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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 44 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Family, friends mourn loss of longtime hairdresser Sal Arcuri
+6:00: Worcester to celebrate Black History Month
+6:00: Mayor Petty asks for report on free museum days for public school families
+6:00: Online commenting coming to an end on telegram.com
+6:00: Shrewsbury police arrest man for trafficking meth
+6:00: Parents outraged by firing of 2 Southbridge teachers
+6:00: Ex-husband shares memories of Lunenburg murder victim
+6:00: Driver cited after ice flies off truck and shatters car windshield in Uxbridge
+Noon: Song, art, dance: Black History Month event honors women in education
+Noon: Things to Do: Vanessa Collier, "Barbie" and a "Socks On! Dance Off!"
-Worcester nursing home cited for understaffing, overmedication, neglect
-Related: Disturbing conditions at a Worcester nursing home prompt questions of state oversight
-Report: Worcester median rent rose 7.6% in 2023
-86-year-old woman victim of hit-and-run
-Worcester boxer Jamaine Ortiz prepares for his first world title fight (1:27) (pictured)
-Read accused of frequently contacting Turtleboy about case, court docs show (1:54). Article
-Gather for Excellence: Feedback sought for Worcester Public School's strategic plan
-Worcester Police Department Civilian Academy - Week 3 (1:43:36)
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:16): City Council meeting marred by profane, racist calls
>DINING OUT: Canal District restaurant announces closing, third business to close in January
-ICYMI: Saint Vincent nurses claim retaliation for safety complaints
-Worcester business loses tobacco license after repeat violations
-Amazon says it plans to open Worcester warehouse by end of year
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett students underutilizing Media Center miss out on valuable resources
-Lamoureux Ford Testimonial (:47)
-Arthur "AJ" Dionne pinned at Eagle Scout Court of Honor
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Oxford man get 5 to 7 years in prison for gun possession
-Drunk driver with loaded Glock who nearly struck Leominster cruiser yet to be arraigned
-Superintendent Joe Sawyer outlines Shrewsbury Public Schools' highlights, challenges
-Information sought in cold case murder of 19-year-old Winchendon teen
-Service project lauded at Beaman celebration
-Grafton police log, February 2nd edition
-West Boylston police log January 22nd to 28th
-Lancaster papers available February 14th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Community Art Pop-Up Sunday at The Village
-Winter Festival, black history exhibit, yacht rock: 5 fun things
-Burncoat High School's Spirit Team goes to national competition
-Sarah Connell Sanders: Hues and I and immersion in color drenching
-First Person: Suzanna Parpos will rock the red February 2nd to fight heart disease
-Last Call: Soben Ung, newspaper editor and publisher
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 22 (28:52): Colleges and student mental health
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 524 (27:49): Homeless encampments
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a founding member of Temple Sinai
>SPORTS: How Patriots "lucked out in big way" entering draft
-Sader Stories (31:45): Patrick Rissmiller hockey jersey retirement preview
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
>NATIONAL: Mark Zuckerberg apologizes to victims' families (2:52)
-U.S. prison labor tied to some of the world's most popular food brands
-Tragic: Firefighter and father of 3 dies battling blaze
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. hospitals "struggling," State House chair says
-He's claimed 80 Mass. lottery jackpots; Here's what he says to do before claiming the prize
>COLLEGES: UMass offering scholarships for community college grads in top 10 percent of their class
-Anna Maria students hosting American Cancer Society Relay for Life
-Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (10:25): Seniors study how superheroes frame contemporary issues
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most luxurious train rides
>BUSINESS: These are the retail and tech companies that have slashed jobs
-Job interview expert tips: How to avoid the interview runaround
>HOMES: Tour the top 10 highest-priced homes in Worcester County
>HEALTH: A.D.H.D. medicine Zenzedi recalled
-Vision problems could be early warning sign of Alzheimer's: Study
>SHOPPING: Former Christmas Tree Shops building in Sagamore has new tenant
>FOOD: Burger King to release new Candied Bacon Whopper, Fiery Big Fish
>TV/STREAMING: How to get Apple TV+ free trial, subscription, MLS and more
>MOVIES: "The Sting" hit the Oscar jackpot 50 years ago
>CELEBRITY: Britney Spears apologizes to Justin Timberlake
>ANIMALS: No one wanted this cat because she was shy (:54)
>HISTORY: Today in History for February 1st (1:33)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Group fights loneliness by bringing older adults and young volunteers together
-Meanwhile, Elmo asked people online how they were doing. He got an earful
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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