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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 66 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Teen stabbed in Wendy's lot on Park Avenue in Worcester
+6:00: Jon Stewart sets out to bring some pre-election sanity to Worcester
+6:00: UMass medical students lead "Life Savers" program at Worcester area parish
+Noon: Seven Things To Do: Chris Janson, The Menzingers and more ...
+Noon: How do you like them apples? Central Mass. has long apple history
+Noon: Mechanics Hall reports "a very good year" its at annual meeting
+Noon: Pawsitively 4 Pink benefit concert features Taylor Swift tribute band
+Noon: TODAY! Jazzed Up at 961 at Union Station
-2 18-year-olds facing charges after violence at Doherty-South soccer game
-Channel 7 solves Worcester family's rental car runaround
-New bar and grill in Worcester will offer Indian and Nepali cuisine
-Get ready to smile October 4th — It's 'World Smile Day' and the Harvey Ball
-Former Holy Cross quarterback Matthew Sluka quits UNLV in middle of undefeated season
-Related: The $100,000 promise behind Matt Sluka's shocking UNLV exit
-Watch Stephen Nedoroscik’s dance to the "Superman" theme on "Dancing with the Stars" (1:18)
-Executive director of Downtown Worcester business district steps down
-Tributes for Worcester Bar president-elect Adrian Angus
-UMass Medical School mini-grants help support programs in Worcester public schools
>DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Street restaurant to reopen on Sundays
-ICYMI: Worcester officer's foot run over in traffic stop, 2 arrested
-Man arrested in Worcester on warrant, gun charges
-Good Samaritan finds $12,000 cash in a Shrewsbury Market Basket parking lot, returns it to owner
-Unclaimed $100,000 Powerball ticket sold in Worcester set to expire in October
-Worcester teen's 60-year-old message in a bottle showcased by Coca-Cola
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): 1891 image of Damon Memorial (Gale Free Library)
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Opening on Conservation Commission
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury's M.B.T.A. zoning timeline tightens after error
-No pumpkins or apples at this Sutton farm. It's radishes, rutabagas, and beans (3:07). Article
-"Encouraged excessive" drinking: Gardner family seeks answers following Oktoberfest death
-Public safety needs kick off override talks in Spencer
-Hearing over Heywood Healthcare’s bankruptcy exit set for Monday
-Leicester police to hold another Home Firearms Safety Class October 19th
-Lancaster Town Hall fixes allow minimal use
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Interview with Mass. filmmaker Samuel Carl Cohen
-Worcester Calling: The Clash played at Clark, nearly causing a riot
-TODAY! Legends and lore of Ivy League come to Shrewsbury library
-Sarah Connell Sanders: Local restaurants support breast cancer research
-Poet Martin Espada to receive Governor's Award in the Humanities
-Last Call: Iarrobino, cofounder, Worcester Writers' Collective
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 436 (28:57): Jessa Sinnott & Helene Freed
-Unity Radio's Black In Business (57:26)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to long-time Worcester veterinarian
>SPORTS: Patriots made eye-opening contract offer to Nick Caley
-Why Jaguars are a "sneaky" possibility for Bill Belichick's next job
-NFL Week 4 schedule, TV and announcers
-Caitlin Clark's rookie season comes to end with Fever playoff loss
-Kristaps Porzingis gives expected return timeline
-Holy Cross women's hockey preview
-Red Sox lose to Toronto, 6-1
-Kristian Campbell Minor League Player of the Year
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
>NATIONAL: Consumer confidence plummets in September by most in 3 years
-Tragic: Man killed in argument over hot sauce in Denver
>NEW ENGLAND: Massive "flying" Joro spider spotted in Massachusetts for first time
-P.O.S.T. Commission decertifies officer connected to Sandra Birchmore case (2:52)
-Radio Worcester (16:54): Former Education Secretary James Peyser urges "No" on Question 2
>COLLEGES: Worcester State has been contributing to equity for 150 years
-Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (10:28): Chronicling life as a park ranger with Clark grad Andrew Vietze
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Logan ranks below average in "mega airport" customer satisfaction study
>BUSINESS: 7 Things I know about … Marketing for multiple brands
-LPL Financial Research: Policy crosscurrents — Potential market impacts
-Program is boosting BIPOC representation in the mental health field
>SHOPPING: Halloween spending — Buying early, but shopping smarter?
>HEALTH: COVID XEC variant shows up in 27 countries already, expert says
-Doctors use A.I. to give people with A.L.S. ability to speak again (3:19). Article
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, September 15th to 21st
>FOOD: 5 strategies for meal planning
>TV/STREAMING: Jennifer Lopez, Brett Goldstein to star in Netflix film "Office Romance"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Kevin Smith movie, "The 4:30 Movie" (2:19)
>CELEBRITY: Nicole Kidman, Demi Moore, and Pamela Anderson — Sexy stars are doing great work and turning heads at close to 60
>HISTORY: Rex Trailer was the beloved real cowboy on the kids show "Boomtown"
>ANIMALS: No one gave this shy shelter pup a chance until... (3:10)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Twin sisters celebrate 102nd birthdays
-Meanwhile, in Maine, man runs out of court in handcuffs, jurors help subdue him
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-Petition for Termination of Parental Rights
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-Beertenders at Holden brewery
-Show producer, program coordinator at Worcester radio station
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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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