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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:53). High of 25 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Investigation underway after reports of E.B.T. skimming in Worcester
+6:00: Radio Worcester (24:39): W.H.A.’s Alex Corrales & Billy Ayala on transforming affordable housing
+6:00: Manny Jae Media (25:44): Sendoff for Worcester boxer Jamaine Ortiz before heading to Las Vegas for title fight (pictured)
+Noon: Worcester jazz great Jaki Byard's piano on loan conservatory is missing
+Noon: Things to Do: Brandie Blaze at Poet's Cauldron, improv jam, "Inside and Out" and more ...
+Noon: The Buzz with City Manager Eric Batista (6:58): Trash and recycling program
-A scholar makes a discovery in Worcester
-Worcester single-family home sales down, prices up in 2023
-Auburn mobile home park residents seek legal aid over hikes, neglect
-Get free DQ Blizzards for a year with purchase on Saturday
-UMass Medical School recognized for mental health, wellness support for employees
-The Faces of Worcester: Abbas Qutab
-T&G names Brittany Prendiville general manager
-Take some, leave some: Worcester's community fridges
-Sen. Fattman secures state funding for field trips to Old Sturbridge Village
-Former Doherty star Tariq Massenburg sees light during his road to recovery from paralysis, neurological disorder
-Dan Kennedy: The 016 turns 5
-Worcester's Cable Services Division given 3 awards
-Fundraiser for the Worcester County St. Patrick's Parade Friday
-Grant applications open for safe graduation and prom parties
>DINING OUT: Why are chain restaurants closing down?
-IYCMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Rotary to host Valentine's breakfast for seniors
-Lamoureux Ford Testimonial (:47)
-Supply shortages hurt students & staff at Wachusett
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sturbridge pickleball facility set to open in February
-Shrewsbury police hold active shooting training at library
-William Connolly serving rest of Clinton School Committee term
-Clinton holds off on storm water grant application
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
-Bolton pastor happy with "mindset" of parish
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-All Ages Ska and Punk Show coming February 10th (3:03)
>SHOWTIME: Silver Scream Con coming to DCU Center
-Music Worcester welcomes Mnozil Brass to Mechanics Hall
-Janet Jackson's tour coming to Boston
-Daedelus brings electronica, hip-hop vibes to show at Electric Haze
-Listen Up: Moshi runs first "Marathon" on jazzy debut album
-Last Call: J.E. Rome, poet and author
-Shaun Connolly: The grass is always snowier
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester man who performed as an Elvis impersonator all over the country
>SPORTS: Jerod Mayo introduced as Patriots coach
-Related: Press conference (39:49)
-Why Eagles likely won't want Bill Belichick if they fire Nick Sirianni
-Celtics beat Spurs, 117-98, improve to 20-0 at home
-Worcester boxer Jamaine Ortiz getting large sendoff Thursday before heading to Las Vegas for title fight
-This week in Holy Cross Athletics
-Holy Cross women's basketball team wins seventh straight
-Holy Cross men fall to Lafayette
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
-Tesla drivers report car batteries not charging in cold weather
>NATIONAL: Overdraft fees would drop to as little as $3 under proposal
-Credit card delinquency soars above pre-pandemic level amid high interest rates, inflation
-Tragic: Elderly couple found dead after heater measures over 1,000 degrees
>NEW ENGLAND: Here's the agenda the Mass. governor laid out in State of the Commonwealth (2:28)
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria's Life in the First Year Lane — Erin Gallagher
-Spectacular Guardians of Traditions exhibit comes to Worcester State
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 12 U.S. beach towns that are totally underrated
>BUSINESS: W.B.J.'s Best of Business 2024 — Best Ownership
-Central Mass. business by the numbers
>HOMES: Push for state funding to help homeowners with crumbling foundations
>HEALTH: COVID's possible link to form of alopecia (3:09)
-How long should cold and flu symptoms really last — and when should you get help?
>FOOD: Are baked chips healthier than fried? New findings revealed
>SHOPPING: Homedics massagers sold between 2020 to 2023 recalled
>TV/STREAMING: "The Sopranos" 25th anniversary — Where are they now?
>MOVIES: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>CELEBRITY: Martin Short, Meryl Streep dating rumors causes fan frenzy
>ANIMALS: Dog can't wait to meet her baby sister (3:02)
>HISTORY: Today in History for January 18th (1:29)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Student turns grief into act of kindness in mother's honor (2:44)
-Meanwhile, in Washington, bear spray-wielding store owner stops marijuana thief
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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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