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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:16). High of 33 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Developer shrinks block-size Worcester apartment project
-Local group seeks investigation into proposed Worcester charter school
-5 core issues new Worcester City Manager Eric Batista says residents are concerned about
-5 cheapest places to get gas this weekend in Worcester
-WRTA service alert for Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday on Monday
-WRTA announces service to new Market Basket in Shrewsbury
-Bancroft School announces large tuition reduction
-THIS WEEKEND! Boston RV & Camping Expo runs through Monday (2:02)
-The Faces of Worcester: Mariann Paladino
>MOVIES: Worcester native Ed Lorusso brings silent movies back into the picture
>FOOD: Buy one, get one free on bagels at Dunkin' on Sunday
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: A world of entertainment with Cirque du Soleil’s "Corteo"
-Tickets on Sale for Monster Jam at DCU Center in February
-5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
-Five Things To Do: Sculpture exhibition, Albert Lee, Annie Brobst ...
>FAITH: "Prayer is where we hear the promises of God"
-Unsolved: Worcester - Season 2, Episode 4: "Killed After Scuffle at Fester's Dog House". Video (15:57). Audio (17:42)
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a local man who founded several firms, his latest being acquired by Intel
-ICYMI: Shelter-in-place order lifted after body found outside Boylston home
-Manny Familia, Allen Noble Corson Jr., others awarded Carnegie Hero medals
-Man pleads not guilty in shooting of Worcester mother
-Worcester restaurant named best barbecue spot in Massachusetts by Food Network
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Brush burning permits available January 15th through May 1st
-No major injuries in Holden rollover crash
-Holden 7th grader plays in FBU Final 8
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): From firs to fraud at state tree nursery
-Wachusett Food Pantry supported
-Good news from Millbury Sutton Chronicle
-Shrewsbury Fire Department offers cold weather and ice safety tips
-Angel Santiago acquitted in 2013 death of Rutland nurse Diane Lamarche-Leader
-Northborough nurse gets more than 4 years in prison for tampering with patient's morphine
>SPORTS: Bruins beat Maple Leafs, 4-3
-Celtics beat Charlotte, 122-106
-Manny Ramirez, Alex Rodriguez deemed worthy of Hall of Fame picks by Bill Ballou
-Balanced effort helps H.C. women win sixth straight. Highlights (2:14). Postgame interview (1:54)
-Holy Cross men fall at Lafayette
-Holy Cross women shut out by Boston College, 3-0. Postgame interview (1:32)
-Railers lose to Newfoundland, 6-4
-Former Central Mass. college hockey players in the pros, 2022-2023 edition
-Several Central Mass. athletes named to All-State football team
>SHOPPING: TODAY! Bravehearts holding National Hat Day Sale on Sunday
>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: Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel wins Miss Universe Competition
-Close call between 2 planes at New York’s J.F.K. airport is under investigation
-Tragic: Boy, 14, charged with shooting girlfriend over breakup
>NEW ENGLAND: Here's where the winning $1.35 billion Mega Millions ticket was sold
-Missing Cohasset woman told police her husband threatened to kill her in 2014
>COLLEGES: Quinsigamond CC announces Dean's List
-Anna Maria announce fall Dean's List
>HEALTH: CDC investigating Pfizer COVID vaccine for stroke risk
-U.S. kindergarten vaccination rate dropped again, data shows
>BUSINESS: Power plants fined $39 million for coming up short on Christmas Eve
-Recalled issued for 64,300 vacuum cleaners that could overheat, catch on fire
>TV/STREAMING: Warner Bros. Discovery raising price of HBO Max ad-free tier by $1
>CELEBRITY: Lisa Marie Presley to share Graceland gravesite with "beloved" son
>ANIMALS: This lamb is the life of the party (:49)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Students raise funds to make playground inclusive (2:51)
-Meanwhile, people are shocked to discover the famous door knock has a name
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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
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>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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