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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 90 today in Worcester
-July climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Police find car involved in hit-and-run involving man on scooter
-Earlier: CrowdStrike outage may have delayed hit-and-run investigation (1:44)
-Earlier: "We are going to find you": Victim of Worcester hit-and-run has message for suspected driver
-13-year-old girl remains in coma after being hit by S.U.V. in Worcester, family says
-Earlier: Fundraisers created for family of 13-year-old hit by car in Worcester
-Yes, Stephen Nedoroscik, Olympic pommel horse king from Worcester, has seen the memes
-Related: How Stephen competes in the Olympics with eye conditions
-Related: How to watch Stephen go for Olympic gold on Saturday
-TODAY! African Festival returns to Worcester for second year
-TODAY! Radio Worcester (9:43): Homes For Our Troops hosts event for Marine Sgt. Craig Brady in Worcester
-Missing Clinton juveniles found safe in Worcester
-How does one pronounce Worcester, Mass.? Opinions, preferences vary
-Could Worcester's trash pickup program be better?
-Central Mass. Agency on Aging rebrands to mark 50th anniversary, launching mobile health service
-Co-founder of Worcester recycling tech firm receives $20,000 grant in support of women entrepreneurs
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:38): Discussing shocking pedestrian injury on Shrewsbury Street
>DINING OUT: Area barbecue joint earns spot among Best Roadside Restaurants in U.S.
-ICYMI: Worcester declares road safety crisis after pedestrians killed, hurt (2:35). Article
-Indian Lake closed because of cyanobacteria
-E. Coli advisory remains for Lake Quinsigamond in Shrewsbury
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): August events at the Senior Center
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Abby's Army Cornhole Tournament August 11th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Planning Board approves Clinton St. industrial park
-Man tears down booking room ceiling at Orange Police Department
-Sterling summer concerts enter second act
-Rutland takeover day at the WooSox on Sunday
-Clinton artist showing "Ocean Joy"
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Aerosmith announces retirement from touring (1:54)
-Five things to do: Crazy dancing space puppets, poetry, music...
-First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. laughs at time, except when he drops something
-100FM The Pike (5:56): The Pike Breakdown Lane
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 543 (28:27): Happy hours, speed limits and housing crisis
-Unity Radio (57:30): Standups and Standouts
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a longtime nurse at Worcester State Hospital
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Rangers, 11-6
-Drake Maye submits most impressive full-pads practice
-Fans express mixed reactions to polarizing new NFL kickoff rules
-$4.7 billion NFL Sunday Ticket decision overturned
-Bravehearts sweep doubleheader, keep pace in playoff race. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, regular season home finale
-WooSox fall to Buffalo, 5-3
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or S.U.V.! (:42)
>NATIONAL: Radio Worcester (12:00): China sanctions Rep. McGovern over human rights criticism
-3 members of Grammy-nominated gospel group among 7 killed in plane crash that sparked wildfire
-Tragic: Boy forced to stand next to railroad tracks with sign to raise money for mother’s funeral
>NEW ENGLAND: Split verdict for daughter of pitcher Dennis Eckersley in baby abandonment case
-Nearly half a million working-age Mass. residents lack English proficiency: report
>COLLEGES: Professor Fabricio Murai discusses his A.I. research at WPI (7:47)
-Clark professor’s book finds an inclusive twist to reach more young readers
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 places that were almost states
>BUSINESS: Hate your job? If it doesn’t fit, you may quit
-D.O.J. sues TikTok, accusing the company of violating a children's online privacy law
>SHOPPING: AARP’s 99 money-saving tips for 2024
>HEALTH: Open conversations about fertility issues (2:59)
-Industry group opposes letting doctors prescribe methadone (3:42)
>FOOD: McDonald’s might be bringing back the Snack Wrap
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "A Quiet Place: Day One," "MaXXXine" and more
>CELEBRITY: Shirley Chung of "Top Chef" has stage 4 tongue cancer
>HISTORY: Mass. families ate franks and beans on Saturday nights
>ANIMALS: Hairless dog found by gas station becomes fluffy teddy bear (3:03)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Girl's lemonade stand raising money for pediatric cancer (:46)
-Meanwhile, in Maine, black bear walks off with game camera
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-Cook and wait staff at Shrewsbury Street bistro
-Multiple positions at Shrewsbury Street restaurant
-Servers at Shrewsbury Street restaurant
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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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