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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:47). High of 24 today in Worcester
-Parking ban in Worcester is over
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: T&G names Brittany Prendiville general manager
+6:00: UMass Medical School recognized for mental health, wellness support for employees
+6:00: Music Worcester welcomes Mnozil Brass to Mechanics Hall
+6:00: This week in Holy Cross Athletics
+Noon: Daedelus brings electronica, hip-hop vibes to show at Electric Haze
+Noon: Listen Up: Moshi runs first "Marathon" on jazzy debut album
+Noon: The Faces of Worcester: Abbas Qutab
+Noon: Last Call: J.E. Rome, poet and author
-Driver skids into officer, pedestrian after other crash in Worcester
-Man faces drug charges after falling asleep in Worcester intersection
-Holden man facing over 70 domestic violence, gun charges in Rhode Island
-Kenmore Diner owners serve up free breakfast on their last day
-Worcester boxer Jamaine Ortiz getting large sendoff Thursday before heading to Las Vegas for title fight
-Creedons' sale of Worcester Bravehearts may be near
-Venture X announces expansion with new Worcester location
-Dan Kennedy: The 016 turns 5
-City Council discusses city ambassador program, gender identity at shelters
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (9:26): Erin Zammarro on Worcester St. Patrick’s Parade & Banquet
-Worcester Technical High School welding program (2:08)
>DINING OUT: Q&A with the taco entrepreneur of the DCU Center
-ICYMI: Hundreds at 39th MLK Jr. Community Breakfast
-Related: When Martin Luther King Jr. preached in Worcester
-Down 46 officers, Worcester Police Department getting creative with recruitment (2:01). Article
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester School Committee agenda preview
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! W.I.S.E. presentation at the Senior Center
-Lamoureux Ford Testimonial (:47)
-Supply shortages hurt students & staff at Wachusett
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Auburn police to swear in new officer
-Clinton library ready to plan for future
-Lake Singletary Fishing Derby and Pancake Breakfast January 21st
-Dispute with Lancaster Historical Society heading to the courts?
-Nashoba gets grant for equity training
-Grafton elections and town meeting dates
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Psychic medium Matt Fraser returns to Worcester
-Winter Walks: Take a hillside hike at Worcester's Bovenzi Park
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to master pastry chef who worked at Crown Bakery
>SPORTS: What Bill Belichick is looking for in his next team
-Jonathan Kraft doesn’t want to run Patriots’ football operations
-100FM The Pike (12:37): Comedian Paul Mecurio lets it all out about Belichick, Zappe and Gronk
-There are plenty of locals to root for in this year's NFL Playoffs
-Why is one company buying up so much of baseball’s minor leagues, including the WooSox?
-Caleb Kenney named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-3 Holy Cross basketball games to air on NBC Sports Boston
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
-Ford, Volvo, Lucid among 159,000 recalled
>NATIONAL: Navy helicopter crashes into San Diego Bay, all survive
-Radio Worcester (14:19): Rich Rubino’s analysis on Republican primary
-Tragic: Brothers 6 and 8 die after falling into icy pond
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. resort hot tub believed to be source of Legionella exposure
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria's Life in the First Year Lane — Erin Gallagher
-Engaged Clarkie was one of John Heard’s finest roles
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Everything you need to know about Europe's new visa rules
>BUSINESS: W.B.J.'s Best of Business 2024 — Best Employee Services
-Milford Regional reaches deal to join UMass Memorial system
>HOMES: See inside $1 million Mass. townhouse that used to be fire station
>HEALTH: Asthma drug Singulair linked to negative mental side effects
-Pandemic caused developmental delay in infants and toddlers (1:14)
>FOOD: Worcester shop one of Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Bakeries (4:57)
>SHOPPING: Ready to trash a stretched-out T-shirt? This viral hack could save it
>TV/STREAMING: "Better Call Saul" fans riot over show’s 53 Emmy nominations without a win
>MOVIES: 2024 movie preview: "Dune," "Mad Max" and 24 more worth the hype
>CELEBRITY: "The Cleaning Lady" star Adan Canto dies at 42
>ANIMALS: Couple rescues kitten at Starbucks drive-thru (3:01)
>HISTORY: Today in History for January 17th (1:33)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Shelter greets the new year with all 129 dogs adopted
-Meanwhile, in South Carolina, Sheriff's sergeant pranks scammer claiming to be police
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:55). High of 78 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-On anniversary of Worcester state police recruit’s death, Attorney General promises "impartial" investigation
-Related: State paid over $500,000 for investigation into police academy death
-GreenTech Park close to signing first tenant for former Norton site
-Sewer fees: Worcester wants Supreme Judicial Court to review earlier finding in Holden's favor
-The N.I.C.U. saved their baby boy's life. Here's how a Holden couple is giving back
-Wings for Autism at Worcester Airport eases anxiety over travel for passengers on spectrum
-TODAY! Music, dance, history, culture: Brazil festival set for Sunday at Institute Park
-100 FM The Pike (8:36): Jay Grey of Odd By Worcester brewery and Broth restaurant on fire that closed both
-Worcester Guardian's Week in Review
-Paramedic response program for adults with intellectual, developmental disabilities to launch in October
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:58): Shrewsbury murder outrage, W.P.D. changes under Chief Saucier and Worcester fire safety law vote
>FAITH: What good is loving our enemies?
>POLITICS: Healey’s Worcester swing included fundraising stop that drew Polito
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:01): Breaking down preliminary election results and proposals
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant introducing Sunday brunch, new hours
-ICYMI: Accused Jordan Pond shooter held without bail; victim's family and friends in courtroom
-Related: Home security camera footage released in court from shooting that killed father (1:48). Article
-Woman guilty of raping foster child in her care
-Mystery third man revealed in D.N.A. tests for 2017 Worcester bridge attack
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Another Wachusett staffer put on leave after "inappropriate social media activity"
-Earlier: Debate over free speech as teachers are put on leave over comments (2:26). Article
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Restored photos part of 95th anniversary celebration for Juniper Hill Golf Course
-Shrewsbury's Larry and Jane Barbash card holes-in-one on same hole at The Haven
-Item photos: Nonprofits set up at townwide yard sale in West Boylston
-Driver charged in West Boylston after tailgating stop leads to license violation
-Driver using crutches arrested in Rutland for operating with suspended license
-Landlord and boyfriend charged after tenant alleges assault and property damage
-Join Paxton-area seniors on a trip to the Aqua Turf Club
-Area Rotaries team up to collect food for pantries
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: "The Minutes," the Metrons, Midnight Riders and more
-"Hello, Jerry." Jerry Seinfeld coming to Worcester in February
-Local musicians rally to support vocalist Paul Starvaski with event
-No "Doubt" about award-winning drama coming to Worcester
>OPINION: Laurel: A night at the late, great Greendale Theater in Worcester
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 476 (27:37): Deborah Hall & YWCA of Central Mass.
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who had a 47-year career at Jamesbury Corp.
>SPORTS: Josh McDaniels’ offense makes life easier for Drake Maye
-Patriots trading receiver Ja’Lynn Polk to Saints in draft pick swap
-NFL Week 2 schedule, TV and announcers
-Red Sox lose to Yankees, 5-3
-Twins call up former Braveheart Cody Laweryson
-Holy Cross suffers another tough loss as U.R.I. prevails late. Postgame interview (5:22)
-TODAY! Crusader Community Festival on Sunday
-'Sader Stories Podcast (24:53): Varsity Club Hall of Fame inductee Ann Zelesky
-WooSox beat Syracuse, 6-4
>CARS: Rivian recalls more than 24,000 electric vehicles over software defect
>NATIONAL: Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidies
-Income inequality in the U.S. dipped last year, with median household income rising slightly
-Support for Ukraine war drops to lowest-ever level within Russia: survey
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read fights to regain phones in "open" investigation (2:05)
-Luxury real estate transfer fee pitched as tool to address housing crisis
>COLLEGES: Charlie’s Cafe at Assumption celebrates summer renovations
-WPI names David LaMarco associate vice president for facilities and campus planning
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the world's most beautiful concert halls
-Europe is changing entry requirements for U.S. visitors
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-A.I. hype is crashing into reality
-Disney to pay $10 million fine after F.T.C. says it allowed data collection on kids
>SHOPPING: Home Depot's new Halloween decoration is selling out. See what it is
>HOMES: Homes in Worcester County sold for higher prices recently
>HEALTH: U.S. mortality rate back to pre-COVID levels
-Ask the Doctor: Teen drinking (3:18)
>FOOD: Apple season is here. 10 pick-your-own apple orchards to visit
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jude Law, Jason Bateman movie on Netflix (2:02)
>MOVIES: Best films from Venice, Toronto and Telluride festivals
>CELEBRITY: "The Long Walk" star Judy Greer talks starring in Stephen King movie (4:29)
-Charlie Sheen recalls dad Martin's "biggest betrayal" following drug-fueled spiral
>ANIMALS: 2 neglected terriers were found hiding in a drain pipe (1:35)
>HISTORY: How Salem got "Bewitched"
>GOOD NEWS: Why a bride's landlord walked her down the aisle (2:15)
-Meanwhile, in California, sweet-toothed bear breaks into ice cream shop
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