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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 (:37). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Authorities identify Conn. man as wrong-way driver killed on Route 146 in Millbury
+7:00: Worcester chosen for bike program geared to riders 50 and over
+7:00: "The soldier behind the smile" — Harvey Ball's WWII memoir published
+Noon: Worcester couple’s sex trafficking conviction in doubt after judge’s gift to victim revealed
+Noon: Missing pet tortoise returns to Worcester home after 3-day A.W.O.L.
-Earlier: Worcester man offers $1,000 reward for missing pet tortoise
+Noon: Things to do: Blues with JC Smith, Colonail Charlton, Out to Lunch ...
+Noon: The Silverbacks are set to perform at the Marine Corps League in Worcester
+Noon: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr.'s 72nd year saw a new grandchild, boiler
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old
-Deadly wrong-way crash on I-290 (2:12). Article
-Heartbreaking loss: Mom remembers son killed in scooter crash (2:28)
-Authorities identify woman who crashed into, opened fire at Sturbridge hotel
-Man pleads guilty to helping stage robbery of Worcester liquor store
-$1 million lottery ticket sold in Worcester
-WSRS morning show host Chris Zito let go by iHeartMedia
-Out to Lunch festival is back in Worcester with food, music and sunshine
-Worcester Independence event features fireworks, singer Alisan Porter
-Worcester, mental health groups work toward 911 system settlement
-Free swim lessons return as Worcester opens pools, beaches
-Free summer eats return to Worcester for children and teens
-Water use restrictions set for Coes Reservoir Thursday
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Aislinn Doyle: W.P.S. in Brief agenda preview for Thursday School Committee meeting
-Worcester Public Schools releases post-graduation destinations for Class of 2026
-New veterans food pantry opens in Worcester
-Worcester to honor longtime Little League leader with Doug Hannam Way
>DINING OUT: This Mass. restaurant is up in a treehouse (1:00)
-Why an upscale downtown Worcester restaurant is now open for Thursday lunches
>FAITH: 5 deacons ordained at St. Paul Cathedral
-ICYMI: Worcester police seize untraceable gun in Canal District
-These Worcester kids get to see a World Cup game for free (2:06). Article
-Worcester's Ghanaian population out in force on common for World Cup
-Worcester residents urge city to rescue injured swan
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Truck Day for kids 10 to noon Thursday
-Senior Center closed Thursday
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Participate in Vision Zero Survey
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Pedestrian hit by car in Fitchburg (:20)
-Man charged with murder 9 years after death of girlfriend’s son (2:04)
-Earlier: Auburn man indicted in killing of 7-year-old years after child abuse conviction
-Man charged for challenging man to fight, yelling profanities outside Sturbridge daycare
-Mass Pike eastbound lanes closed in Charlton due to crash (:48)
-Webster delays outdoor music at Dockside, approves limited indoor entertainment license
-Southbridge man arrested for trafficking crack, fentanyl after drone-aided investigation
-Templeton woman arrested for violating father's restraining order
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up (Duo) at Friday and Saturday at Val's in Holden
>SHOWTIME: College grad and filmmaker Maximilian Kent to share Goddard's story
-Serenity Jackson displays her rapping skills on "Everybody Mad"
-Don Toliver announces new world tour, including stop in Boston
-"Palms on the Cape" author Jenn Bouchard coming to Booklovers' Gourmet in July
>OPINION: Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:33): Community Legal Aid
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:48): Is the state of Worcester strong?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who held numerous patents while at Norton Company and had a lifelong commitment to Scouting
>SPORTS: Ranking the 25 most important Patriots for 2026: Nos. 15 to 11
-Patriots coach Jeremy Springer gets engaged to NBC Sports' Kayla Burton
-Celtics select Dillon Mitchell with 40th pick in 2026 NBA Draft
-Red Sox lose to Rockies, 8-6
-Bravehearts beat Nashua, 6-2
-Group Fundraising Program returns for 2026 Holy Cross football season
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Toledo, 5-4
>NATIONAL: At least 164 dead and 971 injured after powerful quakes rock Venezeula
-Tragic: Teen dies of sepsis after doctors failed to remove "plant matter" from stitched wound: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: New Boston Logan near-miss, second aborted airport landing in 2 days
-Why are Mass. residents rushing for Canadian citizenship? (3:20)
-Mass. awards $4.5 million to community organizations for mental health and wellness programs
>COLLEGES: Where in the world are WPI students in E-Term?
-Clark sells Norcross Brothers Houses for $1.8 million
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Summer is the time for fun activities on the Upper Cape
-7 money-saving travel tips for retirees
>BUSINESS: Experts warn of A.I. impact on jobs (2:29). Article
-Radio Worcester (18:17): Why human connection still matters in the age of A.I.
-LPL Financial Research: Kevin Warsh could shake up the Fed
-Some employers are creating neurodivergent-friendly spaces for workers (2:25)
>SHOPPING: Dollar General pricing down 2,000 items to just $1
>HOMES: How long does it take to buy a house in Worcester in 2026?
>HEALTH: Women more likely to binge eat due to a common medication
>FOOD: Dish on a Dime (3:28): Vietnamese poached chicken salad
>TV/STREAMING: "CBS Mornings" ratings hit historic June low under Bari Weiss overhaul: report
>MOVIES: "Toy Story 5" cast: Meet the voice actors behind every character
>CELEBRITY: Daryl Hall reveals he recently underwent a kidney transplant
-Singer Jewel reveals shoplifting addiction while homeless nearly destroyed her
>ANIMALS: Emu obsessed with dad declares war on mom (4:08)
>HISTORY: Samuel Whittemore survived Revolutionary War at 80 (2:17)
>GOOD NEWS: Siblings play lottery together, win $25,000 a year
-Meanwhile, in Australia, town crier's 122.4-decibel yell earns Guinness World Record
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