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In The News
-Latest weather: A bit of light rain this afternoon, high of 51 in Worcester
-At a Catholic school in Worcester, red flags
-Related: Statement from Bishop McManus
-Worcester's Goods for Guns program turning weapons into tools, feeding those in need
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-5 things to do: WAM community day, ArtsWorcester exhibition and more
-Polar announces summer 2022 limited edition seltzer flavors
-3 Worcester men found guilty by federal jury of cocaine distribution
-Hundreds gather in Leominster to honor fallen Marine as he returns to hometown (1:47)
-ICYMI: City reaches agreement to buy historic Denholm building, demolition likely
-Daily travelers at Worcester Regional Airport up 76% since start of year
-Worcester School Committee to announce new superintendent by end of April
-Worcester police arrest man for trying to steal lawn mower from Polar Park
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Joyner Lucas's latest video: "Ye Not Crazy" (3:54)
-Channel 5's "Chronicle" replay: Collaborating to bring the history and culture of Worcester to the public
-Channel 5's "Chronicle" replay: As Worcester undergoes a building boom, what does it mean for longtime residents?
-Ray Mariano: Nine reasons why Joe Petty wants to stop being Worcester's mayor
-WCCA-TV's "Soapbox" No. 1270 (27:21): Jason Homer, executive director, Worcester Public Library
-Homes: The 5 latest Worcester homes to hit the market
-Tribute to a professional musician who performed locally for decades
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Ember from nearby fire sets gazebo on fire in West Boylston
-Once small patrons, teens return to Holden library to help out
-Signs of spring, ice cream cheer seen at Swirls & Scoops opening day in Grafton
-Hop onto Grafton Common for the Spring Egg Hunt — you MUST pre-register
-Abandoned BMW in Grafton leads to multi-agency investigation
-Shrewsbury talks Community Preservation funds during forum
-Fitchburg man who helped daughter and grandson escape Ukraine returns home (1:00)
-East Brookfield eatery closing, owners plan to open a new one in Barre
-Sports: Patriots acquire receiver DeVante Parker in trade with Miami
-Ahead of home game today, Pirates add 2 to coaching staff
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sale
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (26:11): Celebrating Women's History Month
-Local therapist's tips on staying healthy through the golf season
-Bruins beat Columbus, 5-2
-Red Bulls beat Revolution, 1-0
-Railers drop another in Newfoundland, 4-0
-NEW: Cars: Come see David at Bertera Nissan. He will make you happy! (3:50)
-NEW: RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
-National/International: Ukrainian town "littered" with civilians' bodies, mayor says
-Authorities warn of new drug that is significantly stronger than fentanyl
-Tragic: 12-year-old killed by younger brother who found gun
-New England: Mass. to-go cocktails approved through early 2023
-Naked intruder enters woman's home, gets into bed with her
-Business: Key inflation gauge rose 6.4% in February, highest jump since 1982
-Redemption Rock Brewing Co. increases distribution across state
-Colleges: Nichols names new dean of students
-TV/Streaming: How "SNL" handled the Will Smith fiasco
-Movies: Multiple studios halt Will Smith projects
-Celebrity: Grammy predictions: Who will win vs. who should win
-Who has won the most Grammys — and will that change tonight?
-Estelle Harris, "Seinfeld" and "Toy Story" actor, dies at 93
-History: Gates Lane School in Worcester in 1899
-Animals: Cat and his puppy are the cutest siblings (3:06)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Grandson brings his grandparents' love song to life (2:20)
-Meanwhile, in Britain, stranded bull hoisted from backyard swimming pool
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+Multiple Warehouse Opportunities at Imperial Distributors
-Beer Garden, Worcester
-Motor Equipment Repairmen, Worcester DPW&P
-Line cooks, servers & bartenders at Worcester restaurant
-Weekend restaurant help in Worcester
-Part Time Data Collector, Town of Holden
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Do you qualify for a second booster?
-ICYMI: Worcester seeing "slight uptick" in cases
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:07). High of 23 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester Public Schools will have 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 22nd
-Worcester Public Schools will deny immigration agents access without criminal warrants signed by a federal judge
-Worcester residents battle leaky pipes and cold temps; warming centers open (1:47). Article
-Related: City of Worcester opens warming centers Wednesday
-Worcester man charged with murder in death of former employee (:25). Article
-"Do better or step aside": Supporters rally for nonbinary Worcester city councilor
-Firm managing 2,700+ Central Mass. apartments facing second federal lawsuit over rents
-5 Worcester men arrested for fentanyl trafficking
-2 men in stolen car arrested on drug charges in Worcester
-Worcester County High School Club offers bowling to local high schoolers
-Trash & recycling pickup delayed by a day in Worcester
-Aislinn Doyle: A road map for improving literacy in Worcester. Part 2 of Worcester’s Literacy "Crisis"
-Related: Worcester's Literacy "Crisis" (Part 1)
-Radio Worcester (14:30): City Manager Eric Batista addresses allegations of transphobia
-Radio Worcester (16:49): District 3 City Councilor George Russell announces retirement, addresses council controversy
>DINING OUT: Worcester Restaurant Week will be back from February 24th through March 9th
-ICYMI: Worcester digs out from snow before cold sets in (2:10)
-Report, video show how Assumption "To Catch a Predator" case escalated
-King's teaching a reminder of conflict, unity at Worcester breakfast
-Worcester food hub fast-tracked to Union Station via fed, state funds
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden the town, like the Harvard chapel, takes name from London banker
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Holden Fire Department C.P.R. training February 2nd
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sutton swears in new police chief
-Hundreds pay respects to Auburn man killed in Vermont car crash
-Ernest Sawyer, owner of Northborough candlepin center for 70+ years, dies at 96
-Uxbridge School Committee names interim super after O.U.I. arrest (2:09)
-Woman with suspended license fails to stop for police, is released, then rearrested 2 days later
-Shrewsbury police and fire departments team up for Child Safety Day February 1st
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Recap of Central Mass. Mom's Sip & Shop and Candle Making Workshop at Flock & Flourish
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: OK Go, Carlos Odria and Between the Waves offer new music
-Central Mass. Jewish Film Fest is back with 3 "outstanding" movies
-WCCA-TV wins award for production of Mechanics Hall concert
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (57:16): Jose Vargas Zapata
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area man who passed away on his 57th birthday
>SPORTS: Josh McDaniels expected to be named Patriots offensive coordinator
-Ichiro leads 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class
-Crusaders record 3.40 G.P.A. during Fall semester
-Holy Cross' Abby Hornung named to Women’s Goalie of the Year Award Watch List
-Holy Cross men's basketball and women's basketball to face Army
>NATIONAL: Radio Worcester (16:39): Rich Rubino discusses unprecedented inaugural speech
-Historic snow amounts are falling in Florida, Louisiana and Texas as a once-in-a-generation storm hits
-Tragic: Fire chief shot, killed after helping drivers who hit deer
>NEW ENGLAND: Border Patrol agent killed at Vermont-Canada border mourned
-Footprints in snow help police solve vandalism spree during storm
>COLLEGES: Nichols student Pablo Arnau Beltran makes shoes that are good for the soul
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 fascinating abandoned airports around the world
>BUSINESS: 10 Things I know about ... Estate planning
-LPL Financial Research: Q4 earnings preview — Mix of solid growth and policy uncertainty
-Cash App ordered to pay $175 million for weak security, feds say
>SHOPPING: Revolve sale — Save on Norma Kamali, Veja sneakers, Marc Jacobs
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, January 12th to 18th
>HEALTH: Ways to fight recent spike in viral infections (2:40). Article
-Fiber could help protect you against infections: Research (1:05)
>FOOD: New-style ham and cheese
>TV/STREAMING: Survey reveals best TV shows and movies of 2024
>MOVIES: Trailer for new John Malkovich, Ayo Edebiri horror movie, "Opus"
>CELEBRITY: "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo named Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of Year
-Award-winning actress Dame Joan Plowright, wife of Laurence Olivier, dies at 95
>HISTORY: Worcester's Isaiah Thomas — legendary patriot, printer, collector
>ANIMALS: Guy who rescued duckling from pool still gets visits (1:44)
>GOOD NEWS: Wellesley man grateful to first responders who saved self, dog from icy lake
-Meanwhile, Florida's 7-foot-9 center meets Shaq in epic video
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+Full-time firefighter/paramedics, Town of West Boylston
-Multiple positions, Holden D.P.W.
-Part-time maintenance position, Canal District bar/restaurant
-Hosts, wait staff & bussers, Worcester restaurant
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