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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:09). High of 32 today in Worcester
-Latest snowfall forecast for Worcester
-How much snow will Massachusetts get in February? See the forecast
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Here’s how Worcester is celebrating Groundhog Day
-Related: Punxsutawney Phil’s Groundhog Day weather report
-How a Worcester market hopes to mold street performers and vendors into entrepreneurs
-Ski trips to Sugarloaf and Stowe result in $6,000 fine for Auburn water foreman
-Remake of Curtis Apartments at Great Brook Valley nears next phase
-Dental clinic in Worcester offers free care for seniors and veterans
-New rules: Worcester reshapes police leadership selection
-College Decision Day at Doherty High School (1:58)
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for January
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (17:03): Worcester Human Rights Commission, city manager relations & more
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:27): W.P.S. & Diocese on I.C.E. policy, Sheriff Evangelidis debate
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor: Bishop Budde continues a long tradition of Christian leaders "speaking truth to power"
>DINING OUT: New Chandler Street restaurant gets into the groove of the "neighborhood vibe"
-ICYMI: Worcester firefighter saves life of fellow firefighter
-Auburn K9 tracks, helps arrest domestic violence suspect
-Worcester police will give out fewer speeding tickets in February. Here’s why
-Worcester plant shop to close, shifting focus to wholesale
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden fiscal 2026 budget schedule
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Holden update from Town Manager Peter Lukes (8:00)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Quick response by Lancaster Fire Department saves home and pets from blaze
-West Boylston superintendent search committee filled out
-Crumbl Cookies to open Shrewsbury location Friday
-Clinton advertises for help to fill vacant job
-Bishop’s first visit to a local pilgrimage church brings hope
-Sterling nomination papers available for May 12th election
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: St. Olaf's Choir, Masta Killa, JOMPATHON and more
-100FM The Pike (9:29): Captain Joe Dion of "Harpoon Hunters"
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The silent takeover
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on William and Martha Brown of Worcester
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 583 (28:36): Kate Cote, Part 1
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Vietnam veteran from Worcester who "enjoyed the hobby of flying and crashing remote-controlled planes"
>SPORTS: Patriots’ Drake Maye excited to work with Mike Vrabel, Josh McDaniels
-Former Holy Cross lineman C.J. Hanson excited about Super Bowl as Chiefs rookie
-Bruins beat Rangers, 6-3
-Luka Doncic to the Lakers, Anthony Davis to the Mavs in blockbuster trade
-Holy Cross women's hockey team beats Maine, 1-0, on Senior Day
-Holy Cross men's ice hockey team beats Canisius, 3-2
-Holy Cross men's and women's basketball fall to Lehigh
-'Sader Stories podcast (51:31): Holy Cross Athletics update with Kit Hughes
-Former Shrewsbury baseball coach Dave Niro welcomes call to state Hall of Fame
>NATIONAL: Trade war begins with tariffs announced
-At least 1 person on the ground killed in Philadelphia plane crash, mayor says
-American Airlines pilot may have attempted last-second move to avoid collision with Black Hawk: N.T.S.B.
-Tragic: Mom, son died of food poisoning at Dominican Wyndham resort: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: Bird flu is now "widespread" in Mass., state officials warn
-Callers say no one answers the phone at Mass. Unemployment Office (4:14). Article
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Fall Dean's List
-Where in the world are WPI students in C-Term?
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Best day trips from Worcester
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Succession planning for family-owned businesses
>HOMES: Cool tips to elevate your kitchen (2:36)
>HEALTH: Has a doctor found a cure for hiccups? (1:01)
-The 3 worst drinks that increase your risk for Alzheimer's
>FOOD: The great meatball debate tearing Italians and foodies apart
>TV/STREAMING: Valentine's Day movies to stream
>MOVIES: George Clooney, Brad Pitt to reunite for "Ocean's 14"
>CELEBRITY: Justin Baldoni's 2 a.m. voice memo to Blake Lively: Listen to audio
>HISTORY: Literary roads lead to Poet Hill neighborhood in Worcester
>ANIMALS: Lamb was adopted by a dog after his mother rejected him (1:44)
>GOOD NEWS: How Met security guard's sculpture landed in museum's exhibit (2:28)
-Meanwhile, Velveeta's "outrageous" new product won't be here for long — here's how to get it
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:13). High of 26 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Driver trapped, car lodged under dump truck in unusual crash on Mass. Pike in Auburn
+6:00: Car thefts up in November in city, 45% were preventable: W.P.D.
+6:00: With snow season here, temporary speed humps lifted from Worcester streets
+6:00: Holy Cross men's basketball hits the road to face Fordham
+6:00: Holy Cross men’s hockey to host Mercyhurst to close out first half of the regular season
+Noon: Worcester students use live burn to highlight holiday tree safety (1:51). Article
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: The Dogfather talks Solomon Pond Mall, food trucks and signature chili
+Noon: Breweries for the holidays: Oakholm Brewing, Tree House worth a visit
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: Mass. Symphony Orchestra set for 45th Holiday Pops
+Noon: Botulism outbreak linked to baby formula reaches Mass. (1:55)
+Noon: First Person: Games and goals at the North Pole
-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
-Worcester prepares for Festival of Lights Friday
-Road closures for Worcester's Festival of Lights on Friday
-Festival of Lights, visits from Santa and more at local holiday events
-Workers strike at Starbucks on East Central Street in Worcester
-Family identifies man who was struck and killed on Route 20 in Auburn
-Traffic foils shoplifting getaway in stolen sedan: Auburn P.D.
-Worcester's new climate-controlled self storage facility
-Last chance to help shape the future of Worcester's trash
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (2:12): Kayla Paquette, Owner, Behavioral Horizons ABA
>DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Street restaurant to host brunch with Santa on Sunday
-ICYMI: Worcester honors 6 firefighters who died in warehouse fire 26 years ago (:41)
-Final review clears officer in fatal March shooting in Boylston
-I-290 bridge over Lake Quinsigamond set for "massive resurfacing"
-McGovern Liquor Store building in Greendale sold for $1 million
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holidays in Holden Friday and Saturday
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Holden police introduce new officer, Darian Spencer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fire badly damages 6 units in Northbridge apartment complex
-Disagreement on Lake Quinsigamond leads to public hearing
-Shrewsbury Police Department November stats
-12th annual Auburn holiday tree lighting on Friday
-Sutton agrees to join regional emergency dispatch center
-Nonprofit purchases longtime Polish-American Club building in Southbridge
-Spencer ambulance proposals raise questions, concerns
-Grant will provide mental health clinician to police
-Corner Sports closing storefront after decades
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up at Vintage Grille 6 to 9 Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: MaliFest, The Racky Thomas Band, "Messiah" and more ...
-Holy Cross Festival of Lessons and Carols (1:38:00)
-Museum of Worcester taps arts leader with deep local roots
-Lights, music and winter art return to Worcester Common
-It's time to unpack Spotify Wrapped. Here's how the music streamer compiled your 2025 recap
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: A gift list for the ages
-Shaun Connolly: December Horrorscopes
-Radio Worcester (10:34): Historic gym floorboards + Creative Hub Worcester fundraiser
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 158 (29:46): Dan Minnich, Executive Director, Waypoint Adventure
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who was awarded an Army Commendation Medal for Heroism in Vietnam
>SPORTS: Will Campbell injury: Albert Breer shares latest on Patriots tackle
-Celtics hammer Wizards, 141-101 (2:01). Article
-Jaylen Brown playing at MVP level for Celtics
-Bruins beat Blues, 5-2
-Holy Cross women's hockey team heads to Vermont for weekend series
-Thanksgiving sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>CARS: Chrysler recalls 72,000 Ram pickup trucks over failure that could increase risk of crash
>NATIONAL: Victims push to unseal Epstein and Maxwell files
-Suspect arrested D.C. pipe bomb case arrested (1:59)
-Tragic: Mother accused of killing 2 newborn children 3 years apart
>NEW ENGLAND: Walshe trial recap: Analyzing testimony from man who had affair with Ana (21:38)
-Eversource worker rescues woman from burning building (1:53)
>COLLEGES: Assumption honors those who served
-Clark grants support A.I. projects that enhance life on campus — and around the globe
-WPI researcher receives $542,500 to identify what makes Lyme disease tick (4:48)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Christmas wonderland getaways: 8 Mass. hotels for holiday magic
>BUSINESS: Over 1.1 million layoffs planned this year
-LPL Financial Research: More keys for markets in 2026. LPL market outlook sneak peek
-Liz O’Neil elevated to executive director role at Blackstone chamber
-Challenging conservation, historical and zoning land use limitations
>SHOPPING: Sports shoppers score big deals at huge warehouse sale in Mass. (1:11)
>HEALTH: Advisers weigh delaying newborn hepatitis B vaccine
-Semaglutide fails to slow progression of Alzheimer's in highly anticipated trials, Novo Nordisk says
>FOOD: Hamburger Helper sales surge as Americans tighten budgets for meals
>TV/STREAMING: CBS scrambles to sign Tony Dokoupil as anchor of "Evening News" after Maurice DuBois reveals his exit : sources
>MOVIES: "The Sandlot" cast then and now
>CELEBRITY: Kim Kardashian reveals she changed her name right before reality TV fame
-Judi Dench gives heartbreaking update on worsening eye condition ahead of 91st birthday
>ANIMALS: Dog rescued from the streets blossoms into the happiest boy (2:14)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Le Cabaret, 286 Main Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Las Vegas tourist wins big money with just $25 at Fontainebleau
-Meanwhile, in New Zealand, curious seal wanders into bar, baffling patrons and co-owner
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