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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:15). High of 36 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Planet Fitness plans to open new gym in Downtown Worcester
+5:00: Shrewsbury Street restaurant celebrates 25 years in business (pictured)
+5:00: Worcester names new D.P.W. Commissioner
+5:00: Worcester Public Library gives free trees to kids
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Kraven The Hunter," "Queer," and more
+Noon: "I don't like it one bit": Worcester neighbors lament plans to close Price Chopper store
+Noon: Victor Infante: Does anybody want to read about a happy marriage?
+Noon: First Person: An Ode to the Old Tahanto Regional High School Gum Wall
+Noon: Former Holy Cross receiver Jalen Coker enjoyed breakout season for Carolina Panthers
-Worcester roofer pleads guilty to tax evasion, $1.6 million in income hidden
-Shrewsbury dentist charged with attempted rape of a child
-Worcester man arrested for allegedly exposing himself to teens at Auburn Mall
-Assumption students charged in social media-inspired plot (2:43). Article
-Holy Cross buys Rotmans Furniture complex
-From government to arts, presenting Worcester's Women to Watch in 2025
-During absence, City Councilor Thu Nguyen to receive $2,641 monthly stipend
-Earlier: Nguyen takes hiatus, accuses colleagues of transphobia (2:08). Article
-Earlier: Mayor Joe Petty responds; Councilor Kate Toomey responds, Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson responds
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (22:09): Explosive city council accusations and debate over in-person attendance
-City councilors support effort to create women's shelter in Worcester
-Lake Avenue crash victim identified
-Gov. Healey says she's confident in Worcester to address police issues
>DINING OUT: Theatre Café holding Winter Blues Supper Club dinner on Friday
-ICYMI: Worcester demands Polar Park developer pay taxes & fees over terminated project
-George Russell will not seek reelection as District 3 city councilor
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:08): Public comment rules and early Worcester city council race insights
-As Worcester’s new chief equity officer, Kevin Lovaincy has his work cut out for him to advance the city’s D.E.I. efforts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Don’t forget to close your tabs — The school’s wifi
-NEW! Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Wachusett Echo: Players raise money for their teams
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Challenge to Beal Commons project dismissed
-Information about Lake Singletary Fishing Derby on Saturday
-Christopher Sullivan Memorial Event is Saturday
-Paxton Garden Club thanks community
-2 Grafton teens arrested in drug bust
-Ice crashes through windshield, injuring driver in Brookfield (2:33)
-20th annual wine & chocolate tasting to support Blackstone Valley Emergency Shelter and Rotary
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Documentary screening, death metal and wedding expo ...
-Burncoat Theatre presents "Arsenic and Old Lace" (1:59:56)
-W.C.P.A. names Daniel Letona for Dan Lewis fellowship
>OPINION: Giselle Rivera-Flores: José “Cha Cha” Jiménez — A Pioneering Activist for the Puerto Rican Community
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 447 (28:32): Barry Maloney & Worcester State
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a former research scientist at UMass Medical School
>SPORTS: Updated Patriots predictions for No. 4 pick in NFL Draft
-Bill Belichick hasn't signed U.N.C. contract yet as NFL rumors swirl
-Were Cam Neely’s candid Bruins trade deadline comments a message to players?
-Brian Abraham, Rich Gedman given new jobs within Red Sox organization
-Holy Cross men's hockey goalie Thomas Gale named to Mike Richter Award Watch List
-Holy Cross announces 2025 football schedule, season ticket deposits on sale now
-New officiating course would address need for sporting officials
>NATIONAL: SpaceX Starship destroyed during launch (1:20)
-State Farm renewing policies for homeowners impacted by L.A. wildfires
-Tragic: Toddler found alone in freezing cold after babysitter nearly drinks herself to death: cops
>NEW ENGLAND: Sen. Peter Durant promises push to overturn state gun law
-Gov. Maura Healey delivers State of the Commonwealth address (59:44)
>COLLEGES: Hundreds of school children cheer on Worcester State women’s basketball during Math Madness
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 12 longest rail trails in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Area bank promotes chief lending officer to president
-LPL Financial Research: New year, same bull market?
-Radio Worcester (12:16): B.B.B.'s Alex Guardiola highlights Braley Wellington’s growth and expertise
>SHOPPING: Amazon Valentine's Day — Shop the best gifts, deals, decor and more
>HEALTH: How to treat cold sores (1:09)
-Workout tips for 2025 from fitness experts (9:03)
>FOOD: Eating more processed red meat could increase dementia risk (2:15)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz Netflix movie, "Back in Action" (2:08)
>MOVIES: Oscars not being canceled, film academy says
>CELEBRITY: "Twin Peaks" creator David Lynch dies at 78
-Bob Uecker, legendary voice of the Brewers, dies at 90
>HISTORY: Mechanics Hall is Worcester’s most historic music venue
>ANIMALS: Husky who spent his whole life alone in a yard gets rescued (1:53)
>GOOD NEWS: Basketball player saved by opponent after collapsing
-Meanwhile, Italian mayor's proclamation makes it illegal to get sick
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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
Latest obituaries | | Monday's highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
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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
See all Help Wanteds | | Job opening? Post it here for FREE today
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