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+NEW: Fire damages 2-family home on Warwick Street in Worcester
+NEW: Alleged drug dealer was arrested in Worcester after being caught driving with loaded shotgun, a pitbull and a machete
+NEW: New England Burger Bar that pays homage to Worcester’s history set to open
+NEW: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester — Jan. 10, 2020
+NEW: Scoring the Sidewalks: Worcester Research Bureau Updates ‘Walkability’ Factor
+NEW: 'Rosen's Roundtable' Episode 394 (28:04) -- Totem Poles
+NEW: It's Fri-YAY! Here's Jay Berman's Live Music and Dancing Listings
+NEW: All the Things You Need to Do this Weekend in Worcester
+NEW: Green Hill Driving Range Open this Weekend During Warm Weather
+NEW: 3 officers injured in assault involving inmates at Shirley prison
-The latest weather: Warmup begins
-Tale of two Worcester breweries: New one granted license, one returns after hiatus
-New Song by Worcester Artist Makes Premiere of ‘Criminal Minds’
-Worcester Police Neighborhood Response Team Arrests 12 in Main Street/King Street Neighborhood
-24-Hour Crunch Fitness to Open on Grafton St. in Worcester
-Women-led YWCA construction project breaks ground in Worcester
-Ride the Woo purchases first trolley for downtown service
-Radio Worcester (11:30) -- Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus talks goals and priorities for 2020
-Public asked to grade neighborhood pedestrian safety in Worcester
-Westborough firefighters rescue man who fell through ice (:24)
-Former St. John's star Brunelle excited about becoming college student-athlete (1:08)
-In the market? Check out this First Time Homebuyers Seminar, and learn all about homebuying process
-New England: Man sentenced to 10 years for trying to have ex-wife killed
-'They’re all dying, aren’t they, dad?' Heartbreaking photo of boy cradling dead wallaby killed amid Australian bushfires
-Today's Hero: Hospital worker reads to sick children in pediatric unit
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Top Posts
-Downtown restaurant appears to have closed its doors for good
-Worcester man accidentally shoots self in crotch, faces gun charges
-Here's what's replacing Figs & Pigs in Worcester’s DCU Center
-37-year-old held without bail in stabbing of Oxford teen
-Worcester's top 4 hair salons, ranked
-Woman found dead in Barre leaves 3 sons
-Worcester chef takes 2nd place on Food Network’s ‘Chopped’
-4 best Mediterranean spots in Worcester
-Worcester has momentum and outside developers are paying attention
-Worcester school receives national award for academic progress
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 77 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Defense alleges police "fabricated" evidence in Worcester double homicide
+6:00: Worcester fire and police department to host Red Cross Battle of the Badges blood drive July 2nd
+6:00: Worcester schools plans new cabinet-level equity position
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 35
+Noon: Trial set to start in fatal Worcester State shooting
+Noon: Central Mass. town cuts 30 school positions; residents scramble for charter option
+Noon: Accuser and former adult star to perform comedy routine in Central Mass.
-Worcester school officials bracing for uncertain financial future
-Ghana soccer fans in Worcester say team brings the country together (2:16). Article
-Project to build homes for "grandfamilies" in Worcester wins approval
-Worcester Business Journal names Power 100 for 2026
-Anna Maria faculty given stiff new deadline to clean out offices
-3-vehicle crash with entrapment closes Route 9 in Spencer
-Paddling Worcester’s overlooked river
-Worcester nonprofit hosts prom for adults with disabilities at Polar Park
-Registration for Friendly House Summer Program is open
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-City Manager Batista to outline Worcester’s progress, vision
-Worcester Alternative School holds final graduation
-Radio Worcester (25:21): Ronnie LeBlanc says U.F.O.s may be “interdimensional,” not extraterrestrial
-Daily Uplift: Be proud of your progress
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Peter Eco named new executive chef at Brio 33
-La Cucina Italiana in Worcester
-ICYMI: Evidence in murder trial wraps; police sergeant violated court order
-Earlier: Worcester double homicide trial paused over undisclosed document
-Worcester church’s views spark questions about use of public school
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Former President of Sunnyside Ford passes away
-Annual town meeting 7 p.m. Monday
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Spencer bakery joins the viral Dotcake trend
-43-year-old apparently drowns after kayak flips over in Southborough pond
-Central Mass. liquor store sells $50,000 winning Powerball ticket
-Restrictions today at Flint Pond in Shrewsbury
-Blood drive Friday at Shrewsbury Town Hall
-Annual Officer Ronald Tarentino, Jr. Charitable Fund 5k run/walk Sunday
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Worcester County Poetry Association names Frank O'Hara Prize winners
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1375 (30:00): Vanessa Carlton, Ron Brunk and more
>OPINION: Lindsey Ford: Encouraging kids to develop hobbies beyond their screens
-Eric Smith, Robert Deschenes, Karen Hannula and Sherrie O'Donnell: Public safety enters crisis mode in Templeton
-WCCA-TV's The Mayor's Forum No. 64 (28:30): Ernie Floyd
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:09): Rutland’s July 4th cancellation sparks debate over sheriff’s role, and news headlines
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:16): Worcester Common safety concerns persist despite low crime statistics
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who won an Emmy for his work on Bruins broadcasts
>SPORTS: Patriots receiver Kayshon Boutte expected at minicamp despite trade rumors
-A full timeline of Red Sox’ dysfunctional season to date
-Red Sox lose to Yankees, 6-1
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Bravehearts fall to Norwich, 6-4
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 5-3
>NATIONAL: 6 people injured in stabbing at New York's Penn Station
-College student shot and killed "over a phone"
-Tragic: Hiker attacked, dragged by bear leaving arm "dangling"
>NEW ENGLAND: Auditor DiZoglio on legislature transparency bill, audit fight (11:06)
-6 state workers resign amid Mass. D.O.T. overtime scandal (2:45)
>COLLEGES: Retired Assumption professor celebrated
-Inside the demise of 2 closing Mass. colleges as they tried to survive
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 driest cities in the U.S.
-6 things airport gate agents want you to know
>BUSINESS: How will A.I. impact college graduates heading into job force? (8:53)
-Can robots — and a new approach to modular building — help Mass. add housing?
>SHOPPING: Tracey Faraday: Saying goodbye to toy rotations
>HOMES: Restrictive covenants in property deeds
>HEALTH: What Ozempic is actually doing to obesity rates in the U.S.
>FOOD: Burger King brings back crown nuggets
>TV/STREAMING: "Yellowstone" creator Taylor Sheridan is king of dad TV shows
>MOVIES: "Scary Movie" No. 1 at box office with $55 million
>CELEBRITY: Celebrities whose kids graduated in 2026
-"Top Gun: Maverick" actor James Handy killed in alleged attack by girlfriend’s son
>ANIMALS: A dog's journey after being left at a firehouse (2:49)
>HISTORY: From Hendrix to Talking Heads, they all played Clark's Atwood Hall
>GOOD NEWS: Luke Combs visits lemonade stand, leaves big tip for 3 boys
-Meanwhile, in Denmark, Danes show off their manes in national mullet championship
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