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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:15: People express frustration as state's vaccine website crashes (2:13)
+6:15: Gov. Baker: Weather could delay vaccine shipments; National Guard may need to pick up doses
+6:15: U.S. life expectancy drops a year in pandemic, Most since WWII
+2:30: ‘Pissed off’ Gov. Baker promises vaccination website fixes
+2:30: What health risks qualify as comorbidities? (1:16)
+2:30: Libraries, including Worcester, see big increase in digital lending as physical books drop
-State vaccination finder crashes
-About 1 million more Mass. residents will be eligible for vaccines starting today
-It may take up to a month for residents 65 and older, or who have 2 health conditions, to book vaccine appointments, Gov. Charlie Baker says
-A tale of two pandemics: Worcester in 1918 and now
-Becker professors discuss the lessons learned and weaknesses uncovered a year after COVID-19 start
-UMass Medical School launches Vaccine Corps backed by $435,000 in donations
-Radio Worcester Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (11:37): Vaccinations and school sports
-Fatimah Daffaie (Doherty High Senior): What’s getting me through the global pandemic
-ICYMI: Here's how to find vaccination appointments on Mass. website (1:36)
-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)
-Mass. officials announce 1,322 new cases, 55 deaths, 7-day positivity rate holds at 2.2 percent
-Which age group has received the most vaccinations thus far in Massachusetts?
-Teachers feel slighted by Massachusetts vaccination plan (1:52)
-How some COVID-19 survivors are learning to smell again
-How will we know we’ve reached herd immunity?
In The News
-Latest weather: 4-6 inches of snow forecast
+6:15: Sen. Markey joins St. Vincent nurses on protest line in Worcester
+2:30: Bravehearts sign 9 returners for 2021
+2:30: WooSox schedule released
+2:30: Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor's Live & Streaming Music List
+2:30: WRTA buses will remain free until July
+2:30: Artist Spotlight: Tom Grady
+2:30: Comedy, spoken word says 'Love is the Message' in virtual online show from BrickBox Theater
+8:00: Leicester police arrest Spencer woman for OUI after cruiser struck by car
+7:45: Sen. Markey to join St. Vincent Hospital nurses in call for increased staffing, higher wages
+7:45: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - Feb. 18
-Mexican restaurant prepares to open in downtown Worcester
-Recognize the person in this video? Worcester PD looking to ID person in connection with rampant vandalism
-3 more reports of gunfire after man injured in shooting at Worcester's Beaver Brook Park
-ICYMI: Man survives gunshot wound to the head as gunfire erupts in Worcester
-Worcester officials investigate claims that police protested officer’s suspension with coordinated ‘sick out’
-Man says Worcester police assaulted him, used racist remark
-Group counters WPD claims about ShotSpotter Connect
-Worcester Winter Walk 10-mile challenge starts this weekend
-Make less than $57,000 a year? File your taxes for free in Worcester with WCAC
-Rep. McGovern to join WRTA meeting to discuss extension of fare suspension
-Worcester named among 2021's most-ethnically diverse cities
-Worcester's poets laureate talk poetry in a convulsive year
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup in Worcester delayed one day this week starting Monday
-February specials at Wachusett Wine & Spirits
-Last week to score a FREE $20 dine-in gift card valid this entire month at Peppercorn's Grille & Tavern
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): South Grafton home hit by 3-alarm fire
-Lakeside cottage destroyed by fire in Charlton
-Milford man arraigned for missing youth organization funds
-UMass Medical School-licensed HIV firm wins FDA approval
-Holy Cross men's basketball team falls to BU
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman in labor gets help from city plows during Iowa blizzard
-Movies: Emma Stone is downright mean in new trailer for ‘Cruella’
-Food: A guide to the best food and beer pairings from Wachusett Wine & Spirits
-Cars: February is the month of huge Savings at Bertera Nissan (5:00)
-Meanwhile, in the Netherlands, half-naked skater plunges through ice on frozen canal
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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.
-Caffeinated coffees are mostly free of toxins, with a few exceptions
>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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