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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-UMass Memorial forced to pause new vaccine appointments for 2-3 weeks
-Vaccinations underway at Worcester State University 'supersite'
-Massachusetts launches vaccine website to find available appointments
-Worcester Rotary Club donates hundreds of kids surgical masks
-Biden tells Americans to wear masks until 2022
-ICYMI: Worcester case numbers up slightly, other numbers trend positively
-Here are the WRTA buses you can take to get to Worcester State vaccination center
-Ch. 5 visits Fuller RV to discuss how RV sales are soaring as people hit the road during pandemic (1:42)
-WBJ panelists see optimism for post-pandemic economy
-Mass. officials announce 2,228 new cases, 87 deaths, 7-day positivity rate drops to 2.6 percent
-Massachusetts tops 15,000 confirmed COVID deaths
-Cancer screenings fell during pandemic: UMass Medical School study
-Vitamin C, zinc don’t lessen COVID-19 symptoms, study finds
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Doctors living in Clinton, fighting COVID, are engaged on 'Today' show
In The News
-Latest weather: Double blast of snow, sleet, freezing rain expected next week
+8:30: Fundraising campaign launched for family of victims of Friday's fatal fire in Worcester
-2 dead, 1 seriously injured in 5-alarm blaze on Jaques Ave. in Worcester (2:49)
-Jaques Ave. fire coverage: T&G, Spectrum News 1, Channel 10, MassLive, Channel 7
-3-alarm fire tears through Worcester apartment building (:45). Article. Gallery (25 photos)
-Statement from Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus on the 2 major fires in the city on Friday
-29-year-old Worcester man faces federal weapons charges
-Sunday is Valentine's Day. Check Dining Out to see the latest deals and specials
-14 great ways to spend Valentine's Day Weekend in Worcester
-Ray Mariano: ShotSpotter artificial intelligence policing program not for Worcester
-Radio Worcester (21:29): Worcester Police Chief Steve Sargent and Deputy Chief Paul Saucier talk ShotSpotter Connect
-Teachers' union pushing back on state's new transportation guidelines
-Central Mass. Housing Alliance awarded $7 million to fight homelessness
-ICYMI: Here's the starting food lineup at Polar Park
-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): Holden Fire Department and Holden Police battle 2-alarm fire, 2 families displaced
-More than 500 Valentine's Card delivered to seniors at Shrewsbury Senior Center
-Who? Owl gets stuck in Bolton fireplace after going down chimney
-Police investigating death at Templeton Elementary School
-Worcester native on her new book, ‘The Waiting Room', a guide to a life-changing diagnosis
-Worcester Envelope Co., at 125 years old, acquired by national marketing firm
-Holy Cross Weekend Primer (3:32): Men's Basketball vs. Boston University
-Holy Cross Weekend Primer (3:14): Women's Hockey vs. UConn
-Bravehearts mascot Jake the Lion spreads early Valentine's Day cheer
-Worcester Academy grad Kaz Grala of Westborough qualifies for Daytona 500
-Food: Dunkin’ launches wedding ‘I Do’ merchandise collection
-TV/Streaming: New movies + shows to watch this weekend
-Homes: 5 open houses coming up in Worcester
-Shopping: 5 best tech deals for Presidents' Day 2021 Sale
-Cars: February is the month of huge Savings at Bertera Nissan (5:00)
-Meanwhile, Florida Man steals girlfriend's ring to propose to another girlfriend
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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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