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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 41 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police seek man for questioning in robbery
-12-year-old struck by hit-and-run driver in Westborough, police say
-Market Basket announces opening date for Shrewsbury store
-Worcester County residents scrape and shovel through blast of winter weather
-UMass Memorial calls off planned merger with Heywood Hospital in Gardner
-Eric Batista sworn in as first Latino Worcester City Manager
-Related: Worcester celebrates hiring of its first Latino city manager
-School enrollment rises in Worcester, committee reports; superintendent maps future
-Worcester Rotary Club makes donation to fund NICU cameras at UMass Memorial
-WCAC opening new offices on Chestnut Street on January 11th
-Will free Worcester-area buses continue? WRTA leaders don't commit
-MassDOT public hearing on ADA curb ramps in Worcester
-Mega Millions jackpot rises to $1.1 billion after no winner.
-Related: Friday's winning numbers (:26). Article
-Radio Worcester (24:05): 3rd annual Worcester Sports Management Summit February 10th
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Cinema 320 at WCUW Radio to host showings of "All that breathes"
-5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
-Six Things To Do: John Arcaro and Band, DeadBeat, "White Rabbit Red Rabbit" and more
-Artist Spotlight: Chris King
-Worcester Magazine: Show us your Worcester-area thrifty fashion finds
-Ray Mariano: Worcester City Council is dysfunction junction
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1294 (28:32): Virginia Swain, social entrepreneur
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to Worcester man who worked 44 years at Wyman-Gordon
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week in Worcester because of the holiday
-ICYMI: Worcester police warn residents about a rash of car break-ins
-See police responses to incidents at Worcester schools
-Worcester restaurant releases video to celebrate its 101st year
-Table Talk Pies expands to Canada
-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): Holden police remind residents to lock their cars
-Holden Christmas tree chipping next 2 Saturdays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Millbury Public Schools to hold kindergarten registration
-After missing in the woods for 33 days, Betsy the bulldog returns to Millbury home
-Shrewsbury Council on Aging awarded grant for respite program
-Westborough youth soccer club acquired by national sports operator
-Southbridge marijuana firm opens second location in Fitchburg
-New Hampshire man busted for New Year's Day robbery in Winchendon: Police
>SPORTS: 3-step plan for the Patriots to punch their ticket to the playoffs
-Damar Hamlin’s breathing tube is out and he told team, "Love you boys," via video, Buffalo Bills say
-Atlanta Falcons star Chris Lindstrom of Dudley shines bright on and off field
-Holy Cross women's hockey team clinches historic win at Fenway Park
-Railers lose to Reading in OT
>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: McCarthy elected House speaker in rowdy post-midnight vote
-California storm leaves thousands without power as "atmospheric river" looms
-China’s new COVID surge is crippling the world’s most important factories and biggest ports
-Tragic: Recently married couple among 4 killed in Australia chopper horror
>HEALTH: Alzheimer’s drug that modestly slows disease OK’d by FDA
-Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday: Noon-5 at Worcester Public Library
-XBB.1.5 may be "most transmissible subvariant of Omicron to date," scientists warn
-XBB 1.5 symptoms and what you should know
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria club focuses on building local heroes
-Clark seeks Spanish speakers for graduate programs, participation in NSF-funded project
>BUSINESS: Jobless claims hit 3-month low as labor market stays tight
-New state grants support training nurses in Worcester
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in city of Worcester December 25th-31st
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "The Menu," "Puss In Boots: The Last Wish," and more
>CELEBRITY: Al Roker details "frightening" medical crisis in "Today" show return
-Valerie Bertinelli catches would-be burglars on camera
>ANIMALS: Adoption Option --Kane the dog available for adoption at Worcester Animal Rescue League
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mass. teen uses CPR technique seen on "The Office" to save toddler
-Meanwhile, in Bridgewater, deer rescued from pool
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In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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