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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 75 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing boy who could be in Worcester
+6:00: Mosquitoes in Worcester test positive for West Nile virus
+6:00: Worcester State employee opens Greek restaurant in Worcester (pictured)
+6:00: Worcester unveils vending machines for pay-as-you-throw bags
+6:00: Worcester hockey history: A primer
+Noon: George’s Bakery, Ed Hyder’s and Tasty Experience Bistro can help you beat the summer heat
+Noon: Movie "The Compatriots" has key scene shot at MB Lounge in Worcester
+Noon: Megan Hilty, Christine Ebersole & Gavin Creel to be featured in Broadway in Worcester season
+Noon: Strawberry Fields Forever: Summer is the time for sweet, locally grown fruits
+Noon: Listen Up: Stroll into the past with new Shiverlane single
+Noon: Last Call: Cait the Clown
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: Gen Alpha on body positivity, screen fatigue
+Noon: The hottest ballpark suites have A.C. and won’t break the bank
-Robert Kraft’s company buys site of Worcester furniture store for $1.8 million
-Celtics great Bob Cousy welcomes owner, championship trophies to Salisbury Street
-Troopers help rescue grazing horse at side of Mass. Pike in Charlton
-Pile-up crash slows afternoon traffic on I-290 in Worcester
-What are the deepest bodies of water in Massachusetts?
-Worcester to again make Polar Park debt payments without dipping into general fund
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief
-Doherty team earns Envirothon community engagement award
-Worcester unveils 311 Customer Service Center
-Report: Worcester is cutting carbon emissions, but more must be done
-Family Health Center given $30,000 to enhance pregnancy and postpartum services for people of color
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (42:09): Heat protection for Worcester’s vulnerable population
>DINING OUT: Ellen and Scott Moran launch Paradise BBQ and Catering in Blackstone
-ICYMI: Worcester actor talk about her latest movie with Nicolas Cage
State assigns receiver to oversee Whitinsville nursing home not paying workers (2:24). Article
-Rig overturns on Route 20 in Millbury
-Site of Worcester chicken shop, church sold for $500,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Monthly grief support peer group on Wednesday
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Holden rower to compete in Paris Olympics
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Passenger arrested on gun charges following traffic stop in Shrewsbury
-Gov. Healey celebrates new Summer Child Nutrition Program in Westborough
-Former Becker College historic property flipped for $312,000
-800 acres in Barre to be protected from development
-Sterling Grange honors veterans
-Grafton B.V.T. student earns medal at SkillsUSA Competition
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio at 961 (Union Station) on Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Taylor Swift impersonator enchants young fans at Canobie Lake Park (2:43)
-Mayday Parade tops the bill as Sad Summer Fest comes to the Palladium
-Worcester Walks: Exploring Douglas State Forest's northern section
-Liz Goodfellow: Worcester Speaks No. 2 — Jake Dziejma
-This Week in Worcester podcast (1:10:35)
-Manny Jae Media Innerviews (44:35): Brooke Roberts of Wardrobe on Wheels
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Millie the Hairdresser, who owned her own salon on Shrewsbury Street
>SPORTS: Patriots training camp to kick off Wednesday
-Patriots coach Jerod Mayo leaves door open for Drake Maye to start Week 1
-More than 140 years after its invention in Worcester, candlepin bowling alley owners and enthusiasts seek to bring new energy
-Pro debuts at Punch-Out at Polar Park for Dan Docimo, Justin Laporte
-Red Sox beat Rockies, 6-0
-Bravehearts' next home game: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Bonus Kids Club Day
-Salt Lake City to host 2034 Olympic Games
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or SUV! (:42)
>NATIONAL: Jaw-dropping video shows Yellowstone geyser explode, sending tourists fleeing in terror (:54)
-Tragic: D.N.A., video used to identify mom accused of leaving dead infant at park
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. State Police investigating troopers who testified in Karen Read trial (3:51)
-Taunton Mayor Shaunna O’Connell charged with domestic assault
-Free community college, online lottery included in Massachusetts budget deal
>COLLEGES: Summer camp for Girls Inc. held at Assumption nursing school
-UMass Medical School is best school in Northeast for primary care
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most beautiful drives through U.S. National Parks
>BUSINESS: Mass. unemployment rate rises again in June
-LPL Research: Key themes for bonds in the second half of 2024
-Unity Radio (58:20): Cannabis 101
>HOMES: Worcester County median home price hits $500,000 as Central Mass. sales totals drop
>SHOPPING: Hallmark debuts 250 never before seen Christmas ornaments
>HEALTH: Research shows trend of better cognitive function in those who are more active at night (:54)
-Don't brush right after you eat. Dentists say there's one habit that's better for oral—and overall—health
>FOOD: Listeria outbreak linked to deli meat
>TV/STREAMING: Andy Cohen confirms much-needed “rebrand” of "RHONJ"
>MOVIES: "Devil Wears Prada" sequel is in the works at Disney
>CELEBRITY: Late "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek's stamp released on birthday
>HISTORY: Lake Quinsigamond, date unknown
>ANIMALS: Mama dog left outside shelter tied to her babies (3:01)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Pioneering physicist finally receives her doctorate at the age of 98
-Meanwhile, whale lands on boat of the coast of New Hampshire, throws 2 into the sea (:28)
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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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