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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:30: Massachusetts surpasses 13,000 confirmed COVID deaths
+6:30: Massachusetts prisons, group homes, shelters to start vaccinations Monday
+6:30: Nearly 1,600 businesses receive new round of state grants
+Noon: All Fix Burger Bar locations reopen after COVID shutdown
+Noon: DCU, Hanover hoping the show will go on. Maybe by fall, says Dr. Fauci
+Noon: Early education providers voice frustrations over exclusion from pooled testing
-Ch. 5: Worcester students facing year away from classroom (1:25). Article
-Commuter rail cases explode in November
-See which Worcester area hospitals near capacity amid surge
-ICYMI: Leicester woman describes spending 5 days at DCU Center field hospital (1:34)
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV): Winnebago CEO expects pent-up demand to propel boom in RV sales in 2021
-Massachusetts daily COVID rate among highest in country
-Gillette Stadium will be state’s first mass vaccination site
-How many people need to get vaccine to stop the spread?
-When am I eligible for vaccine? (1:37)
-As pandemic worsens, most states resist restrictions
In The News
+6:30: Worcester to examine traffic near new Amazon warehouse
+6:30: Worcester's independent cinemas trying to stay in the picture
+6:30: Last Call with Jenna Balestrini, the WPI grad treating cancer
+Noon: A year after being accused of driving onto railroad tracks while drunk, Worcester officer to return to duty
+Noon: Pleasant Pawn Shop owner: Investment in gold top loans
+Noon: Virtual Career Technology Information Night for Worcester 8th graders, parents
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Jan. 13
+Noon: R.J. Johnson named Patriot League Rookie of the Week
-In a big way, Joyner Lucas arrives at Worcester City Hall to receive key to the city. Video :(49). Gallery (20 photos)
-New cast and plot details emerge about Showtime series set to film in Worcester next month
-Take a virtual tour of the new Courthouse Lofts in Worcester
-Worcester City Council OKs loan order for Polar Park overruns
-ICYMI: Pawtucket sues PawSox/WooSox, alleging breach of McCoy lease
-Radio Worcester (16:00): City Councilor Matt Wally moving from District 5 to running At-Large in 2021
-Radio Worcester (12:38): City Manager Ed Augustus talks Polar Park, development, safety & security, and vaccination center
-Edith Morgan: Trust your eyes and ears!
-Kids can make a valentine and get free hot chocolate at Worcester bookstore
-Limited time only: $5 off your delivery order from Peppercorn's. See how
-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): Toddler burned in Oxford day care fire being treated at Shriners
-On anniversary of her death in Haiti, Rutland woman's family continues her legacy of service
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Spencer man donates groceries to families in need
-4 new Shrewsbury firefighters graduate from the Fire Academy
-Complete coverage of the aftermath of the assault in National News
-Holy Cross football excited to get started in spring
-Food: Dunkin’ giving away a year’s worth of free coffee to New Englanders this week
-Homes: Worcester property owners weigh burden of skyrocketing values
-Streaming: 'Ozark,' 'The Office' and 'Frozen II' lead Nielsen's 2020 most-streamed list
-Cars: New Year Means Huge Savings at Bertera Nissan (7:04)
-At the office: A year ago, women outnumbered men in the U.S. workforce, Now they account for 100% of jobs lost in December
-Meanwhile, in Plymouth, rats eat woman's car
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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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