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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:00: A day after website crash, vaccination appointments hard to find
+7:00: Mass. officials announce 1,679 new cases, 36 deaths, 7-day positivity rate drops to 2.1 percent
+7:00: CDC director worries over ‘pandemic fatigue’ come spring
+7:00: 2 Floridians attempted to get second doses of vaccine by dressing as elderly women
-‘Don’t let your guard down’: Cases in Worcester sharply decline but variants cause concern
-People express frustration as state's vaccine website crashes (2:13)
-‘Pissed off’ Gov. Baker promises vaccination website fixes
-Despite vaccination website mishap, there are several ways to sign up
-Libraries, including Worcester, see big increase in digital lending as physical books drop
-ICYMI: A tale of two pandemics: Worcester in 1918 and now
-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)
-See how many cases there are in your city or town
-Long-term care facilities in Mass. still reporting new cases every day
-Gov. Baker: Weather could delay vaccine shipments; National Guard may need to pick up doses
-What health risks qualify as comorbidities? (1:16)
-U.S. life expectancy drops a year in pandemic, Most since WWII
-At the office: Vaccinated or not, many workers want to remain remote
In The News
+7:00: Winter parking ban in effect at 5 p.m. in Worcester
+7:00: Feds: Pilot in Feb. 2 Leicester plane crash reported ice buildup on wings
+7:00: Sears at Solomon Pond Mall is closing
+7:00: Police investigating rollover crash on Mass Pike in Westborough
+7:00: Police sergeant loses home in Grafton fire; GoFundMe set up to aid family
+7:00: See inside giant Worcester loft selling for $379,000
+7:00: Holy Cross Weekend Primer: Women's Hockey vs. Maine (2:38)
+7:00: Crusaders set for series with Army
+12:15: Drugs and cash seized in Paxton bust
+8:10: Crash on I-290 East before 290, 190 split
+8:10: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - Feb. 19
-Police investigating hit-and-run that left man injured in Worcester
-Sen. Markey joins St. Vincent nurses on protest line in Worcester
-Restaurant to open second location in Worcester
-WRTA buses will remain free until July
-ICYMI: Recognize the person in this video? Worcester PD looking to ID person in connection with rampant vandalism
-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
-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): Ch. 5's 'Chronicle' visits Shrewsbury
-'Chronicle' visits Hebert's Candies
-Leicester police arrest Spencer woman for OUI after cruiser struck by car
-Marijuana company threatens Grafton with lawsuit
-Massive blaze at Lancaster home
-Bravehearts sign 9 returners for 2021
-Comedy, spoken word says 'Love is the Message' in virtual online show from BrickBox Theater
-Worcester Cultural Coalition offers arts residency at JMAC
-Walmart to raise workers' average pay to $15 an hour
-Homes: 4 open houses for you in Worcester
-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)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Minn. couple reunites after 53 years apart, finds biological daughter
-Meanwhile, science says being a 'crazy cat lady' is actually good for you
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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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