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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:30: Radio Worcester (10:20): City Manager Ed Augustus talks about his fight with COVID-19 & the vaccine
+6:30: Most Americans will likely get a vaccine: survey
+6:30: How long for masks after vaccine?
+6:30: Brewery in Worcester closes temporarily after employee tests positive
+6:30: Mass. health officials issue guidance for a safe holiday season
+6:30: Tragic: Married Texas teachers pass away while holding hands, family says
+1:45: Vaccines arrive in Worcester; health care providers, staff first to be inoculated. Video (1:52). Gallery (6 photos)
+1:45: Area Catholic schools briefly return to remote learning
+1:45: 27% of teachers are considering quitting because of COVID, survey finds
+1:45: U.S. plans to ship 6 million Moderna vaccine doses upon FDA OK, as early as week’s end
+1:45: Travel expected to drop 29% over holiday season
-‘This is incredibly exciting’: UMass Memorial Medical Center gearing up for first shipment today
-UMass Memorial holds vaccine trial runs
-WPI grad leads UPS efforts to deliver vaccine
-These are possible side effects from new vaccine, CDC says
-Here’s when the vaccine could be available at your neighborhood store
-Radio Worcester (11:32): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh talks vaccine
-Canal District restaurant to reopen nearly a week after closing because of COVID
-Central Mass. colleges have spent $12 million on testing this year
-Free testing in Worcester this week
-ICYMI: Local restaurant owners lament the state's latest restrictions on dining out
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV): Fewer 'snowbirds' this year, more RV parks and campground
-Boston rolling back to Phase 2, Step 2 amid surge
-Mass. health officials announce 3,572 new cases, 37 deaths, 7-day positivity rate of 5.7 percent
-Is Massachusetts headed for another shutdown?
-Look out below: Gov. Baker’s COVID approval rating slips
-Mass. food workers: Lower tips, more sex harassment during pandemic
-Meanwhile, in Georgia, Santa, Mrs. Claus possibly exposed 50 kids to COVID
In The News
-Latest weather: Brace for a foot or more of snow
+6:30: Worcester police deliver toys to Why Me Sherry's House (5:54)
+6:30: Worcester DA honors Westborough Police Sgt. for saving woman who had been stabbed by husband
+6:30: Radio Worcester (7:04): What it's like to be an Electoral College Elector with Former Elector Paul Giorgio
+1:45: Channel 25's reporting on O'Connor's Restaurant murder gets national attention
+1:45: Wreaths Across America convoy honoring nation's deceased veterans coming to Worcester
+1:45: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Dec. 15
-Vernon Street home hit by gunfire
-FlyORH (Bill Randell): Latest on Worcester Airport
-Film industry donation creates toy drive for 500 needy Worcester children
-Testimony ends in T&G lawsuit over Worcester police records
-With a small donation, you can help save a downtown Worcester bar
-Let these 18 Worcester restaurants make your holiday meal
-Kelley Square Pizza has a new sign you can see from the highway
-Can Worcester be a ’15-minute city’?
-Worcester school district's suspension rates fell last school year
-Worcester weekend train service appears safe amid MBTA cuts
-Worcesteria: An incomplete history of corporate predation in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (15:58): Etel Haxhiaj is running for the Worcester City Council in 2021
-This Week’s Roadwork in Worcester – Week of Dec. 14
-ICYMI: Catching up with the boy in the firefighter funeral photo — 9 years later
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Paxton police report unlocked cars being 'rummaged'
-Lock 'em up: Shrewsbury police warn about cars being stolen while running at shopping plazas
-Boston firm pays $5.5 million for Auburn commercial building
-West Boylston receives $49,000 for pedestrian safety improvements
-Northborough restaurant permanently closes its doors
-WBJ webcast on Thursday to detail expansion of telehealth
-Inaugural Women's Health and Wellness Conference to be held Feb. 13
-Men's hockey player Logan Ferguson named Crusader of the Week
-Cars: The entire team at Bertera Nissan wishes you and your family a great holiday season (1:58)
-TV/Streaming: The first 2 seasons of ‘The Office’ will be free on Peacock but the rest will cost you
-Homes: 5 newest house listings in Worcester
-Shopping: Target stores staying open later for holidays, senior hours reduced
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Local artist making 100 cards for Worcester's elderly residents
-Meanwhile, in the Philippines, video shows dog actually eating kid’s homework (:54)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Shooting investigation shuts down highway ramp in Worcester (:26). Article
-Worcester police launch test of new light on patrol vehicles
-Worcester police want your help: Naming their new comfort dog
-What's becoming of Chip Norton's Worcester properties?
-Monday's Child: Randy, 14, an artist, enjoys sporting events, museums, trips to the zoo
-Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for October
-Speedy’s Drive In was an iconic Worcester destination
-Worcester Animal Rescue League is in need of donations
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:25): Calls for civilian oversight amid skepticism over implementation
>POLITICS: Which candidates for mayor, City Council have raised most money?
-Worcester candidate profile: Jermoh Kamara for City Councilor At-Large
-Councilor King backs research bureau call for civilian police oversight
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:55): City Council cell phone use becomes a campaign issue
>DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Street restaurant changes hours, opens 7 days a week
-ICYMI: Thousands pack Institute Park for Worcester's "No Kings" protest. Video (2:08:06)
-Worcester tried classical music to stop "illegal activities" in Canal District. It didn't work
-Woman arrested in Worcester wanted in Hawaii for child sex assault
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Scout's book shares epilepsy experiences
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-New fields being used as work continues
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car fire in Charlton spreads to nearby brush early Sunday morning
-7 displaced after Fitchburg apartment fire; dog resuscitated by E.M.S.
-Item photos: In West Boylston, families invited to "touch a truck"
-School study leads West Boylston fall town meeting warrant
-Whittier Farms given grant to improve food security
-Southbridge High unveils sensory immersion room as part of the CARES program
-Ashburnham man tased and arrested in woods after prowling in driveway; oxycodone recovered
-New protein shake spot coming to Northborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Legendary rock band honored at Worcester show for 25 million plays on Apple Music
-Rickie Lee Jones brings ribald remarks and finely crafted tunes to Mass.
-100 FM The Pike (16:38): Jeff Belanger, paranormal expert
>OPINION: Harold Wimmer: How 2 minutes can possibly save your life
-Richard T. Moore: State headed for perfect storm on senior care
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:04:27)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who worked as a missionary, pastor, and chaplain for 50 years
>SPORTS: Drake Maye brilliant despite injury scare in 31-13 rout
-Where do Patriots rank in AFC hierarchy?
-Awkward behind-the-scenes NFL footage of Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick exposed
-Holy Cross Men's rowing wins Collegiate 8+ at Head of the Charles
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey earns shutout victory over Dartmouth
-Bruins lose to Utah, 3-2
-Railers lose to Adirondack, 5-3
>CARS: Consumer Reports: Best cars and insurance tips for teen drivers
>NATIONAL: Government shutdown enters fourth week
-Virginia Giuffre was left bloodied and beaten by Prime Minister
-Tragic: Dad of 4, dog die when fishing boat capsizes on river
>NEW ENGLAND: Toddler dies in head-on crash involving S.U.V., work van in Taunton
-2 teens arrested in woman’s shooting in Hyannis
-Mass. Health Connector insurance costs could rise in 2026
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Professor Jennifer Carlson to address legislative hearing on emergency management
-Radio Worcester (9:51): Q.C.C. President Luis Pedraja on Hispanic Heritage Month and free college support
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 regional U.S. specialties you need to try
-5 hotel etiquette tips you should know
>BUSINESS: Roblox, Snapchat, Fortnite, Amazon and more suffer global outages
-Sora A.I. is the hottest new social media app — and people are buying invites off eBay
>SHOPPING: Move over labubus, people are willing to pay over $10,000 for these fluffy toys
>HOMES: Beverly Hills home of billionaire from Worcester for sale for $195 million
>HEALTH: Overdose deaths in seniors see dramatic rise from deadly drug mix
-State launches campaign to boost COVID and flu vaccination rates (1:39)
>FOOD: From farm to table: Apple edition (4:52)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix true crime doc, "Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers" (2:03)
>MOVIES: "Black Phone 2" rules box office with $26.5 million opening
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift has had "no contact" with former B.F.F. Blake Lively
-Angelina Jolie makes rare comment on double mastectomy, removing ovaries
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Simon Fairfield Public Library, Douglas
>ANIMALS: Tiki the rescue dog inspires support for other animals in need (3:32)
>GOOD NEWS: Second grader thriving after life-saving leukemia treatment
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, escaped goats become local celebrities
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