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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Americans are showing up sick to work even as Omicron spreads
-ICYMI: Cautious optimism as cases decline in Worcester, but still remain much higher than previous peak
-Worcester’s mask mandate prompts 135 fines to businesses, including several repeat offenders
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In The News
-Latest weather: Cloudy, high of 33 today in Worcester
-Worcester police arrest 2 for robbing multiple businesses
-Webster man sentenced for threatening West Virginia judge
-Historic District aims to preserve beauty of Elm Park neighborhood
-Thai immigrant embraces freedom in America; opens restaurant on Shrewsbury St.
-City of Worcester looking to create opportunities with available land
-Worcester says roughly 50% of homeless population is from out of town
-Business: Worcester property sells for $52 million
-ICYMI: Band's tour bus burns outside Worcester hotel the night before big DCU Center show
-WPD seeks author of this robbery post in Neighbors app
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Three Things to Do: Funny Ladies, ArtsWorcester and Bridal Expo
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday podcast (54:01): Bourbon Alternatives
-Dry January? Check out Wachusett Wine & Spirits' alcohol-free section
-Proposal for recreational area, playground at Coal Mine Brook
-Tribute to man who taught at WPI for 38 years and created the school's first Department of Management
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 arrested for drugs after providing false ID in Webster
-Auburn Fire Department talks ice safety
-Trees infested with spotted lanternflies found in Shrewsbury
-Registration is open for Shrewsbury Little League
-Sterling's Crystal Brook Farm is one of state's Centennial Farms
-Indiana real estate firm buys Northbridge healthcare campus for $10.5 million
-Sports: Holy Cross men edged at home, 68-65
-Raiders reportedly preparing to "make a run" at Josh McDaniels
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Bruins over Winnipeg, 3-2
-Railers beat Adirondack, 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
-Winnebago is making a fully electric RV — Here's what it'll look like
-National: Federal employees will start earning $15 minimum wage by end of January
-St. Louis woman shoots McDonald's worker over French fries
-New England: Driver killed by commuter rail train; MBTA says "human error" focus of investigation
-Man in "grave condition" after South Shore Plaza shooting in Braintree
-Maine DPW workers save man found carrying own severed arm
-Business: Mass. small business owners fear income surtax will dent nest eggs
-Colleges: Holy Cross Joins QuestBridge for National Admissions Recruitment Partnership
-Health: Binge-watching TV linked to higher risk of blood clots, study says
-Homes: Latest Worcester housing market info
-TV/Streaming: Kate McKinnon and John Cameron Mitchell are Carole Baskin and Joe Exotic in first look at Peacock's "Joe vs. Carole"
-Movies: "Scream" tops box office ahead of "Spider-Man: No way home"
-Celebrity: Celebs rally around Regina King after losing son to suicide
-Food: O.J. prices set to rise as Florida growers warn of smaller orange crop
-Shopping: 10 best Super Bowl TV deals to shop now
-Animals: Dog is the world's bravest mom (3:40)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mendon restaurant staff stunned by $4,000 tip left
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, raccoon clings to garbage truck as it travels on I-93
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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
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>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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