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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:44). High of 45 today
-In Worcester, road crews breathe sigh of relief as snowstorm peters out (2:36)
-Parking ban in Worcester lifted
-Low snow - and business - so far for local landscaping and snow removal companies
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+noon: Five Things to Do: Black Dolls Matter, Michelle Wilson, TEAM Up! ...
+Noon: Thrift Store Threads -- College student, colleague share fab finds
+Noon: Worcester's new poet laureate, Oliver de la Paz, reflects on his role
+Noon: First Person: "Who should rule this life of ours?"
+Noon: 'Sader Stories podcast (27:55): Get to know women's tennis coach John Nestel
-Clerk hospitalized after robbery, attack at 7-11 on Park Ave. in Worcester
-Want to rent the former Rotmans building in Worcester? Here’s how much it would cost you
-Sentencing of Worcester postal supervisor who stole cocaine packages rescheduled
-Is hunting legal within Worcester city limits? Resident looks to stop bow hunting
-Burncoat dance film "Toe the Line" now at Apple TV and Amazon Prime
-Worcester e-bike users have traveled halfway around Earth: Data
-National drive in high gear to honor Major Taylor with Congressional Gold Medal
-WCAC taps Morales to lead Resiliency Center
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester -- "Robbed and Murdered on Millbury Street". Video (14:48). Audio (16:44)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: STL GLD back with hard-hitting, layered "Rock Boyega"
-Worcester mascots will help open new sports exhibit
-Last Call: Hardwick author Tracey Ryan releases fourth murder mystery novel
-Winter Walks: Worcester's Donker Farm a key to an agrarian past
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a man who served in the Worcester Police Department for 34 years
-ICYMI: Dozens gather for vigil in Brookfield for missing woman Brittany Tee (2:14)
-Related: Nothing found as search renewed (1:23)
-Extreme atrocity and cruelty: Man convicted in murder of 25-year-old from Worcester
-Worcester café owner sues landlord in fight to stay open after 25 years
-Nicole Valentine stepping down as Worcester assistant city manager
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): John DiPietro (7:44) -- Holden PD is here for you
-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): Brookfield actress (and her baby) in Hulu's "The Drop"
-Shrewsbury High students discuss acceptance, inclusion with middle schoolers
-Shrewsbury mom wins award from the Children's Trust
-Fathering Fathers gets REAL with new name
-Sterling author’s book is semi-finalist in top 10 of adventure writers competition
-Police looking for 23-year-old Fitchburg man missing for a week
>SPORTS: Red Sox sign Adam Duvall; former All-Star closer Matt Barnes designated for assignment
-NFL Conference Championships schedule, TV and announcers
-Radio Worcester (9:45): Bravehearts GM Dave Peterson on the upcoming Worcester Sports Management Summit on February 10th
-Lehigh halts Holy Cross women's winning streak
-Holy Cross men fall to Lehigh. Highlights (1:07)
-Olsofka, Haskins earn Walter Camp All-America honors
-Pirates sign former Rose Bowl Defensive MVP and former All Big-12 defensive standout
>CARS: Bertera has your winter car! (3:27)
-Save $500 on select F150's and RAM trucks in stock at North End Motor Sales
-G.M. reveals new Chevy Corvette E-Ray hybrid sports car, starting at over $104,000
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATION/WORLD: Lawyer representing teacher shot by 6-year-old says school officials were warned 3 times
-Tragic: Heroic dad popped back hatch of sinking car to save daughters before death
>NEW ENGLAND: Duxbury mother charged in deaths of her children, D.A. says
-Lexington man dies after being pinned under tractor-trailer on Conn. highway
>BUSINESS: Amazon launches RxPass, a low cost prescription drug service
-ChatGPT could make these jobs obsolete
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County January 15th to 22nd
>SHOPPING: Solomon Pond Mall -- A dying mall overrun with scooters (27:42)
>FOOD: Oreo's newest cookie is stuffed with Oreos
>COLLEGES: WPI collaboration puts affordable robots onto world stage
-W.B.J.'s Higher education 2023 economic forecast: Building on new beginnings
>HISTORY: Union Station pre-renovation
>HEALTH: Free COVID vaccinations on Thursday: 10-3 in Downtown Worcester
-Merck says it's working to reduce levels of cancer-causing compound in popular diabetes drugs
>TV/STREAMING: Hulu's Boston Strangler movie gets March 17th release date
>MOVIES: Oscars Best Picture predictions -- Who will win and who should win
>CELEBRITY: Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash and Elisa Donovan to have "Clueless" reunion
-Lance Kerwin dead at 62 -- Starred in "James at 16," "Salem's Lot"
>ANIMALS: Huge dog is so patient with her little goat brother (:33)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman captures viral photo of flight attendant comforting woman who was nervous about flying
-Meanwhile, in Ohio, video shows D.U.I. suspect doing backflip to try to prove sobriety
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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