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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:01). High in the 30s todays
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: St. V's nurses slam hospital's owner over $1.7 million fine for overcharging
+6:00: Paving private streets in Worcester may get easier under new law
+6:00: Worcester's new true crime podcast
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - December 13th
+Noon: Worcester City Manager Eric Batista shares his vision for city’s future
+Noon: Mike Benedetti: City Council Preview -- Boards and Commissions, Sample Ballots
+Noon: Abby Kelley Foster Charter School students organize toy drive
+Noon: Brilla Coffee Welcomes You to Holden (7:05)
+Noon: Got It Made Gallery makes Elwood Adams space a gathering place again
+Noon: Songs to Get You Through the Holidays: Duran, Brindisi and more
+Noon: James Keyes releases "New Frequency Response" album after pandemic
+Noon: First Person: Thoughts upon joining a new "Club"
-Claim of sexual abuse of minor against priest "credible", says Bishop McManus
-Trapped! Worcester neighborhoods still suffer from the legacy of redlining
-Related: See all the elements from the WBJ-WRRB report on redlining
-At least 70 crashes on slick roads in Worcester in recent storm
-Auburn fundraiser supports kids fighting cancer, families
-Radio Worcester (7:05): Dr. Michael Hirsh on a successful gun buyback & winter health update
-Radio Worcester (13:03): 1,000 Days of Worcester Together
>HOMES: Worcester ranks in top 10 housing markets in U.S. for 2023
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (43:52): Top 10 whiskies of 2022
-Visit New England's biggest holiday Christmas light displays
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifelong resident of Shrewsbury Street in Worcester
-ICYMI: Trailer drops for Season 2 of Unsolved: Worcester (1:22)
-Shrewsbury mother of woman killed in Lockerbie bombing reacts to new arrest (2:07). Article
-Worcester Firefighters Local 1009 collects nonperishables, toys and money
-Hospitals like UMass Memorial are adding beds, while overall seeing fewer patients
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Benefits presentation for veterans, spouses on Tuesday
-Wachusett area fire, police logs
-Happy holidays from the staff at Lamoureux Ford (1:13)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury father advocates for students to get Diwali off
-American Rescue Plan Act Funding public forum in Shrewsbury on Tuesday
-Fitchburg truck driver involved in fatal crash in N.H.
-Jack Trottier Foundation supports Oxford man with spinal cord injury
-Clinton tax bills rise as residents and businesses keep same split
-White House and Congressional ornaments on display at Clinton's Holder Memorial
>SPORTS: Patriots rally for win in Arizona
-40th anniversary of Patriots' infamous Snowplow Game
-Clippers beat Celtics, 113-93
-Bronagh Power-Cassidy named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Worcester Hockey Alumni 2022-23 highlights, NHL week 9
-Undefeated Worcester Academy cruises to Blackburn Invitational championship
>CARS: Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: U.S. scientists reach long-awaited nuclear fusion breakthrough, source says
-45% of public schools had at least one teacher vacancy this fall
-Tragic: Football coach shot shielding kids from shooting that killed boy
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. driver loses control of vehicle, crashes into N.H. State Police cruiser
-Man charged after child brings guns to elementary school in region, police say
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria prof spent summer teaching Ukrainian refugees and Polish students
-Clark researchers are embarking on a 3-year project in Central Mexico
>HEALTH: How long could flu surge last? Doctor weighs in
-Free COVID vaccinations on Tuesday: 6-8 p.m. at St. Anne's Free Medical Program
>BUSINESS: Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX's founder, arrested in the Bahamas
-Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Amazon's Very Merry Deals offer sales on TVs, tablets, more
>TELEVISION: Disney+ offers discounted ad-supported subscription
>MOVIES: Jackie Chan reveals "Rush Hour 4" in works: report
>CELEBRITY: Full list of Golden Globe nominees
-Golden Globes snubs and surprises
>ANIMALS: Shelters pushed to capacity after 16 Fitchburg puppies surrendered
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Dancing Grannies make triumphant return after parade tragedy (2:17)
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, men dressed as Grinch, reindeer in work party fight
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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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+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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