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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 32 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 12-year-old struck by hit-and-run driver in Westborough, police say
+6:00: Market Basket announces opening date for Shrewsbury store (pictured)
+6:00: UMass Memorial calls off planned merger with Heywood Hospital in Gardner
+6:00: Ray Mariano: Worcester City Council is dysfunction junction
+6:00: Will free Worcester-area buses continue? WRTA leaders don't commit
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans for New Year's Eve
+Noon: 5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester police seek man for questioning in robbery
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "The Menu," "Puss In Boots: The Last Wish," and more
+Noon: Damar Hamlin’s breathing tube is out and he told team, "Love you boys," via video, Buffalo Bills say
+Noon: Adoption Option: Kane the dog available for adoption at Worcester
-Worcester police warn residents about a rash of car break-ins
-Worcester man accused of killing Ernest Appiah pleads not guilty
-Worcester officers arrest man for fentanyl possession
-See police responses to incidents at Worcester schools
-New Worcester city manager will be highest paid in 30 years
-Table Talk Pies expands to Canada
-Shoppers await opening of new Market Basket in Shrewsbury
-Worcester-area women join forces against substance use disorders
-Worcester School Committee members eye reelection
-Bill Shaner: Lessons for the year ahead in Worcester politics
-St. Paul Cathedral holds mass for Pope Benedict XVI
-Related: Pope Benedict's theology “will influence the Catholic Church for generations," Holy Cross prof writes
-4 local organizations receive mental health services grants
-Take a first look inside the redesigned Barn restaurant, reopening in Princeton
-Radio Worcester (24:05): 3rd annual Worcester Sports Management Summit February 10th
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): After missing in the woods for 33 days, Betsy the bulldog returns to Millbury home
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Cinema 320 at WCUW Radio to host showings of "All that breathes"
-Six Things To Do: John Arcaro and Band, DeadBeat, "White Rabbit Red Rabbit," and more
-Former WAAF radio personality "Ozone" dies unexpectedly in New Orleans
-Tell Worcester Magazine about your favorite Worcester-area winter walks
-First Person: New neighbors not taking out the trash
-Radio Worcester (10:33): Congressman Jim McGovern on the battle for Speaker
-Maura Healey sworn in as 73rd governor of Massachusetts. Video (1:40)
-Related: Central Mass. leaders helping smooth transition of governorship
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1294 (28:32): Virginia Swain, social entrepreneur
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to local 19-year-old who passed away unexpectedly on New Year's Day
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week in Worcester because of the holiday
-ICYMI: 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
-Body recovered from Lake Quinsigamond
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>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): Westborough police investigating a string of break-ins
-Jason Palitsch will not seek re-election to Shrewsbury School Committee
-Grafton officials consider setting up townwide composting service
-Millbury retail property sold for $1.2 million
-Brightest of futures ahead for Wachusett’s McDonald
-Northborough developers buy Oxford bank branch for $750,000
-DUI checkpoint this weekend in Worcester County
>SPORTS: Will decision to not resume Bills-Bengals game impact Patriots?
-"Did we win?" Damar Hamlin’s first question after waking up, docs say
-Power-Cassidy, Allen carry Holy Cross women to road win at American
-Holy Cross men fall to American in overtime
-Holy Cross, Boston University to reignite Turnpike Trophy rivalry
-Celtics past Mavs, 124-95
-Bruins beat Kings, 5-2
>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: Utah man kills wife, 5 kids in murder-suicide: cops
-Idaho murder suspect left DNA on knife sheath: court docs
-Tragic: Former NFL star in intensive care after saving his kids from drowning
>NEW ENGLAND: Federal government denies funding request to replace the only bridges to Cape Cod
-Western Mass. man, 28, dies after suffering "medical event" in police custody: DA
>HEALTH: AARP Mass. kicks off its monthly “Walk with a Doc” Saturday at St. V's
-Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday: Noon-5 at Worcester Public Library
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria club focuses on building local heroes
-UMass Medical School volunteers help repaint hallways at Worcester East Middle School
>BUSINESS: WBJ's Healthcare 2023 economic forecast: A strained system
-Amazon will lay off more than 18,000 workers
>SHOPPING: Bed Bath and Beyond says it may not survive
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County December 25th-31st
>TV/STREAMING: The hot shows to watch in January
>MOVIES: Netflix movie preview 2023
>CELEBRITY: Hugh Jackman asks Academy not to nominate Ryan Reynolds for best song
>ANIMALS: Horse saves his mom's life by running to get dad (3:58)
>HISTORY: This is Worcester No. 157 (28:07): Richard Pinto on the El Morocco, part 3
-Meanwhile, in South Africa, "Raised by Wolves" actress attacked by seal in wild video
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 52 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester public health director Tamara Lundi departs after a year on job
+5:00: Hot, dog! George's Coney Island regular has been coming for 70 years
+5:00: A look at the Worcester Railers 2026-2027 schedule
+Noon: Worcester has picked its next medical director; she starts Monday
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: A resurgent Worcester restaurant blew me away with a rare pasta dish
+Noon: 100 FM The Pike (12:04): Market on Exchange starts a new season in a new spot
-Prominent Canal District developer plans housing, restaurant following $2.9 million purchase
-Worcester firefighter hit by car remembered as "hero at home"
-Millbury police arrest man in "flim flam" scam
-Fresh plans proposed for abandoned Grafton restaurant
-At WPI, a degree 5 decades in the making
-The end of an era for Pecorino Cheese Shop, set to close July 31st
-Worcester's climate plan makes progress but faces hurdles
-Foundation gives $350,000 to Worcester Boys & Girls Club
-T&G This Week: The return of the sack, and our future in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (10:27): A familiar face returns to the DCU Center
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Standard Italian in the Fenway (5:08)
-ICYMI: Worcester pastor accused of fraud shuns testimony in bankruptcy case
-Worcester fox attack leads to rabies treatment, public health questions
-Holden man recalls time in quarantine unit now used for hantavirus
-READ: Worcester-area complaints to F.C.C. about Super Bowl halftime show
-Popular true crime podcast examines 2017 Worcester murder
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Newly elected officials sworn in
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Town warns that door‑to‑door solar sales aren't affiliated with Light Department
-$35 million sewer settlement will not offset $5.5 million override, officials say
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man arrested for O.U.I. after allegedly striking Wendy’s sign in Clinton
-Southbridge political divisions surface during Monday council meeting
-At Oakmont High, students focus on journalism, future of news
-Oakham man among 4 arrested at Vermont I.C.E. protest
-Webster man sentenced for meth distribution
-Charlton prepares for annual town meeting on May 18th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Christine Ohlman, Speak Easy Story Night and more
-Victor D. Infante (7:29): Your weekly WoMag rundown
-Highlights and history mark Denholm Building exhibit
-Music Worcester announces 2026-2027 season across Worcester venues
-Poetry Town: "Empty Chairs" by Ronald C. McGilvray
>OPINION: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. brings jokes to Mass as saints listen in
-Shaun Connolly: It's time to bring back hitchhiking
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 340 (29:24): Talking sports with Ron's Grandson, Part 2
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:12): Worcester’s future, from Union Station to housing
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester area priest and professor
>SPORTS: Patriots release schedule, big matchups on slate, including Super Bowl rematch
-Red Sox lose to Phillies, 3-1
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Buffalo, 4-3
-Worcester native helped build sports museum into New England institution
>NATIONAL: Carnival Cruise passenger dies after leaping overboard in Caribbean
-U.S. ranked No. 33 in health in new global rankings — who beat us and why
-Tragic: College senior dies while kayaking days before graduation
>NEW ENGLAND: New ramp opens connecting Mass. Pike to I-495
-Woman killed, 3 hurt when boat slams into pier near Logan Airport runway
-G.O.P.-endorsed lieutenant governor candidate didn't collect enough signatures for the ballot
>COLLEGES: Clark alum brings sustainable practices to beauty and skincare industries
-Steps forward for Anna Maria College students
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What happened to these airline perks?
>BUSINESS: Local credit union C.E.O. to depart after less than a year
-LPL Financial Research: A new Fed regime: Warsh, policy direction and treasury market consequences
-Credit card debt went down by $25 billion in early 2026
>HOMES: Low-maintenance garden ideas for busy homeowners
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports price tracker reveals shopping secrets (2:02)
>HEALTH: What to know about IV therapy (2:57)
-Small study hints that revving up immune cells might help fight H.I.V.
>FOOD: Dish on a Dime (3:28): Shakshuka
>TV/STREAMING: The biggest revelations from Martin Short's Netflix documentary
>MOVIES: "CoComelon" animated movie unveils first look image, voice cast
>CELEBRITY: Jodie Foster, 63, seen walking with cane during rare outing
-Cardi B and Stefon Diggs have explosive argument outside coffee shop 3 days after Mother's Day reconciliation
>ANIMALS: Dog fights off bear to protect family: "Our little savior"
>HISTORY: Princeton fighter plane has had a long journey over the decades
>GOOD NEWS: Zoltar fortune telling machine predicts winning Powerball numbers
-Meanwhile, in France, "drunk" deer runs in circles after eating fermented fruit
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