Highlights in The 016 Wednesday, January 12th

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  Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:

  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +6:00: This early Omicron symptom is one you should watch for

  +6:00: Omicron will "find just about everybody," Dr. Fauci says, but vaccinated people will still fare better

  -Questionable test site pops up in Worcester

  -This week's testing schedule in Downtown Worcester

  -Radio Worcester (16:17): Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus talks COVID, freezing temps, snow removal and the WooSox

  -Omicron no different than other strains in exposing inequities in Worcester

  -Tribute to local 21-year-old woman who died due to COVID-related cardiac problem

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury schools note spike in cases, discuss challenges with contact tracing

  -You can’t find a test kit. Schools can’t teach remotely. Graftonites are still catching COVID

  -ICYMI: Surging cases straining Central Mass. health care providers, services in Worcester

  -Mass. officials report nearly 18,000 new cases, 116 additional deaths with 22 percent positivity rate

  -Mass. reports more than 82,000 new breakthrough cases, 112 additional deaths among vaccinated residents

  -Is Mass. nearing peak of latest surge?

  -Wastewater suggests surge of Omicron cases may be falling off

  -Mass. buys millions of tests, changes isolation protocols

  -Having trouble downloading your digital proof of vaccination in Mass.? Here's what to do (2:10)

  -You should not deliberately catch Omicron to "get it over with"

  In The News

  -Latest weather: Windy, high of 31 today in Worcester

  +6:00: Sinkhole caused by large water main break swallows dump truck on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester

  +6:00: Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (14:52): Trash bags, public participation, COVID and more

  +6:00: Spencer man feeds hundreds of families in need

  +6:00: Meat is finally getting cheaper. But these other foods aren’t

  +Noon: Water main break closes Shrewsbury Street on Wednesday

  +Noon: COVID causes more havoc with concerts canceled or postponed

  +Noon: Artist Spotlight: Alice Dillon

  +Noon: Worcester ranked among 10 worst cities for bagel lovers

  -Judge allows critical DNA evidence in case of runner slain in Princeton

  -Westborough police issue warning after truck slams into cruisers assisting with crash on Route 9

  -WRTA cuts some service on Fridays

  -Millbury man wins $4 million jackpot

  -Nick Andreson, who owned Colonial Bowling Center in Worcester for 60 years, dies at 92

  -5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - January 12th

  -A taste of Greece and neighborhood togetherness at Kalamos Market in Worcester

  -Vote for the best Italian sub in Worcester Cookoff Competition

  -How cold was it? Dish of spaghetti freezes with fork suspended in mid-air as temps atop Mt. Washington plummet

  -Notre Dame Academy will make its first ever appearance on the GBH's "High School Quiz Show"

  -ICYMI: Can you help Worcester police find these 2 missing teenage girls?

  -Worcester man given $1 million lottery ticket for Christmas

  -The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday

  -Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (1:08:04): Amanda Beckwith from Virginia Distillery

  -Worcesteria: Want to get involved in city government? Boards, committees have open seats

  -St. John's Food for the Poor offered meals and warm shelter

  -Worcester's Quality of Life task force helps homeless in extreme cold

  -LIFT advocates for vulnerable during pandemic

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news  

  -Sports: Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales

  -The Top 10 teams, the best performances and some games to watch in Central Mass. girls' basketball

  -Tuukka Rask is officially back with the Bruins 

  -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: Baby and 3 others survive after medical helicopter crashes outside Delaware County church 

  -U.S. Mint begins shipping quarters honoring Maya Angelou

  -New England: Inmates sue Lancaster prison, alleging unprovoked beatings by guards
  

  -Tragic: NYC man who was at work lost his entire family to Bronx apartment building fire 

  -Business: Saint Vincent Hospital owner made $3.3 billion in 2021 despite strike

  -Bank of America slashing fees for overdrafts, eliminating charge for bounced checks

  -Colleges: UMass Medical School doctor get 2nd grant to study cancer that affects children

  -In just one semester, esports league at Clark has become a central hub for gaming

  -16 top colleges sued for alleged violation of federal antitrust laws by colluding on their financial-aid practices

  -Health: Red Cross, urging donations, declares its first-ever "blood crisis" 

  -Homes: Worcester real estate roundup 

  -History: Former Art Museum School, Worcester, circa 1915 

  -TV/Streaming: "Dexter" finale recap: Most of episode filmed in Worcester area

  -New on DVD: Journey to desert world with sci-fi saga "Dune"

  -Food: Here's why grocery stores are struggling to stock their empty shelves 

  -Celebrity: Dwayne Hickman, "Dobie Gillis" star, dead at 87 

  -Animals: Pets available for adoption near Worcester

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Kid uses Christmas money to buy blankets, snacks for homeless 

  -Meanwhile, in China, more than 80 escaped ostriches run loose through city 

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