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Goodbye 2021
-The most read stories of 2021 on The 016
-2021: The return to normal that never happened
-Top restaurant stories of 2021 in Central Mass.
-Top crime stories of 2021 in Central Mass.
-Top business stories of 2021 in Central Mass.
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2021 year in review: Shrewsbury
-A look at what happened in Millbury and Sutton during 2021
-Biggest trials of 2021, from Derek Chauvin to R. Kelly
-21 best, funniest memes of 2021
-The most expensive property sold in Worcester in 2021
-9 hidden gem shows from 2021 that were overlooked
-Sports deaths of 2021, remembered
-Sports media in 2021 highlights
-Animals: What were the cutest animal videos of 2021?
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Top good news stories of 2021
-Celebrity: Notable deaths of 2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Updated case numbers for every city, town in Worcester County
-The latest hospital capacity in Worcester area
-Doctors exhausted 2 years into the pandemic
-ICYMI: UMass Medical School hosting at-home test study
-As U.S. hits record high case numbers, expert says Omicron surge is "unlike anything we've ever seen"
-Mass. hits single day record of 21,397 cases, positivity rate also reaches peak
-Rapid testing: How accurate is it? Experts explain
In The News
+10:00: Community raising funds for Worcester Assistant Principal hit with devastating health news.
-Auburn police see first DUI crash on 2022
-Central Mass. community leaders look to 2022
-What's open, closed on New Year's Day in Worcester
-Worcester man to be honored during Rose Bowl parade
-Americans fearful of what 2022 has in store for the U.S., world: poll
-7 New Year's First Day hikes in Massachusetts for 2022
-Striking nurses to vote on ratification of new contract on Monday
-Bill Shaner: Shady groups sink their claws into Saint Vincent as strike nears close
-New Year’s weekend events at Worcester Common Oval
-Celebrity: Comedy icon, "Golden Girls" actress Betty White dies at 99. Her life in photos
-Four Year Strong return home for the holidays with powerful Palladium set
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-NEW! Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (36:03): Tequila Single Barrel Pick
-ICYMI: Lexus engulfed in flames in Worcester parking garage left car toasted, garage scorched
-After more than 40 years, Worcester man reunited with his biological family
-Tribute to man who sponsoring hundreds through recovery
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-Sports: Alabama, Georgia roll in college football semifinals
-Brown, Smart star as Celtics beat Suns
-Sam Jones, winner of 10 NBA titles with the Celtics, dies at 88
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Mark Darakjy is set to return to Bravehearts this summer (:27)
-Former central Mass. college hockey players in the pros, 2021-2022 edition
-Cars: Happy Holidays from Bertera Nissan (2:04)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-National: Mall of America shooting leaves 2 wounded, suspect sought
-Hidden iPhone tricks most people don‘t know
-New England: Man killed in explosion at N.H. home
-Man allegedly stabbed pregnant coworker at Hopkinton barber shop
-Mass. jury trials paused until Jan. 31 due to increase in cases
-Mary Richardson, longtime co-anchor of Channel 5's "Chronicle", dies at age 76
-Food: 13 Toaster hacks to get your morning going
-Health: Mass. DPH launches smoking cessation campaign
-TV/Streaming: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
-Movies, specials, and marathons to watch on New Year's Day
-Movies: New movies on demand
-Meanwhile, in Texas, it's raining fish in one town
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: M.O.A.D. to host African Festival in Worcester August 1st (6:28)
+6:00: Latest "Walking Dead" premieres this weekend, with strong touch of Worcester
+6:00: Worcesteria: A tale of 2 murals at site of the former Dive Bar
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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