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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:58). High of 77 today in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester is feeling it: Record-breaking heat sweeps across Central Mass.
+6:00: What's going on with the November heat in the northeast? (14:43)
>ELECTION 2024
+6:00: Worcester Radio's The Rundown (26:00): What happened and what’s next for Democrats?
-Worcester students step up as poll workers on Election Day
-Worcester polls busy on Election Day
-Map: Here's how Mass. has voted in every presidential election since 1972
-Mass. has 11 electoral votes. Here's how the Electoral College works for the state
-Landmark 1974 legal decision allowing college students to vote had its roots at Clark
-Warren wins third term in U.S. Senate
-McGovern in line for 15th term in Congress
-Democrat Cronin, Republican Fattman claim victory in reelection battles
-Donaghue beats challenger Conklin
-Question 1: Voters back audit of state Legislature
-Question 5 to raise tipped minimum wage defeated
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Shots fired near City Hall in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester "D.E.S. daughter" Caitlin McCarthy to speak at Scots Parliament
+Noon: "Back to the Future" cast stops show at Rhode Island Comic Con
+Noon: Last Call: Kwame Appiah, W.I.C. outreach coordinator
-Worcester Superior Court probation officers make unannounced visits to sex offenders on Halloween
-Chick-fil-A considering opening second Worcester location, at former Walgreens
-Channel 5 Wake-Up Call from Run 4 Veterans 5K in Worcester (:51)
-Worcester firefighters invited to free skin cancer screenings
-Information sessions for those interested in becoming Worcester police officers
-Mathew Locke trial: D.N.A. evidence introduced, defense theory emerges
-Webster man who broke into animal shelter to get dogs back had meth in vehicle, police say
>Radio Worcester (7:31): Human Rights Commission pushes for police oversight board, secures lawyer
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Meal Deals (5:20)
-ICYMI: Widows of 2 Worcester men killed in Methuen hit-and-run praying for justice (2:25). Article
-Related: Driver in crash that killed 2 Worcester men was drinking, prosecutor says (2:11). Article
-Racial slur spray-painted on Worcester Dual Language Magnet School
-Vacant downtown Worcester lot sold for $750,000 to N.Y. housing developer
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Unofficial election results for Holden
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett football coach Mike Dubzinski joins 200-win club
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Water to be shut off in part of Shrewsbury Wednesday
-2 women sustain life-threatening stab wounds in Leominster
-Spencer library, assessor needs presented to selectmen
-Spencer selectmen address South Spencer Road fire, senior work off program error
-Firefighters to be honored for rescue of trapped occupant in deadly fire
-Lancaster athletic club sold for $8 million+ to tech executive
-Milford's Round Tower is straight out of a fairy tale
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Drinkers are pushing back on expensive booze
>SHOWTIME: Anna Maria’s Art Center Gallery provides educational experiences
-Music Worcester Celebrates holiday season with 3 concerts in December
-A moment in music history: "Ain't Too Proud" set for Worcester
-Listen Up: The ebb and flow of life captured in Orion's "Bottle Grin"
-Janice Lindsay: Of mice and me
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (58:14)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a 22-year-old who died after a brief illness
>SPORTS: Making sense of Patriots’ lack of trade deadline day moves
-Jayson Tatum’s NBA-leading scoring helping fuel Celtics’ hot start
-Bruins lose to Maple Leafs, 4-0
-Bravehearts take home league-high 3 awards at Futures League meeting
>NATIONAL: Seniors have lost billions to fraud, F.T.C. finds (2:16)
-Tragic: Girl struck and killed by boat propeller on lake
>NEW ENGLAND: Family says Vermont couple "chose to die together"
-Karen Read's second trial should be delayed, prosecution and defense tell court
>COLLEGES: 5 Assumption professors promoted for fall semester
-Local medical school student teaches high school students the impact of food on health (1:58)
-Rachel's perspective on Master of Science program at WPI (:51)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 historic buildings that have been restored to their former glory
>BUSINESS: Boeing factory workers vote to accept contract and end more than 7-week strike
-LPL Financial Research: Election stock market playbook
-Neural Network podcast (21:34): Signal processing and Shakespeare with Dr. Santiago Segarra
>SHOPPING: Stressed about cost of holiday shopping? Here are ways to save (2:28)
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, October 27th to November 2nd
>HEALTH: What exposure therapy is and how does it work?
-A double mastectomy may not boost breast cancer survival rates, new study says
>FOOD: Subway releases new holiday footlong cookie for a limited time
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Liam Neeson action movie "Absolution" (2:05)
>CELEBRITY: Rob Lowe "briefly" had a fling with Demi Moore in Brat Pack era
>HISTORY: Boston’s Anthony Martignetti was immortalized in a spaghetti commercial
>ANIMALS: The most amazing husky stories (9:00)
>GOOD NEWS: Man reunited after 54 years with ring lost on golf course
-Meanwhile, in Alabama, security camera catches bear rolling trash can like a human
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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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