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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:30: First responders will start getting vaccine next week
+6:30: U.S. air travel hits pandemic high over New Year’s holiday
-More than three-quarters of beds at DCU Center are full (:17)
-Students return to remote learning on Monday in Worcester
-Worcester Public Schools teachers with COVID concerns seeking accommodations ahead of hybrid learning, discrimination complaint filed
-Worcester restaurant closes for January, cites restrictions and 'level of confidence in dining out'
-These public figures, including Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus, had COVID. Here’s how it shaped their pandemic responses
-Mayor Joe Petty: It was a long, difficult year, but Worcester persevered – together
-Free testing this week in downtown Worcester
-Amid financial struggle from pandemic, DCU Center keeps sight on return of live entertainment
-ICYMI: Worcester restaurant converting to take-out only, closing dining room
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV): Winnebago CEO expects pent-up demand to propel boom in RV sales in 2021
-Mass. officials announce 3,110 new cases, 105 deaths, 7-day positivity rate of 8.4 percent
-Dr. Fauci says vaccinations are ramping up in a 'glimmer of hope'
-43 staff members test positive in outbreak at Calif. hospital
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): How some turned challenges of pandemic into something positive
In The News
+6:30: Worcester loses internet connection
+6:30: Child burned in fire at Oxford day care (:20)
+6:30: Person hospitalized following rollover crash in Millbury
+6:30: Neighborhood Watch meetings in Worcester – January
+6:30: 10 Great Events We’re Looking Forward to in January
+6:30: Hockey's Millie Sirum named Holy Cross Crusader of the Week
+12:30: With Internet down, Worcester Public Schools halt remote classes until service resumes
+9:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Jan. 4
+9:00: $100,000 Mass Cash winner sold in Webster
+9:00: Last Call with Maddie’s Dash Cams
-DA: Apparent murder-suicide under investigation in Charlton
-Worcester could explore potential locations for BMX, motocross park
-Bill Randell (FlyORH): 2021 prediction about Worcester Regional Airport
-Commuter rail slowdowns to continue this week
-Worcester's Fat Foot Films to release short 'There's a Ghost in the Bathroom'
-Song to get you through the week: Hunter Stone chills with 'Closed for Season'
-Habitat for Humanity is hosting a clothing drive in Worcester
-New inventory means price drop on every truck at North End Motor Sales
-WCCA-TV's 'Health Matters' (28:43): Guest Dr. Tina Runyan. Topic Skills to Sustain Caregiving
-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): Shrewsbury welcomes Boch auto dealerships land purchase on Route 9
-Northborough Library program discusses challenges of an older job seeker
-Fire in Uxbridge displaces 8 people, including 4 children
-ICYMI: Holden brewery gives fans first look at new home under construction
-Holy Cross professor awarded $650,000 in research grants
-Holy Cross men's basketball team opens season on Monday against BU
-Cars: New Year Means Huge Savings at Bertera Nissan (7:04)
-Homes: Video tour of home for sale on East Mountain Street in Worcester (2:06)
-Tragic: 3-year-old Ohio boy abandoned in cemetery two days before Christmas
-TV/Streaming: Alex Trebek's final 'Jeopardy!' episodes to air this week
-Meanwhile, in New Mexico, chairs taken from outside couple's home returned ... refurbished
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 85 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Passengers arrive in Worcester after JetBlue plane veers off Orlando taxiway (1:41). Article
-Protesters bring July Fourth spirit of independence to No Kings rally 2.0 in Worcester
-Last undeveloped CitySquare property purchased for $4.2 million by Ohio firm
-Worcester Public Library responds to rise in safety incidents
-Table Hoppin': Market on Brussels offers local food and pleasant vibes
-Structure fire at Grafton home prompts 2 alarms and mutual aid response
-Oxford's Geoffrey Esper takes fourth on the Fourth at Nathan's hot dog contest; Chestnut wins again
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:49): Breaking down W.P.D. scrutiny and city manager review
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:43): City Manager review, council dynamics and the influence of local blogs
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Worcester restaurant named Fast Casual Restaurant of the Year for 2025
-ICYMI: Man accused of throwing lit explosives out a window released without bail (:53). Article
-Bill creates potential dilemma for UMass Memorial Health leader
-Former sneaker entrepreneur opens Worcester ice cream shop
-Tax relief to landlords offering affordable housing proposed in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Jason Bradshaw Memorial Scholarships awarded
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden police welcome new officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Paxton working on finding administrator
-Leicester police Youth Police Academy is still accepting applications
-Helmets in Rutland could earn kids sweet treat
-Clinton fireworks will light up sky July 12th
-Woman charged with witness intimidation over YouTube threat in Rutland harassment case
-West Boylston studio is "Iron Strong"
-Lauren Crossman-Nanof named Commonwealth Heroine
-Sterling runner ready to Endure to Cure
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Movies on the Common, Little River Band and more ...
-Things to do in July in Central Mass. (& FREE printable)
-Oasis reunites onstage for the first time in 16 years
-South African group Ladysmith Black Mambazo coming to Mechanics Hall
>OPINION: Liz Goodfellow: Worcester Speaks No. 11: Dani Killay
-John Keough: America the Beautiful on Independence Day
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Brief overview of what Independence Day means for millions of non-white, non-straight, elderly and young
-City of Worcester (2:09:37): Mayor's Civics Academy - Leadership & Graduation
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to "bright-eyed, curious and adventurous" 4-year-old Worcester boy
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Washington, 11-2
-Bravehearts split doubleheader, winning 4-2 and losing 6-3 . Next home game 6:30 p.m. today. Buy tickets here
-Bravehearts to host 3 weeks of baseball camp starting Monday
-Holy Cross announces 2025 men’s soccer schedule
-WooSox lose to Syracuse, 4-0
-"It’s so fun just to be part of it": Worcester umpire Eric Goldstein enjoys calling Savannah Bananas games
>CARS: Nissan recalls over 440,000 vehicles over engine failure issues
>NATIONAL: At least 13 dead as nearly 2 dozen girls missing after "catastrophic" floods at summer camp
-Human remains found at fireworks warehouse where 7 went missing after explosion, massive blaze
>TRAGIC: Woman dies after getting stuck in donation box in Florida
>NEW ENGLAND: 70-year-old dies in fireworks incident at July Fourth party in Wareham (:25). Article
-Fallout from public defender work stoppage could set Mass. defendants free
>COLLEGES: Nichols board elects new chair, vice chair, trustees
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): How (and where) to take a houseboat vacation
>BUSINESS: You just retired (or are about to). Now what?
-Microsoft announces second round of mass layoffs in months
>HOMES: Rental scams: Be aware of red flags when looking for an apartment
>HEALTH: Can dairy products lead to nightmares? (2:38). Article
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1385 (27:41): Stroke and rehabilitation
>FOOD: Starbucks reveals new prices for syrups and add-ons
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: "Jurassic World Rebirth" stomps to strong box office opening, targets $138 million U.S. long weekend
>CELEBRITY: "Fantastic Four" and "Nip/Tuck" star Julian McMahon dies at 56
>ANIMALS: Mama dog was hiding her puppies in abandoned house (2:18)
>HISTORY: Kurt Russell honors family ties to the Revolutionary War
>GOOD NEWS: Students unite hotel with spontaneous national anthem performance (2:56)
-Meanwhile, in Arkansas, brawl at kindergarten graduation — kids beg parents to "STOP!" (1:46)
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