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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 (:30). High of 75 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: This is why some tap water is brown in Worcester
+5:00: Man fatally stabbed outside Leominster apartment complex (1:27). Article
+5:00: Worcester's Union Station closing Wednesday for "Walking Dead" production
+5:00: WooSox Rewind — Worcester takes 5 of 6 from Lehigh Valley
+5:00: This week in Holy Cross Athletics
+Noon: Worcester band Berm haunts on "some passable ghost" E.P.
+Noon: You still haven't bought Mother's Day presents? Aren't you lucky WoMag has your gift guide
-Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 17-year-old
-"Walking Dead" sequel series shoot brings zombies to Worcester (1:42). Article
-Related: Business owners gladly rent out downtown offices for "Walking Dead" filming
-Worcesteria: Real gun shots, fake zombie — Wormtown gets even weirder
-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
-Putting the spotlight on a high achiever: T&G Student of the Week
-New mental health exhibit at Worcester Regional Airport
-Worcester City Manager proposes $893 million fiscal 2025 budget
-Related: $893 million budget would centralize some positions
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Central Mass. House and Senate races: An early look
-Radio Worcester (48:04): Radio Roundtable discusses Supreme Court's homelessness ruling impact on Worcester
>DINING OUT: Ila Verde restaurant open in Downtown Worcester
-ICYMI: 20-year-old man with child on the way dies saving 17-year-old brother in stabbing, family says
-Earlier: 1 dead, 1 critically wounded in stabbing on Northbridge Common (2:10). Article
-Feds intercept semiautomatic pistols en route to Grafton Street
-National Foundation for Transplants folds taking money from clients, including Worcester woman's mother
-David Clark Co. plans move to new location in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Water use restriction May 1st to September 30th
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Annual town election May 13th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Megabucks ticket worth $5.37 million sold in Northborough
-Shrewsbury Police Department April stats at a glance
-Suspect extradited in crash that killed Uxbridge teen
-Southbridge mom claims photo shows male school admin peeping in girls bathroom (2:38). Article
-Spencer man seriously hurt in Meadow Road crash
-West Boylston hosting pre-town meeting forums
-Lancaster cuts ribbon on field
-Rail Trail article included in Clinton's town warrant
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Arts in the Woo - Brad Chapman Bleau (20:59)
-Clark alums showcase connection to nature in new exhibit
-Central Mass. Mom's Author Interview: Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice
-Poet Rodger Martin to receive Stanley Kunitz Medal
-WCCA-TV's Hidden Treasures No. 112 (29:04): Nick Zwirblia, 4th guest appearance
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 324 (29:06): Jay Givan
-Unity Radio (58:34): The Susanity Life
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime local surgeon
>SPORTS: Bruins beat Florida, 5-1 in Game 1 of series
-Related: Bruins player scores goal in playoff game on same day son is born (1:42)
-Tom Brady Roast: Winners and losers from cathartic night for Patriots
-Former St. John's/Worcester Academy star T.J. Power of Shrewsbury heading to Virginia
-Holy Cross Athletics Crusader Awards (1:27:05)
-Sophia Roncone selected as Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 30
-Rich Shertenlieb taking over WZLX morning show
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Hyundai, Ford among 257,000 recalled
>NATIONAL: 401(k) "last resort" withdrawals climb as experts warn of future hardship (3:27)
-Tragic: 3-year-old twin sisters drown in backyard pool: Phoenix police
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:20): Her attorney accuses witness of perjury at trial
-Bear drags body after fatal crash on I-91, state police say
-Woman hospitalized after crashing car into Fenway Park (2:23)
>COLLEGES: Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (13:26): Creative writers explore the mechanics of perfect prose
-Anna Maria celebrates students and faculty at the Academic Awards
-WPI awarded $1.2 million federal grant to study low-carbon iron production
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Cape Cod rental prices dropping (2:09)
>BUSINESS: Worcester warehouse sold for $6.5 million
-LPL Research: Sell in May? Maybe not
-100FM The Pike (3:03): Sam Hendler of Jack's Abby on the purchase of Wormtown Brewery
>SHOPPING: What Worcester's Reading: Booklovers' Gourmet
>HOMES: Worcester County real estate transfers, Sunday, May 5th
>HEALTH: U.S.D.A. says it will test ground beef for bird flu
-C.D.C. warns of e.coli outbreak tied to walnuts
>FOOD: McDonald's to debut biggest burger ever: "Larger, satiating"
>TV/STREAMING: Kevin Costner says he would consider "Yellowstone" return
>MOVIES: Movies coming to theaters in May
>CELEBRITY: Clark grad Padma Lakshmi recalls excruciating endometriosis battle
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog flinched when mom tried to pet her until... (3:18)
>HISTORY: Notre Dame church, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Firefighters save ducklings trapped in sewer
-Meanwhile, in Tennessee, man arrested after trying to rob gas station with 5-foot-long snake
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