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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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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+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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