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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
+5:45: Mass. residents who bring eligible seniors to appointments can now get vaccinated (:58). Article
+5:45: Frustration over vaccine rollout relayed by Worcester City Councilors
+5:45: New state guidance aims to avoid wasted vaccine doses in Massachusetts
+5:45: About 1 in 10 Americans have gotten at least their first shot. But supply challenges remain
+9:30: More than 1,200 vaccine doses reported as 'wasted' to DPH
-DCU Center population begins to steady
-How close are Worcester area hospitals to capacity? Weekly update
-Worcester Superior Court closes for deep cleaning after staff member tests positive
-Worcester School Committee to make decision on Fall II sports
-Radio Worcester (12:27): City Manager Ed Augustus talks vaccines, snow and School Committee voting
-WBJ Podcast (25:50): deadhorse hill & post-pandemic life
-Harvard professor gives Mass. ‘F’ for its vaccine rollout (1:56)
-Free testing in Worcester this week
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial reaching out to patients to set up vaccination appointments (:48). Article
-Ch. 5 visits Fuller RV to discuss how RV sales are soaring as people hit the road during pandemic (1:42)
-Mass. officials announce 1,319 new cases, 68 deaths, 7-day positivity rate holds at 3 percent
-Grocery workers say COVID-19 has begun spreading more quickly
-White House increasing vaccine supply next week
-Vaccines for seniors in Mass.: Arguments for and against
-It's very risky for states to ease restrictions now, experts warn
-Can you spread COVID-19 after getting the vaccine? Experts say the answer isn’t simple
-Several annual vaccines may be needed, Johnson & Johnson CEO says
-New guidance might come soon for people who have been fully vaccinated, Dr. Fauci says
In The News
+5:45: Vice Squad search warrant yields fentanyl, crack in Worcester bust
+5:45: More than 4,700 OUI defendants in Worcester County may be eligible for a new trial
+5:45: Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (16:11): Teachers, policing and vaccines
+5:45: Worcester City Council talks race, police reform, diversity
+5:45: Holy Cross names its 33rd president
+5:45: Holy Cross men's basketball team set for series with Boston University
+5:45: WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (25:20): Bryan Levangie, Pastor, Next Level Church West Boylston
+5:45: Vanilla Box Productions presents 'Love Stories,' including 'Other Letters,' two men's story
+5:45: Last Call with Haley Rose, Key Real Estate Services
+9:30: Worcester ranked among top 10 worst cities to get married
+9:30: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - Feb. 10
-In Worcester, snow brings increased sales for small businesses
-Jogger struck by vehicle in Shrewsbury
-Footprints in snow, missing window screen lead West Boylston police to warn of possible house break-in
-Winter parking ban ended at 6 a.m.
-11 great places for Valentine's Day meals, gifts in Worcester
-Worcester Men of Song planning celebration of 75 years of making a capella music in Worcester area (8:44)
-Radio Worcester (22:36): Matt Whitlock and Samantha Fried of Defund WPD talk ShotSpotter Connect & predictive policing
-Edith Morgan: Educating our students during a global pandemic
-ICYMI: Warrant issued for Worcester man in animal cruelty case
-February specials at Wachusett Wine & Spirits
-Part 3 of John DiPietro's 'Worcester’s Neighborhoods' (11:57): Newton Square area
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor's Live & Streaming Music List
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grafton’s early grades are no longer hybrid — which brings us to that snow day
-Westborough Police seek man who stole vacuums from Target
-Showtime's Dexter to film in Sturbridge this week
-Artist Spotlight: Rebecca Hope
-Holy Cross men's and women's basketball schedules adjusted
-Flying Dreams leaves Worcester, Peppercorn's – for now
-Worcester Public Market celebrates first anniversary
-Sign up for WBJ’s virtual Economic Forecast Forum on Thursday
-MassHire's Super Regional Virtual Job Fair 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today
-Food: Price Chopper merging with Tops: What it means for shoppers, store employees
-Tragic: Woman in Canada dies in extreme cold walking home from next-door neighbor's house
-Health: Drinking black coffee has heart benefits, studies find
-Homes: Video tour of 2-bedroom, 2-bath Worcester home for sale (:50)
-Cars: February is the month of huge Savings at Bertera Nissan (5:00)
-Movies: Here's what's on the Oscars 2021 shortlist
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Idaho woman wins 6-figure lottery prize. The next day, she wins again
-‘I’m here live, I’m not a cat’: Texas attorney struggles to remove cat filter during hilarious Zoom court hearing
-Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, driver survives as trunk plunges 70 feet off Wisconsin highway (:32)
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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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