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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 34 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Fallen Worcester Firefighter Christopher Roy remembered on 4-year anniversary of his death
-6th grade girl from Worcester will quarterback Massachusetts team in national tournament (2:03). Article
-Local school bus driver has students run errand at convenience store, officials say
-Hospital agrees to pay $1.8 million to settle Medicare billing case
-Worcester fined for dumping sewage into Lake Quinsigamond
-New winter homeless shelter in Worcester follows Hotel Grace closure
-Bill Belichick rooting for Holy Cross football in today's national quarterfinal
-U.S. Attorney comments on investigation of Worcester police
-Critics say proposed Worcester charter school would be used to subsidize Old Sturbridge Village
-Worcester man pleads guilty to fentanyl distribution
-2 men indicted for distributing smokeless tobacco products
-Sheriff’s Office warns of scam calls using Sheriff’s number
-Worcester Now | Next vision statement, draft goals released
-After Hangover Pub and Broth closing, chef Michael Arrastia keeps busy
-"Guns to Garden" event set for Saturday in Worcester County
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (47:52): 5 Japanese Whiskies You Must Try
>SHOWTIME: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Seven Things To Do: Holiday Pops, Nutcracker, Salisbury Mansion ...
-Cara Brindisi and Kara McKee: After "The Voice," their friendship lives on
-Holiday sing Saturday at First Unitarian Church in Worcester
-"A Christmas Carol" in Worcester has many diverse parts
-The Faces of Worcester: Jessica Hopkins
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester resident killed in Auburn crash
-ICYMI: Worcester police seek help in shooting investigation
-In wrongful termination suit, Worcester radio exec claims company "set him up to fail"
-Worcester honors firefighter Jon Davies Sr., killed in action in 2011
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Composting for Holden residents 8-2:30 Saturday
-TODAY! Holidays in Holden -- Complete schedule
-Big Weekend for Holiday Fun in Holden (5:16)
-Happy holidays from the staff at Lamoureux Ford (1:13)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Santa coming to Paxton Fire Department 9-4 Saturday
-Millbury Fill-A-Cruiser toy drive for town families 9-2 Saturday
-Concerns voiced about South Street entrance of Subaru dealership in Shrewsbury
-Clinton committee honors students, staff of the month, Adams scholarship recipients
-With help from firefighters, Santa Claus to visit Sutton neighborhoods
-Grafton Garden Club announces programs for 2022-23 season
-Southbridge councilor accused of threatening employee at Town Hall
-In emergency meeting, area school superintendent placed on leave
>SPORTS: Holy Cross faithful sends off undefeated Crusaders eyeing FCS quarterfinal upset
-For Patrick Haughney, Holy Cross has been a "dream come true"
-Due to popular demand, Bravehearts' Cyber Week Sale is back
-Bruins lose to Phoenix, 4-3
-Railers lose to Idaho, 5-1
-Soccer journalist Grant Wahl dies in Qatar while covering World Cup
>CARS: NEW! Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-Honda driver killed by faulty exploding Takata air bag
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Foggy weather causes massive 30-car pileup in Washington
-Ukraine war is going to "take a while," Putin says
-Tragic: Ohio couple who celebrated 79 years of marriage die hours apart
>NEW ENGLAND: Galvin seeks Millionaire's Tax exemption for some older homeowners
-Manchester man gets 57 months for Mass., N.H. bank robberies
>FOOD: Baby formula shortage to persist through spring: report
>COLLEGES: Clark profs analyze what’s powering mushroom mania
-Feel represented in video games? WPI prof, students create diverse cast to change that
>HOMES: Worcester area real estate roundup
>HEALTH: Parents of sick children may run into problems finding pain medication. Here's why
-Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday: Noon-5 at Worcester Public Library
>BUSINESS: Beware of these 4 holiday scams
-Key inflation measure shows price pressures cooled off in November
>SHOPPING: A "Thank you" can net your Amazon delivery person a tip
>TELEVISION: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming -- "She Said," "Call Jane" and more
>CELEBRITY: Neil Diamond surprises audience with "Sweet Caroline" performance
>ANIMALS: Tiny kitten wanders up to woman in Mexico (3:16)
>HISTORY: Main Street in Worcester, date unknown
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Drew Barrymore gives away new car to 16-year-old hero
-Meanwhile, in Florida, iguana wanders into substation, causes "large scale outage"
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-4 positions, Worcester Division of Public Health
-Servers and hostesses at Worcester restaurant
-Finance Manager Assistant in Boylston
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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
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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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Classifieds
>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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