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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: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Uxbridge schools report teacher to police after "physical contact"
+Noon: In new documentary, Cara Brindisi explores her music therapist career
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: American Antiquarian Society a "national treasure"
+Noon: Last Call: Thomas D'Agostino, author and paranormal researcher
-This is why some tap water is brown in Worcester
-Worcester's Union Station closing Wednesday for "Walking Dead" production
-Earlier: "Walking Dead" sequel series shoot brings zombies to Worcester (1:42). Article
-Worcester Glass Tower top floors reopen as event space
-Saint John's urged to address sexual abuse allegations made by former students
-Culinary students from Worcester Tech travel to France for break
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for April
-Here’s how much overtime pay Worcester police made in 2023
-City Council: David Clark Co. T.I.F. sent for review; Rental Registration Program examined
-Mother's Day in Worcester; How to show Mom how much you care
-Water, sewer rate increase in Worcester coming this summer
-Supreme Court to rule on city's homeless encampment ban. What will it mean for Worcester?
-Habitat For Humanity holds fourth annual clothing drive
-Meanwhile, in Holden, police to monitor courts for pickleball pirates
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for May
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 17-year-old
-Why a helicopter will be hovering above Worcester this month
-Wanted man bites Worcester officer's ear during arrest, police say
-Worcester Human Rights Commission calls for end to Civil Service
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden election features 3 contests, 2 questions
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Water use restriction May 1st to September 30th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Northbridge stabbing victim died defending younger brother, family says (1:43). Article
-20-year-old man fatally stabbed outside Leominster apartment complex (1:34). Article
-Attorney General sues septic company over waste dumped into Blackstone wetland
-Flynn, Wensky re-elected to Shrewsbury Select Board, School Committee
-Radio Worcester (10:11): Nick Lazzaro talks Millbury issues post-election win
-Override on Paxton's May 13th election
-Princeton prepared to delay annual meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up gig at 961 (Union Station) Wednesday canceled because of TV show production
>SHOWTIME: Worcester band Berm haunts on "some passable ghost" E.P.
-How to buy tickets for Lana Del Rey's concert at Fenway Park
-Capturing life with Clark prof and photographer Stephen DiRado
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1340 (24:52): Worcester Symphony Orchestra
>SHOPPING: You still haven't bought Mother's Day presents? Aren't you lucky WoMag has your gift guide
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 324 (29:06): Jay Givan
-Unity Radio (58:34): The Susanity Life
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 33 (27:52): Minneapolis for Safe Tech
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who spent 38 years at Wyman Gordon and was very active in the community
>SPORTS: Celtics clobber Cavaliers, 120-95, in Game 1
-Eliot Wolf the "overwhelming favorite" to be named Patriots’ top exec
-Red Sox lose to Braves, 4-2
-This week in Holy Cross Athletics
-Paying college athletes appears closer than ever. How could it work and what stands in the way?
-WooSox Rewind — Worcester takes 5 of 6 from Lehigh Valley
-WooSox fall to Buffalo, 7-5
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Some Hyundai, Kia owners finding themselves uninsurable
>NATIONAL: Boeing faces 10 more whistleblowers after 2 die
-Killer nurse sentenced to hundreds of years behind bars for deaths of 17 patients
-Tragic: Newborn twins diagnosed with rare condition denied treatment
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial: Defense calls lieutenant's credibility into question (20:22)
-9-year-old boy from Orange left on school bus after he fell asleep
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria celebrates students and faculty at the Academic Awards
-Annual Clark alumni awards to be presented during Reunion Weekend
-Obstacles, opportunities, optimism: The journey of women in science
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Budget hotel vacancies top 50% as inflation-weary Americans cut back on travel
>BUSINESS: African Business Expo draws business leaders to Worcester
-LPL Research: Sell in May? Maybe not
-Radio Worcester (24:48): Worcester Emerging Workforce Forum Thursday
>HOMES: Homeowners say this clean energy industry has dirty secret
>HEALTH: Could A.I. help diagnose cancer with one drop of blood? (1:05)
-New survey shows more young people believe skin cancer myths (:57)
>FOOD: U.S. to test ground beef in states with bird-flu outbreaks in dairy cows
>TV/STREAMING: Tom Selleck says CBS should “come to their senses” and renew "Blue Bloods"
>MOVIES: Trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s new movie, "Trap": Josh Hartnett is a serial killer
>CELEBRITY: Susan Buckner, who played spirited cheerleader Patty Simcox in "Grease," dies at 72
>ANIMALS: Mama leopard reunites with her baby (:52)
>HISTORY: B & M R.R. Bridge from Dam in Clinton
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boston police officers bring cake and sing "Happy Birthday" to man who called 911
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, 2 vultures found "too drunk to fly"
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