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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 21 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Gravestones at Notre Dame Cemetery in Worcester knocked over by car
-Truck gets stuck under Cambridge Street bridge in Worcester
-Worcester man who allegedly caused Gardner crash that killed couple arraigned
-Green Party presidential candidates in Worcester on Saturday
-Worcester librarians will host games of Scrabble monthly
-Team from South High qualifies for "High School Quiz Show"
-Ray Mariano: Have I been too harsh on Worcester's schools?
-Area boys' soccer team helps a group recover from vandals (2:14)
-Manny Jae Media (22:42): City Manager Eric Batista
-Radio Worcester (8:21): B.B.B. scam alert — The "friend favor" con and how to stay safe
>DINING OUT: Worcester diner will be open Sundays overnight
-ICYMI: Investigation underway after reports of E.B.T. skimming in Worcester
-Worcester Chief Diversity Officer candidate rejects offer, city to restart search
-Worcester hosts send-off for Jamaine Ortiz ahead of title fight in Las Vegas
-Related: Manny Jae Media (25:44): Video
-Worcester Vice Squad busts Bowdoin St. man for crack, ammo
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Students move into Dawson modulars
-Lamoureux Ford Testimonial (:47)
-Community recalls impact of Margaret Watson
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Early Grafton school budget request could top $46 million
-Grafton police log January 19th
-Rice Pond Village 40B public commentary aired
-Millbury Public Schools to hold kindergarten registration
-North Central Mass. Chamber sponsors Sterling welcome sign
-Nashoba offering increased preschool options
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Brandie Blaze at Poet's Cauldron, improv jam, "Inside and Out" and more ...
-100FM The Pike (7:18): The Pike Breakdown Lane for January 19th
-Small Stones Festival of the Arts ready to roll in Grafton after initial venue flooded
-Worcester jazz great Jaki Byard's piano on loan to conservatory is missing
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 521 (27:59): Worcester in 2024
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 142 (29:35): Native Plant Trust
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester man who was a social worker
>SPORTS: How Patriots are handling contract talks with no official general manager
-Former Assumption star Deonte Harty brings swift returns on Bills' investment
-NFL Divisional Round Schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics lose to Denver, 102-100
-Holy Cross women's hockey team falls to Providence
-Patrick Denecke joins Holy Cross staff as offensive line coach
-Railers lose to Komets, 4-0
-Sports Illustrated's entire staff told they are getting laid off
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
>NATIONAL: Credit card debt is at a record high - here's what you can do (3:15)
-Tragic: Hot air balloon crash victim texted girlfriend, "I love you, goodbye"
>NEW ENGLAND: Grubhub to return $3.5 million to Mass. restaurants overcharged
-State and healthcare facilities agree on plan to cope with capacity crunch
>COLLEGES: A campus tour through Anna Maria’s traditions
-Ilyasah Shabazz shares insights and connects with students at Worcester State book club
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 13 U.S. beaches that should stay a secret
>BUSINESS: W.B.J.'s Best of Business 2024 — Best Food
>SHOPPING: Shop weekend savings at Best Buy, including Samsung Frame TV
>HOMES: Massive $24 million Mass. mansion with 11-seat movie theater up for sale
>HEALTH: Men’s health screening checklist by age
-These 10 carcinogens can raise cancer risk, oncology expert says
>FOOD: Salad, spinach kits sold in Mass. recalled over listeria risk
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "The Marvels" and more
>CELEBRITY: Alec Baldwin charged with involuntary manslaughter over "Rust" shooting
>ANIMALS: Lonely dog was abandoned at a school (3:01)
>HISTORY: Today in History for January 20th (1:45)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mother's affirmation cards promote positive thinking
-Meanwhile, in Brazil, crook with "I’m a thief and an idiot" tattooed on forehead flees jail just days before scheduled release
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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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