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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:21). High of 36 today in Worcester
-Remembering the start of 2015's Winter Blitz
-2015's snow blitz; Could it happen again? (3:17)
-Worcester winter weather records
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Ceremony celebrates opening of consulate of Ghana in Worcester
-Introducing the Museum of Worcester, 150 years in the making
-Related: Radio Worcester (23:04): Museum of Worcester unveils 150th anniversary celebration
-Facing crumbling basements, local homeowners frustrated by no action on Beacon Hill (3:26). Article
-Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce marks 150 years
-Worcester expands public trash bins in new clean streets initiative
-New Tesla charging location in Worcester
-Worcester police welcome 3 new officers
-Radio Worcester (24:19): State Sen. Michael Moore on school bus safety, homelessness crisis and legislative transparency
-A look at the life and career of Worcester City Councilor Thu Nguyen, in their own words
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:54): Council controversy, political underpinnings and Worcester’s future
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor: Luce, a cartoon mascot for Catholic Church’s Jubilee, appeals to a younger generation
>DINING OUT: Restaurant announces opening date for new Shrewsbury Street location
-ICYMI: Police investigate "barbaric" injuries to local hawk (2:09). Article
-Worcester paid more than $250,000 to lawyer who slammed D.O.J. police report
-Worcester bishop releases statement on immigration enforcement
-Worcester Dual Language Magnet School to open bilingual library
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Help at H.O.M.E. receives generous anonymous donation
-Holden update from Town Administrator Peter Lukes (8:00)
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fight in Millbury to appeal Rice Pond Village 40B project approval
-Man punches through window of Leominster home, attacks occupants over unpaid debt
-Shrewsbury police participating in nationwide “Highway 20 Speed Enforcement Initiative”
-Haze Cannabis tentative opening in March in Grafton
-Grafton cable committee name change in the offing
-Rutland calls special town meeting February 6th
-Seasonably cold, but bird species shifting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Wrestling at Electric Haze, blues at WCUW and more ...
-Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band discusses her artist residency at Holy Cross (1:30)
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Van Gogh The Immersive Experience
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Worcester City Council has become "The Gong Show"
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: No Justice. No Peace
-Manny Jae Media's Innerviews (48:49): Tasia Cerezo of Meryl's Safe Haven
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who owned Abdow's Big Boy restaurants
>SPORTS: Mike Vrabel opens up about hiring Patriots coordinators
-Patriots hire former Assumption star, Holy Cross coach to coach Drake Maye, Patriots quarterbacks
-NFL Conference Championship schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics, beat Mavericks, 122-107, in NBA Finals rematch
-Bruins beat Avalanche, 3-1
-Holy Cross women's basketball makes history in win. Highlights (2:01)
-Holy Cross men's basketball beats Loyola
-Holy Cross men’s ice hockey completes sweep of Air Force
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories podcast (22:07): Varsity Club Hall of Fame inductee Mandy Sifferlen
-Railers fall to Maine, 3-1
>CARS: Kia recall: 80,255 Niro S.U.V.s recalled for air bag, seat belt issue
>NATIONAL: Analysis | What does the American Dream mean in 2025? (4:01)
-World population 8.09 billion on New Year’s Day after a 71 million increase in 2024
-Tragic: Woman freezes to death in backyard while letting dog outside
>NEW ENGLAND: Some lawmakers want I.C.E. detainers to be honored for 36 hours (2:20)
-Border Patrol agent killing: U.S. woman suspect, German dead ID'd
>COLLEGES: Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (13:14): Busting motivation myths
-Lindsey Kuniewich receives Assumption's Outstanding Student in Human Services Award
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 historic U.S. hotel restaurants you should dine at
>BUSINESS: Idea Lab hosts free open work day and open house February 6th
-Devens C.E.O. tells World Economic Forum fusion technology will change energy as we know it
>SHOPPING: Shopping hacks to save money at the grocery store (2:13)
>HEALTH: How do I treat lymphedema in my legs? (1:06)
-Central Mass. Mom's Guide to Local Gyms with Childcare in Central Mass.
>FOOD: Popular frozen meal sold at Aldi recalled across 31 states for metal contamination
>TV/STREAMING: How "SNL" nearly got canceled in Season 11
>MOVIES: How to watch all 10 Best Picture nominees before the Oscars
>CELEBRITY: Sheinelle Jones’ absence from "Today" due to "serious" family matter: report
>HISTORY: Footbridge at Lake Quinsigamond, circa 1934
>ANIMALS: Baby cow is convinced he's a tiny puppy (1:50)
>GOOD NEWS: Tech founder pledges to give away half his wealth to "share" the American dream
-Meanwhile, in California, watch a bear take cold-weather night swim in family's pool
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:14). High of 36 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester students use live burn to highlight holiday tree safety (1:51). Article
-Car thefts up in November in city, 45% were preventable: W.P.D.
-With snow season here, temporary speed humps lifted from Worcester streets
-TODAY! Kelley Square Tree Lighting 3 to 5
-TODAY! Worcester police Fill-A-Cruiser toy drive Saturday
-Worcester holds annual Festival of Lights (11 photos)
-Driver trapped, car lodged under dump truck in unusual crash on Mass. Pike in Auburn
-The Dogfather talks Solomon Pond Mall, food trucks and signature chili
-Community leaders convene to address "madness at the federal level"
-Whats Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (2:11): Michelle Lirange, Owner, Bear’s Play Space
-The truth behind Worcester Center Galleria, the monster mall Worcester had to destroy
-Worcester Guardian week in review: Football nationals, leadership shifts, giving
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Meet and greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus 9 to noon at Family Table
-ICYMI: Alleged killer of Shrewsbury father indicted in Worcester
-Cars line Kelley Square block for 10-cents-a-gallon gas (:18). Article
-Zombies seen on Main Street in Worcester for "Walking Dead" spinoff series filming (:18)
-Mixed response to plan for changes to Pleasant Street at Worcester hearing
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Petting zoo at Mexicali 1 to 3 Saturday
-Holidays in Holden Friday and Saturday
-Composting 8 to 2:30 Saturday
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Police Department Fill the Wagon toy drive Saturday
-Clinton Rotary pancake breakfast served Sunday
-Propane leak suspected in Lancaster fire that injured 1
-Negotiations begin for new Berlin-Boylston school superintendent
-Bar arcade opens in Downtown Fitchburg
-Leominster man taken to hospital for dog bite arrested after disturbance in waiting room
-Police officers honored, sworn in in Sutton
-2 vacancies on Sutton Cemetery Commission after James Renaud resigns
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Breweries for the holidays: Oakholm Brewing, Tree House worth a visit
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: MaliFest, The Racky Thomas Band, "Messiah" and more ...
-Mass. Symphony Orchestra set for 45th Holiday Pops
-Worcester Youth Orchestra auditions December 9th: Your chance to play in Carnegie Hall
-Winter in Wooville turns Polar Park into Worcester’s ultimate holiday festival
>OPINION: First Person: Games and goals at the North Pole
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Part 1, I don’t want to talk about this sham administration anymore
-WCCA-TV's What It’s Worth No. 482 (28:26): Bruce Nelson, music and art advocate, Part 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who tragically passed away at 37
>SPORTS: Drake Maye named AFC Offensive Player of the Week (4:28)
-Is Mike Vrabel's this year NFL Coach of the Year? (2:14)
-Celtics beat Lakers, 126-105
-World Cup draw: Who could play in Foxborough
-Holy Cross women's hockey team beats Vermont, 2-0
-Holy Cross men's basketball hits the road to face Fordham
-Holy Cross men’s hockey to host Mercyhurst to close out first half of the regular season
-Railers beat Reading, 2-1
>CARS: Consumer Reports: Most reliable automobile brands
>NATIONAL: U.S. carries out 22nd strike on alleged drug vessel
-Affordable Care Act premiums are set to spike. New poll shows enrollees are already struggling
-Tragic: 72-year-old woman hospitalized with broken pelvis, internal bleeding after violent geese attack
>NEW ENGLAND: "I still love you!!! Haha": Texts take center stage at Walshe trial (21:10)
-More than 10% of Mass. workers use S.N.A.P. food aid, report says
>COLLEGES: WPI launches bachelor’s degree program in cybersecurity
-Life in the first year lane: Finding community and involvement at Anna Maria
-Crusader of the Week: Vedanth Natarajan
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The best countries for retirees
-Don't have Real ID or passport? Could cost you $18 at airport (:30)
>BUSINESS: Netflix to buy Warner Bros. and HBO in massive deal
-Koopman Lumber C.E.O.’s sister to take over top role of family business from her brother
-Manny Jae Media (35:48): Latin American Business Organization year-end celebration
-Local attorneys named among Mass. Lawyers Weekly’s “Legal Luminaries”
>HOMES: Tips to keep pipes from freezing when temperatures drop (1:47)
>HEALTH: Faulty glucose monitors linked to 7 deaths and more than 700 injuries, F.D.A. warns
-Alzheimer’s risk could rise with high body weight, obesity over time: research
>FOOD: Botulism outbreak linked to baby formula reaches Mass. (1:55)
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New "Men in Black" film in the works
>CELEBRITY: Miley Cyrus reportedly planning reunion with ex-husband Liam Hemsworth
-Betty White, Bea Arthur's "Golden Girls" feud ended with naked photos
>ANIMALS: Sea lion visited this dog every day for 2 years (2:02)
>HISTORY: Radio personality Ken Meyer’s disability never got in the way of his success
>GOOD NEWS: 5-year-old boy saves family from house fire
-Meanwhile, in England, man's garden shed hits a top speed of 123 mph
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