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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
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: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 41 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
-Illegal dumping fines could jump to $1,000 in Worcester
-Worcester School Committee eyes C.R.P., data privacy
-Mass. accuses Barre public employee of double-dipping (3:20). Article
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Thrive Support and Advocacy fundraiser at 2 Chefs
-ICYMI: Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
-Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
-City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
-Worcester councilor pushes for city investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man facing charges for allegedly kidnapping 13-year-old in Northborough
-A new development on Elizabeth Street in Shrewsbury?
-Heavy fire tears through home on Lakeshore Drive in Ashburnham
-2 vehicle rollovers in Grafton amid snowy conditions
-Charlton Select Board begins process to change town's health insurance after steep premium hikes
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100 FM The Pike (13:34): Is it a Seger bar? Brian Daly on his viral mission to find out
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (7:14): Worcester's Angelo Gray is making movies and singing his heart out
-Poet's Cauldron to welcome Ursula Rucker at BrickBox Theater
>OPINION: Owura Sarkodieh: In praise of embracing African identity
-Lindsey Ford: 5 practical tips to reset digital habits after winter break
-Holy Cross' Worcester Voices (31:12): Clark Professor Melinda Marchand about her Worcester experience
-What’s Up Worcester (21:43): Dominican Marketplace Committee interview | Jennie Guzman & Laura Martinez
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester girl who tragically passed away at 13
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown stirs Patriots buzz as trade rumors begin to swirl again
-Bruins beat Columbus, 4-2
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey hosts New Hampshire in Hockey East Quarterfinals
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall Of Fame announces 2026 inductees
-The Olympic break sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. makes final sweep of Nancy Guthrie's house in sign investigation has hit a dead end
-Bikini-clad women pictured with Stephen Hawking in Epstein files were his carers, family claims
-Tragic: Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman, 2-year-old girl recovering after home explosion (1:29)
-Malden High School girls' basketball coach charged with raping student (1:38). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 27 (33:26): A.I. at WPI, with Elke Rundensteiner and Yunus Telliel
-Clark student Skye Donaldson paints mural in Goddard Library to inspire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These 4 popular national parks announce plans for 2026 visitor reservations
-Norwegian Cruise Line slammed over dining dress code change: "Idiotic rule"
>BUSINESS: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey cuts 4,000 jobs from Block in A.I. pivot
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales slow to start 2026
>HEALTH: "Boredom challenge" could have benefits for your brain (:18)
>FOOD: The pistachio bread recipe you "knead" to try (7:57)
>TV/STREAMING: Anderson Cooper leaving "60 Minutes" in latest CBS staff shakeup
>MOVIES: 25th anniversary trailer for "The Mummy" (:31)
>CELEBRITY: The real reason behind Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' split revealed
-Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver "Power" Grant dies at 52
>ANIMALS: Disabled lamb becomes her dad’s wedding ring bearer (1:54)
>HISTORY: Storm comparison: Blizzard of '78 vs. Blizzard of '26 (6:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Kidney donor braves blizzard for Boston transplant surgery (1:52)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, deer crashes into home through living room window
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