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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:15). High of 40 today in Worcester
+6:00: What are the chances of a white Christmas in New England? (10:58)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Another fatal shooting in Worcester after victim found in truck
+6:00: Crumbl Cookies files permits to open in White City
+6:00: The Sound of Solstice: Cara Brindisi's third annual winter concert set at Mechanics Hall
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 10
+Noon: D.O.J. to hold Worcester community meeting on bombshell police report
+Noon: Shaun Connolly: Holiday Ho Ho Oh No
-52nd Planting the Seed event collects more than 10,000 gifts
-11-year-old Worcester girl headed to national classic musical competition
-Viral "Dubai chocolate bar" hits shelves at this Worcester cake shop
-Worcester city manager's claims on "rushed" D.O.J. report are false, sources say
-Related: Worcester city manager permitted lawyer’s statement on police report, spokesman confirms
-Man shot and wounded by police in Fitchburg
-2 Worcester residents arrested, police attacked while breaking up fight at toddler’s birthday party, police say
-Ex-Central Mass. residents charged with helping hundreds get driver's licenses illegally
-Radio Worcester (7:42): Dr. Adam Darnobid shares winter safety tips to prevent icy falls
-With a new board chair, Family Health Center of Worcester looks to sustain its financial recovery
-Worcester developments in Green Island outpace tree plantings
-Worcester trains shorter, more frequent
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant to hold annual free holiday meal
-ICYMI: Man shot to death in Worcester, 24-year-old arrested
-Worcester police arrest suspect in Park Ave. bank robbery
-Community rallies for answers in death of state police recruit from Worcester (2:01). Article
-Worcester police chief pushes back on Justice Department investigation
-Related: What's next after the scathing D.O.J. report alleging abuse by Worcester police
-Related: Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:18): Tom Marino, Mark Henderson and Randy Feldman on D.O.J. report
-Related: Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:39): D.O.J. report criticizes Worcester police
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Police Department welcomes new officer
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Improvement and determination — the 2 keys for Wachusett boys' basketball
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Photos: Parade celebrates West Boylston's 3-peat
-With Fill the Wagon event, Shrewsbury Police bring joy, toy by toy
-Worcester County Wonders: Leominster's most famous fashion criminal
-Northborough police charge man with trafficking fentanyl
-Economic development bill includes $500,000 for Grafton Common
-Gardner inks first first tenant for new community center
-Millbury and Sutton Blackstone Valley Tech students are Adams Scholars
-Item photos: Celebration held at Clinton School Committee
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Worcester native delivers holiday delight, fright portraying Grinch
-Call to Artists for "I've Known Rivers: African Americans and Labor" exhibit
-Clark's History of Hip Hop course examines the genre’s influence on global culture
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 443 (28:19): AHF Boston
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (56:57)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an avid swimmer who was a member of the 500-mile club
>SPORTS: Patriots fall flat in 30-17 loss to Arizona
-Jerod Mayo's odd comment about play calling after loss (:42). Article
-Aliyah Boston is first Worcester Academy star to have jersey retired
-Caitlin Clark’s 2-word message to Aliyah Boston after major honor
-Celtics beat Wizards, 112-98
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories: Kahlil Singleton
>NATIONAL: Mayotte cyclone kills several hundred, maybe thousands, in worst storm in century
-Why do some consider man accused of killing CEO folk hero? (2:17)
-Tragic: 6 dead, including a child, after wrong-way crash in Mississippi
>NEW ENGLAND: Police shooting suspect arrested in house next door after manhunt
-Hundreds attend funeral of World War II veteran with no known family
>COLLEGES: WPI’s Pre-Health Program nurturing future physicians
-Anna Maria given $1 million to launch school safety and mental health initiative
-Assumption Trustees reappoints President Greg Weiner
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): JetBlue announces new routes to Madrid, Edinburgh from Boston
>BUSINESS: Relationships and careers take a backseat to this priority for most women: survey
-Radio Worcester (11:17): B.B.B.’s Megan MacBride warns of holiday scams
-Ascend Elements to start production at $43 million Georgia E.V. battery recycling facility
>HOMES: What $800,000 or less gets you in Worcester County, December 8th to 14th
>SHOPPING: Central Mass. Mom's Stacey Kenneally: Nontraditional gift ideas
>HEALTH: Ultra-processed foods drive colorectal cancer risk, prevent healing: study (1:00). Article
-Study unearths concerning link between Americans and exposure to deadly toxin
>FOOD: Ritz Bits introduces first new flavor in nearly a decade
>TV/STREAMING: "Yellowstone" Season 5 finale reveals Dutton Ranch’s fate — and ends with a major death
>MOVIES: "Kraven the Hunter" flops while "Moana 2" tops the box office again
>CELEBRITY: Colleen Camp, the Hollywood insider shaping Oscar campaigns and films
>HISTORY: American Steel & Wire Co. Dam, South Works, Worcester
>ANIMALS: Puppy leaves shelter after 432 days (2:24)
>GOOD NEWS: High school students redesigning toys for kids with special needs
-Meanwhile, Florida woman, a TikTok influencer, allegedly films herself shoplifting
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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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-Multiple positions, Holden D.P.W.
-Part-time maintenance position, Canal District bar/restaurant
-Hosts, wait staff & bussers, Worcester restaurant
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