potato or pumpkin? The Thanksgiving pie debate
-Generations-old family recipes still rule the Thanksgiving table, new survey reveals
-Cooking a ham for Thanksgiving? Here's everything you need to know
>TV/STREAMING: Where to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
-"Dancing With the Stars" Season 34 champions revealed
-"Stranger Things" Season 4 recap (4:33)
>MOVIES: Here's Macaulay Culkin's idea for a "Home Alone" sequel
>CELEBRITY: Here's what Sean "Diddy" Combs, Ghislaine Maxwell are set to be served for Thanksgiving behind bars
-Meryl Streep and Martin Short fuel romance rumors at Tom Hanks' play
>ANIMALS: Chicken thinks she's just one of the dogs (1:31)
>HISTORY: Exploring Thanksgiving's weird folklore: Myths and legends (29:21)
>GOOD NEWS: Hunter declines call from his son, wins $1.1 million online lottery prize
-Meanwhile, trending on TikTok: Is bone broth the secret to glowing skin?
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