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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+5:30: Dr. Fauci: ‘The sweetness is the light at the end of the tunnel’
+5:30: Eight nuns in Wisconsin die within a week
+10:45: 1 in 610 Massachusetts residents have died from coronavirus since start of pandemic, data shows
-UMass Memorial providers receive first vaccine shots at UMMS
-Saint Vincent Hospital administers first vaccine (12 photos)
-Clark professors replace horror with hope in new course
-Must Catholics refuse certain COVID-19 vaccines?
-Contact tracer leaves no 'stone unturned'
-187 Mass. communities now considered high-risk
-The latest numbers: Cases for every city, town in Central Mass.
-ICYMI: Shrewsbury Street restaurant closes temporarily after positive test
-Mass. officials announce 4,985 new cases, 44 deaths, 7-day positivity rate of 6 percent
-Mass. education officials report 591 students, 418 staff have tested positive
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV): Fewer 'snowbirds' this year, more RV parks and campground
-Coalition of gym, fitness center owners address governor's mandates
-Landlords are running out of money. ‘We don’t get unemployment’
-U.S. jobless claims: 885,000 filed as crisis continues
In The News
-Latest weather: Record daily snowfall for Dec. 17 in Worcester
+5:30: Lancaster man accused of robbing 8 banks pleads guilty in federal court
+5:30: ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ is the top Christmas movie in Mass.
+5:30: Recall issued for Trader Joe's product because of possible health risk
+5:30: Edith Morgan: Guess who is still boss?
+10:45: Beer sale to minor results in 30-day liquor license suspension for Worcester convenience store
+10:45: Worcester Public Schools Grab & Go Meals will be closed today
+10:45: Reminder: Trash and recycling collection in Worcester delayed a day
+10:45: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Dec. 18
-Timelapse video of storm in Worcester (4:05). Gallery (29 photos)
-Worcester’s newest apartments now available for lease
-Boston Globe: Holy Cross rower Grace Rett had a wish. In her death, family and teammates are making it come true
-Radio Worcester (10:30): How the United Way of Central Mass. got a $5 million donation from a famous billionaire
-Worcester Public Schools currently has 1,942 homeless students, officials believe number may be underreported
-Can Worcester's new Chief Diversity Officer Stephanie Williams make a difference?
-Meet Worcester producer Egbert 'Eggy' Pinero, who wants you to trade gangster rap for gospel rap
-ArtsWorcester closes its galleries to in-person viewing
-ICYMI: Server at area restaurant surprised with $2,020 tip
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 'Overwhelming generosity’ at annual Shrewsbury Police Department toy drive
-Northborough man pleads guilty to Bitcoin scam
-Museum of Russian Icons in Clinton to temporarily close
-J.C. Penney store in Sturbridge due to close in spring
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List
-Cars: The entire team at Bertera Nissan wishes you and your family a great holiday season (1:58)
-Worcester Bravehearts owner John Creedon Jr. joins Back to the Futures Podcast (1:25:16)
-At the office: Why the holidays are actually the best time to job search — and what you should be doing right now
-Food: Here are the most popular Christmas cookies in Mass.
-Health: 4 Central Mass. hospitals receive top safety rating
-TV/Streaming: 6-month subscriptions to HBO Max discounted 20 percent
-Movies: Movies coming out on Christmas Day
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Pets, owners have photo shoot to raise money for Douglas Humane Shelter
-Meanwhile, in Scotland, woman finds hawk living in Christmas tree
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-State plans playground, spray deck and more at Lake Park
-Many hands, clean work on Earth Day, Working for Worcester cleanups
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-UMass Memorial Health buys Worcester Business Center (former Thom McAn building) for $14 million
-Community Healthlink workers make plea to City Council for support
-Worcester wants to pause a code to reduce emissions. Here’s why
-Worcester Mayor Joe Petty, other elected officials endorse Ed Markey for reelection
-Mass has No. 2 highest effective tax rate in U.S. What state beats it?
-Tree House Brewing looks to move into old “Cheers” bar in Boston (2:11). Article
-11-year-old to represent Wachusett Equestrian Team at national competition (3:01)
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: stretch code clash, Tech High surge, marathon spirit
>FAITH: New bishop for Episcopal Diocese of Western Mass., which includes Worcester
-Why churches are closing amid a Catholic comeback
>DINING OUT: Specials at Worcester-area restaurants for the cost-conscious diner
-ICYMI: Driver arrested in crash that killed 10-year-old Webster girl (:30). Article
-Brother of 4-year-old who fell 7 stories in Worcester says child is expected to make full recovery
-Worcester half marathon planned for 2027 return
-Worcester Caribbean American Carnival canceled for 2026. Here’s why
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Friday Night Lights go viral: AJ Greene brings YouTube buzz to Wachusett
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Absentee ballot information for town election
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Company that runs Oxford transfer station fined $20,000
-Rutland public safety hangs on outcome of Prop. 2½ override vote
-No open burning in Shrewsbury tomorrow
-Homeless man arrested for stealing beef jerky, chili and Snickers from Leominster Walmart
-Charlton selectmen approve dispatcher hire, recognize 26-year D.P.W. veteran
-Brookfield Select Board vote fails; questions emerge over use of Vice Chair title
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Author Jose Enrique Delmonte Soñé, Alton Brown and more
-Quench your "Jurassic Quest" at dinosaur-themed park
-Acclaimed guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan to give free concert to celebrate the the nation's 250th in Southbridge
-Celebrate Patriots’ Day at these popular events
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1367 (30:00): Rob Bellamy, Theo Lawrence and more
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: The assault on women's rights in America
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester April school vacation
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 489 (26:37): Eric Alper, MD
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former owner of Edgemere Diner and Route 20 Pizza
>SPORTS: NFL not investigating Mike Vrabel's behavior with reporter Dianna Russini
-Russini mounts daring rescue of elderly man, dog
-Celtics-76ers predictions roundup
-Bruins-Sabres predictions roundup
-Red Sox lose to Detroit, 4-1
-Dodgers reportedly plan to call up Millbury's Ryan Ward
-Holy Cross women's lacrosse team knocks off No. 17 Loyola, 14-9
-Holy Cross men's rowing posts 3 wins on Senior Day
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 2-1
-Railers beat Thunder, 3-2
>NATIONAL: Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz again
-Mom of 3 accused of helping husband run prostitution ring catering to cops out of family home
-Tragic: 4 teens arrested for allegedly kidnapping former classmate, torturing him over girlfriend dispute
>NEW ENGLAND: Paul Revere's midnight ride is reenacted (2:39)
-Fatal Lexington police shooting under investigation
-Mass. high school employee found dead amid investigation into "sexualized" TikTok video
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross freshman Trevor Smith explores passion for photography
-From marine science to the M.I.S.E. Program: A S.T.E.M. educator’s journey
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 U.S. tourist attractions with the longest lines
-Do you really have to check out of a hotel?
>BUSINESS: How North Carolina beat Mass. on jobs
-How does average hourly pay in Mass. compare to other states? See data
-Magic retirement number hits $1.46 million — half of Americans unprepared
>HEALTH: Can your zip code impact your heart health? (2:38)
-Doctors link air pollution to sinus infections and chronic congestion (2:23). Article
>SHOPPING: Bissell recalls 1.7 million steam cleaners over burn risk
>TV/STREAMING: Bravo pauses "The Real Housewives of Miami" amid low ratings
>MOVIES: "Violent Night 2" trailer introduces Kristen Bell as Mrs. Claus
>CELEBRITY: Christina Applegate hospitalized amid M.S. battle: Report
-Natalie Portman is pregnant with baby No. 3, her first with partner Tanguy Destable
>ANIMALS: Cat cries for hours under dumpster. What happened next (2:00)
>HISTORY: 20 years later: How Mass. health care reform changed access
>GOOD NEWS: How a 10-year-old boy's birthday wish demonstrates acceptance and love (2:33)
-Meanwhile, in San Francisco, sea lion wanders inland to neighborhood
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