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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+5:00: Worcesteria: Surge mess could have been avoided
+5:00: Wastewater data shows close to pre-surge levels in Boston
-Vaccinations & boosters available today at Worcester Public Library and Senior Senior. Full testing and vaccination schedule
-Demand for testing in Worcester appears to be declining
-City of Worcester briefing at 4 this afternoon
-Worcester schools issue mask reminder
-Cases for every city, town in Worcester County for past 3 weeks
-ICYMI: Free test kits now available to order online
-Mass. officials report more than 14,000 new cases, 86 additional deaths with 15 percent positivity rate
-The latest case numbers for every district in Central Mass.
-Nearly half of COVID hospitalizations in Massachusetts are "incidental"
-Expert explains what kind of mask should you wear and for how long
-How to make sure your N95/KN95 mask is real and where to buy a real one
-"Worst hell you could ever imagine": Study hopes to shed light on long-haul COVID
-Classifieds (Help Wanted)
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-Aquatic Fitness Instructor-Part Time in Worcester
-Toddler & Preschool Teacher in Worcester
-Group Leader for After School Program in Worcester
-Swim Instructors/Part Time in Worcester
-Collision/Auto Body Technicians at Wagner Certified Collision Center
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In The News
-Latest weather: Numbing weekend ahead
+5:00: Band's tour bus consumed by fire outside Worcester hotel the night before DCU Center show (above)
+5:00: 3 arrested with warrants in Worcester traffic stop
+5:00: Obituaries for Alicia Witt's parents offers no clues as to cause of couple's deaths
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester- January 21st
+Noon: WPD seeks author of robbery post in Neighbors app
+Noon: Holden PD arrests drunken suspect who was violating a restraining order
+Noon: Adoption Option: Meet Floyd
+Noon: McDonald’s is bringing back this sweet treat after a 5-year hiatus
-UMass Memorial hourly workers demand accurate pay a month after ransomware attack
-Princeton man torched Chinese restaurant in Leominster, feds says
-New Italian restaurant in Worcester brings friends' dream to life
-Midtown Mall's new look unveiled; Boston restaurateur plans rooftop spot
-Worcester bar that allegedly served 15 underage patrons says some had convincing fake IDs
-2 men arrested for 3 overnight break-ins in Worcester
-Traffic stop in Worcester, foot pursuit leads to gun, drug charges
-Worcester pays $20,000 to settle claims of false arrest, racial profiling
-Developer plans to turn former Table Talk building into housing, retail space (:21). Article
-Worcester food pantries managing to keep cupboards full, despite challenges
-Three Things to Do: Funny Ladies, ArtsWorcester and Bridal Expo
-Celebrity: Meat Loaf, rocker and "Bat Out of Hell" singer, dies at 74
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-NEW Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday podcast (54:01): Bourbon Alternatives
-Dry January? Check out Wachusett Wine & Spirits' alcohol-free section
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Round Table No. 462 (27:54): St. V's strike resolved
-Worcester councilor wants path for residents facing eviction, foreclosure
-Bill Shaner: On subcommittee assignments and public hissy fits
-Health Foundation of Central Mass. 2022 Activation Fund grant opportunity is open
-Homeless people are coming to Worcester for help but the city would like other communities to do more
-Worcester ranked top 20 metro area for STEM professionals
-Tribute to a woman who was a fixture in Downtown Worcester for more than 40 years
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week in Worcester
-ICYMI: How a scammer made off with $459,000 from a Worcester pot shop owner
-Passerby stole money from car after man shot on Perry Ave. in Worcester, police say
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): At Home store coming to Route 9 in Shrewsbury
-Bathroom fire at Clara Barton Elementary School in Oxford under investigation
-Municipal Police Training Center opens in Southbridge to help with training under 2020 reform law
-Man charged in connection with hit-and-run that left young woman injured in Fitchburg
-Fitchburg man sentenced to over 6 years for drug trafficking
-Sturbridge man accused of assaulting transit officer after being asked to wear mask
-Sports: Bruins beat Capitals, 4-3
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Pirates sign former NFL WR Jalin Marshall
-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: Florida man charged after 4, including baby and teen, freeze to death at Canada-U.S. border
-Motorcyclist fleeing LAPD dies in head-on crash broadcast live on TV
-Tragic: Mom, toddler deaths at San Diego ballpark were murder/suicide, police claim
-New England: Marty Walsh tells CNN he will not run for governor
-Man accused of throwing hot coffee at maskless man
-Business: Saint Vincent Hospital to reopen 2 outpatient services
-U.S. jobless claims rise to 286,000, highest since October
-Health: U.S. researchers test pig-to-human transplant in donated body
-Homes: Worcester real estate transactions
-TV/Streaming: New on Amazon Prime Video in February
-History: View of Worcester from Union Hill, 1838
-Animals: Police dog turns into giant mush around his baby sister (3:12)
-Food: Market Basket "stole the number 3 position from Trader Joe’s" in new grocery retailer rankings
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Bengals fan saves Raiders fan's life outside stadium before kickoff
-Meanwhile, in West Virginia, TV reporter hit by car during live shot, continues reporting
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In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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