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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Wachusett, Spencer-East Brookfield schools suspend contact tracing
-State closes sketchy testing site on Grafton Street in Worcester
-Earlier: 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
-TODAY! Vaccination/booster clinics this week in Worcester
-Fallon to cover over-the-counter tests
-ICYMI: When am I contagious if infected with Omicron?
-Mass. officials report more than 18,000 new cases, 36 additional deaths with 20 percent positivity rate
-Updated case numbers for every city, town in Worcester County
-The latest case numbers for every district in Central Mass.
-Surge likely to peak later this month, projections show
-Low COVID-19 vaccination rates in kids called a "gut punch"
-Students calling on Gov. Baker to bring back the option for remote learning
-How many people in Mass. have downloaded their digital vaccine record
-91% fewer deaths from Omicron than Delta, study claims
-Should I send my child to school?
-What should you do if someone in your family contracts COVID?
-Classifieds (Help Wanted)
-Group Leader for After School Program in Worcester
-Swim Instructors/Part Time in Worcester
-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: Winds pick up as temperature falls tonight, dangerous wind chills looming in Worcester
+6:00: Saint Vincent nurse represented by right-to-work organization claims union illegally requested dues
+6:00: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+6:00: New movies on VOD
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out an Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: 29-year-old Worcester man arrested for drug distribution
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - January 14th
+Noon: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+Noon: Princess is available for adoption through the Worcester Animal Rescue League
-City of Worcester to open warming centers with dangerous cold coming
-14-year-old kicked in the face in Worcester, 2 arrested after scuffling with police
-25-year-old Worcester man arrested on gun, drug charges
-Incarcerated Southbridge man sentenced to 12 to 15 years in beating death of elderly man
-2nd SPM site sold for $1.75 million
-EcoTarium names new president/CEO
-Jan Yost to retire as CEO of The Health Foundation of Central Mass., VP to replace her
-Second water main break on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester
-Chef joins S&S Marketplace to offer high-quality takeout
-Three Things to Do: Evanescence, Dirty Catechism and more ...
-STARTS TODAY! WRTA cuts some service on Fridays
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-NEW! Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (51:15): Show some love
-Dry January? Check out Wachusett Wine & Spirits' alcohol-free section
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 461 (28:01): The new City Council
-Bill Shaner: Rent control vs. rat control
-Community can offer input into Worcester superintendent search
-2 churches holding fundraiser for Afghan family of 12 new to Worcester
-Delivery of new recycling bins in Worcester likely won't be completed until June
-ICYMI: 2 WPI students die during winter break marking 6 student deaths in the past 6 months
-Downtown Worcester cafe to close by early March, owner says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): No injuries after car flips in Auburn
-Empty Shrewsbury school bus involved in crash on Route 20
-Shrewsbury Public Schools have seen 19 students hospitalized for mental health issues
-Holden, Clinton ranked among 100 safest cities in America
-Sports: Patriots rally 5-7 tonight at DCU Center
-Tickets for Saturday's Patriots-Bills game in Buffalo are very cheap
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Bravehearts' June 7 game to be played with fans' rules
-Local players, coaches in NFL playoffs
-Bruins beat Flyers, 3-2
-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
-National: Facebook "10 Year Challenge" may make you vulnerable to hackers
-New England: Millionaire's tax would add $1.3 billion in Mass. state revenue, study suggests
-Business: Saint Vincent Hospital nurses set for February vote on whether to decertify MNA representation
-U.S. jobless claims rise by 23,000 to 230,000
-Colleges: QCC bids fond farewell to 3 trustees
-Health: Over-the-counter cold and flu medicines becoming harder to find
-Homes: 5 properties for sale in Worcester
-TV/Streaming: HBO Max is offering 20% off for all new subscribers
-Shopping: Children’s robes sold on Amazon recalled due to flammability, burn risks
-Food: Girl Scout cookie season is here. Here’s the sweet complete lineup
-Celebrity: Queen Elizabeth personally told Prince Andrew that he was no longer HRH
-Animals: Local animal welfare organizations raise money in honor of late Betty White
-History: House dating to the 1850s emerges on Green Street in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Firefighters rescue swan stuck to ice on frozen Mystic River
-Meanwhile, in South Dakota, woman mistakenly takes son's pot brownies to senior center
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 59 today in Worcester
-Warm weather headed to Worcester
-Drought conditions improve in Worcester County
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester professor says Artemis II is "one of the biggest missions we have accomplished" (2:48)
-Related: Artemis II crew returns to Earth after historic moon mission (3:40)
-Worcester 17-year-old sells electronics with gun inside, gets arrested
-State Police lieutenant faces a perjury charge in the Enrique Delgado-Garcia case. Here’s why
-Worcester man stabbed to death identified
-For E.V. owners, more places to plug in planned in Worcester
-Altea's, Cocktail Garden among New England's best brunches
-Local Girl Scouts learn financial literacy, 1 cookie at a time
-Worcester-area fire departments receive safety grants
-Officers trade badges for books at local preschool
-TODAY! Community Pregnancy Pop-Up 11 to 2 at YWCA
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Schools, health care and spring momentum
>DINING OUT: Gourmet burger spot coming to Worcester
-ICYMI: Longtime Worcester nonprofit leader passes away
-Man indicted in fake trucking scheme that stole frozen snow crabs from Worcester warehouse
-The Worcester cafe with a bookstore, with a second mini-cafe inside
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Hydrant flushing Monday in Jefferson
-Jazzed Up Trio at Val's on Saturday
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-State Sen. Durant, Rep. Ferguson to hold office hours Tuesday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Former Oxford town manager's lawsuit faces free speech defense
-TODAY! Mass. climate chief to speak at Gardner summit
-New parking garage on Route 9? It will be a Hyundai dealership
-Webster’s Zoning Board of Appeals approves Pavilion Avenue special permit
-Man charged with unarmed robbery after grabbing $180 from register at Quabbin Harvest
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Blues at FrontRoom, "Rocket Man" and more ...
-Tickets on sale for Bert Kreischer at Hanover Theatre
-Spending a day in the life of Old Sturbridge Village interpreters
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1371 (30:00): Ron Brunk, Shab, The Fake Whales and more
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: When did money become more important than humanity?
-What's Up Worcester's Crossroad Conversations (48:00): Audra Doody, Safe Exit Initiative
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (59:12): City Manager Eric Batista and Mayor Joe Petty
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:34): Who runs Worcester?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Doherty High student who passed away tragically at age 15
>SPORTS: Dianna Russini sidelined by N.Y. Times after internal investigation into bombshell Mike Vrabel photos
-Best edge defender fits for Patriots in NFL Draft
-Celtics beat New Orleans, 144-118 (2:01). Article
-Celtics’ potential first-round matchup gets more clarity
-Red Sox lose to Cardinals, 3-2
-Former Braveheart Ben Rice finally living up to best-in-baseball metrics for Yankees
-Futures League announces Bravehearts schedule
-Holy Cross Spring Practice Report (2:20): Westin Elliott
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Columbus, 8-5
-Railers beat Greensboro, 5-4
>CARS: Tesla secretly working on new, smaller, cheaper electric S.U.V.: report
>NATIONAL: 6 U.S. cities and states that offer the best benefits for seniors
-Chris Hansen warns Roblox dangers far worse for kids than past online chatrooms
-Tragic: Dad with cancer dies after insurance said treatment "not medically necessary"
>NEW ENGLAND: Why communities across Mass. may vote to raise property taxes (2:13)
-Diana DiZoglio asks "Where the hell is my audit?" (2:24)
-Cape Air plane window blows open mid-flight bound for Boston
>COLLEGES: The Princeton Review names Clark a top school for game design in 2026
-Holy Cross students and professors say: “Justice for Contingents”
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most charming U.S. desert towns to visit
-Renovated Framingham castle reopens as 3 hotels
>BUSINESS: Inflation soars to hottest levels in 2 years
-6 college startups win $14,000 at WooTank pitch competition
-Most Americans are using A.I. — but people are sick and tired of hearing about it: survey
>HEALTH: Health officials now monitoring tick-borne alpha-gal syndrome (2:08). Article
>SHOPPING: How to buy Taylor Swift designer Kindred Lubeck jewelry collection
>FOOD: Burger King is testing mix and match king size sliders boxes
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
-CBS reveals replacement for "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "The Bride!", "Psycho Killer" and more
>CELEBRITY: All the clues Cardi B and Stefon Diggs may be back together
-Michael J. Fox insists he's alive and "doing great" after CNN blunder led to shock death rumors
>ANIMALS: Dog unlocks shelter door and runs back to his old home (2:09)
>HISTORY: 100 years ago, Worcester spelling bee champ vied in national match
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. man survived devastating heart condition, now he saves lives (2:20)
-Meanwhile, Arkansas woman runs half marathon while wearing 55 T-shirts
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