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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 (:40). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Thieves stole gutters from Worcester house while owner was home
+5:00: Death of Bob Weir sparks memories of Worcester's part in long, strange trip
+5:00: Planning winter entertainment in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 14
+Noon: 270-unit project at abandoned Spag's factory met with skepticism
+Noon: Central Mass. pizzeria reopens with explanation for abruptly closing
-No answers as cost of probe into death of State Police recruit from Worcester nears $700,000 (3:07). Article
-New year, new look, new amenities for W.R.T.A.
-Local restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Legends (5:32)
-Worcester City Council returns with social media scrutiny, transit fights
-Worcester, Fitchburg aim for uniform, safe sober houses
-Worcester County Wonders: First state-run asylum dates back to 1832
-Newly obtained court docs detail what happened inside Leominster home after man murdered wife, autopsy findings
-$80,000 Keno ticket sold in Millbury
-Police oversight questions persist after Research Bureau report
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-ICYMI: National Grid installs new underground cable to fix monthslong outage issues in Worcester
-"A very bad year": Here's what the flu numbers look like in Worcester
-Turtleboy factor: Aidan Kearney's influence on Karen Read case
-Venezuelan native in Worcester lauds capture of Maduro
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Fundraiser to help rebuild Ten West Market
-Ten West Market owner optimistic about return
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hope Chapel in Sterling dedicates new sanctuary
-Clinton buildings coming together
-Clinton Select Board hears Bates family request to explore right-of-way access at town dump
-Indigenous culture celebration day coming to Grafton this summer
-Spanish-language congregation to move into historic church in West Boylston
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Full list of winners and nominees at Golden Globes
-Golden Globes snubs and surprises
-Inside the Golden Globes: Everything you didn't see on TV
-World-renowned violinist to rehearse with J.O.M.P. students
>OPINION: Molly McCullough: For Worcester's schools, kids come first
-Maggie Calvetti: Someday they'll be grown & here's who i hope they become
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:18:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who had Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics
>SPORTS: Patriots defense shines in 16-3 Wild Card win over Chargers
-Patriots will play Steelers-Texans winner in AFC Divisional Round
-Bruins beat Penguins, 1-0
-Celtics star Jaylen Brown rips refs after loss to Spurs in Boston
-Holy Cross student-athletes record 3.39 G.P.A. during Fall 2025 semester
-100 FM The Pike (18:00): MassLive's Matt Vautour gives 2026 sports predictions
-Railers fall to Florida, 5-3
>NATIONAL: Ex-husband arrested in heinous double murder of slain dentist, wife
-Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as crackdown intensifies
-Tragic: Dad killed 5 of his children over a decade
>NEW ENGLAND: Deadly house fire in Burrillville, R.I.
-From Lindsay Clancy to Turtleboy: 5 Mass. criminal cases to watch in 2026
>COLLEGES: "We depend on fungi for absolutely everything"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney quietly changes course on controversial meal plan changes
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Samsung unveils "world's largest" TV of its kind at 130 inches
>HOMES: Laundry hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner
>HEALTH: Noom launches Proactive Health GLP-1 Program for long-term health
-Mass. mom fights for scalp cooling to be covered by insurance during chemo (2:06). Article
>FOOD: Your guide to a flavorful Dry January (4:34)
>TV/STREAMING: "The Simpsons" retires beloved character Duffman after 30 years
>MOVIES: 2026 new horror movie releases
>CELEBRITY: "High School Musical" star arrested on child pornography charges
-"Field of Dreams" and "West Wing" actor Timothy Busfield faces arrest warrant in child sex abuse case
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog does the cutest thing when she wants attention (2:00)
>HISTORY: Math, not myths: Inside the new search for Amelia Earhart
>GOOD NEWS: Lottery ticket rejected by another customer earns man $1 million
-Meanwhile, in Germany, watch 50 sheep escape shepherd, walk into grocery store
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