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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:11). High of 42 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Manhole explosion launches cover high into air over Worcester, narrowly missing car (2:44) (pictured)
+6:00: Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
+6:00: Radio Worcester (12:46): Dr. Satya Mitra announces run for Worcester Councilor-at-Large
+6:00: Worcester filmmaker, music producer Cyrus Alexander to debut martial arts film in N.Y.C.
+6:00: 210 Sports's Worcester hockey alumni 2024-25 highlights, NHL week 14
+Noon: WCCA-TV wins first place for its TV production of Mechanics Hall Concert featuring the Worcester Symphony Orchestra
+Noon: Jazzed Up Trio at 961 at Union Station 6 to 9 Wednesday
+Noon: What is love to a poet?
-New Worcester apartment building is filling up. But it’s not quite finished
-Worcester firefighter injured on the job in 2006 dies
-Worcester Business Journal names its Best of Business Award winners
-Learning about Taylor Swift? Holy Cross offers course comparing pop stars to poets (2:49). Article
-Scoop Dogg among new names for Worcester's snowplows
-Geocells installed for dam rehabilitation project in Worcester
-Kalkounis named first female City Solicitor in Worcester
-W.P.D. Vice Squad officers arrest man for fentanyl distribution
-Cold Stone Creamery, Planet Smoothie and Wetzel's Pretzel coming to Main Street in Worcester
>DINING OUT: Brazilian steakhouse approved to open in Downtown Worcester
-ICYMI: 71-year-old man killed crossing the road after getting off bus on Lake Ave. in Worcester
-Worcester police probe up in air: 5 takeaways from U.S. attorney’s final interview
-3 firms with 5,400+ Central Mass. apartments facing D.O.J. lawsuit over rent-fixing scheme
-Saint Vincent hiring post showing employee with extra fingers called "complete AI fail"
-Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis not ruling out running for governor in 2026
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): American Legion meeting on Tuesday
-Despite court ruling, Holden will wait and see about complying with M.B.T.A. housing law
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Swimmer Julia McMahon qualifies for states in back-to-back seasons
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Pilot makes safe emergency landing at Orange Airport
-Fitchburg man used taxpayer money meant for seniors on studio recordings, 153 pounds of bourbon steak tips, framed portrait: feds
-Woodworking is Jim Litterio's gift
-Kate Hodges bids farewell in Lancaster
-Picture This: Item reader shares wildlife photo favorites
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: City Council makes mess of Gaza issue
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (1:13:01)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who delayed her nursing career to work at Norton's during World War II
>SPORTS: Patriots hire Mike Vrabel as head coach; NFL world reacts
-What Vrabel told Tom Brady before being hired by Patriots
-Bill Belichick confidant speaks out on NFL coaching rumors
-Celtics beat New Orleans, 120-119
-Railers beat Wheeling, 2-1
>CARS: Why some carmakers are ditching touchscreens for your beloved knobs
>NATIONAL: Death toll climbs to 24 in wildfires while Los Angeles braces for shift in weather (2:09)
-Number of unpartnered U.S. adults declined for first time in nearly 20 years
-Tragic: "Unspeakable tragedy" hits after couple dies in separate accidents within 24 hours
>NEW ENGLAND: Teacher accused of sharing child pornography with minors
-Cat declawing is now illegal in Massachusetts
>COLLEGES: Nichols senior co-authors A.I. study and presents findings at academic conference
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The coolest fountain shows in the world
>BUSINESS: E-ZPass scam under investigation (2:39)
>SHOPPING: Katie Millett: Baby registry hits, misses, and what I’d do differently
>HOMES: Homes at or under $350,000 in Worcester County, January 5th to 11th
>HEALTH: Winter outdoor workout tips from a doctor
-New study finds link between C.M.V. and Alzheimer's disease
>FOOD: What is the best diet for heart health? Experts say that DASH diet is (:43)
>TV/STREAMING: Now is the best time to subscribe to Peacock — 5 reasons why
>MOVIES: "Den of Thieves 2" wins box office crown, "Moana 2" nears $1 billion globally
>CELEBRITY: Medium Tyler Henry predicted Ricki Lake's L.A. house fire 3 months ago
>HISTORY: Blizzard of ’78 the topic of Shrewsbury Historical Society talk January 22nd
>ANIMALS: Woman rescues 3 puppies just in time (2:13)
>GOOD NEWS: Mail carrier saves dog from icy creek
-Meanwhile, unusual 911 calls of 2024 include "Mean" cat, broken washing machine and locked phone
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 78 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester man wins $1 million on ticket bought at Brattle Stop
+5:00: Multiple people injured when box truck crashes into job center in Devens (:45). Article
+5:00: Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
+5:00: Is this your dog?
+5:00: Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Theo in "The Cosby Show," dies at 54
+Noon: 61-year-old caught in vacant home break-in: W.P.D.
+Noon: Traffic moving again after crews haul away rig that overturned on I-290 in Worcester
+Noon: What the cluck? City takes next step in chicken debate after months
+Noon: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester County Wonders: Five generations, 500 acres, one lasting commitment in Sutton
+Noon: Worcesteria: Museum of Worcester panel gives glimpses of connections
-Retired Worcester firefighter Joseph Casello, a lawmaker in Florida, dies of heart attack
-Is Worcester doing enough to promote tree planting? Some residents say no
-$1.3 million to support people with disabilities in Worcester County
-500-foot buffer zone for tobacco businesses in Worcester: change could be coming
-Fuller Park re-opens with splash pad, track, community vision
-Beloved pretzel shop opens in Worcester
-Monday's Child: Lucas, 12, is sweet, charismatic, thoughtful and quadrilingual
-Faces of Worcester: Sonia Descormiers, banker
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (33:22): Council access and city-run grocery stores
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:09): Supermarkets, festivals and power of petitions
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Worcester Restaurant Week returns at the end of July
-ICYMI: Invasive plants, dead fish literally raising a stink at Indian Lake
-"On fire, screaming for my life": Exchange student speaks after suffering severe burns at WPI (2:31)
-EcoTarium celebrates 200 years of wonder at daylong anniversary event
-Shrewsbury man busy this summer crafting props for Halloween event
-"Still so shocked!": Worcester woman thought she won $100,000, but actually won $1 million on scratch ticket
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Changing faces in Holden government
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-Corner Shop awards scholarships
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Infrastructure project begins today in Shrewsbury
-Clinton school building project underway with digging
-Community garden idea pitched to Spencer Selectmen
-Builders for Christ makes inroads into community
-Auburn police to host Summer Send-Off August 12th
-Bolton Fire works towards lowering rates for town
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Author unearths 400 years of family legacy
-Willard House to host stargazing party
-100 FM The Pike (7:32): Frank Pupillo (Fret Micheals), Shot of Poison
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: Must I teach dance?
-Mary DeSouza: Balancing sports encouragement with expectation
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:03:13)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Reverend Thomas Egan
>SPORTS: TODAY! Futures League Home Run Derby at Fitton Field, 6:30
-TOMORROW! Futures League All-Star Game at Polar Park, with Johnny Damon and 2004 World Series trophy, 7:30
-Bravehearts at center of all-star celebration
-First-place Bravehearts beat Norwich, 6-4. Next regular-season home game: 6:30 Friday. Buy tickets here
-Red Sox beat Cubs, 6-1
-Patriots would be "very interested" in Terry McLaurin if available, says Albert Breer
-Bill Belichick, U.N.C. docuseries headed to Hulu after "Hard Knocks" failure
-Former Whitinsville Christian star Colin Richey scores promotion on Holy Cross men's basketball staff
-WooSox lost to RailRiders, 8-2
>NATIONAL: New tax law increases estate tax break for the wealthy
-Mother admits to luring husband to his death in fake self-defense plot with family
>TRAGIC: World’s oldest marathon runner dies in a hit-and-run at 114
>NEW ENGLAND: Car drives into pool at family campground in Monson, narrowly missing swimmers
-Middle, high schools students are "exhausted." Should schools start later in Mass.?
>COLLEGES: Inside Assumption’s core texts and enduring questions program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 of the best day hikes in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Worcester welcomes Busy Bee Jumpers party equipment rentals
-Fortnite refund: How to file a claim, get a check from F.T.C.
>HOMES: Gardening Central Mass. — All about hydrangeas, gems for every garden
>SHOPPING: Target, tech and more — Student discounts to know
>HEALTH: Mental health experts reveal reason why some people can't help being late
-Should I be worried about heart problems linked to the COVID vaccine? (1:23)
-Study finds targeted radiation effective for small cell lung cancer brain metastases
>FOOD: Artisan bread sold at Walmart recalled
>TV/STREAMING: Teaser for Season 5 of Netflix's "Stranger Things" (2:47)
>MOVIES: DC's "Superman" soars past $400 million globally
>CELEBRITY: Dog the Bounty Hunter's 13-year-old stepgrandson killed by his dad
>ANIMALS: Wild fox visits this man every day to listen to his music (1:52)
>HISTORY: Retired engineer shocks Mass. Boys & Girls Club with $2 million donation (2:13)
>GOOD NEWS: Meanwhile, in California, woman's home flooded with unwanted Amazon packages
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