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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Vaccinations & boosters available 11-5 today at Worcester Public Library. Full testing and vaccination schedule
-Cautious optimism as cases decline in Worcester, but still remain much higher than previous peak
-Worcester’s mask mandate prompts 135 fines to businesses, including several repeat offenders
-Worcesteria: Surge mess could have been avoided
-Cases for every city, town in Worcester County for past 3 weeks
-The latest numbers for every district in Central Mass.
-When will Omicron end? Here's what Boston doctors say
-ICYMI: Demand for testing in Worcester appears to be declining
-Mass. officials report nearly 14,000 new cases, 102 additional deaths
-Wastewater data shows close to pre-surge levels in Boston
-Booster shot is 90% effective in preventing Omicron hospitalizations, CDC says
-What is the incubation period for Omicron and how long are you contagious?
-After the Omicron wave, here’s what experts say could come next in 2022
-Classifieds (Help Wanted)
-Marketing Consultant in Worcester
-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
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In The News
-Latest weather: Chilly, high of 24 today in Worcester
-Band's tour bus burns outside Worcester hotel the night before big DCU Center show
-WPD seeks author of this robbery post in Neighbors app
-3 arrested with warrants in Worcester traffic stop
-2 Worcester men arrested in Webster for drugs, warrant
-Worcester's rat problem: Complaints piling up from Main South to Burncoat
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Three Things to Do: Funny Ladies, ArtsWorcester and Bridal Expo
-Worcester's Redemption Rock Brewery hosting 3rd anniversary party today
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-New Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday podcast (54:01): Bourbon Alternatives
-Dry January? Check out Wachusett Wine & Spirits' alcohol-free section
-Health Foundation of Central Mass. 2022 Activation Fund grant opportunity is open
-What are most pressing issues facing Worcester high schoolers? Board debates survey results
-Ray Mariano: Rental assistance in Worcester not eviction moratorium right solution
-Worcester nonprofit buys new home
-Worcester’s federal court judge to retire in July
-Worcester man files to run for Massachusetts governor
-Tribute to a Worcester native who spent his career at his 100-year-old family business
-Obituaries for Alicia Witt's parents offer no clues as to cause of couple's deaths
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week in Worcester
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial hourly workers demand accurate pay a month after ransomware attack
-New Italian restaurant in Worcester brings friends' dream to life
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-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holden PD arrests drunken suspect who was violating a restraining order
-Former recipient donates $10,000 to Holden Woman's Club scholarship fund
-Dale Magee will not seek reelection to the Shrewsbury School Committee
-Princeton man torched Chinese restaurant in Leominster, feds says
-Boylston's newest police officer makes 2 arrests in first 2 shifts
-Sports: Former Gardner High star Jacques Cesaire finds calling as Buffalo Bills assistant coach
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Railers lose at home, 4-3
-Blazers rally to beat Celtics
-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: Brian Laundrie admitted killing Gabby Petito in notebook, FBI says
-New England: Mass. marijuana excise tax revenue exceeds alcohol for first time
-2022 shaping up to be banner year for Mass. politics
-Business: Mass. jobless rate dips under 4 percent
-Intel to build $20 billion, "largest on the planet" chip factory in Ohio
-GM to spend $154 million refurbishing N.Y. plant to build electric cars
-Health: Early treatment could tame peanut allergies in small kids
-Homes: Mortgage rates rise to highest levels since start of pandemic
-TV/Streaming: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
-Movies: New movies on demand
-Celebrity: Louie Anderson, actor and comedian, dies at 68
-Animals: Adoption Option: Meet Floyd
-Food: McDonald’s is bringing back this sweet treat after a 5-year hiatus
-Shopping: Amazon is opening a clothing store, a real one
-More than 333,000 pacifiers recalled due to choking hazard
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 98 year-old Iowa veteran graduates high school
-Meanwhile, in Canada, man steals $8,000 guitar from music store by hiding it down his pants
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:07). High of 23 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester Public Schools will have 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 22nd
-Worcester Public Schools will deny immigration agents access without criminal warrants signed by a federal judge
-Worcester residents battle leaky pipes and cold temps; warming centers open (1:47). Article
-Related: City of Worcester opens warming centers Wednesday
-Worcester man charged with murder in death of former employee (:25). Article
-"Do better or step aside": Supporters rally for nonbinary Worcester city councilor
-Firm managing 2,700+ Central Mass. apartments facing second federal lawsuit over rents
-5 Worcester men arrested for fentanyl trafficking
-2 men in stolen car arrested on drug charges in Worcester
-Worcester County High School Club offers bowling to local high schoolers
-Trash & recycling pickup delayed by a day in Worcester
-Aislinn Doyle: A road map for improving literacy in Worcester. Part 2 of Worcester’s Literacy "Crisis"
-Related: Worcester's Literacy "Crisis" (Part 1)
-Radio Worcester (14:30): City Manager Eric Batista addresses allegations of transphobia
-Radio Worcester (16:49): District 3 City Councilor George Russell announces retirement, addresses council controversy
>DINING OUT: Worcester Restaurant Week will be back from February 24th through March 9th
-ICYMI: Worcester digs out from snow before cold sets in (2:10)
-Report, video show how Assumption "To Catch a Predator" case escalated
-King's teaching a reminder of conflict, unity at Worcester breakfast
-Worcester food hub fast-tracked to Union Station via fed, state funds
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden the town, like the Harvard chapel, takes name from London banker
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Holden Fire Department C.P.R. training February 2nd
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sutton swears in new police chief
-Hundreds pay respects to Auburn man killed in Vermont car crash
-Ernest Sawyer, owner of Northborough candlepin center for 70+ years, dies at 96
-Uxbridge School Committee names interim super after O.U.I. arrest (2:09)
-Woman with suspended license fails to stop for police, is released, then rearrested 2 days later
-Shrewsbury police and fire departments team up for Child Safety Day February 1st
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Recap of Central Mass. Mom's Sip & Shop and Candle Making Workshop at Flock & Flourish
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: OK Go, Carlos Odria and Between the Waves offer new music
-Central Mass. Jewish Film Fest is back with 3 "outstanding" movies
-WCCA-TV wins award for production of Mechanics Hall concert
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (57:16): Jose Vargas Zapata
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area man who passed away on his 57th birthday
>SPORTS: Josh McDaniels expected to be named Patriots offensive coordinator
-Ichiro leads 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class
-Crusaders record 3.40 G.P.A. during Fall semester
-Holy Cross' Abby Hornung named to Women’s Goalie of the Year Award Watch List
-Holy Cross men's basketball and women's basketball to face Army
>NATIONAL: Radio Worcester (16:39): Rich Rubino discusses unprecedented inaugural speech
-Historic snow amounts are falling in Florida, Louisiana and Texas as a once-in-a-generation storm hits
-Tragic: Fire chief shot, killed after helping drivers who hit deer
>NEW ENGLAND: Border Patrol agent killed at Vermont-Canada border mourned
-Footprints in snow help police solve vandalism spree during storm
>COLLEGES: Nichols student Pablo Arnau Beltran makes shoes that are good for the soul
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 fascinating abandoned airports around the world
>BUSINESS: 10 Things I know about ... Estate planning
-LPL Financial Research: Q4 earnings preview — Mix of solid growth and policy uncertainty
-Cash App ordered to pay $175 million for weak security, feds say
>SHOPPING: Revolve sale — Save on Norma Kamali, Veja sneakers, Marc Jacobs
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, January 12th to 18th
>HEALTH: Ways to fight recent spike in viral infections (2:40). Article
-Fiber could help protect you against infections: Research (1:05)
>FOOD: New-style ham and cheese
>TV/STREAMING: Survey reveals best TV shows and movies of 2024
>MOVIES: Trailer for new John Malkovich, Ayo Edebiri horror movie, "Opus"
>CELEBRITY: "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo named Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of Year
-Award-winning actress Dame Joan Plowright, wife of Laurence Olivier, dies at 95
>HISTORY: Worcester's Isaiah Thomas — legendary patriot, printer, collector
>ANIMALS: Guy who rescued duckling from pool still gets visits (1:44)
>GOOD NEWS: Wellesley man grateful to first responders who saved self, dog from icy lake
-Meanwhile, Florida's 7-foot-9 center meets Shaq in epic video
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Full-time firefighter/paramedics, Town of West Boylston
-Multiple positions, Holden D.P.W.
-Part-time maintenance position, Canal District bar/restaurant
-Hosts, wait staff & bussers, Worcester restaurant
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