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>WEATHER: High of 61 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-How the state may preserve home equity theft in Worcester
-Worcester population grows to over 207,000
-Worcester honors Alijandro Mendoza, its first U.S. Presidential Scholar
-TODAY! Worcester police to holds memorial for officers on Sunday
-Worcester Board of Health urges hike in state alcohol tax
-Worcester selects firm to develop housing production plan
-Popular fare-free Worcester bus program extends to fifth year. Beyond that is anyone’s guess
-Worcester Police Department Civilian Academy graduation (31:46)
>DINING OUT: Long-vacant Worcester restaurant to become sports bar
-ICYMI: Worcester shooting victim dies following Paine Street crash
-Bakeshop refurbishes Worcester location with "cozy" vibe, new design
-Worcester’s Haitian-American community celebrates flag day with parade, music and unity. Video (1:25)
-Worcester bear found 35 miles away in Concord and Lincoln
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Shave Your Head and Beat Cancer for Megan 1-4 at Seven Saws
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Holden town meeting to decide on spending plans
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): V.F.W. boycotting parade in Clinton
-Rutland café that offered viral potato breakfast sandwich closing for now
-TODAY! Tarantino Car Show 10 to 1 at Auburn Elks
-TODAY! Rutland Community Fair 11 to 3
-Princeton moves town meeting to June 11th
-33rd Grafton Gazebo Road Race results
-Bolton administrator contract set
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on soccer game and butterfly at school
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Enduring Tribute
-Shaun Connolly: Grief, revisited
-This Week in Worcester podcast (1:18:00): This Week in Cablegate
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 85 (25:21): Gang Violence and Party Politics
-WCCA-TV's Perspectives No. 95 (27:56): Marcus G & WorcDSA
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who retired from Worcester D.P.W.
>SPORTS: Red Sox lose to Cardinals, 7-2
-Clark's Linda Wage retires from coaching after 39 years and 79 seasons
-Remembering Jim Ruschioni, one of Massachusetts' finest amateur golfers
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
>NATIONAL:Memorial Day traffic expected by A.A.A. to be heavy
-Tragic: Mom dies trying to save daughter from drowning in river
>NEW ENGLAND: Prevalence of violence against teachers is a "crisis" (4:25)
-Should schools ban cell phones and what should parents do? (4:40)
>COLLEGES: Clark Commencement traditions, explained
-Anna Maria Senior Profile: Mark Cavalla
-What's in the Woo? Spring episode (15:37)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Here are the cheapest times of year to travel to Europe
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Massachusetts small business owners make pitch for state aid
>HEALTH: How weight loss drugs are impacting kids, teenagers (2:42)
-Breakthrough treatment for people struggling to breathe (2:35)
>HOMES: New Luxury Living sites open at 2 locations in Worcester
>SHOPPING: The 44 best Memorial Day 2024 sales to shop this weekend
>FOOD: New Grandma McFlurry flavor available at McDonald's
>TV/STREAMING: "The Office" cast reflects on Steve Carell’s surprise appearance in series finale
>MOVIES: "The Marvels" was the biggest box office bomb of 2023, losing $237 million
>CELEBRITY: Judge Judy files defamation lawsuit over Menéndez brothers article
>ANIMALS: Stray cat keeps climbing up to this woman's window (:59)
>HISTORY: Bancroft Hotel, 1916
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 81-year-old woman graduates college
-Meanwhile, in Utah, cat travels 500 miles in Amazon return package
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>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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