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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 (:34). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Mass. could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Asbestos discovery closes Worcester Head Start facility
-Kelley Square and Mill Street were redesigned. Are they safer today?
-Worcester Human Rights Commission to review police policies, homeless encampment proposal
-Where is Aaron Pennington? Fugitive search enters third year (2:22)
-Max German of Shrewsbury a finalist in "Voice of Logan" contest
-Westborough police chief on leave following an incident in Shrewsbury (:20). Article
-Parents recall Uxbridge Officer LaPorta as community honors him
-Earlier: D.A.: Investigation into death of Uxbridge officer results in no charges
-Worcester County Wonders: The Phantom of the Palladium
-In historic company: Women of Worcester's past, present honored in new mural
-College closures derail students’ plans, leaving some unsure when they’ll return
>DINING OUT: Avvio Ristorante wins early buzz with home-made pasta and tasty pizzas
-Large audience, low price: Give your restaurant's social media a boost on The 016
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-ICYMI: Anna Maria weighs giving interested buyers more time after auction cancellation
-Worcester Homeowner Summit set for November 7th at DCU Center
-Worcester police, D.E.A. find fentanyl in Clover Street raid
-Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: Brian Lux
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community Advocate Hometown Helper: Bernice Gero, animal advocate
-Warrant issued for man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep
-Coolidge Elementary School's hidden staircase evokes Shrewsbury memories from decades past
-Meadows Montessori excited to open in Westborough
-New warehouse plans before Westborough Planning Board
-New Northborough fire chief says he has felt "truly welcomed" by town officials, community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players in Southbridge to hold auditions for "The Lifespan of a Fact"
-Dudley's first poetry slam brings community to the Fun Zone Playground wooded stage
-100 FM The Pike (20:41): Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys on music as a force for change
>OPINION: Tommy Dorfman: Ticket prices are out of control. Gov. Healey’s bill will make them worse
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 510 (28:21): City clerks & state election
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a lauded poet
>SPORTS: NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross contests
-Railers lose to Maine, 3-1
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Worcester Railers celebrate 1,000 wins for city hockey
>NATIONAL: Christa Pike's executioners given ominous warning before botched lethal injection: court docs
-Devastated mom recalls horror of toddler being pronounced dead, before he's discovered alive in morgue
-Tragic: Nurse dies after shrimp allergy during honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore's therapist back on the stand Monday (:59)
-Woman charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death (:22)
-Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home (2:25)
>POLITICS: What does the Governor's Council do? Worcester candidates weigh in
-What is Mass. ballot Question 7? (8:52)
-Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7 (29:03)
>COLLEGES: Clark campus conversation, McGovern visit examine America’s past and present
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb making changes to guest cleaning requirements (1:39)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-U.S credit card debt is on the rise. Here's how to keep yourself out of credit card debt
-Small businesses need to leverage home field advantage with S.E.O.
>SHOPPING: How inflation is hitting all parts of Halloween celebration (1:59)
>HOMES: The surprising places to never charge your phone, safety experts say
>HEALTH: "Circadian" depression may be the reason why you can't sleep
-How walking regularly can protect your brain for years to come (6:18)
>FOOD: Ina Garten reveals unique ingredient she uses in eggs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Lupin: Part 4" on Netflix (2:30)
>MOVIES: The craziest horror villains compilation (42:09)
>CELEBRITY: "Office Space" star Richard Riehle dies at 78
-Kurt Cobain's death investigation takes new turn over cop's shocking claim casting doubt on suicide
>ANIMALS: Hound gets caught breaking all her friends out of daycare (1:54)
>HISTORY: The Old Yarmouth Inn on the Cape is still going strong after 330 years
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran sees brother face-to-face for first time in 40 years
-Meanwhile, in England, escaped emu wins wrestling match in middle of road
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