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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 36 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Coworker pulls gun, machete on Auburn colleague, police say
+6:00: New Worcester restaurant (pictured) hiring, opening soon
+6:00: Worcester donut shop debuts last menu
+6:00: Worcester colleges enlisted for heating, cooling center expansion
+6:00: Fight at Fitchburg High leads to 2 arrests
+6:00: Boston RV & Camping Expo opens Friday (2:02)
+Noon: Worcester investment advisor who pleaded guilty to stealing $2.8 million from his clients to be sentenced
+Noon: Worcester police arrest burglary suspect on Park Ave.
+Noon: Worcester councilors back zoning change for in-law apartments
+Noon: 1 person seriously injured in rollover crash in Northbridge
+Noon: Rock trio Space Casino to play at Ralph's in Worcester
+Noon: Last Call: Glenn Reinhardt of the Fitchburg Pilots Association
-Happening now: Thousands of flights across the U.S. grounded after FAA computer outage
-Top of tractor-trailer truck peeled open after hitting bridge in Worcester
-Grill raising money to open Worcester restaurant
-Worcester Walmart violated Mass. law after homeless camp clearing: City
-Dental practice with offices in Worcester and Auburn to pay $3.5 million settlement over claims of deceptive advertising
-Second man charged in nurse’s death says he told the accused to kill the woman
-WRTA announces service to new Market Basket in Shrewsbury
-"Antiques Roadshow" is coming to Sturbridge (:24)
-Bancroft School announces large tuition reduction
-Radio Worcester (12:06): District 4 Councilor Sarai Rivera talks about the swearing-in ceremony of City Manager Eric Batista
-Radio Worcester (36:36): City Manager Salary – A hefty increase over the previous manager
-Mega Millions winner now $1.35 billion after no winner Tuesday
-Why do lottery jackpots keep getting so big? It’s on purpose, Holy Cross economist says
>ANIMALS: Cats, dogs and other pets available for adoption at Worcester area shelters
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Poetry series at Rose Room, Roseland Park unites poets in 2 states
-Boston Calling lineup includes Foo Fighters, The Lumineers, Paramore
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 441 (28:17): Chef Zachary Wentzell
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester Season 2, Episode 3 -- Bludgeoned with a Sledgehammer at the Bar. Video (15:00). Audio (16:45)
-Bad Advice: Dear Shaun
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to the first first superintendent of a local regional school system
-ICYMI: Trip to CVS ends with pair arrested in stolen car, police say
-One Eyed Jacks Tiki Bar & Grill in Worcester shut down over lack of sprinklers
-Worcester-based filmmaker takes on controversial media personality
-Judge upholds $8 million verdict against Worcester police
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): LIFT Fitness in Holden not just prioritizing health, but overall wellness in 2023
-Annual town election nomination papers available
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Auburn rallies around Little League coach, dad of 3 who died in his sleep
-West Boylston police log January 2nd-8th
-Fitchburg woman wins $1 million lottery prize, plans to buy house, car
-Amato celebrates passage of STURDY Act
-Grafton Public Library events
-Clinton Cultural Council helps fund local programs with 2023 grants
>SPORTS: Red Sox Trevor Story to miss time after elbow surgery
-Holy Cross football team ranks 6th in final national poll
-Holy Cross welcomes Amy Coleman as senior associate AD
-Radio Worcester (24:05): 3rd annual Worcester Sports Management Summit February 10th
-Courage Award nominees wanted for Central Mass. High School Sports Awards
>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: Putin's plan to squeeze Europe thwarted by warm winter
-California storms persist with deluges, mudslide threats
-Tragic: Ski resort employee dies after falling from chairlift
>NEW ENGLAND: Investigators find hacksaw, parts of rug, & trash bags with blood on cloth amid search for Cohasset woman
-Manchester man arrested twice in same day on assault charges
>COLLEGES: WPI announces major step forward in decarbonizing the campus
-WSU, QCC get $1.6 million to expand nursing workforce
>HEALTH: Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday in Worcester: 11-7 at Worcester Public Library
-UMass Medical School to participate in pilot COVID telehealth program
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. businesses less confident in December, but retain tempered optimism
-Clark University offers 25% off to Worcester Chamber members
>SHOPPING: Fisher-Price reminds consumers of 2019 recall of Rock ‘n Play Sleepers after more deaths
>FOOD: Honey as an alternative to sugar? New study indicates the health benefits
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County January 1st-7st
>TV/STREAMING: List of upcoming Marvel Phase 5 shows on Disney Plus
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Gerard Butler action movie "Plane" (1:01)
>CELEBRITY: See who won at the Golden Globes
-The best and worst moments from the Golden Globes
-All the best-dressed celebrities at the Golden Globes
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Video of Woodstock student getting news of Harvard acceptance goes viral
-Meanwhile, in Florida, huge boa constrictor snake found in carry-on baggage
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:07). High of 23 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester Public Schools will have 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 22nd
-Worcester Public Schools will deny immigration agents access without criminal warrants signed by a federal judge
-Worcester residents battle leaky pipes and cold temps; warming centers open (1:47). Article
-Related: City of Worcester opens warming centers Wednesday
-Worcester man charged with murder in death of former employee (:25). Article
-"Do better or step aside": Supporters rally for nonbinary Worcester city councilor
-Firm managing 2,700+ Central Mass. apartments facing second federal lawsuit over rents
-5 Worcester men arrested for fentanyl trafficking
-2 men in stolen car arrested on drug charges in Worcester
-Worcester County High School Club offers bowling to local high schoolers
-Trash & recycling pickup delayed by a day in Worcester
-Aislinn Doyle: A road map for improving literacy in Worcester. Part 2 of Worcester’s Literacy "Crisis"
-Related: Worcester's Literacy "Crisis" (Part 1)
-Radio Worcester (14:30): City Manager Eric Batista addresses allegations of transphobia
-Radio Worcester (16:49): District 3 City Councilor George Russell announces retirement, addresses council controversy
>DINING OUT: Worcester Restaurant Week will be back from February 24th through March 9th
-ICYMI: Worcester digs out from snow before cold sets in (2:10)
-Report, video show how Assumption "To Catch a Predator" case escalated
-King's teaching a reminder of conflict, unity at Worcester breakfast
-Worcester food hub fast-tracked to Union Station via fed, state funds
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden the town, like the Harvard chapel, takes name from London banker
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Holden Fire Department C.P.R. training February 2nd
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sutton swears in new police chief
-Hundreds pay respects to Auburn man killed in Vermont car crash
-Ernest Sawyer, owner of Northborough candlepin center for 70+ years, dies at 96
-Uxbridge School Committee names interim super after O.U.I. arrest (2:09)
-Woman with suspended license fails to stop for police, is released, then rearrested 2 days later
-Shrewsbury police and fire departments team up for Child Safety Day February 1st
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Recap of Central Mass. Mom's Sip & Shop and Candle Making Workshop at Flock & Flourish
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: OK Go, Carlos Odria and Between the Waves offer new music
-Central Mass. Jewish Film Fest is back with 3 "outstanding" movies
-WCCA-TV wins award for production of Mechanics Hall concert
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (57:16): Jose Vargas Zapata
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area man who passed away on his 57th birthday
>SPORTS: Josh McDaniels expected to be named Patriots offensive coordinator
-Ichiro leads 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class
-Crusaders record 3.40 G.P.A. during Fall semester
-Holy Cross' Abby Hornung named to Women’s Goalie of the Year Award Watch List
-Holy Cross men's basketball and women's basketball to face Army
>NATIONAL: Radio Worcester (16:39): Rich Rubino discusses unprecedented inaugural speech
-Historic snow amounts are falling in Florida, Louisiana and Texas as a once-in-a-generation storm hits
-Tragic: Fire chief shot, killed after helping drivers who hit deer
>NEW ENGLAND: Border Patrol agent killed at Vermont-Canada border mourned
-Footprints in snow help police solve vandalism spree during storm
>COLLEGES: Nichols student Pablo Arnau Beltran makes shoes that are good for the soul
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 fascinating abandoned airports around the world
>BUSINESS: 10 Things I know about ... Estate planning
-LPL Financial Research: Q4 earnings preview — Mix of solid growth and policy uncertainty
-Cash App ordered to pay $175 million for weak security, feds say
>SHOPPING: Revolve sale — Save on Norma Kamali, Veja sneakers, Marc Jacobs
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, January 12th to 18th
>HEALTH: Ways to fight recent spike in viral infections (2:40). Article
-Fiber could help protect you against infections: Research (1:05)
>FOOD: New-style ham and cheese
>TV/STREAMING: Survey reveals best TV shows and movies of 2024
>MOVIES: Trailer for new John Malkovich, Ayo Edebiri horror movie, "Opus"
>CELEBRITY: "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo named Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of Year
-Award-winning actress Dame Joan Plowright, wife of Laurence Olivier, dies at 95
>HISTORY: Worcester's Isaiah Thomas — legendary patriot, printer, collector
>ANIMALS: Guy who rescued duckling from pool still gets visits (1:44)
>GOOD NEWS: Wellesley man grateful to first responders who saved self, dog from icy lake
-Meanwhile, Florida's 7-foot-9 center meets Shaq in epic video
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+Full-time firefighter/paramedics, Town of West Boylston
-Multiple positions, Holden D.P.W.
-Part-time maintenance position, Canal District bar/restaurant
-Hosts, wait staff & bussers, Worcester restaurant
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