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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 (:23). High of 75 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing girl
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old
-Shrewsbury shooting victim ID'd as Kevin Doherty, 56; suspect arraigned
-Related: New details revealed in deadly shooting of Shrewsbury dad (3:03)
-Related: Suspect’s criminal history includes machete attack, fights
-Related: Machete attack victim says suspect should have been in jail (2:46). Article
-Related: Suspect who allegedly killed Shrewsbury father is held without bail (2:32)
-Earlier: Shrewsbury father shot to death after walking 6-year-old child to school (2:58). Article
-Firefighters battle blaze at scrap metal site in Worcester
-Webster woman in court after allegedly causing bomb scare at convenience store (:32). Article
-Worcester motorcyclist killed in crash with tractor-trailer remembered
-Goodbye trash, and pounds: City D.P.W. crews make clean sweep of streets
-Spotted lanternfly detected in 13 Worcester County cities and towns: How to stop the spread
>POLITICS: Meet the candidates: Jermoh Kamara on health, schools, community
-The016.com announces political ad packages
-WCCA-TV's WCCA-TV Primary Candidate Forum (41:14)
>DINING OUT: New Worcester Mediterranean restaurant announces official opening date
-ICYMI: Worcester man charged with killing his toddler son in Ohio ordered held without bail
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old
-Traffic delays after tractor-trailer gets stuck under bridge in Worcester
-State Police recruit from Worcester died from blunt force injuries, family attorney says (2:21). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden recreation fields formally opened
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-September Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): It’s the Spencer Fair!
-It's the first year at the new David Prouty High. Here's what it looks like
-Dudley man arrested after shoving officer during intoxicated dispute at home
-Man charged after crashing into pole and tearing through yards in West Boylston
-Sample ballot for September 8th Paxton vote
-Leominster residents urge council to reverse Orchard Hill zoning to block apartment project
-D.J. or band needed for Rutland Sock Hop
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Jazzed Up Trio at Pinecroft Dairy 5 p.m. Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Chainsmokers at Breakaway Festival, KC and the Sunshine Band and more ...
-"Whirlwind": Worcester fans raise money for movie about cycling legend Major Taylor
-King Richard's Faire opens new location in Carver for 44th season
-Design a bookmark for this Worcester Public Library contest
>OPINION: Stacey Kenneally: Finding our way — Wins with my sensory child
-First Person: In matters of faith, Joe Fusco Jr. looks for "returns"
-WCCA-TV's What It’s Worth No. 478 (28:59): Movie Reviewers
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to nurse who worked at UMass Memorial for 33 years
>SPORTS: Patriots release veteran safety Jabrill Peppers in surprise move
-Patriots unveil new alternate uniform for Week 13 game vs. Jets
-Red Sox lose to Pirates, 4-2
-Red Sox release Walker Buehler to end $21 million debacle
-WooSox lose to Durham, 5-3
-Worcester Academy basketball legend joins athlete advisory board for Boston Legacy FC
>NATIONAL: Middle schoolers shielded younger students using buddy system during school shooting
-Radio Worcester (13:19): McGovern warns of capital militarization, vows to reintroduce Epstein files amendment
>TRAGIC: Bullfighter gored to death in shocking arena attack in Portugal (2:01)
>NEW ENGLAND: State Police enforcing Move Over law over Labor Day weekend
-I.C.E. has arrested more noncriminals than criminals in Mass. this year: See stats
>COLLEGES: Assumption welcomes its newest Hounds
-WPI biomedical engineering professor receives $630,000 grant for fibrosis study
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 of the world's biggest natural arches
>BUSINESS: New inflation data factors into the Fed's interest rates decision
-LPL Financial Research: Grand ideas at the Grand Tetons
-Can a resolution be reached at Market Basket next week? (17:15)
>SHOPPING: Wayfair Labor Day sale | Save up to 80%
>HEALTH: CVS restricts COVID shots in 3 states, including Mass.
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>FOOD: Kellogg's becomes first company to sign binding agreement removing toxic dyes from cereals
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES:New movies on streaming: "Together," and more
>CELEBRITY: Bruce Willis' wife reveals his "scary" symptoms pre-dementia diagnosis
-Idris Elba admits he's never watched "The Wire"
>ANIMALS: Dumped neglected dog learns to be a puppy again (1:49)
>HISTORY: What is gerrymandering? You can trace its history back to Mass.
>GOOD NEWS: Needham girl's book about cancer journey features police pup who escorted her home
-Meanwhile, Bermuda Triangle mystery solved? This scientist’s theory is making big waves (4:53)
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