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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 (:20). High of 75 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Accused Shrewsbury shooter saw machete assault charges dropped last month
-Related: Fundraiser, vigil for slain Shrewsbury man to be held October 11th
-Worcester legislators accuse state of wrongdoing regarding $30 million+ Holden sewer lawsuit
-New Worcester Superintendent Brian Allen talks 1 on 1 about leading the district where he grew up
-Worcester board to review proposal for 10 housing units on Heywood Street
-Radio Worcester (11:51): WooSox president addresses homelessness near Polar Park
-Benefit Bake fundraiser at American Flatbread in Worcester on September 2nd
-How Journalism Works series kicks off September 6th at Worcester Public Library
-Smiles Four Balloons: A family’s passion turned profession
-The Worcester Guardian's Week in Review
-Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.1 billion after no winning tickets Saturday
>POLITICS: Meet the candidates: Jermoh Kamara on health, schools, community
-The016.com announces political ad packages
-WCCA-TV's Primary Candidate Forum (41:14)
>DINING OUT: Ladd’s Restaurant & Lounge in Rutland celebrates 25 years
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old
-Shrewsbury shooting victim ID'd as Kevin Doherty, 56; suspect arraigned
-Related: New details revealed in deadly shooting of Shrewsbury dad (3:03)
-Related: Machete attack victim says suspect should have been in jail (2:46). Article
-Earlier: Shrewsbury father shot to death after walking 6-year-old child to school (2:58). Article
-Firefighters battle blaze at scrap metal site in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Scenes from Holden Days
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Holden recreation fields formally opened
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Traffic stop in Auburn leads to pond rescue, gun bust
-Millbury declines to say if it fired firefighter jailed for child rape
-New signage at Shrewsbury soccer fields? It’s this Boy Scout’s service project
-More than 40 people become U.S. citizens in Tower Hill ceremony
-Oxford man charged with O.U.I. after allegedly driving 51 in 35 zone with 2 loaded guns in truck
-Some food choices at Olde Home Day
-Rutland hires help in administrator search
-Sutton High School student among recipients of local bank scholarships
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-Jazzed Up Trio at Pinecroft Dairy 5 p.m. Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Chainsmokers at Breakaway Festival, KC and the Sunshine Band and more ...
-Nine Inch Nails hits home hard with fans at TD Garden
-Lady Gaga at MTV Video Music Awards: Here's everything to know
-Ariana Falk new executive director as Worcester Chamber Music Society enters 20th season
>OPINION: Laurel: Backyard physics at play in Worcester
-Shaun Connolly: Back to school tips & tricks
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who was a truck driver for over 40 years
>SPORTS: Elijah Ponder might be best-kept secret of Patriots’ rookie class
-Patriots better than past years, but depth issues remain (10:15)
-Holy Cross football edged by Northern Illinois, 19-17
-Christian Ross remains model of consistency, compassion and hard work for Holy Cross football
-Boston College routs Fordham, 66-10
-Red Sox lose to Pirates, 10-3
-WooSox lose to Durham, 7-2
-Shrewsbury's Altomare, Westborough's Pano enjoy playing with LPGA in Norton
>CARS: Ford recalls more than 355,000 trucks over instrument panel issue
>NATIONAL: Social Security whistleblower resigns
-ChatGPT gave instructions on how to bomb arenas, make anthrax and illegal drugs, alarmed researchers reveal
-Bones found during manhunt for fugitive dad over murders of his 3 daughters
>TRAGIC: Pregnant teen shot in head during road rage
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read speaks out, hints at possible lawsuit in interview (1:50)
-Business owner says mom in N.H. murder-suicide stole over $600,000 from company (1:59)
>COLLEGES: Clark's Elyse Semerdjian receives prestigious book award
-What Mass. schools are saying about immigration enforcement as students return (2:49). Article
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Planning a foliage tour? Reader's Digest says Berkshire town is stunning
>BUSINESS: Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy again
-C.C.C. reaches $43,000 settlement with whistleblower, adding to $1.1 million spent on legal and employment issues
>SHOPPING: Back to school shopping deals at Goodwill, secondhand shops
>HOMES: HGTV named the best garden in Mass. It's not the one you're thinking of
>HEALTH: TikTok's viral "6-6-6" walking routine burns fat without grueling workouts
-Medicare program to use A.I. for pre-approval of medical procedures
>FOOD: Elizabeth Chirico: Best coffee spots with kids in tow
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 13 of "The Great British Baking Show" (1:50)
>MOVIES: Drive-in movie theaters saw a surge during the pandemic. Are they sticking around?
>CELEBRITY: Kevin Costner "casually" seeing billionaire’s ex-wife after divorce
-Charlize Theron, 49, raves about having sex with 26-year-old
>ANIMALS: "Very aggressive" shelter dog turns into the sweetest girl (2:05)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Sever Street School, 9 Sever St., Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: 9-year-old boy opens a "compliment stand" to boost people's self esteem (2:20)
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, watch man take 96 wet sponge hits to the face in a minute
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