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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 36 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police warn residents about a rash of car break-ins
+6:00: New Worcester city manager will be highest paid in 30 years
+6:00: Holy Cross, Boston University to reignite Turnpike Trophy rivalry
+6:00: After missing in the woods for 33 days, Betsy the bulldog returns home
+6:00: Damar Hamlin awake and holding hands with family, his agency tells CNN
+6:00: Six Things To Do: John Arcaro and Band, DeadBeat, "White Rabbit Red Rabbit," and more
+Noon: See police responses to incidents at Worcester schools
+Noon: Former WAAF radio personality "Ozone" dies unexpectedly in New Orleans
+Noon: Worcester-area women join forces against substance use disorders
+Noon: Westborough police investigating a string of break-ins
+Noon: Take a first look inside the redesigned Barn restaurant, reopening in Princeton
+Noon: Tell Worcester Magazine about your favorite Worcester-area winter walks
-Worcester restaurant releases video to celebrate its 101st year
-Irish pub prepares to open in Worcester
-Fly from Worcester to Fort Lauderdale this winter for $59
-Jason Beck pled for his life in 2020. His accused murderer from Worcester was offered a deal
-State commission suspends Worcester police officer
-Table Talk Pies affordable housing development receives $19.6 million from MassDevelopment
-$1 million bond issued for repairs at Lake Ave. pumping station
-Sheriff Lew Evangelidis sworn in for third term
-WRTA will discuss search for new administrator
-Radio Worcester (24:05): 3rd annual Worcester Sports Management Summit February 10th
-Jim McGovern brings fight to end hunger to the halls of Congress
>HISTORY: This is Worcester No. 157 (28:07): Richard Pinto on the El Morocco, part 3
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-First week Jazzed Up cool starts on Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Cinema 320 at WCUW Radio to host showings of "All that breathes"
-Holy Cross professor Oliver de la Paz is Worcester's next Poet Laureate
-Winter Walks: Summer Star Wildlife Sanctuary in Boylston
-Last Call: Dave Curry, Worcester area drum circle founder
-Bill Shaner: Lessons for the year ahead in Worcester politics
-Janice Harvey: After disappointments of 2022, seeking hope in the new year
-What It's Worth No. 440 (28:26): Genesis Club
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to former longtime Worcester pub owner
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week in Worcester because of the holiday
-ICYMI: Body recovered from Lake Quinsigamond
-Mass on Thursday at St. Paul Cathedral for Pope Benedict XVI
-Work at Worcester’s Union Station to add center platform on track for end of year completion
-Vehicle hit by a bullet Tuesday morning in Auburn, according to Auburn police
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Gale Free Library has a part-time opening
-Holden Christmas tree chipping next 2 Saturdays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Webster developer buys Pleasant Valley Country Club
-Mercantile Center owner buys UMass Memorial facility in Northborough for $10.7 million
-Hearts for Heat in 15th year of helping Leicester residents heat homes
-Shrewsbury swears in new police officer
-West Boylston public police log December 26th-January 1st
-At least 2 hospitalized from gnarly 3-car crash in Sutton, police say
-Gardner company awarded $2.6 million defense contract
-Leominster accounting firm changes name after promoting new partner
>SPORTS: NFL not ruling out Patriots-Bills Week 18 game being postponed
-NFL Week 18 schedule, TV, announcers
-NFL player Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest a "trigger" for these Worcester-area families
-Red Sox agree to 11-year, $331 million deal with Rafael Devers
-Holy Cross hosting Coffee with the Crusaders Thursday in Downtown Worcester
-Picking the top Central Mass. boys' and girls' basketball games of the week
>CARS: Bertera has your winter car! (3:27)
-Save $500 on select F150's and RAM trucks in stock at North End Motor Sales
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATION/WORLD: 8 dead, including 5 children, in apparent Utah home shooting
-Woman killed in hit-and-run crash after rideshare driver leaves her on Colorado interstate
-Tragic: 5-year-old boy dies from injuries suffered in Christmas Eve fire
>NEW ENGLAND: Gov. Baker, Lt. Gov. Polito make final walk out of State House (4:01)
-Body of a 2-year-old found buried in a Connecticut park
>HEALTH: Free COVID vaccinations on Thursday: 10-3 in Downtown Worcester
-Good hydration linked to lower risk for faster aging, disease, early death: New study
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria College receives $20,000 from Reliant Foundation
-Holy Cross prof: Pope Benedict's theology “will influence the Catholic Church for generations"
>BUSINESS: WBJ's Real estate 2023 economic forecast
-U.S. job openings totaled 10.5 million in November, more than expected
>HOMES: Check out these homes for sale in Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: Front-runner to replace Daniel Craig as James Bond revealed
>CELEBRITY: Jeremy Renner was "run over" by 14,330-pound snowplow, says sheriff
>ANIMALS: Couple rescues terrified dog, cries as she learns to love (5:32)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman celebrates her 110th birthday
-Meanwhile, in New York, watch this hawk crash through window into home
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Police investigating after man shot near Fitchburg State
+6:00: Tri-axle dump truck rollover shuts down road in Sutton
+6:00: Worcester unveils major redesign for busy College Street
+6:00: 168 students, staff honored at Worcester schools Special Education Celebration Of Success
+6:00: Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Message (1:42): Start of the fourth quarter
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
+Noon: Mass. Pike traffic after semi crash on I-495 in Westborough
+Noon: State Police lieutenant back in court on perjury charge in Worcester recruit’s death
+Noon: Ex-Worcester food bank C.E.O. McMurray to receive social justice award
+Noon: "Handmaid's Tale" author Margaret Atwood to speak at Holy Cross
+Noon: A new arts epicenter: Creative Hub Worcester set to open at long last
+Noon: Last Call: Samantha Bucci, poet and poetry slam organizer
+Noon: First Person: For Joe Fusco Jr., remembering Mom brings laughs, stings
-Q.C.C. police officer has certification suspended after domestic violence charges filed
-Curtis Sliwa visits Worcester, and can't resist "glazing" local diner
-Think Derek Herman loves Worcester? He has the tattoos to prove it
-Could the old Dive Bar spot be pouring drinks again?
-When will the Denholm building be torn down? Developer agrees to timeline
-Inside the state's biggest office-to-residential conversion in Worcester (2:30)
-Worcester City Manager proposes $1.4 million tax break for housing project by Polar Park
-See compensation for all 8,363 City of Worcester employees
-Rift with Pope Leo "really unprecedented," says Holy Cross religious studies professor (2:42). Article
-Related: Worcester bishop issues statement
-How Audra Doody of Safe Exit Initiative is helping to change our world
-Worcester County Wonders: Setting the Revolution record straight
-Aislinn Doyle: April 16th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester Public Schools to hold April 15th community forum on school boundary and quadrant alignment project
>DINING OUT: The Broadway Restaurant
-ICYMI: Vigil held for 10-year-old killed by car in Webster (2:19). Article
-Related: Driver in fatal Webster crash was arrested week before for drug possession, police say (1:49)
-Before reporting to prison for hacking, former Assumption student from Sterling thanks F.B.I. for arresting him (3:25). Article
-No one in truck that was found in Leicester pond, police say (:20). Article
-"They’re lucky to be alive": 3 people hospitalized after tree crushes pickup truck in Princeton
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Project Adventure – not just a physical workout
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Train hits vehicle at Clinton railroad crossing (:23)
-Overdose leads to 21-day suspension for Webster Boosters Club
-Barre firefighters respond to residential fire on Oak Street
-Another Oxford leader heads to Canton as Gifford named deputy chief
-Southbridge council denies Open Meeting Law claims, refers complaints to counsel
-Man charged after breaking into ex-girlfriend’s Leominster apartment through window
-Construction alert from the Millbury D.P.W.
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Usher and Chris Brown announce tour, including August stop at Gillette Stadium
-Des Rocs to play Worcester in lead up to new album release
-Listen Up: Worcester musician Sam Femino eyes social media in new song
-Remembering "Voice of Clannad" Moya Brennan
-Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
>OPINION: Michael Garand: Why banking local means investing in Worcester's future
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (13:17): Heather Cassani, owner, Wattson Home Solutions
-Unity Radio Unity in the Community (57:47): Michael Goldstein, owner, Empire Loan
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who taught in the Worcester Public Schools for more than 35 years
>SPORTS: NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after photos with Mike Vrabel
-Related: Read Russini's full resignation letter
-No tailgating at Gillette Stadium during World Cup
-Celtics superlatives and awards: Most improved, biggest surprise and more
-Bruins beat Devils, 4-0
-Red Sox lose to Twins, 6-0
-Bravehearts announce Fireworks Friday dates
-Holy Cross names Scott Black assistant men’s soccer coach
-Coach Jon Ladino announces 2030 Holy Cross softball signing class
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 9-4
-33 Worcester runners set for Boston Marathon
>CARS: Ford C.E.O. Jim Farley warns Chinese car sales in U.S. would be "devastating"
>NATIONAL: Frightening new Yellowstone study sparks eruption fears
-Doctor accused of fatally removing organ from patient arrested for botched operation
-Tragic: Couple abused their 6 children, kept boy in dog kennel: officials
>NEW ENGLAND: Elderly homeowner trapped with "tenant from hell" (1:09)
-FedEx driver struck, killed by alleged drunken driver in Vermont, police say
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Professor Andrew Burkhardt connects Goddard’s legacy to modern discoveries
-Holy Cross President Rougeau on Commencement, leadership updates, the job market and more
-A.I. salon at Assumption brings students, faculty, staff and industry voices together for a dynamic conversation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why Antarctica is unlike any other travel destination
-8 states where the weather forecast is always wrong
>BUSINESS: New Disney C.E.O. announces 1,000 job cuts via email
-LPL Financial Research: The economy takes multiple shocks in stride
-What to expect from an I.R.S. business audit
-Lack of motivation, rejection stalls job searches for millions of unemployed Americans: survey
>HEALTH: Deaths from a silent disease have quadrupled among young U.S. women, study shows
-Man undergoes experimental treatment to prevent A.L.S. (2:59)
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (44:48): Somatic movement, with Emily Konstan
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: Get a refund on this recalled Sam’s Club Christmas decoration
>FOOD: How good are the Polar Seltzer Summer flavors? (2:13)
>TV/STREAMING: Meryl Streep to star in "The Corrections" limited series adaptation
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Insidious: Out of the Further" (2:34)
>CELEBRITY: Alec Baldwin talks "Rust" prosecution health toll, retiring on podcast
-"Lost" star Matthew Fox reveals why he walked away from Hollywood at height of his stardom
>ANIMALS: Mama dog dumped at shelter walks herself into a better life (2:04)
>HISTORY: Abandoned "ghost towns" are scattered across Massachusetts
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. "sewer singer" gains TikTok fame for underground opera performances (2:31)
-Meanwhile, in Canada, video shows confused beaver wandering into store, getting stuck behind automatic doors
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