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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 (: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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