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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 46 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 2 Worcester teens face charges after leading police on chases in stolen cars, with video (pictured)
+6:00: Worcester police seek new clues in woman's 2014 disappearance
+6:00: Worcester water main breaks expose aging system, city responds
+6:00: P.O.S.T. Commission clarifies role of local police oversight
+6:00: Owner of Ten West Market ready to rebuild after business destroyed by fire
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:53): Lawsuit against This Week in Worcester spurs press freedom debate
+Noon: Worcesteria: Taken in by takeout, a culinary conundrum
+Noon: 100 FM The Pike (5:26): Breakdown Lane
+Noon: New Faith in Film season set for Federated Church of Charlton
-Mannequins, images found in Princeton home of man in child sex abuse material case, sources say (1:12). Article
-Worcester police arrest man with ghost gun after moped crash
-Thieves stole gutters from Worcester house while owner was home
-Developer plans 48 housing units in former Shack's building in Worcester
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Planning winter entertainment in Worcester
-270-unit project at abandoned Spag's factory met with skepticism
-Central Mass. pizzeria reopens with explanation for abruptly closing
-Worcester Business Journal names the 2026 Best of Business winners
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Local restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Legends (5:32)
-ICYMI: No answers as cost of probe into death of State Police recruit from Worcester nears $700,000 (3:07). Article
-New year, new look, new amenities for W.R.T.A.
-Worcester City Council returns with social media scrutiny, transit fights
-Worcester, Fitchburg aim for uniform, safe sober houses
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): American Legion Post 42 meeting 2:30 Tuesday
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grafton High student dedicated to spreading Morgan’s Message
-Uxbridge officer killed in crash remembered in obituary for "unwavering commitment" to community
-Here are the top 10 books checked out of each Central Mass. library
-Super Saturday Ice Fishing tourney is January 31st
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Spicy Water Distillery does drinks differently
>SHOWTIME: Death of Bob Weir sparks memories of Worcester's part in long, strange trip
-Golden Globes snubs, surprises
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: What happened to that shining city on a hill?
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: The January motherhood slump — 5 kind & gentle ways to fend off post-holiday burnout
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who co-founded and ran Worcester Foreign Motors for over 40 years
>SPORTS: Patriots’ potential should be reconfigured after win vs. Chargers
-Patriots open as slight favorites over Texans in divisional round
-Patriots honor fallen Uxbridge officer
-Celtics lose to Pacers, 98-96 (2:04). Article
-4 Celtics players who are turbo-charging their bench production
-Ranking top 5 Bruins prospects to watch rest of 2025-26 season
-Holy Cross' Brooke Loranger named Hockey East Goaltender of the Week
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 14
>CARS: Volvo, Audi among over 850,000 recalled vehicles
>NATIONAL: 9 in 10 Americans use A.I. on phones — but only 38% realize it
-Federal Reserve Chair Powell says D.O.J. has subpoenaed central bank
-Tragic: Veteran, 75, left in coma after DoorDash driver allegedly punches him for telling him to slow down
>NEW ENGLAND: Driver walks away after wild Everett crash caught on camera
-Karen Read offers new insight into post-acquittal life in podcast interview (1:41)
>COLLEGES: Clark grad "changed the history of Philadelphia sports"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Top 10 countries for American retirees in 2026
>BUSINESS: Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings preview: Double-digit streak likely to continue
-Mass. business confidence rounded out 2025 with a pessimistic outlook
>SHOPPING: Mattel launches first autistic Barbie doll
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Expert: Modest decline doesn’t mean flu season is over (3:07)
-"Forever chemicals" now linked to scary disease in teens
>FOOD: Creamy Tuscan-style chicken (easy weeknight)
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix unveils star-studded 2026 slate
>MOVIES: John Edward Keough: The top 100 movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Blake Shelton breaks silence on Gwen Stefani divorce rumors
-Jennifer Lawrence reveals only role she wanted but Emma Stone won instead
>ANIMALS: Gentlest stray dog gets a shed built just for him (2:21)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: First state-run asylum dates back to 1832
>GOOD NEWS: Man finally exonerated after spending more than 30 years in prison for murder he didn't commit
-Meanwhile, in Poland, watch tiny deer face down giant rhino in zoo enclosure
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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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