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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Wachusett, Spencer-East Brookfield schools suspend contact tracing
-State closes sketchy testing site on Grafton Street in Worcester
-Earlier: Worcester "looking into" questionable testing site on Grafton Street that’s run by company under investigation
-Related: 5 complaints against Worcester test company, AG's office says
-TODAY! Vaccination/booster clinics this week in Worcester
-Fallon to cover over-the-counter tests
-ICYMI: When am I contagious if infected with Omicron?
-Mass. officials report more than 18,000 new cases, 36 additional deaths with 20 percent positivity rate
-Updated case numbers for every city, town in Worcester County
-The latest case numbers for every district in Central Mass.
-Surge likely to peak later this month, projections show
-Low COVID-19 vaccination rates in kids called a "gut punch"
-Students calling on Gov. Baker to bring back the option for remote learning
-How many people in Mass. have downloaded their digital vaccine record
-91% fewer deaths from Omicron than Delta, study claims
-Should I send my child to school?
-What should you do if someone in your family contracts COVID?
-Classifieds (Help Wanted)
-Group Leader for After School Program in Worcester
-Swim Instructors/Part Time in Worcester
-Collision/Auto Body Technicians at Wagner Certified Collision Center
-Case Managers, Nurses, Human Services in Worcester
-Baristas, full-time and part-time, at Fuel America on Grove Street
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In The News
-Latest weather: Winds pick up as temperature falls tonight, dangerous wind chills looming in Worcester
+6:00: Saint Vincent nurse represented by right-to-work organization claims union illegally requested dues
+6:00: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+6:00: New movies on VOD
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out an Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: 29-year-old Worcester man arrested for drug distribution
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - January 14th
+Noon: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+Noon: Princess is available for adoption through the Worcester Animal Rescue League
-City of Worcester to open warming centers with dangerous cold coming
-14-year-old kicked in the face in Worcester, 2 arrested after scuffling with police
-25-year-old Worcester man arrested on gun, drug charges
-Incarcerated Southbridge man sentenced to 12 to 15 years in beating death of elderly man
-2nd SPM site sold for $1.75 million
-EcoTarium names new president/CEO
-Jan Yost to retire as CEO of The Health Foundation of Central Mass., VP to replace her
-Second water main break on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester
-Chef joins S&S Marketplace to offer high-quality takeout
-Three Things to Do: Evanescence, Dirty Catechism and more ...
-STARTS TODAY! WRTA cuts some service on Fridays
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-NEW! Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (51:15): Show some love
-Dry January? Check out Wachusett Wine & Spirits' alcohol-free section
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 461 (28:01): The new City Council
-Bill Shaner: Rent control vs. rat control
-Community can offer input into Worcester superintendent search
-2 churches holding fundraiser for Afghan family of 12 new to Worcester
-Delivery of new recycling bins in Worcester likely won't be completed until June
-ICYMI: 2 WPI students die during winter break marking 6 student deaths in the past 6 months
-Downtown Worcester cafe to close by early March, owner says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): No injuries after car flips in Auburn
-Empty Shrewsbury school bus involved in crash on Route 20
-Shrewsbury Public Schools have seen 19 students hospitalized for mental health issues
-Holden, Clinton ranked among 100 safest cities in America
-Sports: Patriots rally 5-7 tonight at DCU Center
-Tickets for Saturday's Patriots-Bills game in Buffalo are very cheap
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Bravehearts' June 7 game to be played with fans' rules
-Local players, coaches in NFL playoffs
-Bruins beat Flyers, 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: Facebook "10 Year Challenge" may make you vulnerable to hackers
-New England: Millionaire's tax would add $1.3 billion in Mass. state revenue, study suggests
-Business: Saint Vincent Hospital nurses set for February vote on whether to decertify MNA representation
-U.S. jobless claims rise by 23,000 to 230,000
-Colleges: QCC bids fond farewell to 3 trustees
-Health: Over-the-counter cold and flu medicines becoming harder to find
-Homes: 5 properties for sale in Worcester
-TV/Streaming: HBO Max is offering 20% off for all new subscribers
-Shopping: Children’s robes sold on Amazon recalled due to flammability, burn risks
-Food: Girl Scout cookie season is here. Here’s the sweet complete lineup
-Celebrity: Queen Elizabeth personally told Prince Andrew that he was no longer HRH
-Animals: Local animal welfare organizations raise money in honor of late Betty White
-History: House dating to the 1850s emerges on Green Street in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Firefighters rescue swan stuck to ice on frozen Mystic River
-Meanwhile, in South Dakota, woman mistakenly takes son's pot brownies to senior center
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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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