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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 (:32). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Police investigating after man shot near Fitchburg State
+6:00: Tri-axle dump truck rollover shuts down road in Sutton
+6:00: Worcester unveils major redesign for busy College Street
+6:00: 168 students, staff honored at Worcester schools Special Education Celebration Of Success
+6:00: Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Message (1:42): Start of the fourth quarter
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
+Noon: Mass. Pike traffic after semi crash on I-495 in Westborough
+Noon: State Police lieutenant back in court on perjury charge in Worcester recruit’s death
+Noon: Ex-Worcester food bank C.E.O. McMurray to receive social justice award
+Noon: "Handmaid's Tale" author Margaret Atwood to speak at Holy Cross
+Noon: A new arts epicenter: Creative Hub Worcester set to open at long last
+Noon: Last Call: Samantha Bucci, poet and poetry slam organizer
+Noon: First Person: For Joe Fusco Jr., remembering Mom brings laughs, stings
-Q.C.C. police officer has certification suspended after domestic violence charges filed
-Curtis Sliwa visits Worcester, and can't resist "glazing" local diner
-Think Derek Herman loves Worcester? He has the tattoos to prove it
-Could the old Dive Bar spot be pouring drinks again?
-When will the Denholm building be torn down? Developer agrees to timeline
-Inside the state's biggest office-to-residential conversion in Worcester (2:30)
-Worcester City Manager proposes $1.4 million tax break for housing project by Polar Park
-See compensation for all 8,363 City of Worcester employees
-Rift with Pope Leo "really unprecedented," says Holy Cross religious studies professor (2:42). Article
-Related: Worcester bishop issues statement
-How Audra Doody of Safe Exit Initiative is helping to change our world
-Worcester County Wonders: Setting the Revolution record straight
-Aislinn Doyle: April 16th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester Public Schools to hold April 15th community forum on school boundary and quadrant alignment project
>DINING OUT: The Broadway Restaurant
-ICYMI: Vigil held for 10-year-old killed by car in Webster (2:19). Article
-Related: Driver in fatal Webster crash was arrested week before for drug possession, police say (1:49)
-Before reporting to prison for hacking, former Assumption student from Sterling thanks F.B.I. for arresting him (3:25). Article
-No one in truck that was found in Leicester pond, police say (:20). Article
-"They’re lucky to be alive": 3 people hospitalized after tree crushes pickup truck in Princeton
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Project Adventure – not just a physical workout
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Train hits vehicle at Clinton railroad crossing (:23)
-Overdose leads to 21-day suspension for Webster Boosters Club
-Barre firefighters respond to residential fire on Oak Street
-Another Oxford leader heads to Canton as Gifford named deputy chief
-Southbridge council denies Open Meeting Law claims, refers complaints to counsel
-Man charged after breaking into ex-girlfriend’s Leominster apartment through window
-Construction alert from the Millbury D.P.W.
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Usher and Chris Brown announce tour, including August stop at Gillette Stadium
-Des Rocs to play Worcester in lead up to new album release
-Listen Up: Worcester musician Sam Femino eyes social media in new song
-Remembering "Voice of Clannad" Moya Brennan
-Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
>OPINION: Michael Garand: Why banking local means investing in Worcester's future
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (13:17): Heather Cassani, owner, Wattson Home Solutions
-Unity Radio Unity in the Community (57:47): Michael Goldstein, owner, Empire Loan
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who taught in the Worcester Public Schools for more than 35 years
>SPORTS: NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after photos with Mike Vrabel
-Related: Read Russini's full resignation letter
-No tailgating at Gillette Stadium during World Cup
-Celtics superlatives and awards: Most improved, biggest surprise and more
-Bruins beat Devils, 4-0
-Red Sox lose to Twins, 6-0
-Bravehearts announce Fireworks Friday dates
-Holy Cross names Scott Black assistant men’s soccer coach
-Coach Jon Ladino announces 2030 Holy Cross softball signing class
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 9-4
-33 Worcester runners set for Boston Marathon
>CARS: Ford C.E.O. Jim Farley warns Chinese car sales in U.S. would be "devastating"
>NATIONAL: Frightening new Yellowstone study sparks eruption fears
-Doctor accused of fatally removing organ from patient arrested for botched operation
-Tragic: Couple abused their 6 children, kept boy in dog kennel: officials
>NEW ENGLAND: Elderly homeowner trapped with "tenant from hell" (1:09)
-FedEx driver struck, killed by alleged drunken driver in Vermont, police say
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Professor Andrew Burkhardt connects Goddard’s legacy to modern discoveries
-Holy Cross President Rougeau on Commencement, leadership updates, the job market and more
-A.I. salon at Assumption brings students, faculty, staff and industry voices together for a dynamic conversation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why Antarctica is unlike any other travel destination
-8 states where the weather forecast is always wrong
>BUSINESS: New Disney C.E.O. announces 1,000 job cuts via email
-LPL Financial Research: The economy takes multiple shocks in stride
-What to expect from an I.R.S. business audit
-Lack of motivation, rejection stalls job searches for millions of unemployed Americans: survey
>HEALTH: Deaths from a silent disease have quadrupled among young U.S. women, study shows
-Man undergoes experimental treatment to prevent A.L.S. (2:59)
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (44:48): Somatic movement, with Emily Konstan
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: Get a refund on this recalled Sam’s Club Christmas decoration
>FOOD: How good are the Polar Seltzer Summer flavors? (2:13)
>TV/STREAMING: Meryl Streep to star in "The Corrections" limited series adaptation
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Insidious: Out of the Further" (2:34)
>CELEBRITY: Alec Baldwin talks "Rust" prosecution health toll, retiring on podcast
-"Lost" star Matthew Fox reveals why he walked away from Hollywood at height of his stardom
>ANIMALS: Mama dog dumped at shelter walks herself into a better life (2:04)
>HISTORY: Abandoned "ghost towns" are scattered across Massachusetts
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. "sewer singer" gains TikTok fame for underground opera performances (2:31)
-Meanwhile, in Canada, video shows confused beaver wandering into store, getting stuck behind automatic doors
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