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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 26 today in Worcester
+6:00: Weekend winter storm looks increasingly likely to bring snow (15:39)
+6:00: Declared winter parking ban to take effect 9 p.m. Wednesday
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 1 dead in Oakham house fire (1:48). Article
+6:00: Shrewsbury man to undergo mental health evaluation after crashing into police lobby (1:15). Article (pictured)
+6:00: Worcester council urges loosening of tobacco store regulations: "What’s the difference?"
+6:00: The ultimate New England style Fireplace Feast at Salem Cross Inn in West Brookfield (:53)
+Noon: City Council passes 90-day parking ban near Worcester elementary school
+Noon: Worcester Walks: Walk where three towns meet in Boylston
+Noon: Last Call: Dick Callahan, entomologist
-Driver who crashed into Shrewsbury police lobby wanted "suicide by cop:" Police (1:22)
-Related: Damage to lobby north of $1 million (1:37). Article
-Related: Shrewsbury weighs security changes after crash at station (2:16)
-Earlier: Witnesses: Man accused of crashing into Shrewsbury Police Department was trying to be shot by police
-Worcester veterans director submits "nonresignation letter"; city says he's no longer an employee
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:54): Joe Robinson departure, development accountability and city infrastructure issues
-Worcester police release name of man stabbed to death near downtown garage
-Missing Worcester 14-year-old boy found safe
-Local students to contact International Space Station
-Worcester County Wonders: Nostalgia on the menu at Lou Roc's Diner
-Worcester City Council seeks clarity, tracking in handling of approved orders
-Worcester Public Schools launches peer mentoring program for principals
>DINING OUT: A meal fit for royalty is coming to Worcester’s Mechanics Hall this month
-ICYMI: Razing underway at Primetals building at edge of I-290
-Aislinn Doyle: January 22nd School Committee meeting agenda preview
-R.E.C. mobile markets sprout back up for the season this week
-West Brookfield woman, 73, dies after struck in Ware Walmart parking lot
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Midyears 101 — High school guide with tips from teachers and students
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Early morning fire destroys home in Uxbridge (:19). Article
-Presence of D.E.A. vehicle creates stir in Gardner
-Racist confrontation on Lunenburg lake: Ayer man faces judge (:31). Article
-Biotech-focused construction firm expands with $1.4 million purchase of Clinton industrial site
-Boylston resident needed for School Committee
-Flu dropping after uptick at Clinton High
-Fighting for poultry health is an everyday thing at Bob's
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 Restaurant and Lounge
>SHOWTIME: The Selena Experience is coming to Worcester
-Listen Up: Facing "Monsters" with Joyner Lucas on new single
-Writer Bibbe Hansen to perform for Negativeburn at Hunchback Gallery
>OPINION: Keith Linhares: Lawsuit warning shot for Worcester's free press
-First Person: Suzanne Graham Anderson on living authentically
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (57:46)
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:06): Defamation lawsuit sparks debate over press freedom in Worcester
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a retired Worcester Fire Captain
>SPORTS: Oddsmakers favor Patriots over Broncos in AFC title game
-Patriots’ Rhamondre Stevenson on heartbreak of losing his dad
-Bruins lose to Dallas, 6-2
-Bruins in mix for Rasmus Andersson as trade rumors swirl: Report
-'Sader Stories Podcast (1:05:26): Kit Hughes
-Holy Cross men’s basketball heads to Annapolis to battle Navy Wednesday
>NATIONAL: Text reward scams surge as carriers warn
-The world’s rushing to Ukraine to study drone warfare
-Tragic: Mom mauled by pit bull forced to amputate leg that was "basically hanging off"
>NEW ENGLAND: Man accused of breaking into homes, pouring queso on TV
-4 school buses burn in early morning fire at Framingham bus lot (1:10). Article
>COLLEGES: Carnegie classification recognizes Clark’s commitment to community engagement
-Worcester State campus S.T.E.M. events showcase student and faculty excellence
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What's the world's oldest (and deepest) lake?
-Why your boarding pass says "Seat Assigned at Gate"
>BUSINESS: Commonwealth Fusion eyes major Devens expansion, to add another 100+ jobs
-LPL Financial Research: Unearthing the metals melt-up
-The great cash-in! What is your old tech really worth? (1:59)
>SHOPPING: Ms. Rachel's latest educational toys are now available at Target
>HOMES: When should kids do chores? Advice for parents (3:01)
>HEALTH: Measles cases rising amid vaccine skepticism
-Deadly "superbug" is spreading across U.S. as drug resistance grows, researchers warn
>FOOD: Is the McDonald's Big Arch burger coming to the U.S.?
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 4 of "The Lincoln Lawyer" on Netflix (2:06)
>MOVIES: James Cameron reveals if Arnold Schwarzenegger will return for another "Terminator" film
>CELEBRITY: Sylvester Stallone shows off buff body at the gym, admits "it gets harder and harder"
-Timothy Busfield's accusers initially said he didn't touch them: report
>ANIMALS: Cat obsessed with his stuffie finally gets a real sibling (2:30)
>HISTORY: WBZ’s Dream Team represented a golden era of television news
>GOOD NEWS: Firefighters save 6-week-old puppies from house fire
-Meanwhile, in Tennessee, bear breaks into candy store for the fourth time
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 44 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Auburn celebrates Robert Goddard centennial today; Monday's events moved to today
-Related: Updated parking and shuttle service for Goddard centennial events
-Related: The 100th anniversary of the first liquid-fueled rocket launch
-Related: Worcester celebrates Goddard’s rocket launch centennial
-Related: Breaking barriers a century after Goddard's rocket launch
-Related: WPI to honor rocket pioneer Goddard with campus centennial
-Related: Telling the story of Robert and Esther Goddard 100 years later
-Related: From Worcester to the stars: Goddard at 100
-No March Madness in Worcester. Why doesn’t NCAA Tournament come here anymore?
-Worcester's proud Irish culture
-Radio Worcester (14:01): Everything you need to know about Worcester’s St. Patrick’s Parade
-Whiskey Lounge a new destination in Worcester's nightlife
-"Food, Clothing, Love": Mustard Seed an indispensable resource
-South High's Apricot Journal earns First Class Distinction at REALM Awards
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Rockets, council fights and March traditions
>DINING OUT: Where to get corned beef on St. Patrick's Day
-ICYMI: Worcester reverend accused of fraud dodges his own lawyer, ordered to appear in court
-Argument in apartment preceded Spencer shooting, court documents show
-Police seek info on shooting at Webster apartment complex that left man injured
-Area man left puppies in cold car to flee from Boston police, D.A. says
-Worcester retirement system C.E.O. abused public funds: Report
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Nominations open for Holden Women's Club Person of the Year
-Opioid Listening Session Saturday
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Vacancies on town boards and commissions
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): What it’s like to stay the night at one of the "most haunted" places in Mass.
-Phenology Walk at Dean Park in Shrewsbury today
-No trespassing at housing complex, Southbridge landlord tells councilor
-Rutland police arrest Worcester man with stolen car, fentanyl and outstanding warrant
-Leominster woman arrested for walking into path of bus and traffic outside Home Depot
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Perreoland, The Combination, SW!NG OUT and more ...
-Jimmy Cash brings Wormtown to The Wilbur once more
-Sammy Hagar says he'll never reunite with bandmate Alex Van Halen despite reconciling with Eddie
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: What to expect when you're expecting a family game night
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: An open letter to the women who built the world anyway
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:26): Development, costs and city projects
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:20): Worcester development, Ticketmaster settlement and major stories
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked at Saint John's High School for 38 years
>SPORTS: Patriots roster reset: Time to get Drake Maye’s tight end of the future?
-U.S. survives Canada scare to advance to World Baseball Classic semifinal
-Bruins on pace to get lottery pick in NHL Draft from Maple Leafs
-Holy Cross men’s hockey falls to Bentley in overtime in Game 1 of Atlantic Hockey semifinals
-Holy Cross women’s basketball to host Patriot League championship on Sunday
>NATIONAL: Charges dropped against teens after a prank left a teacher dead
-Young people are embracing "grandma hobbies"
-Tragic: Bus driver ran over elderly man while asleep at the wheel on Christmas Day
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. launches portal to report misconduct by federal agents
-Man shot and killed by police after carjacking (1:41)
-18-year-old accused of killing Danvers woman in "random" attack, police say
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. joins statewide apprenticeship degree program
-Anna Maria AMCast Oscar predictions
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 mountain towns accessible only by cable car
-Princess Cruises quietly hikes daily service charge — drawing backlash from passengers
>BUSINESS: Reused passwords are putting millions at risk, expert warns (2:18)
-Why the A.I. headshot market is booming (2:21)
>HOMES: Budget-friendly ways to refresh your home
>HEALTH: Intimate partner violence can cause lasting brain damage (3:23). Article
>FOOD: McDonald's will soon offer value items for $3 or less: Here's what you can get
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "The Testament of Ann Lee" and more
-50 years ago, the 1976 Oscars featured the greatest lineup of Best Picture nominees of all time
>CELEBRITY: Harrison Ford, 83, makes rare sex confession in playful new interview
-Kacey Musgraves finally reveals what led to Miranda Lambert feud
>ANIMALS: Rescued baby goat loves riding on her sheep friend's back (1:44)
>HISTORY: A Day in the Life Of Worcester, May 3rd, 1989 (30:12)
>GOOD NEWS: 78-year-old DoorDash driver goes viral as kind strangers raise $500,000 to help him retire
-Meanwhile, in New York, Mario Day event in draws 270 people dressed as Mario
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