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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 33 today in Worcester
-Latest National Weather Service snowfall map for today's storm
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester firefighters and police officers preparing for BFit Challenge
-Oxford hosts frigid Polar Plunge
-Hundreds to teens gather, give back to community
-Scary time for Worcester hospitals: patient numbers soaring in ER presents challenges
-Drone video of skating at Worcester Common Oval (1:47)
-Blades flash as Oval Rink crew keeps things gliding
-West Boylston bakery hosts Taylor Swift-inspired fundraiser for little girl battling cancer
-Health Foundation grants $1 million to 4 nonprofits, prioritizes children’s health
-Human Rights Commission seeks creation of volunteer homeless program
-Prosecutor recommends "unprecedented" step in Turtleboy case
-Nichols College alumnus donates $1 million
-The Faces of Worcester: Susan Dunshee
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:13): Worcester school safety & Knitty Council debate
>DINING OUT: One Eleven Chop House turns 25
-TODAY! Worcester restaurant debuts Sunday brunch
-ICYMI: Lock 50 closes; staff unhappy with handling
-Amazon warehouse at Greendale Mall nears opening, city councilor says
-Worcester market Maker to Main to close permanently
-Worcester police warn of rash of TikTok-linked car thefts, show hotspots where cars are stolen
-Drug trafficking suspect in Worcester tied to home invasion
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Crocheting hobby turns into teaching moments
-Lamoureux Ford Testimonial (:47)
-Wachusett girls basketball continues perfect season with 70-30 win
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Rutland police release list of those wanted with outstanding warrants
-Shrewsbury retirement community bought for $36 million by large investment firm
-Leominster woman strikes "Gold" in new lottery game
-Sutton Historical Commission appointments
-Clinton chamber hosting networking event at Holder
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
-Lancaster receives state lead service line grant
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-Cannabis cafes in Massachusetts are still a hazy concept
>SHOWTIME: Worcester theater hosts hundreds of young dancers for ballet auditions
-Brian Nelson's Laurel cartoon on stretch limos and W.R.T.A. buses
-Shaun Connolly: Are you ready for some... thing else?!
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 78 (28:26): Sierra Leone coup attempt
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 523 (27:53): Knitty Council/City Council/Ballpark Commission
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who cared for people with disabilities
>SPORTS: Patriots to name Demarcus Covington defensive coordinator
-Local foursome have Super Bowl dreams - here are 5 things to know about each
-NFL Conference Championships schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics lose to Clippers, 115-96
-Bruins beat Philadelphia, 6-2
-Holy Cross men's hockey completes sweep of Mercyhurst
-Holy Cross women's hockey beats B.U., 3-2
-Holy Cross women's basketball's winning streak halted at Lehigh
-Holy Cross men's basketball falls to Lehigh
-Railers lose to Admirals, 6-2
-Former WooSox player Ryan Fitzgerald has Worcester sendoff Saturday
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
-Tesla recalling 200,000 Model S, X, Y cars to receive software update
>NATIONAL: Los Angeles murder suicide leaves 4 dead
-13 people injured when more than 40 vehicles crash on Chesapeake Bay bridge in Maryland
-Tragic: 5 children killed in house fire (1:26)
>NEW ENGLAND: Body found in water by New England Aquarium in Boston
-How Mass. residents can file taxes for free with new I.R.S. tool in 2024
>COLLEGES: WPI researchers looking at A.I. models in education
-Anna Maria AMC@Work: Jessica Clary, class of '23
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The world's largest cruise ship begins maiden voyage
>BUSINESS: 9 high-paying jobs that may surprise you — Walmart manager, more
-Remote workers 35% more likely to be fired than those who return to office
>SHOPPING: Retailers take $100 billion hit in bogus returns
>HOMES: Sorry, millennials, Gen Zers are coming for boomers’ houses
>HEALTH: Here's why you should weigh yourself in the morning: doctors
-Why are measles cases popping up across the U.S.?
>FOOD: Knott's Berry Farm jams, jellies discontinued, not available in stores
>TV/STREAMING: Demand for pirated TV, film at highest point in years
>MOVIES: Where to stream every Best Picture nominated movie
-Best Picture nominee trailers
>CELEBRITY: Country singer Chris Young arrested at Nashville bar
>ANIMALS: No one wanted this cat because she was shy (3:22)
>HISTORY: Today in History for January 28th (1:38)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Cancer patient's road to recovery began with a truck crash (2:54)
-Meanwhile, in Britain, oddest pipe blockages include a tent, adult toys
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-Parking Attendant (Hiring Bonus!!)
+Firefighter/Paramedic, Holden Fire Department
-Full-time Dispatcher, Millbury Police Department
-Full-time and part-time cooks, Worcester restaurant
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In The News
>WEATHER: High of 71 today in Worcester (3:36)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: As Robert Stoddard slept, thieves made off with 9 valuable paintings, including recovered Avercamp
+4:00: Related: Stolen Dutch master painting back in Worcester after nearly 47 years — to be shown at Worcester Art Museum
+4:00: Man arrested after pursuit through Worcester Common
+4:00: WPI lays off 24 employees, citing rising costs and federal uncertainty
+4:00: Radio Worcester (9:25): At airport, 44 acre solar farm planned and American Eagle flights return
+4:00: Holy Cross baseball falls to North Carolina in NCAA regional tourney opener
+4:00: 210 Sports' Friday 4: Handshakes, USA Hockey, Touch the trophy, and Wienie racing
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Bella Pizzeria brings Brazilian pizza to Worcester
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Fight or Flight," "The King of Kings" and more
-Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
-Related: Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:23:13)
-Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
-Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
-D.O.J. retracts investigations of 8 police departments. What about Worcester?
-Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
-Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
-W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
-Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
-Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
-100 FM The Pike (9:38): Middle Eastern Festival
-Mass. Attorney General issues guidance on rights during I.C.E. enforcement
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Banned from City Hall — The boundaries of protest
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Red Lobster menu changes — Under $20, hush puppies, Happy Hour deals
-ICYMI: Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): June Among Friends senior newsletter
-Jazzed Up Duo 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday at Val's
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-May & June Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Joann Fabrics officially closes in Shrewsbury
-Join the inaugural Shrewsbury Pride 5K Run/Walk
-Struggling Quabbin Reservoir towns make public appeal for more state funding
-James Ettamarna, Christine Watkins will join Sutton Select Board
-West Boylston ballot features races, override
-New senior center director introduced in West Boylston
-Clinton Select Board restricts recycling center to residents only amid surge of use by outsiders
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
-Shakira, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn concerts at Fenway Park canceled after sources say staging fell apart (3:44). Article
-"American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
-Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
-Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
-WCCA-TV's Mayor's Forum No. 53 (28:26): Dr. Tasia Cerezo, Meryl's Safe Haven
-Unity Radio's Cannabis 101 (31:48)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who expanded his family's trucking business
>SPORTS: TODAY! What to know before Bravehearts Home Opener
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Today. Get tickets here
-Bravehearts fall to Starfires, 10-6
-Vrabel's vibes, Drake Maye's relationship with Josh McDaniels (6:47)
-Jordon Hudson's raunchy sexual innuendo from viral Bill Belichick getaway revealed
-Holy Cross baseball to face No. 1 North Carolina in Chapel Hill Regional
-Related: Crusaders celebrate resilient journey to NCAA Tournament
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 3-2
>CARS: Ford recalls more than 1 million vehicles due to rearview camera issue
>NATIONAL: Blatten, Switzerland buried following glacier collapse (2:13). Photos
-4-year-old Mexican girl faces deportation amid medical crisis
>TRAGIC: Teen dies from playing social media "tackle game"
>NEW ENGLAND: Major traffic trouble on the Mass. Pike begins today (2:07). Article
-Around 40 people arrested during I.C.E. operations on Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard
-Karen Read trial (21:07): The prosecution rested its case — our experts grade it
>COLLEGES: Celebrate the Holy Cross Class of 2025
-WPI graduate commencement (:27)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What American tourists should know about "terrorism" threat in Italy
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. nonprofits snag portion of $6.7 million for small business training
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Most employees would invite family or a friend on a work trip
>SHOPPING: Shoppers are exploiting retail return policies
>HEALTH: Mental health organizations in Mass. struggle with federal funding cuts (:57)
-Doctor on Hepatitis A after exposure warning issued at Mass. eatery (3:10)
>FOOD: Coke or Pepsi? Best-selling sodas in America in 2024 revealed
>TV/STREAMING: Worcester plays strong supporting role in episode of "The Walking Dead"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Pete Davidson horror movie, "The Home" (1:58)
>CELEBRITY: Sarah Silverman reveals A-lister who saved her after "SNL" firing
>ANIMALS: Lonely puppy who wasn't moving slowly comes back to life (1:44)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Burke Square, Main and Ripley streets, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman's gas stop turns into 6-figure lottery win
-Meanwhile, in Utah, 7-year-old boy drove his little sister to get McDonald's
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>HELP WANTED
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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