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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: This early Omicron symptom is one you should watch for
+6:00: Omicron will "find just about everybody," Dr. Fauci says, but vaccinated people will still fare better
-Questionable test site pops up in Worcester
-This week's testing schedule in Downtown Worcester
-Radio Worcester (16:17): Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus talks COVID, freezing temps, snow removal and the WooSox
-Omicron no different than other strains in exposing inequities in Worcester
-Tribute to local 21-year-old woman who died due to COVID-related cardiac problem
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury schools note spike in cases, discuss challenges with contact tracing
-You can’t find a test kit. Schools can’t teach remotely. Graftonites are still catching COVID
-ICYMI: Surging cases straining Central Mass. health care providers, services in Worcester
-Mass. officials report nearly 18,000 new cases, 116 additional deaths with 22 percent positivity rate
-Mass. reports more than 82,000 new breakthrough cases, 112 additional deaths among vaccinated residents
-Is Mass. nearing peak of latest surge?
-Wastewater suggests surge of Omicron cases may be falling off
-Mass. buys millions of tests, changes isolation protocols
-Having trouble downloading your digital proof of vaccination in Mass.? Here's what to do (2:10)
-You should not deliberately catch Omicron to "get it over with"
In The News
-Latest weather: Windy, high of 31 today in Worcester
+6:00: Sinkhole caused by large water main break swallows dump truck on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester
+6:00: Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (14:52): Trash bags, public participation, COVID and more
+6:00: Spencer man feeds hundreds of families in need
+6:00: Meat is finally getting cheaper. But these other foods aren’t
+Noon: Water main break closes Shrewsbury Street on Wednesday
+Noon: COVID causes more havoc with concerts canceled or postponed
+Noon: Artist Spotlight: Alice Dillon
+Noon: Worcester ranked among 10 worst cities for bagel lovers
-Judge allows critical DNA evidence in case of runner slain in Princeton
-Westborough police issue warning after truck slams into cruisers assisting with crash on Route 9
-WRTA cuts some service on Fridays
-Millbury man wins $4 million jackpot
-Nick Andreson, who owned Colonial Bowling Center in Worcester for 60 years, dies at 92
-5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - January 12th
-A taste of Greece and neighborhood togetherness at Kalamos Market in Worcester
-Vote for the best Italian sub in Worcester Cookoff Competition
-How cold was it? Dish of spaghetti freezes with fork suspended in mid-air as temps atop Mt. Washington plummet
-Notre Dame Academy will make its first ever appearance on the GBH's "High School Quiz Show"
-ICYMI: Can you help Worcester police find these 2 missing teenage girls?
-Worcester man given $1 million lottery ticket for Christmas
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (1:08:04): Amanda Beckwith from Virginia Distillery
-Worcesteria: Want to get involved in city government? Boards, committees have open seats
-St. John's Food for the Poor offered meals and warm shelter
-Worcester's Quality of Life task force helps homeless in extreme cold
-LIFT advocates for vulnerable during pandemic
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-Sports: Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-The Top 10 teams, the best performances and some games to watch in Central Mass. girls' basketball
-Tuukka Rask is officially back with the Bruins
-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: Baby and 3 others survive after medical helicopter crashes outside Delaware County church
-U.S. Mint begins shipping quarters honoring Maya Angelou
-New England: Inmates sue Lancaster prison, alleging unprovoked beatings by guards
-Tragic: NYC man who was at work lost his entire family to Bronx apartment building fire
-Business: Saint Vincent Hospital owner made $3.3 billion in 2021 despite strike
-Bank of America slashing fees for overdrafts, eliminating charge for bounced checks
-Colleges: UMass Medical School doctor get 2nd grant to study cancer that affects children
-In just one semester, esports league at Clark has become a central hub for gaming
-16 top colleges sued for alleged violation of federal antitrust laws by colluding on their financial-aid practices
-Health: Red Cross, urging donations, declares its first-ever "blood crisis"
-Homes: Worcester real estate roundup
-History: Former Art Museum School, Worcester, circa 1915
-TV/Streaming: "Dexter" finale recap: Most of episode filmed in Worcester area
-New on DVD: Journey to desert world with sci-fi saga "Dune"
-Food: Here's why grocery stores are struggling to stock their empty shelves
-Celebrity: Dwayne Hickman, "Dobie Gillis" star, dead at 87
-Animals: Pets available for adoption near Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Kid uses Christmas money to buy blankets, snacks for homeless
-Meanwhile, in China, more than 80 escaped ostriches run loose through city
Latest obituaries | | Tuesday's highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: After fatal shooting, Worcester strip club must close at 8
+6:00: City custodians protest treatment by Worcester's new cleaning contractor
+6:00: Friends of Worcester Public Library mark 70 years with $50,000 gift to new branch
+6:00: Pulse Magazine's Weekend Guide (:22)
+Noon: Jury says it's deadlocked in Noel Inoa retrial; judge says keep trying
+Noon: Worcester airport sets record, but 500,000 goal looms
+Noon: Level 3 sex offender accused of trying to entice juvenile in Southbridge
+Noon: Things to Do: Día de los Muertos celebration, 'Ghosts in the Galleries
+Noon: Decade of ghouls and glamor: Haunted Speakeasy set for Worcester
+Noon: This is peak: Joe Fusco Jr. dreams about replacing a boiler
-Driver injured after car crashes through fence, lands on roof in Worcester (1:40). Article
-Child hospitalized after being hit by vehicle while riding bike in Worcester
-Worcester husband and wife die just 2 days apart
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-Worcester community seeks help after local designer’s bag, credit cards stolen
-Former Worcester police sergeant takes over National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division
-Worcester S.N.A.P. rolls drop 21% as advocates seek D.T.A. staff
-internal investigation clears officers of wrongdoing in Toomey crash
-Related: Advocates renew call for police review board after release of Toomey crash report
-Related: Read the full Worcester police review of city councilor's crash
-City to crack down on parking scofflaws during snow. But you'll be warned
-Central Mass. strip club to face license commission after deadly shooting
-Terror on Tory Fort: Check out Worcester family's Western take on Halloween
-Ché Anderson talks about roles at UMass Med School, Mass Cultural Council
-Nativity School opens applications for upcoming year
-Aislinn Doyle: W.P.S. In Brief: Realignment breakdown by school
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant expands to serve lunch
-ICYMI: State blocks out-of-state firm from buying nursing homes in Worcester, Fitchburg
-$51 million redevelopment brings 80 affordable senior apartments to Worcester's Lincoln Square
-Worcester's historic Heywood Boot building to receive $929K in state redevelopment funding
-Worcester lands record $5.5 million grant to remove lead hazards
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Midnight at the Masquerade mystery Thursday at Gale Free Library
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): What happens to Anna Maria College’s campus after bids fall short?
-Takeaways from latest Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
-Westborough police warn against "door kick" social media challenge
-Charlton voters approve data center restrictions, call for end to Flock cameras
-In stunning reversal, Westborough Town Meeting changes course on downtown zoning proposal
-Pastor Coates drops fraud claims against orchard developer and former Dunbar clients
-Southbridge man charged with armed robbery at Elm Street convenience store
-Dudley Town Hall access plan draws objections at Town Meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Restaurant in Holden Friday and Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic
-Get medieval: Autumn Knights Renaissance Faire set
-Celeste Ng headlines Worcester library fundraiser November 5th
-Suzanne Strempek Shea's popular memoir talk comes to Webster
-Charlton mom's book captures spirit of late son, paralyzed in 1997 crash
>OPINION: Sunita Razdan: Lend nature a hand - leave fallen leaves in yard
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 509 (28:27): Nativity School of Worcester
-WCCA-TV's Coffee with Konnie No. 545 (29:27): Hank Stolz
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Journalists' superpower and Worcester media in 2026
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local woman who worked as a baking teacher
>SPORTS: Patriots-Bears preview: Keys to victory, prediction and more
-Drake Maye vs. Caleb Williams a battle of electric, maturing quarterbacks
-Patriots injured reserve activations explained: Decisions await
-Why Patriots cannot afford not to start Caleb Lomu each week
-NFL Week 7 schedule, TV and announcers
-Mechanics Hall ready to rumble as boxing returns after long absence
-Holy Cross women's hockey team hits the road to face Dartmouth
-Holy Cross baseball announces Fall World Series
>NATIONAL: Nobel-winning A.I. pioneer warns: Befriend bots or "we're toast"
-How many Americans support second execution attempt for Christa Pike
-Ukraine's $500 drones slaughtered America's $25 million tanks in recent war game
-Tragic: Swimmer, 65, killed by shark despite wearing repellent band
>NEW ENGLAND: Officers say Matthew Farwell was agitated in days before Sandra Birchmore's death (2:49)
-Lawmakers reject Gov. Healey's gas tax suspension plan (:26)
-Massachusetts leads nation in lottery spending again
>COLLEGES: Clark Family & Friends Weekend 2026
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Half of Americans return home more drained than relaxed after a vacation, new survey says
>BUSINESS: Amazon hiring 6,000 seasonal workers in Mass.
-Radio Worcester (22:08): W.B.D.C. and Webster Five explain small business financing
-LPL Financial Research: Moats vs. inertia: Unpacking the personal A.I. agent threat
-Meta ordered to pay New Mexico $25 billion for deceiving users
>SHOPPING: Warning issued against 400,000 pressure cookers due to burn risk
>HOMES: Americans are abandoning a beloved tradition — and experts reveal 5 reasons why
>HEALTH: Sexually transmitted diarrhea is morphing into a superbug
-Medicare Advantage plan cuts: United, Humana reduce benefits for 1 million
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Baked salmon and rice
>TV/STREAMING: Elizabeth Holmes docs to watch before "You Can See Everything"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Idris Elba movie, "Above the Below" (1:38)
>CELEBRITY: Selma Blair speaks out after mid-flight meltdown, arrest
-Judge tosses child sex abuse indictment against Timothy Busfield
>ANIMALS: Tiny cat loves swimming just as much as exploring the world (2:39)
>HISTORY: Building 19 author on nostalgia event this weekend (11:28)
>GOOD NEWS: Couple struck by lightning while walking hand in hand, hail Good Samaritan hikers for saving their lives
-Meanwhile, in Colorado, bear steals bag of gear from fire station
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