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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:20). High of 45 today in Worcester
-Latest snowfall prediction from National Weather Service (7:55 a.m. Saturday)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Shrewsbury Street restaurant celebrates 25 years in business
-Planet Fitness plans to open new gym in Downtown Worcester
-Worcester sticks to rule, lawyer claims negligence on new smoke shop
-Worcester names new D.P.W. Commissioner
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester's Literacy "Crisis" (Part 1)
-Worcester Public Library gives free trees to kids
-"I don't like it one bit": Worcester neighbors lament plans to close Price Chopper store
-Downtown Worcester office-to-condo project receives $8.1 million from MassHousing
-Allegations detailed against Shrewsbury man arrested in sting operation
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (22:09): Explosive city council accusations and debate over in-person attendance
-ICYMI: Worcester roofer pleads guilty to tax evasion, $1.6 million in income hidden
-Worcester man arrested for allegedly exposing himself to teens at Auburn Mall
-From government to arts, presenting Worcester's Women to Watch in 2025
-During absence, City Councilor Thu Nguyen to receive $2,641 monthly stipend
-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): Spencer Fire Department offers 2 new programs
-New Sutton police chief appointment expected Tuesday
-Important dates for Sutton spring town meeting and election
-Richards Memorial Library news
-Wachusett area public safety logs
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Documentary screening, death metal and wedding expo ...
-Victor Infante: Does anybody want to read about a happy marriage?
-100FM The Pike (5:23): Breakdown Lane
>OPINION: First Person: An Ode to the Old Tahanto Regional High School Gum Wall
-Worcester Public School (46:18): Bill Murphy, a Worcester Public School's graduate who ran 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a longtime nurse from Worcester
>SPORTS: Mike Vrabel: Josh McDaniels on "long list" of Patriots offensive coordinator candidates
-NFL Divisional Round schedule, TV and announcers
-Former Holy Cross receiver Jalen Coker enjoyed breakout season for Carolina Panthers
-Celtics beat Magic, 121-94
-Holy Cross women's hockey beats Merrimack in shootout. Highlights (1:38)
-Holy Cross men's basketball and women's basketball take on American
-Oxford's Corey Hetherman named University of Miami defensive coordinator
-Lunenburg's Chris Grautski joins James Madison after run with Holy Cross football
-Railers beat Adirondack, 3-2
>CARS: Feds probing GM engine failures, including popular Silverados
>NATIONAL: What caused the Palisades Fire? Photos show New Year’s fire in same area
-TikTok to shut down in U.S. Sunday if ban holds, reports say
-Tragic: Missing girl dies after being pulled from icy pond in Norton (2:33). Article
>NEW ENGLAND: Massachusetts doctor faces 2 counts of rape (1:34). Article
-Woman accused of assaulting 2 referees at high school hockey game
>COLLEGES: Clark opens new greenhouse to help U.S. agriculture, environment
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Spectacular aerial photos of your favorite cities
>BUSINESS: The "sausage factory" of health insurance negotiations in Mass.
-Tax law changes that could save you money in 2025 (2:05)
>HOMES: Fires in California could impact insurance rates in Mass. (2:37)
>SHOPPING: Central Mass. Mom's private shopping and bra fitting experience at The O Shop in Worcester
>HEALTH: What are the health benefits of drinking tea vs. coffee? (1:21)
-Ozempic, Wegovy among new drugs selected for Medicare's price negotiations
>FOOD: Healthy food trends for 2025 (4:13)
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "Kraven The Hunter," "Queer," and more
>CELEBRITY: Tony Slattery, "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" star, dies at 65
>HISTORY: Why's it called that? From Bartlett Farm, Saint Vincent Hospital grew
>ANIMALS: Wild owl rescued from L.A. fires (1:34)
>GOOD NEWS: How a beloved geology professor's bond with a former student transcends illness (2:40)
-Meanwhile, Progresso unveils new chicken noodle soup-flavored hard candy
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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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