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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 68 today in Worcester
-Worcester is feeling it: Record-breaking heat sweeps across Central Mass.
-What's going on with the November heat in the northeast? (14:43)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 1 dead, 1 hospitalized after domestic violence shooting in Worcester (1:42). Article (pictured)
+6:00: Downtown Worcester’s 124-year-old office building sold for $3.2 million
+6:00: Philly Pretzel Factory to open on Grafton Street in Worcester
+6:00: 'Sader Stories (38:36): Reflections with Varsity Club Hall of Fame Inductee Kalif Raymond
+Noon: Six Things to Do: Shopping, wrestling, music, art ...
+Noon: Mfoniso Udofia's 9-play "Ufot Family Cycle" begins performances
-Shots fired near City Hall in Worcester
-Worcester couple married 68 years passes away days apart
-After 51 years, rare book returned to Worcester Public Library
-Worcester "D.E.S. daughter" Caitlin McCarthy to speak at Scots Parliament
-Incumbents sweep legislative races in Worcester County
-Channel 5 Wake Up Call from UMass Memorial Medical Center Radiology Department (:36)
-Worcester Public Schools News, North High edition (16:06)
-The Buzz with City Manager Batista (6:05): Fall leaf collection
-Worcester Radio's The Rundown (26:00): What happened and what’s next for Democrats?
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Meal Deals (5:20)
-ICYMI: 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
-Worcester students step up as poll workers on Election Day
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): The Echo: Wachusett Homecoming (8 photos)
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-TODAY! An evening of Irish harp and vocals with Aine Minogue at Gale Free Library
-Unofficial election results for Holden
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Homeowners ask lawmakers to fix crumbling foundations (2:35). Article
-Self-defense workshops for women held in honor of Vanessa Marcotte
-Leominster man charged with assault for reversing vehicle while his wife was in the doorway
-Photos: Changing leaves at Dean Park
-S.E.L.C.O. given national honor
-West Boylston police log October 28th to November 3rd
-Tufts veterinary school annual Open House
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up at Uxlocale on Friday, Val's on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: "Back to the Future" cast stops show at Rhode Island Comic Con
-Tower Hill Night Lights tickets on sale
-Up-and-coming author speaks at the Holy Cross's Prior Performing Arts Center
-Last Call: Kwame Appiah, W.I.C. outreach coordinator
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Celebrating Shirley Chisholm
-Lindsey Ford: A day in Deerfield
-Safe Exit Initiative: What a difference a year makes
-Unity Radio's Cannabis 101 (54:42): With hosts Gary Baldyga and Stephen Bowman
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to elementary school teacher who taught in Worcester for 38 years
>SPORTS: Celtics lose to Warriors, 118-112
-Drake Maye on his relationship with Caleb Williams (1:11)
-NFL Week 10 schedule, TV and announcers
-Holy Cross men's basketball team heads to Rhode Island on Friday
-Holy Cross Athletics' Moments of the Month for October (3:26)
-Radio Worcester (20:27): Dr. Brittany Boisvert on youth sports injuries — Specialization, burnout & when to seek help
>NATIONAL: Autism diagnoses are skyrocketing in the U.S.: new study
-5 killed when plane slams through airport wall, bursts into flames after takeoff
-Tragic: Mom fatally shot, dad injured trying to help daughter move out of ex’s home
>NEW ENGLAND: Police kill man at historic B&B in New Hampshire
-Brandeis University wrongful death lawsuit alleges negligence in student’s death
>COLLEGES: The Scarlet: Free buses are bad, actually
-Local medical school student teaches high school students the impact of food on health (1:58)
-WPI gets funding to address anticipated demand for biology and biotech professionals and educators
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney World annual passes increase in price
>BUSINESS: Life sciences, the next big thing
-LPL Financial Research: Election stock market playbook
-Radio Worcester (22:40): Insights on property investment with Ryan Kittredge and Jim Black
>SHOPPING: Guide to shopping local
>HOMES: Homes in Worcester County sold for lower prices recently
>HEALTH: Respiratory illnesses on the rise in young children, C.D.C. reports
-Annie O'Malley: My experience working with a sleep consultant
>FOOD: Burger King releasing 2024 Advent calendar
>TV/STREAMING: "Days of Our Lives" renewed for Season 61 at Peacock
>MOVIES: The leading contenders for Best Picture Oscar
>CELEBRITY: Ted Danson issues apology to "Cheers" co-star Kelsey Grammer for 30-year feud
>HISTORY: Dance Hall at White City, circa 1913
>ANIMALS: Feral cat takes 3 years to trust this woman (1:53)
>GOOD NEWS: Man wins $3 million lottery prize due to forgetting his lunch
-Meanwhile, in Germany, "kitten" brought into animal shelter turns out to be a wildcat
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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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