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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 (:32). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-State plans playground, spray deck and more at Lake Park
-Many hands, clean work on Earth Day, Working for Worcester cleanups
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-UMass Memorial Health buys Worcester Business Center (former Thom McAn building) for $14 million
-Community Healthlink workers make plea to City Council for support
-Worcester wants to pause a code to reduce emissions. Here’s why
-Worcester Mayor Joe Petty, other elected officials endorse Ed Markey for reelection
-Mass has No. 2 highest effective tax rate in U.S. What state beats it?
-Tree House Brewing looks to move into old “Cheers” bar in Boston (2:11). Article
-11-year-old to represent Wachusett Equestrian Team at national competition (3:01)
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: stretch code clash, Tech High surge, marathon spirit
>FAITH: New bishop for Episcopal Diocese of Western Mass., which includes Worcester
-Why churches are closing amid a Catholic comeback
>DINING OUT: Specials at Worcester-area restaurants for the cost-conscious diner
-ICYMI: Driver arrested in crash that killed 10-year-old Webster girl (:30). Article
-Brother of 4-year-old who fell 7 stories in Worcester says child is expected to make full recovery
-Worcester half marathon planned for 2027 return
-Worcester Caribbean American Carnival canceled for 2026. Here’s why
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Friday Night Lights go viral: AJ Greene brings YouTube buzz to Wachusett
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Absentee ballot information for town election
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Company that runs Oxford transfer station fined $20,000
-Rutland public safety hangs on outcome of Prop. 2½ override vote
-No open burning in Shrewsbury tomorrow
-Homeless man arrested for stealing beef jerky, chili and Snickers from Leominster Walmart
-Charlton selectmen approve dispatcher hire, recognize 26-year D.P.W. veteran
-Brookfield Select Board vote fails; questions emerge over use of Vice Chair title
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Author Jose Enrique Delmonte Soñé, Alton Brown and more
-Quench your "Jurassic Quest" at dinosaur-themed park
-Acclaimed guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan to give free concert to celebrate the the nation's 250th in Southbridge
-Celebrate Patriots’ Day at these popular events
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1367 (30:00): Rob Bellamy, Theo Lawrence and more
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: The assault on women's rights in America
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester April school vacation
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 489 (26:37): Eric Alper, MD
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former owner of Edgemere Diner and Route 20 Pizza
>SPORTS: NFL not investigating Mike Vrabel's behavior with reporter Dianna Russini
-Russini mounts daring rescue of elderly man, dog
-Celtics-76ers predictions roundup
-Bruins-Sabres predictions roundup
-Red Sox lose to Detroit, 4-1
-Dodgers reportedly plan to call up Millbury's Ryan Ward
-Holy Cross women's lacrosse team knocks off No. 17 Loyola, 14-9
-Holy Cross men's rowing posts 3 wins on Senior Day
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 2-1
-Railers beat Thunder, 3-2
>NATIONAL: Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz again
-Mom of 3 accused of helping husband run prostitution ring catering to cops out of family home
-Tragic: 4 teens arrested for allegedly kidnapping former classmate, torturing him over girlfriend dispute
>NEW ENGLAND: Paul Revere's midnight ride is reenacted (2:39)
-Fatal Lexington police shooting under investigation
-Mass. high school employee found dead amid investigation into "sexualized" TikTok video
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross freshman Trevor Smith explores passion for photography
-From marine science to the M.I.S.E. Program: A S.T.E.M. educator’s journey
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 U.S. tourist attractions with the longest lines
-Do you really have to check out of a hotel?
>BUSINESS: How North Carolina beat Mass. on jobs
-How does average hourly pay in Mass. compare to other states? See data
-Magic retirement number hits $1.46 million — half of Americans unprepared
>HEALTH: Can your zip code impact your heart health? (2:38)
-Doctors link air pollution to sinus infections and chronic congestion (2:23). Article
>SHOPPING: Bissell recalls 1.7 million steam cleaners over burn risk
>TV/STREAMING: Bravo pauses "The Real Housewives of Miami" amid low ratings
>MOVIES: "Violent Night 2" trailer introduces Kristen Bell as Mrs. Claus
>CELEBRITY: Christina Applegate hospitalized amid M.S. battle: Report
-Natalie Portman is pregnant with baby No. 3, her first with partner Tanguy Destable
>ANIMALS: Cat cries for hours under dumpster. What happened next (2:00)
>HISTORY: 20 years later: How Mass. health care reform changed access
>GOOD NEWS: How a 10-year-old boy's birthday wish demonstrates acceptance and love (2:33)
-Meanwhile, in San Francisco, sea lion wanders inland to neighborhood
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