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>Latest weather: Morning sunshine gives way to afternoon clouds, high of 77 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Man killed in I-290 hit-and-run Saturday leaves behind a 4-year-old son; GoFundMe seeks to help
+6:00: Brush fire strikes wooded area near Worcester Technical High School
+6:00: 2 car stops in Shrewsbury lead to 2 gun busts
+6:00: ZAP 50 seeks thousands of volunteers for Blackstone River cleanup
+6:00: Worcester area pets up for adoption: Dogs, cats and more
+6:00: Walmart’s discounts send sales surging
+Noon: Police identify Worcester man killed along I-290
+Noon: Animal tranquilizer being mixed with cocaine, heroin, fentanyl in Worcester County
+Noon: Binienda Memorial Beach in Worcester to reopen Tuesday
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 16th
+Noon: Writing on the walls: The cost and value of public art
+Noon: Janice Harvey: Decades later, Zonkaraz love leads to friendship
+Noon: Shrewsbury rally falls 1 run short to defending champs in American Legion World Series semifinal
-Charlton Deli owner to buy Tatnuck Square Bushel 'N Peck in Worcester
-Amazon building hiring center in Worcester
-Leicester, Worcester police departments recover 2 dirt bikes stolen from Leicester
-Aerial video of the progress on construction of new Doherty High in Worcester (:58)
-Binienda Memorial Beach (formerly Coes Pond Beach) closed for third straight day
-Worcester World Cup: El Salvador, Italy capture soccer titles during weekend tournament
-Related: Worcester World Cup gallery (26 photos)
-Monkeypox cases in Worcester reach 7
-Worcester Youth Leadership Institue graduates its 9th class
-Go Hard or Stay Home backpack drive in Worcester prepares kids for school year
-Radio Worcester (16:46): Political commentator & historian Rich Rubino talks 2022 midterms
>CELEBRITY: Clark University grad Padma Lakshmi "hoping for swift healing" for ex Salman Rushdie after attack
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Song to Get You Through the Week: The Devil's Twins deliver gritty, catchy "Anger Room"
-Worcester’s Redemption Rock Brewing Co. to hold second annual "Rock the Block" Party on August 27th
-Worcester's Latin American Festival - 30 years of Latino pride, culture, music and food
-Worcester Hot Dog Safari returns for another delicious day
-The star power of "Obi-Wan Kenobi" and "Doctor Who" captivates FAN EXPO Boston crowd
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an educator with a passion for travel and adventure
-ICYMI: 27-year-old Worcester man killed in hit-and-run on I-290 in Worcester struck by "multiple" cars
-Worcester Public Schools Transportation Department open house noon-7 on Wednesday
-State Senate candidates Kennedy, Petty to meet at forum
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Auburn industrial building sells to Sutton developer for $690,000
-1 person hospitalized after 2-car crash on 1-290 in Auburn
-Dippin Donuts in Spencer: A deep bond between staff and customers
-Uxbridge Police cruiser involved in weekend pedestrian accident
-Water service disruptions Tuesday and Wednesday in Shrewsbury
-Templeton police rescue 2 autistic boys missing in woods
-Early voting open for September primary — and don’t forget to register
-Clinton woman arrested for pushing boyfriend through door window for saying her friend looked pretty
>SPORTS: Holy Cross community mourns passing of Togo Palazzi
-Related: Togo Palazzi's obituary
-Holy Cross fifth-year seniors are hungry for another Patriot League football title
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox Rewind: Worcester slowly falling behind division leaders after 2-4 week
-Get $3 off parking at Polar Park during this week's games
-Fitchburg flyweight Ricardo Espertin is locked in for this week's National Golden Gloves
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has it all (5:05)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: Fire at Coptic church in Cairo kills 41, hurts 14
-A disastrous megaflood is coming to California, experts say
-Tragic: Kentucky teen dies after helping flood clean-up
>NEW ENGLAND: Abington teen saves 2-year-old from near drowning incident
-Ex-employee shut down Newton PD website over pay dispute, city says
-1 brother dies, 2nd missing after 4 people jump off 'Jaws' bridge
-Board of Education raises MCAS score needed to graduate high school
>COLLEGES: Collaboration creates shared learning for QCC manufacturing and respiratory students
-WPI's Office of Multicultural Affairs rebrands
>BUSINESS: Landmark legislation enhances equity in marijuana industry
-When layoffs are looming, get proactive to save your job
>HEALTH: Worcester County's COVID new cases flat; Mass. cases fall 6.6%
-Radio Worcester (11:11): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks COVID, monkeypox and health systems
-Free testing and COVID vaccinations on Wednesday: 11-7 at Worcester Public Library
>TV/STREAMING: Walmart deal with Paramount gives members streaming perks
>MOVIES: Anne Heche regretted losing role in this Oscar-nominated Tom Cruise movie
>FOOD: More than 5,000 cases of Capri Sun recalled after cleaning solution mixed in
>ANIMALS: Tiny kitten won't let anyone near "her man" (3:06)
>HOMES: 5 new Worcester houses on the market
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boston police help man who was in danger of missing own wedding
-Meanwhile, "Seinfeld" namesake golf trio to play together at U.S. Amateur
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Classifieds
+Part-time cashier, stock clerk at West Boylston package store
+Full- and part-time civilian dispatchers, Town of Auburn
+Head Women's Volleyball Coach (Part-time) at QCC
+Holden Before & After School Program
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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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>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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>HELP WANTED
+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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