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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:12). High of 55 today in Worcester
-What are the chances of a white Christmas? (10:58)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: William Breault, lifelong advocate of Worcester's Main South, dies at 80 (pictured)
+6:00: Worcester Public Schools have more staff of color, but district still falls short of goals
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:50): Dissecting the D.O.J. report and city’s biggest stories of 2024
+6:00: Holy Cross women’s basketball rolls to victory on Worcester Schools Day
+Noon: Paul Winter Consort to celebrate winter solstice in Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Shop and listen local for albums by Worcester artists
+Noon: Listen Up: Riding peaks, valleys with HIgh Lowdowns
+Noon: Janice Harvey: Columnist takes a trip with Ghost of Christmas Past
+Noon: Adoption Option: Lola the dog needs a loving home
-National monument established for Worcester's Frances Perkins, first female cabinet secretary
-Another fatal shooting in Worcester after victim found in truck
-Givenchy Smith ordered held in shooting death of Carlos Mangual
-Earlier: Man shot to death in Worcester, 24-year-old arrested
-Police: Spa owner bribed victim to stay silent about assault
-Some advocates worry Worcester leaders not serious about police reform
-Related: D.O.J. to hold Worcester community meeting on bombshell police report
-Related: Worcester launches hotline to report police misconduct allegations
-Earlier: Worcester city manager's claims on "rushed" D.O.J. report are false, sources say
-Earlier: Worcester city manager permitted lawyer’s statement on police report, spokesman confirms
-Crumbl Cookies files permits to open in White City
-Bravehearts' donation fuels local food pantry
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (10:50): ACLU challenges City Council over exclusion of Gaza ceasefire resolution
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant to hold annual free holiday meal
-ICYMI: 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
-2 Worcester residents arrested, police attacked while breaking up fight at toddler’s birthday party, police say
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Regional High School honor roll
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Holden Police Department welcomes new officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury’s M.B.T.A. zoning plan to be put to townwide vote
-Shrewsbury man assaults mother, throws police officer into parked car following police chase
-Man arrested for throwing woman against wall, punching patrons during bar fight
-Leicester police holding Home Firearms Safety class on Wednesday
-The Landmark's public safety logs
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Burncoat Dance and Music Holiday Extravaganza (41:00)
-The Sound of Solstice: Cara Brindisi's third annual winter concert set at Mechanics Hall
-Justin Schwartz reflects on a semester of Clark University theater
>OPINION: Tom Marino: Worcester's illegal restriction on Human Rights Commission
-Lori Rohleder: Reining in pharmacy benefit managers Rx for lower costs
-Shaun Connolly: Holiday Ho Ho Oh No
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 444 (27:29): Mass Academy at WPI
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 99 (28:12): Money and the Resource Curse
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who played in the Marine Corps band and was a long time member of the Lions Club
>SPORTS: Holy Cross center Christo Kelly joins Bill Belichick at North Carolina, via transfer portal
-Holy Cross Football: Dan Curran season recap (3:02)
-Has Robert Kraft told Jerod Mayo he’ll return in 2025? Patriots coach responds
-Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 10
>CARS: Jeep, PACCAR among 223,000 recalled
>NATIONAL: 15-year-old girl ID'd as killer of teacher, student in Wisconsin shooting
-Prince William, Kate Middleton "preparing" to take over as king and queen
-Tragic: 3 women found dead in home in grisly mystery
>NEW ENGLAND: Maine police sergeant killed in Piscataqua River Bridge crash on his way home
-15-year-old boys arrested, accused of stealing car and causing crash
>COLLEGES:Anna Maria given $1 million to launch school safety and mental health initiative
-At WPI, sharing educational opportunities to build a brighter future (5:04). Article
-2 Holy Cross students examine American education’s past and future
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Tips for flying with checked bags over the holidays (2:02)
>BUSINESS: Verizon customers rage over "greedy" upcharge on phone bill
-LPL Financial Research: A Golden Age for Income Investors
-November inflation report shows moderate 2.7% increase
>HOMES: Worcester County home listings asked for less money in November
>SHOPPING: Top toys for Christmas (6:23)
>HEALTH: Certain foods may disrupt your body's fight against cancer cells, study says
-What are the different causes of headaches and when should you seek immediate medical attention? (1:11)
>FOOD: Subway gets "wild" with new footlong — but not all fans are sold
>TV/STREAMING: BritBox's 2025 schedule includes shows with Hugh Bonneville, Anjelica Huston and Matthew Rhys
>MOVIES: Trailer for "28 Years Later" (2:13)
>CELEBRITY: The Oscar snubs stars can't get past
>HISTORY: Worcester State Hospital, circa 1926
>ANIMALS: Guy finds a senior dog trapped under a log (3:04)
>GOOD NEWS: N.I.C.U. twins return to celebrate third birthday at hospital
-Meanwhile, in South Korea, huge 7-foot shark leaps onto boat (:50)
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>HELP WANTED
+Staff Associate, Urban Action Institute, Worcester State
+Controller, Worcester State
+Multiple positions, Holden DPW
+Recording Secretary, Town of Holden
-Full-time day bartender at Canal District bar restaurant
-Part-time host/hostess at Shrewsbury Street restaurant
-Staff Associate, Counselor (10-month Position) at Worcester State
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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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>HELP WANTED
+Full-time firefighter/paramedics, Town of West Boylston
-Multiple positions, Holden D.P.W.
-Part-time maintenance position, Canal District bar/restaurant
-Hosts, wait staff & bussers, Worcester restaurant
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