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• Highlights Monday, January 13th
  Posted by 016 Administrator Jan 12

  In The News

  >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:11). High of 42 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +6:00: Manhole explosion launches cover high into air over Worcester, narrowly missing car (2:44)

  +6:00: Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers

  +6:00: Radio Worcester (12:46): Dr. Satya Mitra announces run for Worcester Councilor-at-Large

  +6:00: Worcester filmmaker, music producer Cyrus Alexander to debut martial arts film in N.Y.C.

  +6:00: 210 Sports's Worcester hockey alumni 2024-25 highlights, NHL week 14
  
  

  +Noon: WCCA-TV wins first place for its TV production of Mechanics Hall Concert featuring the Worcester Symphony Orchestra

  +Noon: Jazzed Up Trio at 961 at Union Station 6 to 9 Wednesday

  +Noon: What is love to a poet?
  
  

  -New Worcester apartment building is filling up. But it’s not quite finished

  -Worcester firefighter injured on the job in 2006 dies

  -Worcester Business Journal names its Best of Business Award winners

  -Learning about Taylor Swift? Holy Cross offers course comparing pop stars to poets (2:49). Article

  -Scoop Dogg among new names for Worcester's snowplows

  -Geocells installed for dam rehabilitation project in Worcester

  -Kalkounis named first female City Solicitor in Worcester

  -W.P.D. Vice Squad officers arrest man for fentanyl distribution

  -Cold Stone Creamery, Planet Smoothie and Wetzel's Pretzel coming to Main Street in Worcester 

  >DINING OUT: Brazilian steakhouse approved to open in Downtown Worcester

  -ICYMI: 71-year-old man killed crossing the road after getting off bus on Lake Ave. in Worcester

  -Worcester police probe up in air: 5 takeaways from U.S. attorney’s final interview

  -3 firms with 5,400+ Central Mass. apartments facing D.O.J. lawsuit over rent-fixing scheme

  -Saint Vincent hiring post showing employee with extra fingers called "complete AI fail"

  -Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis not ruling out running for governor in 2026

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): American Legion meeting on Tuesday

  -Despite court ruling, Holden will wait and see about complying with M.B.T.A. housing law

  -Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)

  -Swimmer Julia McMahon qualifies for states in back-to-back seasons

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Pilot makes safe emergency landing at Orange Airport

  -Fitchburg man used taxpayer money meant for seniors on studio recordings, 153 pounds of bourbon steak tips, framed portrait: feds

  -Woodworking is Jim Litterio's gift

  -Kate Hodges bids farewell in Lancaster

  -Picture This: Item reader shares wildlife photo favorites

  -Millbury police log

  -Sutton police log

  -Grafton police log
  
  

  >BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday 

  >OPINION: Ray Mariano: City Council makes mess of Gaza issue

  -This Week in Worcester Podcast (1:13:01)

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who delayed her nursing career to work at Norton's during World War II

  >SPORTS: Patriots hire Mike Vrabel as head coach; NFL world reacts

  -What Vrabel told Tom Brady before being hired by Patriots

  -Bill Belichick confidant speaks out on NFL coaching rumors

  -Celtics beat New Orleans, 120-119

  -Railers beat Wheeling, 2-1
  
  

  >CARS: Why some carmakers are ditching touchscreens for your beloved knobs

  >NATIONAL: Death toll climbs to 24 in wildfires while Los Angeles braces for shift in weather (2:09)

  -Number of unpartnered U.S. adults declined for first time in nearly 20 years

  -Tragic: "Unspeakable tragedy" hits after couple dies in separate accidents within 24 hours

  >NEW ENGLAND: Teacher accused of sharing child pornography with minors

  -Cat declawing is now illegal in Massachusetts

  >COLLEGES: Nichols senior co-authors A.I. study and presents findings at academic conference
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The coolest fountain shows in the world 

  >BUSINESS: E-ZPass scam under investigation (2:39) 

  >SHOPPING: Katie Millett: Baby registry hits, misses, and what I’d do differently

  >HOMES: Homes at or under $350,000 in Worcester County, January 5th to 11th 

  >HEALTH: Winter outdoor workout tips from a doctor

  -New study finds link between C.M.V. and Alzheimer's disease

  >FOOD: What is the best diet for heart health? Experts say that DASH diet is (:43)
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: Now is the best time to subscribe to Peacock — 5 reasons why 

  >MOVIES: "Den of Thieves 2" wins box office crown, "Moana 2" nears $1 billion globally 

  >CELEBRITY: Medium Tyler Henry predicted Ricki Lake's L.A. house fire 3 months ago 

  >HISTORY: Blizzard of ’78 the topic of Shrewsbury Historical Society talk January 22nd 

  >ANIMALS: Woman rescues 3 puppies just in time (2:13)

  >GOOD NEWS: Mail carrier saves dog from icy creek 

  -Meanwhile, unusual 911 calls of 2024 include "Mean" cat, broken washing machine and locked phone

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