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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+5:30: New timeline and sites for vaccine in Mass.
+5:30: White people are getting vaccinated at higher rates than Black and Latino Americans, analysis shows
+5:30: 8 myths about the vaccine explained
+5:30: Pregnant women should avoid Moderna vaccine, WHO says
+11:30: State launching testing for child care providers (:59)
-Radio Worcester (38:38): Vaccine Town Hall with Ed Augustus, Dr. Michael Hirsh and Karyn Clark
-UMass Medical School professor: A key to defeating COVID-19 could be in your gut
-Nurse at DCU Center collecting clothes for homeless COVID-19 patients (1:48). Article
-Boston Globe: Field hospitals, including DCU Center, play vital role as surge continues
-'Slow decline' in patient numbers at DCU Center field hospital
-UMass Medical School enrolling for Moderna youth vaccine trial
-Mass. moving on to Phase 2 of vaccine rollout Feb. 1 (1:44)
-ICYMI: COVID-19 claims brother and sister from well-known Worcester family
-Free testing this week in Worcester
-Ch. 5 visits Fuller RV to discuss how RV sales are soaring as people hit the road during pandemic (1:42)
-Mass. officials announce 3,477 new cases, 45 deaths, 7-day positivity rate drops to 4.8 percent
-Gov. Baker: State to open 7 mass vaccination sites (2:33)
-If students aren’t getting vaccines, will schools be safe?
-What to do, and not do, before and after your vaccine shot
-Moderna says vaccine works against emerging variants
-Boston doctor suggests wearing 2 masks as U.K. variant spreads
-Meanwhile, in Spain, elderly woman who 'died' of COVID shows up at nursing home
In The News
+5:30: Parking ban in Worcester effective 6 p.m. Tuesday
+5:30: WPD welcomes 6 new officers
+5:30: Man suffers gunshot wound to foot in Webster parking lot confrontation
+5:30: Traffic stop in Shrewsbury leads to gun, drug charges
+5:30: Widespread internet outages reported across Northeast (:26)
+11:30: Worcester Regional Airport may not see commercial flights until 2022
+11:30: Worcester Branch NAACP elects new leaders, Fred Taylor new president
+11:30: 29-year-old man shot, Worcester man arrested on gun charges
+11:30: 21-year-old Millbury man arrested in Rutland with over 1,000 pills, LSD
+11:30: 6th anniversary of 6-week 'snow blitz'
-Newest downtown Worcester apartments aiming to open in April
-$1 million Powerball winner sold in Worcester
-Judge upholds evidence against defendant charged in fire that killed Worcester firefighter
-Overpass on Webster Street in Worcester clipped by rig - again
-Table Talk Pie Store celebrates 4 years with 2 new pie flavors
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Jan. 26
-Worcester given $1.1 million in state anti-violence grant funding
-Bill Shaner: Predictive policing shows City Hall moves fast when it wants to
-Worcesteria: Backyard chickens in Worcester? The sky is falling!
-WCCA-TV 'The Mayor's Forum' (28:29): Tam Le, Chashu Ramen + Izakaya, and Jean-Luc Wittner, Suzette Crêperie & Cafe
-Browse and buy beer, wine & liquor from home with Wachusett Wine & Spirits' online store
-John DiPietro's 'Worcester’s Neighborhoods' (7:45): Newton Square (Coolidge Road Area)
-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): $1 million scratch ticket sold in Rutland
-Seven Saws Brewing building 8,000 square foot taproom and brewhouse in Holden
-Millbury Assistant Fire Chief Francis B. King retires after 47 years on the job
-Millbury Police Chief Donald Desorcy retires after 42 years of service
-North End Motor Sales launches its own Economic Stimulus Plan with huge sale
-Gerrale Gates named Crusader of the Week
-Cars: New Year Means Huge Savings at Bertera Nissan (7:04)
-National: Kid arrested in killings of 5 in Indiana, including pregnant woman
-Health: Massachusetts Health Connector continuing open enrollment through late March
-Homes: 5 latest homes to hit the market in Worcester
-TV/Streaming: New on Amazon Prime in February
-Shopping: Crocs make a quarantine comeback
-Tribute to consumer research giant J.D. Power III, a Holy Cross grad and one-time Worcester paperboy who recently passed away
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Louisiana man with dementia forms special bond with kids (2:21)
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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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