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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 43 today in Worcester
-First projected snowfall totals released for weekend storm
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Saint John's of Shrewsbury faces sexual abuse claims by 3 former students
+Noon: Restaurant chain shutters multiple locations in Mass.
+Noon: The Faces of Worcester: Sarah Connell Sanders
-UMass Memorial presenting plans to convert nursing home into hospital building
-Joseph Petty inaugurated as Worcester mayor for seventh time
-Related: Manny Jae Media (1:40:21): Worcester Inauguration
-Related: A glance at earlier inaugurations of Mayor Petty
-Worcester man sentenced for shooting near courthouse
-K-9 Arnold joins Worcester Police Department
-UMass Memorial welcomes first baby of 2024
-Irish celebration of Women's Christmas set at Fiddlers Green
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 — Try something new (5:03)
-ICYMI: People Magazine: Worcester firefighter's cancer leads wife to discovery of toxic gear killing heroes across U.S.
-Worcester liquor store hit in fake robbery, feds say
-Vandals trash West Boylston football field with their cars
-Retired Men's Club of Greendale to retire its longtime name
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Christmas tree chipping next 2 Saturdays
-Merry Christmas greetings from the team at Lamoureux Ford (:50)
-Public helps Holden police ID young shoplifting suspects
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Houghton Winter Festival creates community
-Sounds of past, present, future meet at new record store in Uxbridge
-Inclyousion Sports will provide programs for children of all abilities
-Asa Waters Mansion Christmas Tea
-West Boylston police log December 25th to 31st
-Bank provides gifts through Hope for the Holidays
-Lancaster committee works on government study
-D.A.R. Marian Anderson music scholarship applications due
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Worcester names new Youth Poet Laureate
-Starting 2024 with poetry and words meant to be heard
-Listen Up: Great climate of music in Ripple Effect's "Storm Rolls In"
-Janice Harvey: 2024 will bring 12 months of homebound happiness
-Q.C.C. President Luis Pedraja: Be the change for the world in the new year
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (58:27): A record-setting journey with Mayor Joseph Petty
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 519 (28:04): 2023 and 2024, Part 1 of 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who worked at Saint Vincent Hospital for over 30 years
>SPORTS: Bill Belichick cracks joke about coaching future with Patriot
-Patriots’ Jerod Mayo gives candid, thoughtful response to recent report
-Celtics lose to Oklahoma City, 127-123
-Bruins beat Blue Jackets, 4-1
-Holy Cross men's hockey comes up short in overtime vs. Merrimack
-This week in Holy Cross athletics
>CARS: Christmas Greetings from Bertera Nissan (1:31)
-Ford, Toyota, Kia, Mercedes among 238,000 recalled
>NATIONAL: Planes collide and catch fire at Japan airport, killing 5 (1:23)
-California beaches slammed by massive waves, coastal flooding
-Tragic: Teen surfer dies after he's mauled by shark in front of his dad
>NEW ENGLAND: New year ushers in new laws (2:07)
-Massachusetts was one of the "most moved from states" in 2023
>COLLEGES: Assumption nursing school receives professional accreditation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The spots in Spain that tourists always miss
>BUSINESS: Biomanufacturing apprenticeships offer new way into biotech
-Pfizer, big drugmakers expected to hike prices on at least 500 drugs in January
>HEALTH: Doctor shares dos and don'ts for kids' New Year's resolutions (2:44)
-How do you live to 100? Centenarians share secrets to living a long, healthy life
>FOOD: Ketchup v. mustard — Which is better for your health?
>SHOPPING: Here's what happens to the billions in gift cards that go unused every year
>HOMES: What to know about the Mass. housing market in 2024 (2:49)
>TV/STREAMING: Ellen Pompeo is back on "Grey’s Anatomy" in season 20 teaser
>MOVIES: Mickey Mouse slasher film trailer drops the same day original Mickey enters public domain
>CELEBRITY: The end of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce plus other 2024 celeb psychic predictions
>ANIMALS: Crying kitten was stuck in a dumpster (:48)
>HISTORY: Today in History for January 3rd (1:19)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Billerica man decides to treat himself for Christmas, walks away a millionaire
-Meanwhile, in Tennessee, police remove "huge" beaver from hospital
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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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