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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:02). High of 48 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: Leominster man accused of killing wife, causing police standoff
+4:00: Contractor seriously injured after falling from roof in Blackstone
+4:00: Nicole "Nic" Jean Turner, Samara Tang-Rainwater named to poetry roles
+4:00: Holy Cross men’s basketball begins Patriot League action versus Bucknell on Wednesday
+4:00: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 12
+Noon: 3 shot in Worcester early Monday
+Noon: Site of Shaw’s in Worcester sold for $31 million
+Noon: The Arms and Armor exhibit at Worcester Art Museum
+Noon: Knights in white flannel, chain mail and more at Worcester Art Museum
-Worcester homicide rate falls from 16 last year to 2 in 2025
-Man arrested after hourslong standoff in connection with Leominster woman's death (:26). Article
-Feds: Worcester man received $137,000 in pandemic fund scam
-Worcester man found guilty of shoplifting $95.42 from Shrewsbury Market Basket
-Drone video of sunset in Worcester after a December snowfall (:39)
-Following upgrades, developer sells Worcester property for triple 2019 sales price
-Ducks, chickens escape large Winchendon barn fire (:40). Article
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:47): Elections, leadership struggles and housing dominate the year
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Bagels (5:25)
-ICYMI: Worcester doctor, towering figure in public health, dies at 96
-The “paper-thin” crisis: Inside Worcester’s December water main madness
-Worcester goes all out to celebrate World War II veteran's 100th birthday
-Worcester Tech students work together to give bathrooms a fresh start
-Wall Street Journal, from Worcester: The hottest high schools in Massachusetts are trade schools
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Building bonds during “New Student Orientation”
-Merry Christmas from Lamoureux Ford! (:47)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Barre police identify 2 young men killed in Route 62 single-vehicle crash
-Man arrested, 2 others at large following coordinated retail theft at Target
-Millbury sergeant gains recognition for role in toy drive
-Grafton company to pay $250,000 for creating stench (:28)
-Miru Kunst chosen to represent youth at Dairy Goat Association
-The Village at Orchard Meadows community makes an impact through donations
-KofC hosts Free Throw Championship January 17th
-Residents frustrated by lack of progress of Century Mills
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Big Nate Allstar puts Worcester in the picture with "Went Legit"
-New board members elected at Icon Museum
>OPINION: Elizabeth Kleber: Helping hands for senior home care
-Professor Sean Ryder: It's time to rock that ribonucleic acid
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (56:47): Dr. Shulman
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester Korean War veteran who worked for the postal service for over 30 years
>SPORTS: Patriots set aggressive tone early in 42-10 rout of Jets
-Patriots clinch AFC East title with Bills loss, first win since 2019
-AFC's No. 1 seed still up for grabs
-Celtics fall in Portland, 114-108 (2:02). Article
-ECHL, players reach tentative labor agreement
-These Central Mass. football players were selected to the Mewhiney all-star team
>NATIONAL: Train derails in Mexico, killing at least 13 and injuring dozens
-Helicopter falls from the sky after midair collision (2:23)
-Tragic: 207 geese found slaughtered, dumped
>NEW ENGLAND: Maine State Police investigating death of 1-year-old child
-Teen killed in Maine snowmobile crash
-Fireball spotted streaking over towns in southeast N.H.
>COLLEGES: Assumption Presidential Award winners exemplify scholarship, service, teaching and mission
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Major airline blasted for "awful" policy change affecting millions
-The 1 airport feature that increases traveler happiness
>BUSINESS: Worcester unveils Legacy Business Program
-Radio Worcester (9:33): Downtown Worcester sees continued momentum with openings
>HOMES: See the lower median price for November home listings in Worcester County
>HEALTH: This is "brain rot," a slang term with something to it
>TV/STREAMING: Preview of "Little Disasters" show with Diane Kruger (5:57)
>MOVIES: 12 best movies about Twixmas (between Christmas and New Year's)
>CELEBRITY: The true story of Dolly Parton's ultra-secret marriage
-Kumail Nanjiani addresses bizarre Michelle Obama affair rumor
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy begs for help on side of road (1:38)
>HISTORY: Bombshell declassified docs reveal Nazi "Angel of Death" was allowed to live carefree life after Auschwitz horrors: docs
>GOOD NEWS: Heroic father rescues abducted daughter by tracking her cell phone after Christmas Day kidnapping
-Meanwhile, in New Jersey, tipsy thief steals 2 mandolins from music store, returns them days later with note saying "I been drunk"
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 90 today in Worcester
-What to know about past "very strong" El Niños
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 1 dead, 2 injured in stabbing off Ararat Street in Worcester, police say (:16). Article
+6:00: Worcester councilors say city is shouldering homelessness burden from surrounding towns
+6:00: Victor D. Infante's WoMag Rundown (7:20)
+1:00: Worcester man arrested after child found alone in locked car at Northborough Walmart (1:56). Article
+1:00: Worcester school principal involved in harassment call days before going on leave
+1:00: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: Decades by DeZyne to headline this year's Pet Rock Fest
+1:00: Facebook and Instagram down as Meta products hit with widespread outage
-Parents of WPI's “Lost Sons” speak out
-Worcester prepares for World Cup watch parties (2:21)
-Related: Security, parking plans for World Cup games on Worcester Common
-Related: Local E.M.T. squads ready for World Cup watch parties in Worcester
-Related: Worcester License Commission says bars can stay open later for World Cup
-Related: Worcester awaits World Cup, and fans get a view of history
-Here's what's replacing Boston Market on Park Ave.
-Federal government accuses Chip Norton of fraud and millions in undisclosed transfers
-Woman struck, killed by flatbed tow truck identified by Worcester police
-Earlier: Worcester pedestrian struck, killed by flatbed tow truck
-National Grid begins massive project to upgrade lines in Central Mass.
-TODAY! Traffic advisory Friday for Grove Street
-TODAY! Fitness in the Parks summer series kicks off Friday
-Northbridge man who accidentally killed brother avoids prison time in plea
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Claremont Academy graduation (54:56)
-Worcester names new principal for North High
>DINING OUT: Worcester pizzerias see business boom following visits from Dave Portnoy
-ICYMI: Worcester man faces murder charge after beloved baker’s death
-Worcester activist, barred from City Hall, arrested again
-Developer seeks to build a new shopping plaza with multiple restaurants on Grove Street in Worcester
-Worcester sweep nets 8 suspects, drugs and illegal guns
-Downtown Worcester restaurant closed until June 22nd
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Update on construction at Senior Center parking lot
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Annual business personal property inspections begin Monday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Motorcycle, S.U.V. involved in serious Auburn crash
-Pub to close after 8 years due to "more than a few challenges"
-Worcester man charged with trafficking after drugs found in Squishmallows tin at Northborough Inn
-Free kids bike rodeo at Paxton Days 10 to noon Saturday
-Nearly 300 Leominster employees made $100,000 or more in 2025
-Highlights from Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up (Trio) at Uxlocale Friday, (Duo) at Val's in Holden, Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Wormtown rising, do the Time Warp, many voices ...
-R&B Legend Jon B. on new tour, music release (5:05)
-"Blizzard of Lies" author on new Karen Read book (3:17)
-Kayem, M.F.A. unveil traveling art exhibit featuring historic American figures with hot dogs
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: June Horrorscopes
-Who remembers the wonderful, wacky World Cup of 1966? I do!
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 341 (28:47): Jay Givan, 250th anniversary of America
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who passed away at 22 after a lifelong battle with Tay-Sachs disease
>SPORTS: See the full U.S. men's soccer schedule for the World Cup
-A.J. Brown pushes Drake Maye to be "perfect" at Pats minicamp (2:21)
-Former Holy Cross star Jalen Coker earns a 3-year, $35 million extension from Carolina
-Red Sox exec Sam Kennedy calls season "embarrassing"
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Bravehearts to host Italian Heritage Night with Brian Scalabrine June 20th
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 6-0
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 6-4, in game 1, second game postponed because of weather
>NATIONAL: U.S. will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war
-U.F.O. whistleblower claims billions in secret spending hidden from Congress
-Tragic: Details emerge after dad executed twin sons in bedroom -- as adorable boys are pictured
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. court overturns father’s murder conviction in death of Harmony Montgomery
-2 men killed in bloody Fall River homicide, 1 found with pitchfork impaled in head
>COLLEGES: Worcester State and Everett schools partner to offer direct admission to high school seniors
-Clark senior interns for Department of Environmental Protection, researches soundscapes in cranberry bogs
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Beat the Summer travel chaos with these easy hacks (3:48)
-The surprising passport mistake that could ruin your trip
>BUSINESS: U.S. oil reserves near 40-year low at 349.2 million barrels
-LPL Financial Research: Is bad news already priced into the bond market?
-New investment accounts fund an early start for kids (2:14)
>SHOPPING: Mass. sets tax-free weekend date for August
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: This mobile clinic is bringing care to new moms' front door (2:29)
-Dirty soda drinks might be doing you dirty as doctors warn of health risks
>FOOD: Homemade roasted tomato sauce
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix series "Worst Neighbor Ever" (2:04)
>MOVIES: Summer movie guide: "The Odyssey," "Toy Story 5," and more
>CELEBRITY: Aubrey Plaza cradles her baby bump
-Lizzo gets candid about new album, details wild moment from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit show
>ANIMALS: This cat waited his whole life for a dog best friend (1:53)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: Restoring history one milestone at a time
>GOOD NEWS: After growing up homeless, woman shares apartment with mom (3:04)
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, boy, 7, puts on 50 sweaters to break world record
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