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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Get a free rapid test in Worcester at vaccination clinic
+6:00: January will be "a really, really hard month" as Omicron fuels spike in infections, expert says
+6:00: South Africa study suggests Omicron infection could boost immunity
+2:00: What should you do if you test positive or were exposed during the holidays?
+2:00: Worcester County cases increased by 5,141 this week
-"We're just going nonstop": Long line for testing in Worcester (1:35). Article
-Vaccincation/booster clinics this week at Worcester Senior Center. Walk-up testing and vaccinations at Mercantile Center in Worcester
-Wednesday's Bruins-Senators game latest to be postponed
-ICYMI: Omicron is latest blow to pandemic-weary front-line workers
-Massachusetts averaged 4,327 cases since Friday as state nears 1 million-case milestone
-Dr. Fauci recommends avoiding large gatherings on New Year’s Eve
-Connecticut to distribute at-home tests, N95 masks
-CDC recommends shorter isolation and quarantine periods for all
-Doctor reacts to CDC's updated quarantine guidance
-Face masks and Omicron: What to know about cloth, surgical, N95 and KN95 masks
In The News
-Latest weather: Freezing rain this morning yields to unseasonably mild, high of 43 today in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester Walgreens property sells for $8.8 million
+6:00: Great Brook Valley residents say improved park, after-school programs would benefit city youth
+2:00: Downtown Worcester restaurant development listed for sale for $5.7 million
+2:00: Residents call for council to nix zoning change for Brattle Stop in Worcester
+2:00: Worcester company added to NASDAQ Biotech Index
+2:00: Wanted man found with gun in Worcester
+2:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - December 28th
+2:00: Driver escapes injury after truck crashes through guardrail in Hubbardston
+2:00: Ed Humphries’ newest play, "Dad's Dance," set for Gateway Players in February
-Proposed Worcester development dramatically reduced in size
-62-year-old man hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after pedestrian crash in Worcester
-Saint Vincent Hospital reopens 12 behavioral health beds as nurses strike approaches possible end (:25). Article
-Mass. restaurants bring back igloos for winter dining; here’s where to find them
-Worcester area couple married 74 years dies a day apart
-City Clerk's office at 801 Main Street closed through January 7th because of staffing issues
-Fun violations of Worcester’s municipal ordinances
-New: Wachusett Wine & Spirits' podcast (1:09:14): Top 5 Whiskies of 2021. Earlier: Nos. 6-10, Nos. 11-20.
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-WCCA-TV's ''Coffee with Konnie" (29:38): Jo and Huck Truesdell, Tidewater Books
-WCCA-TV's "Ramona Interviews" (29:15): Ralph Shapiro, President, Retired Men's Club of Greendale
-Tribute to a member of the last class of St. Stephen's High School who worked for the same company for 46 years
-Reminder: No delay in trash and recycling pickup this week in Worcester
-Top 10 worst products for Mass. consumers in 2021
-ICYMI: Man shot multiple times on Christmas morning in Worcester, police investigating
-UMass Memorial delivers 8 babies on Christmas Day (:25). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury school operates food pantry for area families
-GoFundMe created for retired Grafton police sergeant whose home was damaged in Christmas Day blaze
-Holden election nomination papers available January 4th
-Sports: Updated AFC standings, playoff scenarios after Week 16
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Bravehearts sponsor Baseball at the Oval skating today on Worcester Common
-Bravehearts bring back Joe Pesce for 4th season (:18)
-ECHL postpones Railers game Monday night
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, week 11
-Timberwolves beat Celtics, 108-103
-Cars: Happy Holidays from Bertera Nissan (2:04)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-Business: Mass. minimum wage increases with start of new year
-3-month free DGC Gratitude Program begins January 1st
-Colleges: Holy Cross examines the sites on campus once occupied by the Nipmuc in documentary
-National: Shooter kills 4, injures officer in Denver area, police say
-Man fatally shoots his grandmother, father’s girlfriend as family exchanges Christmas gifts, police say
-Death of teen killed by stray cop bullet at Burlington Coat Factory is ruled a homicide
-New England: Man charged with wrong-way driving with unrestrained child in front seat
-Mass. not shut down, but slowing down
-Tragic: Texas kids found alone on Christmas after parents' murder-suicide
-Shopping/Deals: Best Amazon deals you can still score after Christmas
-Health: Flu is making a comeback in U.S. after an unusual year off
-Homes: The weirdest homes for sale in 2021
-TV/Streaming: The 5 worst TV shows of 2021
-Celebrity: Oliva Munn and John Mulaney share first photo of newborn son
-Animals: Goats at this Gardner farm will eat your Christmas tree for you
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Nurse goes beyond duty and rescues a hospitalized patient's dog from the shelter
-Meanwhile, Scotland to pardon 3,837 innocent "witches" — 300 years later
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:44). High of 64 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
+6:00: Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
+6:00: Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
+6:00: Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
+6:00: Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
+6:00: W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
+6:00: Shakira, Jason Aldeen concerts at Fenway Park abruptly canceled (:31)
+6:00: Former Holy Cross star Stacey Hochkins named USA Hockey Adult Player of the Year
+Noon: Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
+Noon: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
+Noon: Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
+Noon: "American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
+Noon: Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
+Noon: Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
+Noon: Joann Fabrics officially closed in Shrewsbury
-Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Worcester police investigate gunfire at University Park; person treated for wounds
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-Heralded Worcester school faces possible closure as state Senate cuts its funding
-Worcester clothing brand Cosmic Unicornz to find permanent home
-Fitness in the Parks Summer Series kickoff Friday
-Administration seeking to close 2 Central Mass. Job Corps centers as part of elimination of program nationwide
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for May
-Doherty Memorial High School graduation (1:37:57)
-Worcester Public Schools' Ask the Superintendent (22:10): Vision of a learner with Belmont Street School
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Lobster Rolls (5:17)
-ICYMI: Workers threaten to strike at UMass Memorial Health
-Firm to study solutions to I-290 divide in Worcester
-18-unit apartment complex planned on site of old 3-decker in Worcester
-Worcester wants to reclaim its manufacturing leadership, but tariffs may stand in the way
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): May & June Senior Center events
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden police welcome new officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Vandals destroy Leominster Little League fields (2:23). Article
-In Shrewsbury Center, a new gathering place for the Jewish community
-High school productions up for TAMY awards
-Clinton student-athletes receive honors from coaches
-West Boylston police log May 19th to 25th
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Creative and creepy: Mike Mars talks about a life in film, music and horror
-On self-titled debit album, Sunday Junkie sets stage for musicians' next chapter
-The Big E announces Train as 2025 headliner. See schedule, ticket info
>OPINION: Nicole Bell: Cassie Ventura's story deserves to end in justice
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Open letter to Councilor Bergman
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 928 (27:59): Maureen Schwab
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (47:50)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester Fire Chief Geoffrey Gardell
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs' boat party causes stir as he misses Patriots O.T.A.s
-Patriots O.T.A. takeaways: Drake Maye improves, but offense still a step behind
-Bravehearts win season opener, 9-7
-What to know before Bravehearts Opening Day
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Red Sox lose to Brewers, 6-5
-Holy Cross men’s soccer names 2025 team captains
-Jeopardy! highlights WooSox player's unique and clever nickname
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 5-4
>NATIONAL: D.O.G.E. can access sensitive Treasury payment systems, judge rules
-3 city-killing asteroids could strike Earth within weeks
>TRAGIC: Man dies in crash while giving daughter driving lesson: Reports
>NEW ENGLAND: Missing U.N.H. student found dead
-Karen Read trial analysis (21:23): Courtroom showdown after prosecution's crash finale
>COLLEGES: Voice artist and Holy Cross class of 1968 alum James Conlan
-Assumption president says colleges must "take a hard look" at themselves
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Weekend getaway in Connecticut
>BUSINESS: Market Basket C.E.O. Arthur T. Demoulas placed on leave amid new allegations (2:23). Article
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Take W.B.J.'s 2025 Midyear Economic Forecast survey
>SHOPPING: Walmart uses hidden barcodes to avoid "skip scanning"
>HEALTH: Weight loss in middle age offers long-term health benefits
-Skin cancer prevention: What you may not know about sunscreen, health (2:10)
>FOOD: How 1 ingredient transformed McDonald's Egg McMuffin
>TV/STREAMING: Until Friday, Peacock streaming deal for just $25 for a year
>MOVIES: Is "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" really the end? Tom Cruise may have revealed answer
>CELEBRITY: Brad Pitt speaks out on finalizing Angelina Jolie divorce after 8 years
>ANIMALS: Courageous puppy fights off pack of coyotes in 45-minute battle, heart-stopping video shows
>HISTORY: Worcester Heritage Society snapshots: 1870s Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Winchester 8-year-old recognized for fundraising success
-Meanwhile, in Florida, trapper wrestles alligator on highway median
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