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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 (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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