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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+Noon: There will be enough vaccines for the ‘entire U.S. adult population by June,’ Johnson & Johnson board member says
-What you need to know about COVID-19 scams
-Vaccine rollout change irks area education unions
-Worcester Housing Authority uses social media to boost mask wearing
-Barstool Sports bails out four Central Mass. businesses with relief fund
-ICYMI: Downtown Worcester eatery closes temporarily after exposure
-Ch. 5 visits Fuller RV to discuss how RV sales are soaring as people hit the road during pandemic (1:42)
-Mass. officials announce 3,957 new cases, 87 deaths, 7-day positivity rate drops to 3.9 percent
-Food, agriculture, construction workers top list of most at risk of COVID death
-Racial disparity in vaccinations is ‘really troubling,’ Mass. medical official says
-Seattle hospital rushes to distribute vaccines after freezer breaks
-Pfizer to speed up research amid mutation threat
-Doctor explains rare cosmetic filler reactions to vaccine
-Deadly fungus could be the next potential pandemic
-Do I need the vaccine if I already had COVID?
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Illinois couple married 63 years has 'date' while hospitalized with COVID
-Cat hilariously judges mom's quarantine habits (3:41)
In The News
-Latest weather: 8-12 inches forecast Monday into Tuesday
+Noon: Fire at three-decker on Water Street in Millbury
+Noon: Worcester native Michael Orland is music director for idols and stars
-Shrewsbury St. restaurants tighten belt during pandemic
-Worcester market damaged after two Ford Focus cars involved in crash
-Land near Indian Lake to begin redevelopment planning process
-Despite assistance from Worcester Community Action Council, a man in Warren has been without heat from more than a week
-Fire in Blackstone leaves 1 dead (:23)
-Diocese's Partners in Charity Appeal tops $1 million
-Virtual Women's Health and Wellness Conference set for Feb. 13
-ICYMI: Michaels replacing A.C. Moore at Lincoln Plaza in Worcester
-After decades, man who grew up in Worcester finds father through DNA test (2:11). Article
-Here are 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Part 2: John DiPietro's 'Worcester’s Neighborhoods' (12:09): Longfellow and Commodore roads
-Get ready for the perfect Super Bowl Sunday with an awesome package from Peppercorn's Grille and Tavern
-Browse and buy beer, wine & liquor from home with Wachusett Wine & Spirits' online store
-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): 2 hospitalized in crash early Saturday morning in Holden
-Scam alert from Paxton police
-Nissan split in two in Douglas crash; two are injured
-33-year-old Fitchburg man indicted on firearm charge
-Grafton's Spagnuolo chasing third Super Bowl ring as coordinator
-Despite double-double by Gerrale Gates, HC men's basketball team falls in OT
-Tribute to 'Auburn's Oldest Citizen,' who recently passed away at 103
-SOPHIE, Grammy-nominated artist, dies in 'terrible accident' at 34 years old
-Tragic: Illinois mom, four daughters die after house fire
-TV/Streaming: Roku tops 50 million subscribers as streaming surges amid pandemic
-Homes: See inside this ski lodge home that's within walking distance to Wachusett Mountain
-Food: Recall issued for popular Dole salad product
-Shopping: DSW boots sale takes 25 percent off top-selling styles
-Cars: New Year Means Huge Savings at Bertera Nissan (7:04)
-Meanwhile, in Germany, man poses as air traffic controller, gives fake flight instructions
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 40 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police S.W.A.T. team arrests man after armed domestic incident on Lawnfair Street
-Real estate developer Chip Norton sued by creditor who claims he owes $1 million
-Federal judge forces Worcester pastor Encarnacion into bankruptcy
-R.F.K. Jr. demands Dunkin', Starbucks prove drinks are "safe" (1:51). Article
-Radio Worcester (10:45): Vendors sought for Out to Lunch summer series on the Common
-Aislinn Doyle: March 5th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester considers cutting school busing distance to 1.5 miles
-Updated Worcester trash and recycling schedule through March 9th
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:05)
-ICYMI: Auburn police seek missing woman last seen in Florida over a month ago
-What you need to know: Worcester St. Patrick’s Parade ready to step off
-A.G. confirms lawsuit to follow Holden Town Meeting vote on housing law
-Holy Cross students keep community fed with fridge program (1:32)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Debate over homework load continues at W.R.H.S.
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Wachusett Echo: The rewards and realities of A.P. classes at Wachusett
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): D.A. says foul play suspected after human remains found in Shirley
-Grafton Select Board approves increase to pay-as-you-throw bag fees
-Good deed by Gardner D.P.W. raises eyebrows on City Council
-$1 million lottery winner in Shrewsbury eyes investment, home buy
-Spencer selectmen hear more about FY'27 budget
-Police logs from Shrewsbury, Northborough and Westborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Grace Givertz in the spotlight for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
-Listen Up: Worcester's Many Kids Take Meds debuts new singles
-Discovering King Tut's Tomb exhibit coming to Boston (1:54)
>OPINION: Last Call: Rosa Fernandez, community health leader
-Tracey Faraday: Self-care station for your 2 a.m. feedings
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:00): Worcester police staffing crisis and $35 million Holden sewer lawsuit loss
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to past president of the Worcester Rotary Club
>SPORTS: Patriots to release Stefon Diggs in cost-saving move: Reports
-Mike Vrabel sparks A.J. Brown-to-Patriots trade speculation with latest comments
-Celtics lose to Hornets, 118-89 (2:04). Article
-Holy Cross women’s basketball completes 12-point fourth-quarter comeback against B.U.; secures No. 2 seed in Patriot League tournament
-Holy Cross women's hockey coach Katie Lachapelle named Hockey East Coach of the Year
-Holy Cross men’s basketball travels to No. 2 Lehigh for Patriot League quarterfinals
-South girls' hoops star Madison Leighton balances court, class, crisis
>NATIONAL: Iran launches new wave of attacks on Israeli and U.S. bases
-Father who gave gun to alleged school shooter is convicted of murder
-Tragic: Husband fatally shot wife and himself at hospital moments after welcoming their first child
>NEW ENGLAND: Providence diocese abuse report exposes decades of cover up
-Cash box with $1,000 stolen from Girl Scouts selling cookies in New Hampshire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Expedia's most affordable U.S. and abroad destinations for 2026
-The ultimate guide to solo travel confidence
>BUSINESS: 21 Attorneys General demand action from GoFundMe
-LPL Financial Research: How LPL Research thinks about dividends
-How long will it take to pay off your credit card?
>HOMES: Tips for snow and ice removal around your home
>HEALTH: Rates of rectal cancer rising, particularly among young people (1:59)
>FOOD: KFC revives beloved '90s menu item—but fans say something's missing
>TV/STREAMING: What is “Netflix After Dark”? Is the N.S.F.W. streaming category real?
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" (2:40)
>CELEBRITY: All the celebrities at Paris Fashion Week March
-Christina Applegate dumped Brad Pitt for '80s rocker: memoir
>ANIMALS: Orange cat outsmarts his entire household (1:52)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: The Worcester woman who refused to pay taxes
>GOOD NEWS: Years-old lottery numbers finally earn woman a $100,000 prize
-Meanwhile, world's smallest arcade machine is only .98 inch tall
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