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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:15). High of 35 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Snow day just another day on job for Worcester custodians (2:13) (pictured)
+6:00: Related: Worcester Public Schools social media posts have fun with snow day
+6:00: Central Mass. snowstorm over, now heavy rain and wind on the way
+6:00: Electric school buses coming to Worcester thanks to E.P.A. funding
+6:00: A closeup look at City Councilors' remote meeting attendance
+6:00: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
+6:00: Redemption Rock to provide house beer for The Fix Burger Bar locations
+6:00: W.B.J.'s Movers & Shakers for January 8th
+6:00: Selections from what customers at Annie's Book Stop are reading
+6:00: Worcester Hockey Alumni 2023-24 highlights, NHL week 13
-Worcester digs out after storm dumps heavy snow (1:29)
-No school in Worcester Monday; other districts on 2-hour delay
-New eatery bringing "impeccable" açaí bowls, shakes, burgers to Worcester
-Worcester Business Journal names the 2024 Best of Business award winners
-Local hospitals see surge in COVID, flu and R.S.V.
-UMass Medical School Professor: Drugs of the future will be easier and faster to make, thanks to mRNA
-Radio Worcester (16:13): Worcester Commissioner of Health & Human Services Dr. Castile talks health crises & solutions
-Voc-tech schools offer a brass ring to a good job — but only for those who get a coveted slot
-Worcester Public Schools News featuring Claremont students (14:19)
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for January
-ICYMI: W.P.D. needs help IDing suspect in Salisbury Street armed robbery
-Worcester is the most obese city in Massachusetts, according to 24/7 Tempo
-2023 was a year of change for Worcester restaurants
-A look back at top local news stories for 2023 in Telegram & Gazette
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): 2-hour delay at Wachusett today
-Wachusett Regional High School honor roll
-Merry Christmas greetings from the team at Lamoureux Ford (:50)
-From the Echo: Standardized college testing goes electronic
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Berlin farmhouse destroyed in late night fire
-Item readers share their visions of winter
-Leominster gets 17 inches of snow in 2 waves of storm (2:31)
-Bomb threat at Athol Hospital deemed not credible
-Meet Murphy, the English black lab training to comfort and support Webster students
-Auburn Police Department 2023 in review
-North Central chamber provides $216,000 for new Winchendon community hub
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: A small but powerful exhibit showcases Faith Ringgold's work in Worcester
-Yolanda Ramos: Rachel Monárrez and staff dedicated to Worcester public school students
-Shaun Connolly: Horrorscopes
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 520 (27:58): Looking ahead to 2024
-WCCA-TV's Hidden Treasures No. 108 (28:04): Caring Transitions
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who passed at age 27
>SPORTS: Patriots’ nightmare season is finally over
-How Bill Belichick addressed his future after Patriots’ Week 18 loss to Jets
-Emotional Matthew Slater reflects on what might’ve been his final Patriots game
-11 skaters record points in Holy Cross men's hockey's win over A.I.C.
-Rich Gunnell returns to Holy Cross staff as wide receivers coach, pass game coordinator
-Railers lose to Mariners, 4-2
-Unity Radio Sports launches with a bang in North High’s season opener
>CARS: Christmas Greetings from Bertera Nissan (1:31)
>NATIONAL: Congressional leaders say they've reached agreement on government funding
-Smartphone users warned to delete these 17 dangerous apps
-Tragic: Teen mom killed on first night out since giving birth
>NEW ENGLAND: Gov. Healey plans $375 million in spending cuts amid tax revenue shortfall
-Mass. D.P.H. reviewing regulations on crisis pregnancy centers
>COLLEGES: Filmmaker from Clark weaves animation into her documentaries
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The best European rivers to cruise
>BUSINESS: WuXi Biologics to increase manufacturing capacity in Worcester
-Gen Z and millennials embrace laid back work weeks
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor on flu infections (1:58)
-Is it safe to take expired multivitamins? What to know
>HOMES: Peek inside $12.5 million Mass. mansion with elevator up for sale
>SHOPPING: Retro Records brings vinyl, cassette tapes back to Uxbridge
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: Box office might take $2 billion hit in 2024 amid delays
>CELEBRITY: Golden Globes winners
-Golden Globes snubs, surprises
>ANIMALS: Baby grows up with the best of friends (3:01)
>HISTORY: Today in History for January 8th (1:22)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Viral photo of forlorn eatery owner leads to booming business
-Meanwhile, in Florida, exploding toilet at a Dunkin' left a customer filthy and injured, lawsuit claims
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 90 today in Worcester
-What to know about past "very strong" El Niños
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 1 dead, 2 injured in stabbing off Ararat Street in Worcester, police say (:16). Article
+6:00: Worcester councilors say city is shouldering homelessness burden from surrounding towns
+6:00: Victor D. Infante's WoMag Rundown (7:20)
+1:00: Worcester man arrested after child found alone in locked car at Northborough Walmart (1:56). Article
+1:00: Worcester school principal involved in harassment call days before going on leave
+1:00: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: Decades by DeZyne to headline this year's Pet Rock Fest
+1:00: Facebook and Instagram down as Meta products hit with widespread outage
-Parents of WPI's “Lost Sons” speak out
-Worcester prepares for World Cup watch parties (2:21)
-Related: Security, parking plans for World Cup games on Worcester Common
-Related: Local E.M.T. squads ready for World Cup watch parties in Worcester
-Related: Worcester License Commission says bars can stay open later for World Cup
-Related: Worcester awaits World Cup, and fans get a view of history
-Here's what's replacing Boston Market on Park Ave.
-Federal government accuses Chip Norton of fraud and millions in undisclosed transfers
-Woman struck, killed by flatbed tow truck identified by Worcester police
-Earlier: Worcester pedestrian struck, killed by flatbed tow truck
-National Grid begins massive project to upgrade lines in Central Mass.
-TODAY! Traffic advisory Friday for Grove Street
-TODAY! Fitness in the Parks summer series kicks off Friday
-Northbridge man who accidentally killed brother avoids prison time in plea
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Claremont Academy graduation (54:56)
-Worcester names new principal for North High
>DINING OUT: Worcester pizzerias see business boom following visits from Dave Portnoy
-ICYMI: Worcester man faces murder charge after beloved baker’s death
-Worcester activist, barred from City Hall, arrested again
-Developer seeks to build a new shopping plaza with multiple restaurants on Grove Street in Worcester
-Worcester sweep nets 8 suspects, drugs and illegal guns
-Downtown Worcester restaurant closed until June 22nd
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Update on construction at Senior Center parking lot
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Annual business personal property inspections begin Monday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Motorcycle, S.U.V. involved in serious Auburn crash
-Pub to close after 8 years due to "more than a few challenges"
-Worcester man charged with trafficking after drugs found in Squishmallows tin at Northborough Inn
-Free kids bike rodeo at Paxton Days 10 to noon Saturday
-Nearly 300 Leominster employees made $100,000 or more in 2025
-Highlights from Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up (Trio) at Uxlocale Friday, (Duo) at Val's in Holden, Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Wormtown rising, do the Time Warp, many voices ...
-R&B Legend Jon B. on new tour, music release (5:05)
-"Blizzard of Lies" author on new Karen Read book (3:17)
-Kayem, M.F.A. unveil traveling art exhibit featuring historic American figures with hot dogs
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: June Horrorscopes
-Who remembers the wonderful, wacky World Cup of 1966? I do!
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 341 (28:47): Jay Givan, 250th anniversary of America
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who passed away at 22 after a lifelong battle with Tay-Sachs disease
>SPORTS: See the full U.S. men's soccer schedule for the World Cup
-A.J. Brown pushes Drake Maye to be "perfect" at Pats minicamp (2:21)
-Former Holy Cross star Jalen Coker earns a 3-year, $35 million extension from Carolina
-Red Sox exec Sam Kennedy calls season "embarrassing"
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Bravehearts to host Italian Heritage Night with Brian Scalabrine June 20th
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 6-0
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 6-4, in game 1, second game postponed because of weather
>NATIONAL: U.S. will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war
-U.F.O. whistleblower claims billions in secret spending hidden from Congress
-Tragic: Details emerge after dad executed twin sons in bedroom -- as adorable boys are pictured
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. court overturns father’s murder conviction in death of Harmony Montgomery
-2 men killed in bloody Fall River homicide, 1 found with pitchfork impaled in head
>COLLEGES: Worcester State and Everett schools partner to offer direct admission to high school seniors
-Clark senior interns for Department of Environmental Protection, researches soundscapes in cranberry bogs
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Beat the Summer travel chaos with these easy hacks (3:48)
-The surprising passport mistake that could ruin your trip
>BUSINESS: U.S. oil reserves near 40-year low at 349.2 million barrels
-LPL Financial Research: Is bad news already priced into the bond market?
-New investment accounts fund an early start for kids (2:14)
>SHOPPING: Mass. sets tax-free weekend date for August
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: This mobile clinic is bringing care to new moms' front door (2:29)
-Dirty soda drinks might be doing you dirty as doctors warn of health risks
>FOOD: Homemade roasted tomato sauce
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix series "Worst Neighbor Ever" (2:04)
>MOVIES: Summer movie guide: "The Odyssey," "Toy Story 5," and more
>CELEBRITY: Aubrey Plaza cradles her baby bump
-Lizzo gets candid about new album, details wild moment from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit show
>ANIMALS: This cat waited his whole life for a dog best friend (1:53)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: Restoring history one milestone at a time
>GOOD NEWS: After growing up homeless, woman shares apartment with mom (3:04)
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, boy, 7, puts on 50 sweaters to break world record
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