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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
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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): 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 (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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>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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