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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
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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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>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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