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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:03). High of 68 today in Worcester
-Worcester sets watering restrictions as city enters Level 1 drought
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Green Hill Parkway closed from Friday to Monday
+Noon: Five Things to Do: "Charlotte's Web," "Nosferatu," Leon trout and more
+Noon: The disquieting stones: Stories from Worcester County's cemeteries
+Noon: M.I.A.A. Tournament Management Committee rejects football playoff plan
-Disturbing details in case of Worcester man charged in 4-year-old daughter's death (2:31). Article
-Related: Hearing (13:04)
-"Worst it’s ever been": Deadly summer on Worcester roads with 10 deaths topping city average
-Local high schooler goes extra 100 miles to fight childhood cancer
-Brush fire burns in Holden, bringing in neighboring fire departments
-Central Mass. unemployment rates fell in September
-South High's Career/Vocational Technical Education Program (1:03)
-Worcester seeks public input for updated hazard mitigation plan
-Stephen Nedoroscik transforms into Hercules for Disney night on "Dancing with the Stars"
-Get out the vote 2024: Who's running in Worcester County?
-Hank Stolz to receive Community Service Award at 28th Arthritis Charity Ball, honored by Independent Order of Odd Fellows (10:08)
>DINING OUT: Dave’s Hot Chicken to open Worcester location this week
-ICYMI: St. Vincent, UMass Memorial patients may be forced to find new doctors or insurance plans (:31). Article
-S.U.V. crashes into building on West Boylston Street in Worcester
-Vigil marks 40 years after Worcester teen's unsolved murder (1:50). Article
-Local Social Security employee arrested in sex for money scheme
-City Council meeting cut short amid protests over Gaza conflict
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Focaccia fascination sparks Big Fella's baking
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Early voting hours at Town Hall
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 1 dead after 3-vehicle crash on Mass Pike involving tractor-trailer
-Shrewsbury police Truck or Treat event on Saturday
-Shrewsbury American Legion post to become future home of Recreation Department
-Sutton High will present “A Trip to the Moon"
-Princeton service dog nonprofit hires leader to replace longtime C.E.O.
-Field of Dreams Therapy Farm looks to bring healing to our community
-Speed Demon working to liven up local music scene
-Our Lady of Hope Parish’s annual Harvest Fair November 2nd
-Blackstone Valley Tech Open House November 13th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Film: "Recovery City" shares women's stories of substance use, recovery
-Last Call: Mitchelle Gamache, video professional
-Popular "Night Lights" will return to New England Botanic Garden
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Puerto Rico, an island with no voice
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Genocide and internment camps
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:46)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a long time preschool teacher
>SPORTS: Jerod Mayo firing rumors begin with Patriots' season teetering
-NFL Week 8 schedule, TV and announcers
-Red Sox docuseries released on Netflix
-Bravehearts' Ticket to Read program kicks off
-Holy Cross women's lacrosse coach Amanda Belichick to receive I.W.L.C.A. Service Award
>NATIONAL: 46 hospitalized after food poisoning incident in Maryland
-McDonald's pulls Quarter Pounders from 20% of all U.S. locations after E. Coli outbreak
-Tragic: High school senior killed on way to school dance
>NEW ENGLAND: Prosecutors file arguments against Karen Read's appeal to S.J.C. (2:42)
-Understanding Ballot Question 2, on the future of the M.C.A.S. (2:46)
>COLLEGES: Clark student photographer puts equity in focus
-Worcester State’s Lillian R. Goodman Department of Nursing celebrates 50 year anniversary
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney fans rip "offensive" prices at new bakery — with slices starting at $22
>BUSINESS: 2 large cannabis companies in Central Mass. fined combined $165,000
-LPL Financial Research: Q3 earnings should be fine, but expectations beyond this quarter are high
-State forecast warns unemployment system facing large shortfall
>SHOPPING: Target slashes prices on 2,000 items to win back holiday shoppers
>HEALTH: Living with sickle cell disease
-Study: Why do people think they're right when they're not? (1:17)
>FOOD: Listeria outbreak in waffles. How to stay safe (3:08)
>TV/STREAMING: The best horror movies on streaming services right now
>MOVIES: Tom Holland says "Spider-Man 4" will begin filming next summer
>CELEBRITY: Cardi B hospitalized after suffering "medical emergency," cancels performance
>HISTORY: Reunion brings back the music of Old Vienna Kaffeehaus
>ANIMALS: Naked street puppy was sleeping in a cardboard box every night (3:15)
>GOOD NEWS: 99-year-old woman earns high school diploma
-Meanwhile, in Egypt, jaw-dropping video shows barking dog atop Great Pyramid of Giza
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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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