Highlights in The 016 Saturday, January 15th

• Posted by 016 Administrator January 15, 2022 - Filed in News - 2,620 views

  

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  Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:

  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  -Worcester still in midst of Omicron wave, but "cautious optimism" emerging from officials

  -COVID continues to infiltrate Worcester police, fire, schools, but officials point to signs of hope

  -Worcester has issued more than 100 fines to businesses not following the mask mandate

  -Wachusett, Spencer-East Brookfield schools suspend contact tracing

  -Grafton Library director fears COVID may check out staff, asks for limited visits 

  -ICYMI: 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

  -Mass. reports lowest single-day increase in cases in more than 2 weeks

  -Mass. hospital leaders say health care system is "gasping for air"

  -Doctor on COVID long-term symptoms

  -Cannabis compounds may prevent coronavirus infection, study finds

  -Common cold may lead to some protection against COVID

  -Federal website with free at-home tests launches next week 

  -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: Wind chills down to -25 this morning, snow and rain storm to hit Monday

  +6:00: 17-year-old Worcester girl fatally shot in parking lot of Big Y on Mayfield Street Saturday morning

  -Earlier: Police investigation overnight in Worcester grocery store parking lot

  +6:00: This program is keeping some Worcester restaurants afloat by purchasing meals and delivering them to residents who are quarantined

  +6:00: Millbury police remind residents to lock cars after items stolen from parked cars

  +6:00: 4 reasons for Patriots optimism vs. Bills. Complete coverage

  +6:00: Bruins beat Predators, 4-3

  +6:00: Netflix hikes subscription prices

  -City of Worcester opening warming centers through this dangerous cold snap

  -Worcester firefighters battle 3-alarm building fire in cold, wind

  -Judge mulling disbarment of Worcester lawyer

  -Saint Vincent nurse represented by right-to-work organization claims union illegally requested dues

  -29-year-old Worcester man arrested for drug distribution

  -Homes: See inside $1 million Worcester mansion built in 2003 (above)

  -5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester

  -Three Things to Do: Evanescence, Dirty Catechism and more ...

  -The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday

  -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

  -Edith Morgan: Hurrah for Humans

  -Ray Mariano: Best model for making Worcester schools safe includes police in school

  -Councilor says formalized neighborhood cleanup partnerships could produce long-term results

  -Tribute to a woman who attended Clark University the first year women were admitted

  -Tribute to a man who was the City Hall plant engineer for 30 years

  -ICYMI: 14-year-old kicked in the face in Worcester, 2 arrested after scuffling with police

  -2nd SPM site sold for $1.75 million

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holden holding final Christmas Tree chipping day today

  -Channel 5's "Chronicle" hits the slopes at Ski Ward and enjoys sushi at Yama Zakura in Shrewsbury

  -"Chronicle": More than 100 years of history at The Herbert Candy Mansion

  -Emily Plunkett of Shrewsbury part of Me2/ "Stigma-Free at Symphony Hall"

  -West Boylston Fire Department gets $15,500 grant for gear

  -Search for Sutton's next schools superintendent about to begin 

  -Sports: Patriots face Buffalo in playoffs tonight. Complete coverage 

  -Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales

  -Holy Cross Athletics updates spectator attendance policy

  -Railers lose at home, 6-3

  -76ers beat Celtics, 111-99 

  -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: New program to repair and replace bridges

  -Daycares are shutting down and parents are "tired of being tired"

  -Woman pleads not guilty to abandoning her newborn in dumpster

  -New England: Boston students demanding remote learning count towards 180 school days 

  -Business: Worcester area unemployment rate improves 

  -Colleges: Assumption breaks ground on $2.6 million athletic facility 

  -Health: Obamacare open enrollment ends tonight as interest surges 

  -TV/Streaming: New movies and shows to watch this weekend

  -Movies: New movies on VOD

  -Celebrity: Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet announce split 

  -History: Worcester Market, Main and Madison Streets 

  -Animals: Princess is available for adoption through the Worcester Animal Rescue League 

  -Food: Panera announces new menu items 

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boy injured in lawn mower accident returns to school 

  -Meanwhile, in Spain, tenant takes twisted revenge on landlord by blowing up his apartment 

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