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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:10). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Tragedy strikes local family as father, son die a day apart
-Economist: Worcester, not Boston, wins if mortgage rates fall
-Sharfmans Jewelers continues Worcester Christmas ornament tradition with Denholm Building
-AC Marriott continues to help Columbus Park School in Worcester (2:13)
-Local man raises money to fight childhood cancer with holiday display
-Girls Inc. programs return serving estimated 360 girls
-Worcester health chief Matilde Castiel backs overdose prevention centers
-Ray Mariano: Could you pass a civics exam? Take one here and find out
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:24): Looking at the new School Committee
-Unsolved: Worcester - Found Gunned Down in Holden - Lenny Valerio. Video (11:22). Audio (11:22)
>DINING OUT: The Brick Mexican Grill dining review
-ICYMI: Police identify woman who allegedly stole $1,000 worth of gifts from porch of area home (2:25)
-Phone numbers for Worcester spa where woman was killed linked to escort websites
-Worcester small business owners uneasy about their future
-"Santa shortage" this season due to increased demand
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Captaincy as a junior a perfect match for Paredes
-Merry Christmas greetings from the team at Lamoureux Ford (:50)
-Eagle Scout repairs, renames Wallace trail
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Santa coming to Auburn and Rutland
-Athletes begin 62-hour relay to remember teammate (1:38)
-Berlin rescuers honored as true heroes
-Mass. farms hard hit by erratic 2023 weather receive state disaster aid
-Sterling exhibit features artist's paintings, photographers
-Millbury Baptist Church second Tuesday Community free suppers cancelled
-The Landmark's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Bartenders spill which drinks they’d never order — and why draft beer is disgusting
>SHOWTIME: Five Golden Things: Winter concerts and more making spirits bright
-Santapalooza, soul and strings: 5 fun things this weekend
-JOMP founder Wendy Ardizzone's journey back to joy after stroke
-See top photos from Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition
-WCCA-TV's Santathon 2023 (1:43:01)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local woman who worked at 2 Worcester institutions, Widoff's Bakery and El Morocco
>SPORTS: How "final" is Patriots’ decision to part with Bill Belichick?
-Pop Douglas expected to return vs. Chiefs
-Celtics beat Orlando, 128-111
-Holy Cross names Dan Curran football coach
-Holy Cross women’s basketball starts 4 game homestand on Sunday
-Railers lose to Reading, 5-2
>CARS: Christmas Greetings from Bertera Nissan (1:31)
>NATIONAL: Map shows where mysterious dog respiratory illness has spread in U.S.
-Rudy Giuliani must pay $148 million to 2 election workers he defamed
-Tragic: Woman dies after trying to save cat from apartment
>NEW ENGLAND: Officer Paul Tracey remembered at funeral (2:58)
-Mass. receives $372 million for Cape Cod bridge replacement
>COLLEGES: WPI to offer degree in artificial intelligence
-Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (12:59): Professor analyzes how faith in politics can empower or unbalance
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 incredible ancient landmarks you’ve never heard of
>BUSINESS: The happiest workers take this much paid time off every year
-UMass Memorial ranked among the best in the country for maternity care
>HEALTH: What causes most stress around holidays? (1:02)
-Alzheimer’s blood test could hit the market in early 2024, researchers say
>SHOPPING: How to avoid scams when shopping online from overseas retailers
>HOMES: The most expensive house for sale in the U.S. is now $55 million cheaper
>FOOD: Ex-McDonald's chef reveals secret to make French fries at home
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "Priscilla," "The Zone of Interest," and more
>CELEBRITY: Matthew Perry’s cause of death revealed as "acute effects of ketamine"
>ANIMALS: Cat and dog have been inseparable since Day 1 (3:01)
>HISTORY: Today in History for December 16th (1:09)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Students help lift car off mom and 2 kids
-Meanwhile, in New Jersey, police chase down pig named Albert Einswine
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:59). High of 17 today in Worcester
-Maps show how cold it will get this week from Arctic blast
-Snowfall totals in Central Massachusetts
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+9:00: Worcester Public Schools will have 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 22nd
+9:00: Worcester residents battle leaky pipes and cold temps; warming centers open (1:47). Article
+6:00: Worcester man charged with murder in death of former employee (:25). Article
+6:00: Uxbridge Public Schools Superintendent Michael Baldassarre arrested, charged with O.U.I.
+6:00: Listen Up: OK Go, Carlos Odria and Between the Waves offer new music
+Noon: Major crash on Mass. Pike, Westborough Fire Department responding
+Noon: Central Mass. Jewish Film Fest is back with 3 "outstanding" movies
+Noon: Worcester County High School Club offers bowling to local high schoolers
-Worcester digs out from snow before cold sets in (2:10)
-Report, video show how Assumption "To Catch a Predator" case escalated
-City of Worcester to open warming centers Tuesday and Wednesday
-King's teaching a reminder of conflict, unity at Worcester breakfast
-Worcester food hub fast-tracked to Union Station via fed, state funds
-2 decades, 500 voices: Worcester project chronicles the lives of local women
-Trafficking victim advocate Chrissi Bates to re-receive key to city
-Worcester County Wonders: America's oldest Armenian Church
-Polar Seltzer releases 4 new "dessert cart" flavors
-Trash & recycling pickup delayed by a day in Worcester
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester's Literacy "Crisis" (Part 1)
-Faces of Worcester: Francisco Diaz, owner of Diaz and Sons
-Radio Worcester (14:30): City Manager Eric Batista addresses allegations of transphobia
-Radio Worcester (16:49): District 3 City Councilor George Russell announces retirement, addresses council controversy
>DINING OUT: Worcester Restaurant Week will be back from February 24th through March 9th
-ICYMI: Crews work to clear Worcester roads after overnight snow storm (2:34)
-Meet Mac: Worcester's new K-9 tracker (1:24). Article
-Worcester Airport saw busiest year since Massport took over nearly 15 years ago
-Investigation launched following Worcester councilor’s accusations of transphobia
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Fire Department C.P.R. training February 2nd
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Wachusett Echo: A beginners guide to midterms
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Millbury Police Association Ice Fishing Derby winners
-Man arrested for trespassing at Leominster bar after refusing to leave
-Clinton Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is Saturday
-Volunteers, supporters made renovated hearse house in Berlin a reality
-West Boylston police log January 6th to 12th
-Shrewsbury Select Board update (:35)
-Florence Sawyer honor roll announced
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Mocktail recipes for Dry January (7:20)
>SHOWTIME: Concert to highlight unity between Black and Jewish communities
-Lindsey Ford: Our favorite Lego places
-Shaun Connolly: Tips for a new era
>OPINION: Geraldine Byrne Nason: Enduring bond between Ireland and Washington
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: An open letter — In solidarity
-WCCA-TV Newsletter for January
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 582 (28:49): Our Lady of Hope
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester bar owner
>SPORTS: Robyn Glaser, Patriots’ executive vice president of football business, to resign
-Former NFL exec blasts Patriots for making "mockery" of Rooney Rule
-Celtics rout Warriors, 125-85
-Bruins beat San Jose, 6-3
-210 Sports: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 15
>NATIONAL: A busy day in Washington. Complete coverage in National News
-When will Yellowstone's volcano erupt? Scientists have an answer
-Tragic: At least 10 dead, 32 injured in a hotel fire at a ski resort in Turkey
>NEW ENGLAND: Bird flu suspected after dozens of Mass. geese found dead (:28). Article
-Mass. unemployment mistake will cost $2.1 billion
>COLLEGES: Clark's Higgins Institute announces wide range of faculty grants
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The U.S. just banned hidden hotel fees
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Fighting fraud through awareness (2:15)
>SHOPPING: Victoria's Secret winter sale — Get 7 panties for $35 for Valentine's Day
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, January 12th to 18th
>HEALTH: Expert tips for protecting skin in extreme winter weather (3:26)
-More men are getting vasectomies after Roe V. Wade overturned (:56)
>FOOD: McDonald's brand new value menu is here — including $1 deals
>TV/STREAMING: MSNBC bringing back Rachel Maddow 5 nights a week
>CELEBRITY: These are the most canceled celebs of 2024
>HISTORY: Holden the town, like the Harvard chapel, takes name from London banker
>ANIMALS: Senior dog who was left behind gets all the toys she wants (1:33)
>GOOD NEWS: Siblings sell coffee to raise money for L.A. fire relief
-Meanwhile, in Chicago, wild coyote yanked from refrigerated section of Aldi supermarket, shocking video shows
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