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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: State closes sketchy Worcester testing site
+6:00: Surge likely to peak later this month, projections show
+Noon: Low COVID-19 vaccination rates in kids called a "gut punch"
-Worcester "looking into" questionable testing site on Grafton Street that’s run by company under investigation
-Related: 5 complaints against Worcester test company, AG's office says
-Earlier: Questionable test site pops up in Worcester
-This week's testing schedule in Downtown Worcester
-Vaccination/booster clinics this week in Worcester
-460 people hospitalized with COVID in Central Mass. hospitals
-Grafton schools have 15 percent absence rate in current surge
-Surge leads to indoor mask mandate in Millbury
-ICYMI: Tribute to local 21-year-old woman who died due to COVID-related cardiac problem
-When am I contagious if infected with Omicron?
-This early Omicron symptom is one you should watch for
-Omicron will "find just about everybody," Dr. Fauci says, but vaccinated people will still fare better
Classifieds (Help Wanted)
-Collision/Auto Body Technicians at Wagner Certified Collision Center
-Case Managers, Nurses, Human Services in Worcester
-Baristas, full-time and part-time, at Fuel America on Grove Street
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In The News
-Latest weather: High of 41 today in Worcester, but deadly wind chills on the way
+6:00: Second water main break on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester
+6:00: 25-year-old Worcester man arrested on gun, drug charges
+6:00: No injuries after car flips in Auburn
+6:00: Facebook "10 Year Challenge" may make you vulnerable to hackers
+Noon: 2nd SPM site sold for $1.75 million
+Noon: Chef joins S&S Marketplace to offer high-quality takeout
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - January 13th
+Noon: Three Things to Do: Evanescence, Dirty Catechism and more ...
+Noon: Girl Scout cookie season is here. Here’s the sweet complete lineup
-2 WPI students die during winter break marking 6 student deaths in the past 6 months
-Sinkhole caused by water main break swallows dump truck on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester
-Downtown Worcester cafe to close by early March, owner says
-Restaurateur buys former Living Earth Market property in Worcester
-History: House dating to the 1850s emerges on Green Street in Worcester
-Why some Worcester residents had their trash picked up late
-Residents can exchange defective Worcester trash bags
-Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (14:52): Trash bags, public participation, COVID and more
-Former Mass. teacher who lived in Worcester files another motion for compassionate release from federal prison
-Worcester ranked among 10 worst cities for bagel lovers
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-NEW! Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (51:15): Show some love
-Dry January? Check out Wachusett Wine & Spirits' alcohol-free section
-City Council gets update on goings-on at the Worcester Public Library
-COVID causes more havoc with concerts canceled or postponed
-Artist Spotlight: Alice Dillon
-Last Call with Tad Doherty, hockey coach, freelancer and optimist
-Tribute to a 32-year veteran of a local fire department
-ICYMI: Nick Andreson, who owned Colonial Bowling Center in Worcester for 60 years, dies at 92
-WRTA cuts some service on Fridays
-Notre Dame Academy will make its first ever appearance on the GBH's "High School Quiz Show"
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hateful graffiti found in Shrewsbury High School bathroom
-Shrewsbury Selectman John Lebeaux will not seek reelection
-Paxton looks at list for ARPA spending
-Grafton schools slowly replace remnants of the former Indian mascot
-Green Thumb in Westborough sells for $2.5 million
-Millbury man wins $4 million jackpot
-Sports: Bravehearts' June 7 game to be played with fans' rules
-Barmore returns but Patriots down 3 starters at Wednesday’s practice
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Another honor for Holy Cross football star Jacob Dobbs
-Celtics top Pacers,119-100
-Bruins beat Canadiens, 5-1
-Railers beat Maine, 4-2
-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
-New England: Baker commutes first-degree murder sentences of 2 men
-Person dies following mobile home fire in Nashua
-Business: Most remote workers say they may quit before returning to office
-WBJ seeks ideas for its Power 50 list
-Health: Lung cancer mortality rates decline
-Homes: 2 new open houses in Worcester worth checking out
-TV/Streaming: Chip & Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Network pulls "Home Work" series
-Shopping: Big Lots is opening 500 stores
-Food: Meat is finally getting cheaper. But these other foods aren’t
-Dawn is changing its dish soap bottle with a wacky new lid
-Celebrity: Ronnie Spector, ’60s icon who sang "Be My Baby," dies at 78
-Animals: Tiny rescue dog so nervous he lives in his mom's pouch (3:20)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Spencer man feeds hundreds of families in need
-Meanwhile, in Oklahoma, man finds frog inside boxed lettuce, keeps it as a pet
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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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