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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+Noon: 2-alarm fire on Hamilton St. in Worcester Sunday morning displaces 9 residents
+Noon: Video of Hamilton Street fire (:19)
+Noon: Dive team removes sumberged vehicle after driver follows GPS into Charlton lake
-Sunday Funday! Check Dining Out for the latest specials
-Strike at Saint Vincent
*Support workers join rally behind St. Vincent Hospital nurses
*ICYMI: Ray Mariano: Strike comes down to who you trust
-Vehicle crash into Shrewsbury home causes gas leak
-Route 146, I-190 exits to be renumbered in coming weeks
-Table Talk Pies celebrates Pi Day with virtual baking class
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-New community garden in Worcester hopes to educate students on climate change
-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): Shrewsbury cafe has new owner
-Gardner man sentenced to 2 years in crash that killed Lunenburg man
-Maple syrup runs in the family at Mason Farm in Rutland
-ICYMI: Spencer police say mom who allegedly backed into child had learner's permit
-Holy Cross football dominates in season opener
-Get an inside look at Holy Cross' new recreation center, 'The Jo'
-Boxing legend Marvin Hagler dies at New Hampshire home
-Mass. unemployment rate improved to 7.8% in January
-Enter to win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Cars: The all-new Nissan Rogue is at Bertera Nissan (5:41)
-Animals: Worcester Animal Rescue League Adoption Option: Meet Tennessee
-TV/Streaming: 'Honest Thief' Amazon Prime review: Stream It or Skip It?
-Shopping: Grab a robot vacuum for as low as $40 with this massive weekend sale
-Homes: See inside this grand estate on 7 acres in Paxton
-Meanwhile, in Texas, man drives dealership loaner to rob bank to buy BMW: feds
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Area restaurants adapt to survive pandemic year
-It costs $8,000 per day to run Worcester State vaccination site
-UMass Medical School Voices of UMass Med (25:08): Coping with COVID fatigue
-Spencer firefighters, volunteers providing door-to-door vaccinations to residents
-A year into COVID, Worcester County small businesses revenue down 51%
-ICYMI: Worcester parents pushing for in-person schooling five days a week, say ‘all ages are suffering’ during remote learning
-Ch. 5 visits Fuller RV to discuss how RV sales are soaring as people hit the road during pandemic (1:42)
-Mass. officials announce 1,548 new cases, 34 deaths, 7-day positivity rate falls to 1.7 percent
-Yo-Yo Ma gives impromptu performance at Mass. vaccination clinic
-Moderna runs trials on new booster shots against variants
-Travel and hospitality industries hopeful for rebound after slow 2020 (2:01)
-Why you might be experiencing what psychologists call 'the anniversary effect' and what to do about it
-Why the pandemic left long-term scars on global job market
-Warp-speed spending and other surreal stats of COVID times
-Sad: Couple in Miss. marries in hospital days before husband dies from COVID-19 complications
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 102-year-old woman in Arizona goes viral after joining great-grandson's virtual gym class
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Shooting investigation shuts down highway ramp in Worcester (:26). Article
-Worcester police launch test of new light on patrol vehicles
-Worcester police want your help: Naming their new comfort dog
-What's becoming of Chip Norton's Worcester properties?
-Monday's Child: Randy, 14, an artist, enjoys sporting events, museums, trips to the zoo
-Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for October
-Speedy’s Drive In was an iconic Worcester destination
-Worcester Animal Rescue League is in need of donations
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:25): Calls for civilian oversight amid skepticism over implementation
>POLITICS: Which candidates for mayor, City Council have raised most money?
-Worcester candidate profile: Jermoh Kamara for City Councilor At-Large
-Councilor King backs research bureau call for civilian police oversight
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:55): City Council cell phone use becomes a campaign issue
>DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Street restaurant changes hours, opens 7 days a week
-ICYMI: Thousands pack Institute Park for Worcester's "No Kings" protest. Video (2:08:06)
-Worcester tried classical music to stop "illegal activities" in Canal District. It didn't work
-Woman arrested in Worcester wanted in Hawaii for child sex assault
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Scout's book shares epilepsy experiences
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-New fields being used as work continues
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car fire in Charlton spreads to nearby brush early Sunday morning
-7 displaced after Fitchburg apartment fire; dog resuscitated by E.M.S.
-Item photos: In West Boylston, families invited to "touch a truck"
-School study leads West Boylston fall town meeting warrant
-Whittier Farms given grant to improve food security
-Southbridge High unveils sensory immersion room as part of the CARES program
-Ashburnham man tased and arrested in woods after prowling in driveway; oxycodone recovered
-New protein shake spot coming to Northborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Legendary rock band honored at Worcester show for 25 million plays on Apple Music
-Rickie Lee Jones brings ribald remarks and finely crafted tunes to Mass.
-100 FM The Pike (16:38): Jeff Belanger, paranormal expert
>OPINION: Harold Wimmer: How 2 minutes can possibly save your life
-Richard T. Moore: State headed for perfect storm on senior care
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:04:27)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who worked as a missionary, pastor, and chaplain for 50 years
>SPORTS: Drake Maye brilliant despite injury scare in 31-13 rout
-Where do Patriots rank in AFC hierarchy?
-Awkward behind-the-scenes NFL footage of Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick exposed
-Holy Cross Men's rowing wins Collegiate 8+ at Head of the Charles
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey earns shutout victory over Dartmouth
-Bruins lose to Utah, 3-2
-Railers lose to Adirondack, 5-3
>CARS: Consumer Reports: Best cars and insurance tips for teen drivers
>NATIONAL: Government shutdown enters fourth week
-Virginia Giuffre was left bloodied and beaten by Prime Minister
-Tragic: Dad of 4, dog die when fishing boat capsizes on river
>NEW ENGLAND: Toddler dies in head-on crash involving S.U.V., work van in Taunton
-2 teens arrested in woman’s shooting in Hyannis
-Mass. Health Connector insurance costs could rise in 2026
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Professor Jennifer Carlson to address legislative hearing on emergency management
-Radio Worcester (9:51): Q.C.C. President Luis Pedraja on Hispanic Heritage Month and free college support
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 regional U.S. specialties you need to try
-5 hotel etiquette tips you should know
>BUSINESS: Roblox, Snapchat, Fortnite, Amazon and more suffer global outages
-Sora A.I. is the hottest new social media app — and people are buying invites off eBay
>SHOPPING: Move over labubus, people are willing to pay over $10,000 for these fluffy toys
>HOMES: Beverly Hills home of billionaire from Worcester for sale for $195 million
>HEALTH: Overdose deaths in seniors see dramatic rise from deadly drug mix
-State launches campaign to boost COVID and flu vaccination rates (1:39)
>FOOD: From farm to table: Apple edition (4:52)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix true crime doc, "Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers" (2:03)
>MOVIES: "Black Phone 2" rules box office with $26.5 million opening
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift has had "no contact" with former B.F.F. Blake Lively
-Angelina Jolie makes rare comment on double mastectomy, removing ovaries
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Simon Fairfield Public Library, Douglas
>ANIMALS: Tiki the rescue dog inspires support for other animals in need (3:32)
>GOOD NEWS: Second grader thriving after life-saving leukemia treatment
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, escaped goats become local celebrities
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