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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 (: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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