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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: 'Relief, excitement' as dentists, other health care workers get access to vaccine
+1:00: City of Worcester warns of COVID vaccine misinformation targeting senior citizens
+1:00: Worcester City Hall to reopen Monday by appointment only
+1:00: Johnson & Johnson eyes 100 million vaccines for U.S. by April
+1:00: One-shot vaccine could give Johnson & Johnson an edge
+1:00: U.S. can vaccinate up to 85% of adults and begin a return to normal by fall, Dr. Fauci says
-Weekly cases in Worcester drop by more than 300, but officials concerned with appearance of new contagious strain
-Massachusetts to lift curfew for restaurants, other businesses
-Chandler Street restaurant in Worcester to reopen dining room on Monday
-Worcester restaurant says lifting restrictions is a positive step
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey to pause competition through Jan. 30
-UMass Memorial to start paying rent for DCU Center field hospital
-ICYMI: Worcester County man is 2nd case of U.K. variant in Massachusetts
-Ch. 5 visits Fuller RV to discuss how RV sales are soaring as people hit the road during pandemic (1:42)
-Mass. officials announce 4,821 new cases, 75 deaths, 7-day positivity rate of 5.6 percent
-See how many cases there are in your Massachusetts city or town by Jan. 21
-Massachusetts has received a total of 825,650 doses of vaccine
-CDC boss says vaccine won't be in pharmacies by late February
-Can you still spread COVID if you are vaccinated? Health experts emphasize mask wearing
-Can vaccines be mixed and matched?
In The News
+6:00: Shrewsbury firefighters use hovercraft to rescue dog that fell through ice
+6:00: St. John's food pantry adds to staff and fleet
+6:00: Holy Cross men's basketball set for 2 home games with Lehigh
+6:00: New Year, New Drinks To Go at Peppercorn's Grille and Tavern
+1:00: Improved Plantation Street bridge to open Friday by 5 p.m.
+1:00: Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $1 billion
+1:00: Hank Aaron, baseball’s one-time home run king, dies at 86. His career stats
+8:00: Napoli Deli aims to open new location on Plantation St. in Worcester
+8:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Jan. 22
-Woman gets probation after admitting to motor vehicle homicide in Auburn crash
-Worcester couple faces fraud charges
-Worcester man found hiding in mattress with knife sentenced to time served
-Worcester pedestrian crash sends 55-year-old man to hospital
-Worcester restaurant owner sells Shrewsbury St. sites
-JetBlue says suspension of Worcester service doesn't reflect future at airport
-WRTA to continue free service into March
-'Dexter' filming crashing into West Boylston, Boylston with accident planned for Route 140
-Worcester School Committee requests more timely and transparent information on internet outages from Spectrum
-Worcesteria: 'Minority Report' move puts WPD on defense
-John DiPietro's 'Worcester’s Neighborhoods' (7:45): Newton Square (Coolidge Road Area)
-Limited time only: $5 off your delivery order from Peppercorn's. See how
-Reminder: Trash and recycling delayed a day in Worcester this week
-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): West Boylston company celebrates 150 years in business (2:15)
-Sutton Select Board will maintain Gov. Baker's state of emergency
-Millbury public forum Jan. 28 on preliminary design of Armory Village Revitalization Project
-Princeton first responders start vaccination process
-Southbridge man charged with 28 counts of child rape
-Epicenter 508 hosted by Victor D. Infante, every Friday at 6 p.m. on Unity Radio (:33)
-U.S. jobless claims decline to a still-high 900,000
-Report: Central Mass. industrial real estate among region's strongest
-Clark University earns $10 million federal workforce training grant
-Tragic: 3-year-old girl in Illinois falls from window, freezes to death after she can't get back inside house
-North End Motor Sales launches its own Economic Stimulus Plan with huge sale
-See the latest specials at Wachusett Wine & Spirits
-Tribute to founder of Worcester restaurant now in its 48th year
-Homes: Don't miss these 4 open houses in Worcester
-TV/Streaming: ‘Borat’ Vs. ‘Hamilton’ Vs. ‘Greyhound’ Vs. ‘Wonder Woman 1984’: What was the biggest streaming movie of 2020?
-Cars: New Year Means Huge Savings at Bertera Nissan (7:04)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 2-year-old Pennsylvania girl beats cancer and rings the bell on her birthday
-Meanwhile, a physicist explains why he thinks mysterious interstellar object was aliens
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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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