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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 (:31). High of 93 today in Worcester
-2026 Farmers' Almanac forecast predicts longer winter of cold, snow
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-"This community used to be beautiful": Worcester neighbors upset about landscape business
-Chip Norton, owner of Mercantile Center, files for bankruptcy amid lawsuits, $70 million in debt
-Trial set to begin of Millbury firefighter charged with child rape
-Mural honoring slain mother and daughter to be unveiled at Worcester school
-Rapper Joyner Lucas honored with street name in Worcester
-Longtime home of Helen's Bakery to reopen as Quinsigamond Village Bakery & Cafe
-Looking for the best summer activity in Worcester County? Readers voted for this spot
-Worcester to treat Indian Lake on Thursday
-13 charged in $5 million elder fraud ring targeting Mass. seniors (1:35). Article
-Related: Elder scam that targeted Mass. seniors explained (2:05)
-Related: Uber drivers help end scam targeting hundreds of grandparents, U.S. Attorney says
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Meet the candidates: Donna Colorio seeks another city council term
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:27): Meeting law violation, preliminary election, does any of it matter
>DINING OUT: 2 Worcester restaurants make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 (5:34)
-ICYMI: State confirms open investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-Bodycam footage shows Worcester police making explosive arrest
-Worcester teen charged with masturbating in Lyft vehicle
-Truck overturns under railroad bridge on Southbridge Street in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Colleagues mourn Lancaster crash victim, respected correction officer and bagpiper
-Ryan Dixon, the "Mayor of Shrewsbury," named Spirit of Shrewsbury grand marshal
-Millbury to receive over $800,000 from Chapter 90 infrastructure bill
-Sutton electrical increase through Power Choice approved
-Learn about the birds and the bees at the Sterling Fair
-Farm Days at Waters Farm and its signature apple crisp
-Paxton-area seniors headed to Maine September 17th
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Music leader Tracy Kraus to receive this year's Arts Worcester Award
-Pride Worcester Pageant returns, mixing advocacy and high glamour
-Screen Time: 3 blockbuster actresses steal TerrifiCon spotlight
>OPINION: Dave Foley, Shanique Rodriguez and Cindy Rowe: Tax big biz to offset Big Beautiful Bill
-WCCA-TV's Ramona Interviews No. 241 (28:19): Angela Corey
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a gallivanter extraordinaire
>SPORTS: Kyle Dugger, Javon Baker among 6 Patriots training camp surprises
-Red Sox beat Astros, 14-1
-Swanson, Graham vie for starting quarterback role at Holy Cross
-Holy Cross, Athletic Solutions team up to create custom adidas apparel for Crusader student-athletes
-WooSox beat Iowa, 7-4
>NATIONAL: Overall inflation remains steady, but experts say price increases are coming (1:46)
-U.S. Steel plant explosion updates: 2 dead as investigations unfold
>TRAGIC: 29-year-old mom receives life-changing Alzheimer’s diagnosis
>NEW ENGLAND: Multiple buildings destroyed in Lawrence fire (2:33). Article
-Lyft driver accused of raping passenger after hotel pickup
>COLLEGES: WPI named to first-ever LinkedIn Top Colleges List
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most famous state fairs across the U.S.
>BUSINESS: U.S. and China extend trade truce another 90 days
-LPL Financial Research: Stocks sailing smoothly through policy crosscurrents so far
-Berkshire Bank to become Beacon Bank & Trust after merger
>SHOPPING: Hand soap recalled over sepsis concerns. See where it was sold
>HOMES: Want to buy a house in Mass.? You’ll need to earn the highest amount of any state
>HEALTH: Protective tension vs. tightness: Unlock lasting mobility
-Hand, foot and mouth disease often spreads in the summer. Here's how you can prevent it (1:56)
>FOOD: Wendy’s unveils "Meal of Misfortune" for Wednesday Addams fans
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan Netflix show, "The Thursday Murder Club" (2:15)
>MOVIES: "Weapons" review: The best horror movie of the summer
>CELEBRITY: "What's Happening!!" child star Danielle Spencer dies at 60
>ANIMALS: World's Ugliest Do winner is a bulldog named Petunia
>HISTORY: Revere Beach has evolved but still endures
>GOOD NEWS: Woman finds diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park
-Meanwhile, in Maine, man pays $20,000 zoning fine in pennies (:55)
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