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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Free testing today in Downtown Worcester. Full testing and vaccination schedule
-Worcester test site shut by state pledges to reopen
-Families can opt-in for at-home tests for students
-What to know about getting a free at-home tests
-Radio Worcester (14:03): Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus talks COVID, fake testing site, food hub, and local media
-Here's what you need to know about Worcester's mask mandate
-Grafton Municipal Center closure extended due to surge
-ICYMI: Worcester County cases up 12.8%; state positives increase 5.1%
-Mass. cases on steep downward trend
-Mass. "very much on the back side" of Omicron surge, Gov. Baker says
-UMass Medical School part of new studies to test performance of home tests for Omicron
-Health emergency could be over this year, WHO says
-Tragic: 1-year-old with Down syndrome in pediatric ICU bed with COVID
-Classifieds (Help Wanted)
-Aquatic Fitness Instructor-Part Time in Worcester
-Toddler & Preschool Teacher in Worcester
-Group Leader for After School Program in Worcester
-Swim Instructors/Part Time in Worcester
-Collision/Auto Body Technicians at Wagner Certified Collision Center
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In The News
-Latest weather: Morning clouds give way to sun, high of 43 today in Worcester
+5:00: How a scammer made off with $459,000 from a Worcester pot shop owner
+5:00: 2 men caught selling fentanyl out of Worcester smoke shop
+5:00: Act Now: Get a case of Table Talk pies for just $5
+5:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - January 19th
+5:00: First Person: "Worcester’s greatest asset is its diversity, its people"
+2:00: Worcester shooting leads to Charlton man's arrest for theft from car
+2:00: Listen Up: Louie Gonz, William Hurt dive deep into the fog with "The Gathering"
+2:00: Last Call with Scott Alderman, tour producer, metalhead and author
+2:00: Landlords say no, but Worcester City Council considers local eviction moratorium
+2:00: 4th Wall Stage Company wants to get back on stage after two years of COVID
-Fundraiser started for family of teen shooting victim
-Related: Worcester police seek answers in killing of teen
-Worcester cafe to expand to Newbury Street in Boston this spring
-Bakery opening a larger location in Worcester
-Worcester Restaurant Week returns February 28th
-Woman-owned restaurants benefit from Mass. Conference of Women's pandemic funding
-Food: First look inside the new-look Friendly's coming soon
-Main residential building next to Polar Park delayed another year
-Worcester's Union Station expected to be fully leased by summer
-Health Foundation of Central Mass. 2022 Activation Fund grant opportunity is open
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whisky Wednesday (51:15): Show some love
-Dry January? Check out Wachusett Wine & Spirits' alcohol-free section
-Redemption Rock treating 3rd anniversary as stepping stone
-Bad Advice: Dealing with rude relatives, nosy neighbors
-"Day of Action" in Worcester calls for better access to the ballot box
-ICYMI: New restaurant planned for Union Station in Worcester
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week in Worcester
-Tribute to former WRTA Chairman and longtime traffic engineer for city of Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): After increase, Shrewsbury considers tax relief efforts
-Millbury Police Association fishing derby January 29th
-New PAYT trash bag fees in Grafton pushed to February
-State grant will help Grafton replace vehicle, reduce diesel emissions
-Blackstone Valley Tech welcomes its first biotechnology class
-Sports: Holy Cross welcomes new Director of Athletics Kit Hughes (8:39)
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Longtime St. John's coach Bob Foley happy to be back on bench following bout with COVID
-Bravehearts name Rodney Lartey-Otoo PA announcer
-Hurricanes roll past Bruins, 7-1
-NHL pioneer O’Ree "overwhelmed" as No. 22 raised to Garden rafters
-Celtics deal Hernangómez, land Bol, Dozier as part of 3-team trade, ESPN reports
-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: Airlines warn of "economic calamity" from 5G rollout
-The FBI's 10 most-wanted fugitives for 2022
-New England: Mass. bill would mandate notifications before leased vehicles are repossessed
-Homes: Real estate roundup for Worcester
-Business: Saint Vincent names new chief nursing officer, COO
-December retail sales slide 1.9% amid shortages, Omicron
-TV/Streaming: New on Hulu in February
-New on DVD: "Addams Family" brood takes road trip in animated sequel
-Celebrity: Yvette Mimieux, "The Time Machine" actress, dies at 80
-History: Historic image of Downtown Worcester, date unknown
-Animals: Adoptable pets in the Worcester area, dogs, cats and more
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Couple rekindles romance after decades apart (2:46)
-Meanwhile, in Las Vegas, Michael Jackson impersonator redefines "beat it," chokes out assailant in fight
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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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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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