Top stories from The016.com, Wednesday, January 15th

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  In The News

  >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:19). High of 32 today in Worcester 

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +6:00: Worcester demands Polar Park developer pay taxes & fees over terminated project

  +6:00: George Russell will not seek reelection as District 3 city councilor

  +6:00: Worcester City Councilor Thu Nguyen takes hiatus, accuses colleagues of transphobia (1:35). Article

  +6:00: Related: Councilor Kate Toomey responds

  +6:00: Related: Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson responds

  +6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:08): Public comment rules and early Worcester city council race insights
  
  

  +Noon: Last Call: Darnella Williams, owner, Candles by Darnella
  
  

  -Worcester police ask for help finding missing woman

  -Confession reveals details in disposal of body, evidence in local homicide

  -Carrying a badge - and a Ph.D.: Worcester police officer on duty with cybersecurity degree

  -TODAY! Expect delays on Burncoat Street starting Wednesday

  -Worcester police bust 2 men in stolen vehicle, drug bust

  -School bus, car collide in Grafton, leaving both drivers hurt (2:11)

  -Charlton police mourn sudden passing of officer

  -Worcester city councilor wants to bring back New Year's celebration

  -City Council committee to re-examine decorum for council members

  -Public health experts warn of bird flu becoming potential pandemic

  -Woman wins $1 million on scratch ticket bought in Auburn

  -Heartfelt "Thank you" to all of T&G Santa's helpers

  >DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Prime Rib (5:20)

  -ICYMI: Manhole explosion launches cover high into air over Worcester, narrowly missing car (2:44). Article

  -Work is underway to make a Worcester landmark shine brighter (2:10)

  -Worcester's revamped online spending portal omits police settlements, court judgments

  -71-year-old man killed crossing the road after getting off bus on Lake Ave. in Worcester

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Players raise money for their teams

  -Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)

  -Wachusett Echo: A cup of cozy

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 3 teens arrested in Southbridge on gun charges
  

  -Leominster man with over $70,000 in toolbox and tire iron initiates crime spree

  -Uxbridge Police K9 Bear retires after 10 years of service (1:51). Article

  -Art Dobson: Korean War veteran, supermarket aficionado, and Rotary Club mainstay

  -Want to learn to dance like Bollywood? Check it out January 18th

  -The Landmark's public safety logs

  -The Item's calendar of events
  
  

  >BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday

  -Jazzed Up Trio at 961 at Union Station 6 to 9 Wednesday

  >SHOWTIME: Rodney Marsalis band to join South High students in Mechanics Hall show

  -Cheyenne Jackson to round out Broadway in Worcester's season

  -Listen Up: Jafet Muzic starts new chapter with "Death to Rebirth"

  -Federated Church of Charlton film series aims to entertain, enlighten

  >OPINION: Janice Harvey: "Maybe it’s a metaphor for 2025 — nothing to celebrate"

  -Amanda Meady: Quality time over time

  -Unity Radio's Susanity Life (57:57): Kerri Lewis, addiction & mental health recovery coach & speaker

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester woman who found her calling as a nurse and nursing instructor at Q.C.C.
  
  

  >SPORTS: Mike Vrabel reveals type of Patriots offense he wants with Drake Maye

  -Josh McDaniels’ preseason comments about Maye are worth revisiting

  -Bruins beat Lightning, 4-2

  -Bravehearts' New England Sports Summit February 14th at Holy Cross

  -Holy Cross men's and women's basketball face Bucknell on Wednesday

  -Wyatt Omsberg signs 1-year deal with New England Revolution
  
  

  >NATIONAL: Weather site moderator credited with saving lives with L.A. fires warning

  -Radio Worcester (22:13): Lee Gaudette explains L.A. wildfire losses, insurance challenges and the role of F.A.I.R. plans

  -Tragic: Ex-con allegedly stabs fiancée to death a day after publicly proposing

  >NEW ENGLAND: Passenger dies onboard AirFrance flight from Paris to Boston

  -Authorities identify N.H. woman who fell though icy pond (2:01)

  >COLLEGES: Clark alum is first woman on Tampa Bay Rays’ medical staff
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This city is home to the world's largest natural ice rink

  >BUSINESS: Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers

  -LPL Financial Research: New year, same bull market?

  -Brad Kane: The Best from Worcester Business Journal in 2024

  >SHOPPING: Amazon to end "Try Before You Buy" option for Prime members

  >HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, January 5th to 11th

  >HEALTH: Parts of New England reporting high levels of COVID, R.S.V., flu (1:03)

  -Tips for improving your gut health (3:54)

  >FOOD: Egg inflation surges 8.5% in December as bird flu, demand strain supply
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix show "With love, Meghan" from the Duchess of Sussex (1:51)

  >MOVIES: Glenn Close explains why she was “furious" with "Fatal Attraction"s ending

  >CELEBRITY: Jon Hamm is named Hasty Pudding’s Man of the Year

  >HISTORY: Bancroft School in Worcester

  >ANIMALS: Tiny abandoned kitten asks this guy to be his mom (1:43)

  >GOOD NEWS: Missing cat reunited with New Hampshire family after 700 mile journey

  -Meanwhile, tech-challenged Florida woman busted after accidentally texting cop instead of drug dealer

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