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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+2:00: Worcester Senior Center offering vaccinations/boosters until 8 p.m.
+2:00: Hanover Theatre show postponed because of COVID
+2:00: Ray Mariano: Why we don’t need to live in fear of the coronavirus in Worcester
-Worcester Walmart closed for COVID cleaning
-Worcester City Hall City appointment-only through the end of January
-Holy Cross temporarily suspends spectator attendance at all athletic events
-Worcester Public Library programming goes virtual
-Worcester commuter rail line to run on adjusted winter schedule because of COVID
-Updated case numbers for every city, town in Worcester County for past 3 weeks
-Sutton Schools report more than 200 students absent
-ICYMI: New cases reach an all-time high in Worcester
-110 Worcester firefighters are out, which creates a "very critical" situation
-Mass. officials report more than 24,000 new cases, 22% positivity rate as hospitalizations top 2,500
-Mass. officials report more than 51,000 new cases among students, staff over 2-week period
-What is "flurona" and how serious is it?
-What to do, and not to do, if your home test comes back positive
-Tragic: New Hampshire couple married 44 years dies within moments of each other from COVID, holding hands
In The News
-Latest weather: Worcester on the line between 4-6 inches of snow and 6-12 inches
+6:00: Parking Ban lifted in Worcester
+6:00: Trash collection in Worcester disrupted, to continue tomorrow
+6:00: Radio Worcester (12:51): Mike O'Brien on redeveloping of the former Boys Club building at Lincoln Square
+6:00: St. Vincent Hospital paid Worcester $4.1 million for police detail during nurses' strike
+6:00: UMass Memorial Health, National Guard, police honor 73-year-old former Air Force fighter pilot
+6:00: Twice as Nice Thrift Store hosts grand opening Saturday in Auburn
+2:00: 23-year-old Spencer man pulled from burning car after driving off overpass in Marlborough, officials said
+2:00: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+2:00: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+2:00: Worcester police seek to identify suspect in theft case
+2:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - January 7th
+2:00: Sidney Poitier, Oscar-winning actor and Hollywood’s first Black movie star, dies at 94
+2:00: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+2:00: Artist Spotlight: Elizabeth Harrell
-Worcester Public Schools canceled on Friday
-Parking ban in effect in Worcester
-Report: Group looking to buy WooSox, offered more than $50 million
-Worcester street renamed to honor Officer Familia
-Worcester 13-year-old reported missing found safe, police say
-Worcester police arrest man after break-in at Abby Kelley Foster School
-2 suspects tried to run down Auburn officer in Home Depot parking lot, police say
-Charlton police K9 locates man who left crash scene
-Webster man faces charges for stolen car, auto break-ins
-Shrewsbury Street restaurant closed for 2 days because of lack of staff
-Five Things to Do: Method Man and Redman, the Albert Lee Band and more ....
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-NEW! Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (1:08:04): Amanda Beckwith from Virginia Distillery
-Worcesteria: A fresh look at a favorite mural, and other discoveries downtown
-Group in Worcester holds vigil on anniversary of the Capitol riot
-New Republic: Nurses just won an epic 10-month strike
-Tribute to a devout woman who was a member of 2 churches and member of multiple choirs
-ICYMI: Downtown Worcester eatery announces move to Main Street
-UMass Memorial payroll affected by recent cyber attack
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Wachusett schools closed today
-Snowstorm cancels Grafton schools, Friday trash pickup
-Apartments at old Edgemere Drive-In in Shrewsbury to open in March
-New food truck brings fare from The Clam Box in Brookfield to area events
-Holden, Worcester communities unite in support of educator with colon cancer
-Oxford company transitions to 100% employee owned
-Westborough display technology used in virtual reality glasses
-Sports: Bravehearts unveil fan-focused, fully interactive Twenty-Twenty-You
-Patriots, playing for seeding, head out for Dolphins’ finale
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Celtics give up 24-point lead, lose to Knicks at buzzer
-Wild snap 5-game skid, beat Bruins, 3-2
-Cars: This is the best month to buy at car at Bertera Nissan (5:21)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-National: Radio Worcester (14:25): Congressman Jim McGovern reflects on the 1 year anniversary of January 6th
-New England: High school hockey player dies during game, police say
-12-year-old boy hospitalized after crashing into tree at Nashoba Valley Ski Area
-Tragic: 1-month-old orphaned after parents take their own lives days apart
-Business: U.S. jobless claims climb to 207,000
-Quit your job? Here’s what to do with your 401(k)
-Health: Vitamin D shows promise for children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes
-Homes: Lancaster mansion sold for $2 million
-History: Outside Union Station in 1912
-Food: Dunkin’ ringing in new year with array of new menu offerings
-TV/Streaming: Is Grafton going to be the place for Dexter's last stand?
-Movies: "The Tender Bar," Ben Affleck movie directed by George Clooney and partly shot in Worcester, now on Amazon Prime
-Celebrity: Peter Bogdanovich, legendary director of "The last picture show," dies at 82
-Animals: Dog who lived in shelter since 2015 goes home for 1st time (3:09)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): WWII letter delivered to soldier’s wife 76 years later
-Meanwhile, in Australia, angry crab with "chainsaw" pincers snaps golfer's club in half
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Artemis II spacesuits made in Worcester can protect astronauts even in "worst case" scenario (1:01). Article
+7:00: Channel 25 Zip Trip coming to Rutland in July (2:23)
+7:00: Worcesteria: Flag-raising at City Hall marks Trans Day of Visibility
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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