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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:07). High of 54 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester man sues Big Y over "wiretapping," sharing personal shopping info through Meta app
-Holy Cross professor, students talk about Montserrat Seminar "Green Worcester" (2:02)
-Phantom Gourmet (4:56): Mezcal in Worcester serves all your Mexican favorites
-Paul Revere Toastmasters Club eyes organization's 100th anniversary
-Ahead of 200th anniversary, EcoTarium breaks ground on new expansion
-Worcester boxer Khiary Gray eyes comeback, despite setbacks
-"This is for you, Mom": Shrewsbury soccer player carries his mother's memory with him on the pitch
-Community midwifery addressing maternal health disparities
-Second week of Mathew Locke quadruple homicide trial begins Monday
>DINING OUT: Review of Barbers Crossing Roadhouse in Leicester
-ICYMI: Ayuen Leet, seriously injured in Shrewsbury Street crash, home from hospital
-Shelter to return to old Registry of Motor Vehicles building in Worcester
-Pretzel franchise eyes Grafton St. site of former Wholly Cannoli
-40 years later, the murder of Patricia Gonyea remains unsolved; fundraiser launched for a memorial bench
-Robert Goddard anniversary begins its historic climb
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden high schooler goes extra 100 miles to fight childhood cancer
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grafton eligible for M.B.T.A. Communities Catalyst Fund Grant
-Grafton facility accused of foul smell bringing in last lobster shell shipment
-Blake brings old cane furniture back to beauty
-Clinton Halloween Walk brings out goblins, ghouls and princesses
-Nashoba Football gives back with food drive
-Blackstone Valley Tech teacher earns national Engineering Teacher of the Year award
-Price rises on Bolton traffic circle
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: "Charlotte's Web," "Nosferatu," Leon trout and more
-100FM The Pike (8:05): Diners, Drive In's and Die with Ryan & Tony from Ralph's
-BACHtoberfest launches ambitious 11-year project in Worcester
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Imperialist humans are an invasive species
-Liz Goodfellow: Worcester Speaks No. 5 — Samantha Olney
-Shaun Connolly: Scary movies
-Manny Jae Media (28:54): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista
-This Week in Worcester podcast (1:41:12)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a special education teacher for 36 years
>SPORTS: Why Patriots must establish the run game vs. Jets in Week 8
-NFL Week 8 schedule, TV and announcers
-Lawrence Taylor will join Bill Belichick on ESPN's Manningcast
-Celtics beat Pistons, 124-118
-Bruins beat Toronto, 4-3
-Holy Cross mourns the loss of Ron Perry
-Crusaders hold off Lafayette to remain undefeated in Patriot League
-Former Saint John's star Sean Burke reflects on breaking into big leagues with Chicago White Sox
>NATIONAL: New investigation claims TikTok execs know the app harms kids
-4 astronauts return to Earth after being delayed by capsule trouble and hurricane
-Tragic: War-torn Ukrainian family finds peace in North Carolina, only to drown in Helene's floods
>NEW ENGLAND: Poll identifies housing as top political issue in Mass.
-Question 2 debate: Eliminating M.C.A.S. graduation requirement (18:31)
>COLLEGES: Clark biologist wins $1.56 million grant to study how iron helps the world breathe
-WPI professor talks about her research on Quantum Computing and Quantum Information (8:35)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 stunning architectural domes around the world
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Neural Network podcast (16:56): A.I. and the brain with Dr. Michael Frank
-Boeing factory workers vote to reject contract and continue 6-week strike
>SHOPPING: Thirty-One Gifts closing after 21 years of operation
>HOMES: New E.P.A. policies about lead levels in paint could impact millions
>HEALTH: Doctor explains sleep apnea, things you can do about it (2:47)
-F.D.A. injectable approves advanced Parkinson's disease drug Vyalev
>FOOD: Dish on a Dime — Warm and cozy chicken-biscuit cobbler (4:07)
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best family Halloween movies on Netflix
>MOVIES: "Venom Last Dance" can't get on base in box office opening
>CELEBRITY: Martha Stewart claims it was "very easy" to keep her decades-long affair a secret during her marriage
>HISTORY: Local hidden burial grounds
>ANIMALS: Rescued raccoon acts like a boss until he meets little sister (3:02)
>GOOD NEWS: Community inspired to name school after dedicated custodian (2:50)
-Meanwhile, in Georgia, irate sheriff calls for backup after Burger King messes up his order
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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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