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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+1:00: Here’s where you can get a vaccine in Worcester
-Worcester issues 20 COVID fines after 1,800 visits to businesses in the city
-Worcester Biomat at UMass Memorial wants blood from COVID patients
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial forced to pause new vaccine appointments for 2-3 weeks
-Vaccinations underway at Worcester State University 'supersite'
-Here are the WRTA buses you can take to get to Worcester State vaccination center
-How COVID is affecting Worcester nursing homes: Weekly update
-WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (26:28): Gina Gardner, Pediatric Nurse Manager, UMass Memorial Medical Center, on psychological impact of COVID on children and teens
-Ch. 5 visits Fuller RV to discuss how RV sales are soaring as people hit the road during pandemic (1:42)
-Mass. officials announce 1,949 new cases, 65 deaths, 7-day positivity rate drops to 2.4 percent
-Medical experts try to establish ‘long Covid’ diagnosis for patients with lasting symptoms
-Dating apps sees surge of users boasting about being vaccinated
-Here’s what you can and can’t do after being fully vaccinated
-Where has the flu gone? Influenza activity hasn’t been this low in memory and COVID has a lot to do with it
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Retirement community in Ohio creates 'hug huts' so that seniors can hug loved ones
In The News
+1:00: Vigil planned Sunday night for 3 victims in Worcester fire as authorities continue to pinpoint cause of Jaques Avenue blaze
+1:00: What to watch: Cozy up with these Valentine’s Day movies
-Today 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
+1:00: Multiple Worcester groups urge police reform, but is city listening?
+1:00: SeltzerTime podcast #105 (1:22:30): From Worcester to Worldwide
+1:00: Trash and recycling pickup delayed one day starting Monday
-'Our family has lost everything': Worcester court officer mourns loss of 3 family members after 5-alarm fire (1:47). Article
-Fundraising campaign launched for family of victims of Friday's fatal fire in Worcester
-Video from the scene of Friday night's fire (10:47)
-Worcester parking revenue cut in half during pandemic, with reserves drying up, officials say
-3 trucks strike low Worcester railroad bridges in less than 24 hours
-Worcester's Esther Howland and Grafton's Jotham Taft? Local rivalry over origins of Valentine's Day cards in U.S.
-Remote learning has ushered in new era of classroom technology in Worcester
-Bill Shaner: The Hillside Beach situation
-Thu Nguyen running as first nonbinary Worcester City Council Candidate
-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): 2 local businessmen save the day when 'Dexter' film crew is left high and dry in Sturbridge
-NBA champion-turned-businessman shares advice with Clark marketing students
-Holy Cross men's hockey will host the 2021 Ice Breaker Tournament, featuring BC and Northeastern
-Austin Butler's double-double leads Holy Cross past BU
-HC women use strong third quarter to top Colgate, 61-40
-Bravehearts mascot Jake the Lion spreads Valentine's Day cheer
-Food: Here’s the most popular Valentine’s Day candy in Massachusetts
-Shopping: Here are the most-googled Valentine's Day gifts
-TV/Streaming: 1960s teen idol Bobby Rydell to appear on WCCA-TV's 'This Is Worcester' with Bill Coleman on Feb. 24
-Cars: February is the month of huge Savings at Bertera Nissan (5:00)
-Meanwhile, in Alabama, Civil War-reenacting rooster lost and found at Cracker Barrel
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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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