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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: UMass Medical School develops digital presentation to help physicians better explain vaccine to pregnant patients
+6:00: Hospitalizations expected to substantially increase from an already record-high, expert says
+Noon: Radio Worcester (9:08): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on where we are with Omicron
-Worcester City Councilor eyes fake COVID testing sites
-Tracking the Omicron surge in Massachusetts
-ICYMI: Worcester to create advisory group to address youth vaccination
-Worcester still in midst of Omicron wave, but "cautious optimism" emerging from officials
-COVID deaths and cases are rising again at nursing homes
-Can you reuse N95 and KN95 masks safely? Experts weigh in
-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: Snow changes over to rain
+6:00: Parking ban in Worcester is over
+6:00: Grafton donates $9,230 to help retired police sergeant after Christmas fire
+Noon: Holy Cross President Vincent Rougeau: Dr. King's legacy inspires us to move Worcester, and country, forward
+Noon: How Worcester group Black Families Together recommends Massachusetts celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day
+Noon: Worcester Common Oval is closed for skating today
-Winter Parking Ban in Worcester in effect
-2-alarm fire strikes single-family home in Worcester
-QCC to host 37th annual MLK Jr. Community Breakfast virtually this morning
-History: Rarely heard Worcester speech shows another side of MLK Jr.
-MLK Jr. honored in Worcester, through the years (16 photos)
-What's open, closed on MLK Jr. Day in Worcester
-Millbury Street cafe closes; owners seek new site for restaurant
-Food: Northworks building will be home to Worcester's 2nd Fuel America
-Uxbridge School Athletic Center dedicated in memory of Holy Cross rower Grace Rett (1:50)
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - January 17th
-ICYMI: 17-year-old Worcester girl fatally shot in parking lot of Big Y on Mayfield Street Saturday morning
-Man shot outside Millbury movie theater
-Worcester restaurateur expands footprint around his eatery for $1 million
-This program is keeping some Worcester restaurants afloat by purchasing meals and delivering them to residents who are quarantined
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whisky Wednesday (51:15): Show some love
-Dry January? Check out Wachusett Wine & Spirits' alcohol-free section
-Song to Get You Through the Week: Abbie Cotto offers defiant "No Genie"
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week in Worcester
-Politics And The City: Options for charter change are laid out, but public clamor isn't there yet
-Tribute to a woman who opened an eatery on Main Street in Worcester after a 25-year career at the Post Office
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Thai immigrant overcomes challenges to open restaurant in Holden
-Shrewsbury e-sports teams celebrate state championships
-Shrewsbury mourns the passing of retired Fire Captain John Dolan
-An oasis of ice is now open for skaters in South Grafton
-Grafton community hosts "Helping Our Hero" for former Sgt. after Christmas Day house fire
-Rutland, Sterling natives graduate Sheriff's Academy
-Sports: On to 2022: Here's who the Patriots will play next season
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Former CMass. standouts Colin Bennie, Chaz Davis will run 2022 Boston Marathon
-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: 2,800 flights canceled Sunday as winter storm hits East Coast
-Kentucky candle factory will close and more than 250 workers are being laid off after deadly tornado
-2nd eruption detected at Tonga volcano
-New England: Massive motel fire in Salisbury spreads to other buildings
-Bill would end Mass. prohibition on relatives adopting younger siblings
-2.3 magnitude earthquake rattles part of New England
-Homes: 4 new properties for sale in Worcester
-Business: Here's the percentage of workers who plan to quit this year, report reveals
-Can I tell my boss that he's the one causing missed deadlines?
-Colleges: Clark and Worcester Art Museum partner on course, exhibition about identity
-Shopping: Amazon scams are up 500% -- how to spot the red flags
-Health: Drug used to treat diabetes recalled over cancer-causing impurity
-TV/Streaming: Magnolia Network's "Home Work" returning to TV after being pulled
-Movies: "Scream" scares off "Spider-Man" with $30.6 million debut
-Celebrity: Alec Baldwin turns over cell phone in "Rust" shooting investigation
-Animals: Wild dolphin loves playing tag with his favorite dog (3:14)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 8-year-old boy's wish to become police officer comes true
-Meanwhile, Frito Lay releases chips made out of potatoes grown in soil from Gillette Stadium
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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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