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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 62 today in Worcester
-Why have the northern lights been so visible lately? An expert explains why "we're in for a ride"
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Massage therapist charged with indecent assault on female client at Auburn spa
+5:00: Canal District restaurant closing its doors for good
+5:00: 52-year-old man charged in Worcester house break-in
+5:00: Worcester picks new name for merged school despite student feedback
+5:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2024-25 highlights, NHL week 1
+Noon: Cost likely too high to replace Crystal Street footbridge
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 13-year-old
-"A kind-hearted soul." Hundreds gather in Worcester to honor life of late 11-year-old boy (pictured)
-WPI football player Nolan Warner donates bone marrow to save a life
-Worcester man, 64, hospitalized with serious injuries from motorcycle crash
-Man killed by falling tree in Grafton has been identified (:18). Article
-Former state police trainee describes academy as "pure hell and torture" (3:09). Article
-Rollout of 25 mph speed limit signs in Worcester begins October 21st
-Worcester Housing Authority named "high performer" for 10th year
-Central Mass. business confidence rises from historic low, stays in pessimistic territory
-Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day: What's open, closed
-Radio Worcester (13:42): Dr. Anthony Izzo of St. Vincent urges later school start times to combat sleep deprivation among teens
>DINING OUT: New Kenyan restaurant opens in Worcester
-ICYMI: Rally and walk in Worcester raises awareness of domestic violence, remembers victims
-W.R.T.A. marks 50 years of service with a new plan
-City outlines vision for growth, public safety and community engagement
-Worcester touts success of school-based health centers as flu season approaches
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Weekly road construction update
-Cultural Council is accepting grant proposals
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-After 100 years in business, Sunnyside Ford in Holden is closing
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 1 killed in 2-car crash in Uxbridge (:20). Article
-Spencer woman raising awareness about rare form of dementia after losing her father
-Developer buys proposed site of 300 mixed-income condos in Shrewsbury for $5 million
-Item photos: Rain keeps crowds away from dam walkway opening
-West Boylston survey indicates Monday best for town meetings
-Auburn Police Department September statistics
-Millbury Police Department's annual Back to School/Halloween Movie Night on Thursday
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Speed dating at Courthouse Brew Company on Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: New gallery space and early learning center planned for the EcoTarium
-Worcester teen to compete in IDO World Championships in Prague
-Nashoba Symphonic Band opens season November 3rd
-Nikki Bell-Pena: Diddy trafficking case all too familiar
-Ronald B. Waddell Jr.: We are fractured, and time to heal is now
-Unity Radio's Susanity Life (59:31)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who worked as a typesetter at the T&G for 45 years
>SPORTS: Breaking down Drake Maye's first career start in 41-21 loss (5:01). Article
-Jerod Mayo had harsh criticism of Patriots defense after loss to Texans
-Holy Cross men’s ice hockey splits series with UConn
-Holy Cross hockey announces game day, rink enhancements
-Tickets on sale for Holy Cross Varsity Club Hall of Fame Induction
-Holy Cross Athletics Practice Report (:50): Will Batchelder
-Railers beat Maine, 4-0, in exhibition game
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
>NATIONAL: 1 dead, 9 injured at shooting at Tennessee State
-Woman runs 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail in 40 days, beating fastest known time record
-Tragic: 6-year-old Connecticut boy dies after stepdad allegedly beat him with a bat
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 dead of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in N.H.
-Report: $5.2 billion Mass. housing law will lead to relatively modest increase in investment
>COLLEGES: Community and contemplation at Holy Cross's J.C.C.
-Anna Maria training future paramedics: New track and space expands student opportunities
-Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (10:24): Haley Wilder reflects on her Clark journey from student to employee
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Here’s where you can ride the world’s shortest railway
>BUSINESS: Video highlights from W.B.J.'s 40 Under Forty's 25th anniversary event
-Neural Network podcast (23:56): A.I.'s role in socioeconomic shifts with Jordan Wilson
-What's a "ghost job" listing? These are the warning signs
>SHOPPING: Shop Wayfair's Big Holiday Sale to save up to 60% off decor, more
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, October 6th to 12th
>HEALTH: Weight loss drugs are rising in popularity, but they carry risks
-Does your arm position change your blood pressure reading? (1:15)
>FOOD: McDonald's new menu item is the Chicken Big Mac
>TV/STREAMING: Rob Lowe series "Unstable" canceled at Netflix after 2 seasons
>MOVIES: "Terrifier 3" slashes "Joker" to take No. 1 at the box office, "The Apprentice" fizzles
>CELEBRITY: Lizzo shows off slimmed-down figure in black bodysuit
>HISTORY: The "new" Union Station and tower at former Union Depot, circa 1910
>ANIMALS: She rescued a dog while on vacation in Cancun (3:16)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man saves grandparents during Helene
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, loose sheep rams trooper and his patrol vehicle
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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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