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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 44 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police seek help locating missing teen
+6:00: Armed man who fought with Worcester officers pleads guilty
+6:00: A look back at Worcester's Black History Month
+Noon: Turtleboy facing new charges
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Free hot dogs at George's Coney Island this weekend for kids with library book
+Noon: Dead Of Winter Horror Festival lurches into Worcester
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "The Zone of Interest," "Mean Girls," and more
+Noon: Flora in Winter coming to full bloom at Worcester Art Museum
+Noon: First Person: A movie poster hits the wall
-Elderly woman killed in afternoon crash in Spencer
-Shrewsbury vigil remembers woman killed in unsolved 1974 case (1:57). Article
-Key Canal District development delayed because of financing issues
-Worcester man has been missing for over a week
-New documentary on Major Taylor to premiere on PBS in Bloomington
-Table Talk Pie Store reopens in Worcester
-5 horses from disbanded Worcester police Mounted Unit hoof it to new homes
-Janis Joplin and the J. Geils Band played at Clark 55 years ago Thursday
-Radio Worcester (53:40): Roundtable debates Quality of Life Team’s impact in Worcester
-Manny Jae Media (28:35): Manny with the City Manger
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant hosting first wine dinner of year on Tuesday
-ICYMI: Wild Sutton bust: "I've never found a rocket launcher before" (1:39)
-Related: "You found what!?!?" Rocket launcher found at Sutton motor inn
-Lake Quinsigamond use restricted after sewage spill
-5 months later, Worcester still evaluating options for police chief search
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Gale Free Library holding Windows of Opportunity gala
-At Lamoureux Ford, our customers tell our story the best (1:56)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Vehicle crashes into Westborough river in residential neighborhood (:52). Article
-Southbridge man arrested for drug trafficking in Worcester
-Shrewsbury woman, librarian, author turns 100
-West Boylston police log February 12th to 18th
-Lancaster farm gets access grant
-Fire grants given to local departments
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Big League Collective at Redemption Rock on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: The Ultimate Guide to the Dead of Winter Horror Festival
-Salute to Service night of comedy at Vernon Hill Legion Post on Saturday
-Five Things to Do: Art, history, poetry and a visit from the Queen
-"Nellie: The Musical" set for premiere at Worcester Historical Museum
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Returning to my roots taught me a lot about what it means to belong
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 526 (27:54): Polar Park/Homelessness
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 193 (27:47): Baseball Fans
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local woman who dedicated her life to education
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Bulls, 129-112
-NFL expert views Patriots as "best team fit" for these 2 free agents
-100FM The Pike (10:56): Author Jeff Benedict on his book and series, "The Dynasty: New England Patriots"
-Worcester Bravehearts announce 2024 schedule
-Holy Cross Black History Month Spotlight: Briana McFadden, women's basketball
-Holy Cross athletes post 3.36 G.P.A. during fall semester
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
>INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL: Odysseus touches down in historic moon landing
-AT&T says the outage to its cellphone network was not caused by a cyberattack
-Tragic: 2-year-old killed after wandering into road
>NEW ENGLAND: Evidence points to Karen Read in murder case, prosecutors say
-Harmony Montgomery's father convicted of her murder (1:49). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI student a capella group serenades us (1:33)
-Anna Maria’s 3rd annual Legislative Breakfast shines spotlight on proposed Alzheimer’s laws
-Holy Cross President Rougeau on the campus alert, Aspire and February on the Hill
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The newest national park in America is Amache N.H.S. in Colorado
>BUSINESS: 5 moves Walmart is making to overhaul its business
-5 Things I know about … Strategies for navigating a new environment
>HOMES: Why the shower gets hot or cold when a toilet flushes (and how to stop it)
>HEALTH: Menopausal women who get migraines could be at higher risk (1:05)
-Doctor answers top heart health questions on Google for American Heart Month
>FOOD: E.P.A. "reviewing" report on chemical found in Cheerios, Quaker Oats
>TV/STREAMING: How Sam Waterston's Jack McCoy was written off "Law & Order"
-Netflix is the top streaming service, but headwinds are coming
>MOVIES: What are America’s favorite extra cheesy movie lines?
>CELEBRITY: Sylvester Stallone helped save James Brown's career in the '80s
>ANIMALS: Cat won't stop smacking his mom (3:14)
>HISTORY: Teddy Roosevelt's 1902 speech in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mass. firefighters rescue dog from frozen river
-Meanwhile, in North Carolina, pregnant stingray hasn't been around a male ray in 8 years
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:59). High of 17 today in Worcester
-Maps show how cold it will get this week from Arctic blast
-Snowfall totals in Central Massachusetts
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+9:00: Worcester Public Schools will have 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 22nd
+9:00: Worcester residents battle leaky pipes and cold temps; warming centers open (1:47). Article
+6:00: Worcester man charged with murder in death of former employee (:25). Article
+6:00: Uxbridge Public Schools Superintendent Michael Baldassarre arrested, charged with O.U.I.
+6:00: Listen Up: OK Go, Carlos Odria and Between the Waves offer new music
+Noon: Major crash on Mass. Pike, Westborough Fire Department responding
+Noon: Central Mass. Jewish Film Fest is back with 3 "outstanding" movies
+Noon: Worcester County High School Club offers bowling to local high schoolers
-Worcester digs out from snow before cold sets in (2:10)
-Report, video show how Assumption "To Catch a Predator" case escalated
-City of Worcester to open warming centers Tuesday and Wednesday
-King's teaching a reminder of conflict, unity at Worcester breakfast
-Worcester food hub fast-tracked to Union Station via fed, state funds
-2 decades, 500 voices: Worcester project chronicles the lives of local women
-Trafficking victim advocate Chrissi Bates to re-receive key to city
-Worcester County Wonders: America's oldest Armenian Church
-Polar Seltzer releases 4 new "dessert cart" flavors
-Trash & recycling pickup delayed by a day in Worcester
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester's Literacy "Crisis" (Part 1)
-Faces of Worcester: Francisco Diaz, owner of Diaz and Sons
-Radio Worcester (14:30): City Manager Eric Batista addresses allegations of transphobia
-Radio Worcester (16:49): District 3 City Councilor George Russell announces retirement, addresses council controversy
>DINING OUT: Worcester Restaurant Week will be back from February 24th through March 9th
-ICYMI: Crews work to clear Worcester roads after overnight snow storm (2:34)
-Meet Mac: Worcester's new K-9 tracker (1:24). Article
-Worcester Airport saw busiest year since Massport took over nearly 15 years ago
-Investigation launched following Worcester councilor’s accusations of transphobia
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Fire Department C.P.R. training February 2nd
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Wachusett Echo: A beginners guide to midterms
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Millbury Police Association Ice Fishing Derby winners
-Man arrested for trespassing at Leominster bar after refusing to leave
-Clinton Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is Saturday
-Volunteers, supporters made renovated hearse house in Berlin a reality
-West Boylston police log January 6th to 12th
-Shrewsbury Select Board update (:35)
-Florence Sawyer honor roll announced
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Mocktail recipes for Dry January (7:20)
>SHOWTIME: Concert to highlight unity between Black and Jewish communities
-Lindsey Ford: Our favorite Lego places
-Shaun Connolly: Tips for a new era
>OPINION: Geraldine Byrne Nason: Enduring bond between Ireland and Washington
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: An open letter — In solidarity
-WCCA-TV Newsletter for January
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 582 (28:49): Our Lady of Hope
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester bar owner
>SPORTS: Robyn Glaser, Patriots’ executive vice president of football business, to resign
-Former NFL exec blasts Patriots for making "mockery" of Rooney Rule
-Celtics rout Warriors, 125-85
-Bruins beat San Jose, 6-3
-210 Sports: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 15
>NATIONAL: A busy day in Washington. Complete coverage in National News
-When will Yellowstone's volcano erupt? Scientists have an answer
-Tragic: At least 10 dead, 32 injured in a hotel fire at a ski resort in Turkey
>NEW ENGLAND: Bird flu suspected after dozens of Mass. geese found dead (:28). Article
-Mass. unemployment mistake will cost $2.1 billion
>COLLEGES: Clark's Higgins Institute announces wide range of faculty grants
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The U.S. just banned hidden hotel fees
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Fighting fraud through awareness (2:15)
>SHOPPING: Victoria's Secret winter sale — Get 7 panties for $35 for Valentine's Day
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, January 12th to 18th
>HEALTH: Expert tips for protecting skin in extreme winter weather (3:26)
-More men are getting vasectomies after Roe V. Wade overturned (:56)
>FOOD: McDonald's brand new value menu is here — including $1 deals
>TV/STREAMING: MSNBC bringing back Rachel Maddow 5 nights a week
>CELEBRITY: These are the most canceled celebs of 2024
>HISTORY: Holden the town, like the Harvard chapel, takes name from London banker
>ANIMALS: Senior dog who was left behind gets all the toys she wants (1:33)
>GOOD NEWS: Siblings sell coffee to raise money for L.A. fire relief
-Meanwhile, in Chicago, wild coyote yanked from refrigerated section of Aldi supermarket, shocking video shows
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+Full-time firefighter/paramedics, Town of West Boylston
-Multiple positions, Holden D.P.W.
-Part-time maintenance position, Canal District bar/restaurant
-Hosts, wait staff & bussers, Worcester restaurant
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