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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 38 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Top of tractor-trailer truck peeled open after hitting bridge in Worcester (pictured)
+6:00: Grill raising money to open Worcester restaurant
+6:00: Why do lottery jackpots keep getting so big? It’s on purpose, Holy Cross economist says
+6:00: Clark University offers 25% off to Worcester Chamber members
+6:00: Cats, dogs and other pets available for adoption at Worcester area shelters
+6:00: Boston Calling lineup includes Foo Fighters, The Lumineers, Paramore
+Noon: Worcester Walmart violated Mass. law after homeless camp clearing: City
+Noon: Mike Benedetti: City Council preview -- In-law apartments, bus lanes, speed limits
+Noon: Aspen Dental to pay $3.5 million settlement over claims of deceptive advertising
+Noon: Holy Cross football team ranks 6th in final national poll
+Noon: Poetry series at Rose Room, Roseland Park unites poets in 2 states
-Trip to CVS ends with pair arrested in stolen car, police say
-Worcester bar, shut down over lack of sprinklers, appeals for help
-Worcester-based filmmaker takes on controversial media personality
-Auburn rallies around Little League coach, dad of 3 who died in his sleep
-Judge upholds $8 million verdict against Worcester police
-South High to competes in High School Quiz Show's 14th season
-After COVID delay, trial underway for man charged in 2013 slaying of nurse from Rutland
-Main South ambassador program avoids layoffs, funded under larger empowerment initiative
-Radio Worcester (13:48): School Committee Member Laura Clancey announces re-election bid
-Radio Worcester (12:45): City Manager on his swearing-in ceremony and the top issue he sees facing Worcester in 2023
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester Season 2, Episode 3 -- Bludgeoned with a Sledgehammer at the Bar. Video (15:00). Audio (16:45)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Calliope Productions hosts fundraiser for student battling cancer
-Juniper Rag, a Central Mass. arts magazine, looks to connect artists and collectors from near and far
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 9 (28:52): The state of politics in Central Mass.
-Worcesteria: A quiet monument honors outspoken Worcester resident
-Bad Advice: Dear Shaun
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to Worcester man who spent his career at Holy Cross
-ICYMI: Worcester resident rescued by firefighters, hospitalized after house blaze (:17)
-2 popular Worcester businesses closing
-Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for January
-Minority-owned businesses on track with Union Station project
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden assessor's office closed for part of the day on Tuesday
-Annual town election nomination papers available
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Paxton library weathers failed boiler, oil tank
-Shrewsbury middle school students compete in a spelling bee
-Wachusett area fire, police logs
-Princeton police honor chief on retirement
-Sterling promotes 2 long-serving police officers
-Kevin Saleeba named head swim coach at Grafton High School
-Amanda Hellyar joins Sen. Ryan Fattman’s staff as deputy district director
-Winchendon police announce passing of town’s first K9, Clyde
>SPORTS: Celtics top Bulls, 107-99
-Casey Borgiel named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Interested in singing the National Anthem at an upcoming Holy Cross basketball or hockey game this season?
-Radio Worcester (24:05): 3rd annual Worcester Sports Management Summit February 10th
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, NHL week 13
>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: Massive 7.6 earthquake damages buildings in Indonesia, felt in Australia
-411 is going out of service for millions of Americans
-Tragic: Louisiana girl mauled to death by neighbor's pitbull
>NEW ENGLAND: Massachusetts named 2023’s best state to raise a family
-Husband of missing Cohasset woman held on $500,000 bail, prosecutors say blood, bloody knife found in home
>COLLEGES: WSU, QCC get $1.6 million to expand nursing workforce
-Rep. McGovern secures $1 million for upgrade at Anna Maria College
>HEALTH: Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday in Worcester: 11-7 at Worcester Public Library
-U.S. approves Alzheimer’s drug that modestly slows disease
>BUSINESS: WBJ names the 2023 Best of Business winners
-Boston University grad joins WBJ newsroom to lead healthcare, diversity & inclusion coverage
>FOOD: Here’s how to claim cash from the Keurig K-Cup court settlement
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County January 1st-7th
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new series "That '90s Show" (2:25)
>MOVIES: More "Avatar" sequels coming, James Cameron says
>CELEBRITY: Jane Fonda "weak in the knees" when she met Tom Brady
>ANIMALS: Baby monkey thinks dog is mom and she rides her everywhere (3:15)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman, 89, receives her master's degree
-Meanwhile, in New York City, Celine Dion fans protest outside of Rolling Stone’s offices
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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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