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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:59). High of 35 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 2-hour early release for Worcester Public Schools on Wednesday
+6:00: Nothing found as search for Brittany Tee renewed (1:23)
+6:00: Man convicted in murder of 25-year-old from Worcester
+6:00: Wachusett Mountain shut down for second day due to power outage (2:14)
+6:00: Worcesteria: For Artifakt Studios' Ryan Gardell, mural at DCF hits home
+Noon: State Police continue search for Brittany Tee
+Noon: Worcester parking ban lifted
+Noon: Radio Worcester (16:54): School Committee member Sue Mailman is running for re-election as an At-Large candidate
+Noon: Shrewsbury trash pickup delayed a day this week
+Noon: The nominees for the 95th Academy Awards
+Noon: Oscar snubs and surprises: Tom Cruise and Viola Davis are out, Paul Mescal and Ana de Armas are in
+Noon: WOOtenanny comedy series to host big-name comics
+Noon: Artist Spotlight: Daniel Danger
+Noon: Jazzed Up Trio marathon week of cool
+Noon: Patriots to reunite with Bill O’Brien as offensive coordinator
-2-hour delay on Tuesday for Worcester Public Schools
-Worcester superintendent explains what goes into calling a snow day
-Worcester declared parking ban in effect
-Heavy wet snow causes power outages in Worcester County (2:20)
-Man spins out on I-290, starts driving the wrong way, and then is killed in head-on crash
-Related: Dashcam video shows car driving wrong way on I-290 in Worcester moments before fatal crash (:23)
-A.G. puts renewed scrutiny on Peterson Oil over biodiesel, reaches additional settlement (pictured)
-Worcester man arrested on firearms, assault charges
-2 Worcester men arrested for drugs, gun after a dispute
-Blackstone Herbs and Martini Bar opens in Worcester offering food, drink flights, karaoke
-WRTA cutting bus routes, reducing trips due to "driver shortages"
-Drone hyperlapse of skating at the Worcester Common Oval (:30)
-Worcester ranked as one of top cities for STEM professionals in the county
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester - "Stranged to Death and Dumped in the Street, Part 2". Video (19:30). Audio (21:07)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Mike Benedetti: City Council preview -- Hunting, Community Preservation Committee
-Worcesteria: History's heart; seats take a stand for Black history
-Laurel: Happy Chinese New Year!
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a man who worked at his father's service station and was a bartender at the Wexford House
-ICYMI: Worcester catalytic converter thefts have nearly tripled since 2020
-Retirement community again proposed for Salisbury Street in Worcester
-Drone video of Doherty Memorial High School construction (1:17)
-Architect designs around challenging former Fairway Beef site
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Wachusett schools closed Tuesday
-Newell Road is currently closed due to a downed tree
-Brilla Coffee Roasters opens long-awaited new Holden location (1:06)
-Lamoureux Ford wants to beat the snow (1:31)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car crashes into Shrewsbury pond amid wintry conditions
-Planning Board mulls Beal Commons parking, traffic studies
-Tantasqua student Maddie Lancour comes back stronger after losing sight
-Spencer-East Brookfield students hold shoe drive for people in need
-Grafton High School DECA earns national honors for chapter campaigns
-Grafton schools updating bullying prevention, response plan
-Learn "Myths and Miracles of Victorian Medicine"
-Pharmaceutical company to unveil Devens research center this month
>SPORTS: Magic beat Celtics, 113-98
-Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark broke NHL record that stood for 93 years
-Cara McCormack named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Worcester Hockey Alumni 2022-23 highlights, NHL week 15
>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: Images show moment hero grabbed Monterey mass shooter's gun
-7 killed in 2 related shootings in Northern California
-Tragic: Elderly woman killed terminally ill husband as part of botched suicide pact: cops
>FOOD: These popular drinks "increase your risk of heart disease"
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman killed in Maine snowmobile crash
-Ice runway on Lake Winnipesaukee not opening for 2023 winter season
>BUSINESS: Here are the top 10 fastest-growing jobs in 2023, according to LinkedIn
-Workers are gravitating to sustainable companies
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County January 15th to 22nd
>SHOPPING: Solomon Pond Mall -- A dying mall overrun with scooters (27:42)
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Scholarship Spotlight with Kayla Beer
-Quinsigamond C.C. President Luis G. Pedraja: New year brings promise of new beginnings
>HEALTH: New treatment for skin cancer available in Mass.
-Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday: 11-5:30 at Worcester Public Library
>TV/STREAMING: Cate Blanchett Oscar hopeful "Tár" to debut on Peacock this month
>MOVIES: "Attack of the Killer Refrigerator": Worcester-made cult classic makes debut on Blu-ray
>CELEBRITY: Dolly Parton, Gloria Estefan, Cyndi Lauper and more release single for "80 for Brady" film
>ANIMALS: Golden Retriever gets surprised with a tiny puppy (3:04)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman, COVID & cancer survivor, celebrates 106th birthday
-Meanwhile, in Rhode Island, girl seeking proof of Santa asks police to test cookie for D.N.A.
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 41 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
-Illegal dumping fines could jump to $1,000 in Worcester
-Worcester School Committee eyes C.R.P., data privacy
-Mass. accuses Barre public employee of double-dipping (3:20). Article
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Thrive Support and Advocacy fundraiser at 2 Chefs
-ICYMI: Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
-Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
-City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
-Worcester councilor pushes for city investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man facing charges for allegedly kidnapping 13-year-old in Northborough
-A new development on Elizabeth Street in Shrewsbury?
-Heavy fire tears through home on Lakeshore Drive in Ashburnham
-2 vehicle rollovers in Grafton amid snowy conditions
-Charlton Select Board begins process to change town's health insurance after steep premium hikes
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100 FM The Pike (13:34): Is it a Seger bar? Brian Daly on his viral mission to find out
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (7:14): Worcester's Angelo Gray is making movies and singing his heart out
-Poet's Cauldron to welcome Ursula Rucker at BrickBox Theater
>OPINION: Owura Sarkodieh: In praise of embracing African identity
-Lindsey Ford: 5 practical tips to reset digital habits after winter break
-Holy Cross' Worcester Voices (31:12): Clark Professor Melinda Marchand about her Worcester experience
-What’s Up Worcester (21:43): Dominican Marketplace Committee interview | Jennie Guzman & Laura Martinez
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester girl who tragically passed away at 13
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown stirs Patriots buzz as trade rumors begin to swirl again
-Bruins beat Columbus, 4-2
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey hosts New Hampshire in Hockey East Quarterfinals
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall Of Fame announces 2026 inductees
-The Olympic break sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. makes final sweep of Nancy Guthrie's house in sign investigation has hit a dead end
-Bikini-clad women pictured with Stephen Hawking in Epstein files were his carers, family claims
-Tragic: Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman, 2-year-old girl recovering after home explosion (1:29)
-Malden High School girls' basketball coach charged with raping student (1:38). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 27 (33:26): A.I. at WPI, with Elke Rundensteiner and Yunus Telliel
-Clark student Skye Donaldson paints mural in Goddard Library to inspire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These 4 popular national parks announce plans for 2026 visitor reservations
-Norwegian Cruise Line slammed over dining dress code change: "Idiotic rule"
>BUSINESS: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey cuts 4,000 jobs from Block in A.I. pivot
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales slow to start 2026
>HEALTH: "Boredom challenge" could have benefits for your brain (:18)
>FOOD: The pistachio bread recipe you "knead" to try (7:57)
>TV/STREAMING: Anderson Cooper leaving "60 Minutes" in latest CBS staff shakeup
>MOVIES: 25th anniversary trailer for "The Mummy" (:31)
>CELEBRITY: The real reason behind Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' split revealed
-Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver "Power" Grant dies at 52
>ANIMALS: Disabled lamb becomes her dad’s wedding ring bearer (1:54)
>HISTORY: Storm comparison: Blizzard of '78 vs. Blizzard of '26 (6:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Kidney donor braves blizzard for Boston transplant surgery (1:52)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, deer crashes into home through living room window
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