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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:49). High of 40 today in Worcester
-Storm will bring damaging winds and flooding Tuesday into Wednesday (3:51)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Holy Cross grad to be next JetBlue C.E.O., as airline inaugurates new Worcester route
+6:00: Central Mass. businesses fight squeeze for workers
+6:00: Free ice skating to be offered on 5 dates in Worcester
+6:00: Listen Up: Bees Deluxe delivers kaleidoscopic "Hallucinate"
+6:00: This Week in Holy Cross Athletics
+Noon: Commissioners ask to (possibly) raze Hope Cemetery barn
+Noon: John DiPietro (8:37): The 016 celebrates its fifth anniversary
+Noon: Worcester-area cannabis businesses find "growing pains," opportunity
+Noon: Madonna proves why she's the "Queen of Pop" at TD Garden
-Snow day just another day on job for Worcester custodians (2:13)
-Related: Worcester Public Schools social media posts have fun with snow day
-Electric school buses coming to Worcester thanks to E.P.A. funding
-Longtime Worcester bakery closes for renovation (pictured)
-Redemption Rock to provide house beer for The Fix Burger Bar locations
-Worcester man released after manslaughter sentence faces new gun, drug charges
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview — land deals and master plans
-City Council to discuss buying Holden farmland to protect water
-A closeup look at City Councilors' remote meeting attendance
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Central Mass. business confidence rises to neutral territory as 2024 brings hopes of slowed inflation
-Townsend woman duped by fake soap opera star into allegedly poisoning husband
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:24): Debating First Night’s future, WoMag changes
>DINING OUT: New eatery bringing "impeccable" açaí bowls, shakes, burgers to Worcester
-ICYMI: Worcester digs out after storm dumps heavy snow (1:29)
-Worcester Business Journal names the 2024 Best of Business award winners
-Local hospitals see surge in COVID, flu and R.S.V.
-W.P.D. needs help IDing suspect in Salisbury Street armed robbery
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Town election nomination papers available
-American Legion Post 42 meeting 2:30 p.m. Tuesday
-Merry Christmas greetings from the team at Lamoureux Ford (:50)
-Wachusett Regional High School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tuesday's storm raises flooding concerns in Leominster (2:23)
-Snow day leads to busy trails at Wachusett Mountain
-Shrewsbury High School expansion not selected by M.S.B.A.
-This week in Millbury town government
-This week in Grafton town government
-William Connolly to serve rest of Clinton School Committee term
-Donations "from the heart" push Appeal drive over goal
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Local author pens "inspirational" children's book about seeing-eye dog
-Selections from what customers at Annie's Book Stop are reading
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Boxes of Grass to celebrate Día de los Reyes
-WCCA-TV's Hidden Treasures No. 108 (28:04): Caring Transitions
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 23 (29:37): Tech Safety Legislation
>FAITH: January a good time for eyeing spiritual practices that add depth, meaning to our lives
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former captain in the Worcester Fire Department
>SPORTS: Josh McDaniels could return to Patriots in Bill Belichick staff twist
-"Drama" on Patriots coaching staff amid Belichick uncertainty: Report
-Celtics lose to Indiana, 133-131
-Bruins lose to Avalanche in shootout
-John Gelatt named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Worcester Hockey Alumni 2023-24 highlights, NHL week 13
>CARS: Christmas Greetings from Bertera Nissan (1:31)
>NATIONAL: Explosion at Fort Worth hotel injures 21
-Red Cross declares nationwide emergency due to critically low blood supply
-Tragic: Toddler, 3, killed by stray bullet during New Year's Eve celebrations
>NEW ENGLAND: 3 found dead after apparent carbon monoxide leak in Nahant
-Mass. man charged with fatally pushing sister down steps on New Year’s Day
>COLLEGES: Assumption receives N.C.A.A. Presidents' Award for academic excellence
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These airlines had the most on-time flights in 2023
>BUSINESS: W.B.J.'s Movers & Shakers for January 8th
-Massachusetts sees rise in fatal workplace injuries, study shows
>HEALTH: Lung cancer pill, Osimertinib, shows "earth-shattering" results in 5-year study
-UMass Medical School Professor: Drugs of the future will be easier and faster to make, thanks to mRNA
>HOMES: High levels of radon detected in more than 20% of Mass. homes, report says
>SHOPPING: Vizio class action lawsuit settlement. Do you qualify to get money?
>TV/STREAMING: Variety's 100 greatest TV shows of all time
>MOVIES: The 5 worst movies of 2023
>CELEBRITY: "The Bear" star Jeremy Allen White smolders in shirtless Calvin Klein campaign
>ANIMALS: Dog who was tied to trailer for a month jumps for joy now (1:00)
>HISTORY: Today in History for January 9th (1:22)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boston firefighter reunites with man he saved from fire as 3-year-old
-Meanwhile, in Texas, flock of birds takes over parking lot in scene "straight out of an Alfred Hitchcock movie"
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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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