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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Isolated thunderstorms, much less humid later in the day
+5:30: Toddler falls from second-story window in Worcester after pushing fan, police say
+5:30: Worcester to seek $1.25 million state grant for Table Talk apartments
+5:30: Police: Swerving motorist nabbed with guns, crystal meth, cocaine In Auburn
+5:30: Radio Worcester (20:46): Jermoh Kamara on her run for Worcester School Committee
+5:30: On this date in 1981: Worcester County F3 tornado
+1:00: Man faces assault charges for riding dirt bike at Worcester police (photo above)
+1:00: Table Hoppin': Dropping in on Tom’s International Deli
+1:00: YWCA in Worcester to offer free swimming lessons to children
+1:00: Janice Harvey: Recent deaths show water safety, swimming lessons are crucial
+1:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 22
+1:00: Jazz at Sunset is back in Worcester
-Witness intimidation trial of Blake Rubin, former Worcester DA candidate, underway in Worcester
-Vernon Hill snack shack broken into, vandalized once again
-Worcester man charged with ID theft to buy luxury car
-Worcester man indicted for distributing counterfeit Adderall
-Ralph’s Tavern in Worcester to accept Monopoly money as a form of payment Wednesday, June 23
-Worcester looking to roll out permanent outdoor dining program
-Shopping: See all the best deals on Amazon Prime Day
-WCCA-TV's "Daily Breaking" (26:15): Guardians of Tradition
-Worcester cracks down on illegal fireworks (2:02)
-Herbicide treatment will close Indian Lake on Thursday in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List for Tuesday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits Whiskey Wednesday (29:00): No Blanton's? Now what?
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man arrested for larceny, child endangerment in Southbridge
-Schools launch Grafton IDEA, focusing on inclusion, diversity, equity, and antiracism
-No one hurt in fire at Auburn senior living facility
-Bravehearts home game at 6:30 p.m. tonight. Buy tickets
-Contest! Enter to win 2 tickets to a WooSox home game, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-LIST: 2021 summer concerts coming to the Boston area
-At the office: How do Gen-Z, Millennials feel about returning to full-time office work?
-Cars: Get a worry free car for summer vacation at Bertera Nissan (4:47)
-Fuller RV Rental & Sales: Act now to secure your summer RV rental (10:24)
-Tragic: 3-year-old boy drowns on his birthday while visiting family in Ohio
-New England: Traffic back to 2019 levels on Mass. roads
-History: Tower in Lake Park, Worcester
-Health: Drinking coffee of any type cuts risk for liver problems, study says
-Animals: Pregnant pig fled slaughter in England to birth 10 piglets in woods
-TV/Streaming: New on HBO and HBO Max in July
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): World’s most premature baby celebrates first birthday after beating 0% odds of surviving
-Meanwhile, off the coast of Florida, Navy's 'experimental explosion' registers a 3.9 magnitude earthquake
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+5:30: Deaths in America's nursing homes soared 32% in 2020, watchdog report says
-Worcester groups working to vaccinate people of color
-Radio Worcester (12:16): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks vaccinations and Delta variant
-Mass. doc 'cautiously optimistic' about Mass. and COVID-19 (3:13)
-Enrollment in Massachusetts Health Connector extended amid pandemic
-COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. dip below 300 a day, first time since March 2020
-Massachusetts reports 48 new cases, 5 additional deaths
-WHO says Delta is the fastest and fittest variant and will "pick off" most vulnerable
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:07). High of 23 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester Public Schools will have 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 22nd
-Worcester Public Schools will deny immigration agents access without criminal warrants signed by a federal judge
-Worcester residents battle leaky pipes and cold temps; warming centers open (1:47). Article
-Related: City of Worcester opens warming centers Wednesday
-Worcester man charged with murder in death of former employee (:25). Article
-"Do better or step aside": Supporters rally for nonbinary Worcester city councilor
-Firm managing 2,700+ Central Mass. apartments facing second federal lawsuit over rents
-5 Worcester men arrested for fentanyl trafficking
-2 men in stolen car arrested on drug charges in Worcester
-Worcester County High School Club offers bowling to local high schoolers
-Trash & recycling pickup delayed by a day in Worcester
-Aislinn Doyle: A road map for improving literacy in Worcester. Part 2 of Worcester’s Literacy "Crisis"
-Related: Worcester's Literacy "Crisis" (Part 1)
-Radio Worcester (14:30): City Manager Eric Batista addresses allegations of transphobia
-Radio Worcester (16:49): District 3 City Councilor George Russell announces retirement, addresses council controversy
>DINING OUT: Worcester Restaurant Week will be back from February 24th through March 9th
-ICYMI: Worcester digs out from snow before cold sets in (2:10)
-Report, video show how Assumption "To Catch a Predator" case escalated
-King's teaching a reminder of conflict, unity at Worcester breakfast
-Worcester food hub fast-tracked to Union Station via fed, state funds
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden the town, like the Harvard chapel, takes name from London banker
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Holden Fire Department C.P.R. training February 2nd
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sutton swears in new police chief
-Hundreds pay respects to Auburn man killed in Vermont car crash
-Ernest Sawyer, owner of Northborough candlepin center for 70+ years, dies at 96
-Uxbridge School Committee names interim super after O.U.I. arrest (2:09)
-Woman with suspended license fails to stop for police, is released, then rearrested 2 days later
-Shrewsbury police and fire departments team up for Child Safety Day February 1st
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Recap of Central Mass. Mom's Sip & Shop and Candle Making Workshop at Flock & Flourish
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: OK Go, Carlos Odria and Between the Waves offer new music
-Central Mass. Jewish Film Fest is back with 3 "outstanding" movies
-WCCA-TV wins award for production of Mechanics Hall concert
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (57:16): Jose Vargas Zapata
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area man who passed away on his 57th birthday
>SPORTS: Josh McDaniels expected to be named Patriots offensive coordinator
-Ichiro leads 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class
-Crusaders record 3.40 G.P.A. during Fall semester
-Holy Cross' Abby Hornung named to Women’s Goalie of the Year Award Watch List
-Holy Cross men's basketball and women's basketball to face Army
>NATIONAL: Radio Worcester (16:39): Rich Rubino discusses unprecedented inaugural speech
-Historic snow amounts are falling in Florida, Louisiana and Texas as a once-in-a-generation storm hits
-Tragic: Fire chief shot, killed after helping drivers who hit deer
>NEW ENGLAND: Border Patrol agent killed at Vermont-Canada border mourned
-Footprints in snow help police solve vandalism spree during storm
>COLLEGES: Nichols student Pablo Arnau Beltran makes shoes that are good for the soul
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 fascinating abandoned airports around the world
>BUSINESS: 10 Things I know about ... Estate planning
-LPL Financial Research: Q4 earnings preview — Mix of solid growth and policy uncertainty
-Cash App ordered to pay $175 million for weak security, feds say
>SHOPPING: Revolve sale — Save on Norma Kamali, Veja sneakers, Marc Jacobs
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, January 12th to 18th
>HEALTH: Ways to fight recent spike in viral infections (2:40). Article
-Fiber could help protect you against infections: Research (1:05)
>FOOD: New-style ham and cheese
>TV/STREAMING: Survey reveals best TV shows and movies of 2024
>MOVIES: Trailer for new John Malkovich, Ayo Edebiri horror movie, "Opus"
>CELEBRITY: "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo named Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of Year
-Award-winning actress Dame Joan Plowright, wife of Laurence Olivier, dies at 95
>HISTORY: Worcester's Isaiah Thomas — legendary patriot, printer, collector
>ANIMALS: Guy who rescued duckling from pool still gets visits (1:44)
>GOOD NEWS: Wellesley man grateful to first responders who saved self, dog from icy lake
-Meanwhile, Florida's 7-foot-9 center meets Shaq in epic video
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+Full-time firefighter/paramedics, Town of West Boylston
-Multiple positions, Holden D.P.W.
-Part-time maintenance position, Canal District bar/restaurant
-Hosts, wait staff & bussers, Worcester restaurant
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