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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+4:30: Ray Mariano: Politicians, staff should wait in line for vaccine like everyone else
-City Manager Ed Augustus says Worcester showed its resiliency, grit in 2020
-Augustus on the mend, says COVID-19 and bout of pneumonia 'a little scary'
-Program unites UMass Medical School students with lonely hospital patients (1:54). Article
-Weekly cost to run DCU Center as field hospital estimated around $28,000, documents say
-Worcester group Black Families Together hosting information session on vaccine, health concerns of Black residents
-Updated numbers for every city and town in Central Massachusetts
-WPI uses the 'language of sound' to diagnose COVID-19
-ICYMI: Worcester sets single-day record with 335 new cases on Wednesday
-Mass. breaks record for new cases for second day
-190 Mass. communities now considered high-risk
-Massachusetts testing for fast spreading new variant (1:54)
-Nearly 80,000 vaccine doses administered so far in Massachusetts
-Massachusetts' oldest resident, 112, gets first dose of vaccine
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV): Winnebago CEO expects pent-up demand to propel boom in RV sales in 2021
-U.S. sets daily death record for 2nd straight day. Another 80,000 could die in next 3 weeks, new forecast says
-California hospitals at ‘brink of catastrophe’; 25,000 dead
-Dr. Fauci says U.S. can return to normal by fall if it is diligent about vaccinations
-Wisconsin pharmacist who admitted to ruining vaccine arrested
-Tragic: 26 retirement home residents die after Santa visit in Belgium
In The News
+4:30: 2 injured in early morning shooting in Worcester
+4:30: The 10 most popular stories on telegram.com in 2020
+4:30: Austin Butler healthy, determined, to help Holy Cross men's basketball team take next step
+4:30: Sutton Police Lt. Lisa Sullivan town’s first female lieutenant
+4:30: What to watch on New Year's Day: Netflix, TV and streaming
+4:30: 7 Must-See Movies Coming to Local Theaters, Streaming Services in January
+4:30: New Mexico city says good-bye to 2020 with a legit dumpster fire
-Gunfire damages 2 Worcester homes; police report no injuries
-Brothers preserve recipes and quality at European Bakery & Pastry
-Worcester County small businesses revenue dropped 46% in 2020
-Reminder: Trash and recycling collection in Worcester delayed a day
-ICYMI: Man suspected of high-end shoplifting spree is arrested in Millbury
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Webster firefighter injured battling blaze at Twisted Piston Automotive
-Shrewsbury woman uses technology and personal experience to inspire others
-Holden Select Board delays smart meters, pending policy review
-Hubbardston man runs through Worcester County's 60 towns and cities
-Last Call with Worcester's Jimmy Kang, VP of Wu-Tang Management
-Minimum wage increases to $13.50 per hour in Massachusetts on Friday
-Holy Cross women's basketball has some unfinished business
-Cars: The entire team at Bertera Nissan wishes you and your family a great holiday season (1:58)
-Homes: Don't miss these 4 open houses in Worcester
-Shopping: The 10 biggest retail bankruptcies of 2020
-TV/Streaming: Streaming subscriptions were way, way up in 2020
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 'Lego Man' Matt Laramie delivers over 100 Lego sets to sick children at UMass Children’s Medical Center
-The best and worst pop culture moments of 2020
-Meanwhile, Nostradamus' predictions for 2021 don't look good for Earth
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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
+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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