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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:00). High of 43 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester's South High to compete on GBH TV's "High School Quiz Show"
+6:00: Holden police arrest getaway driver in Walgreens robbery, another suspect at large (pictured)
+Noon: Worcester artists, activists remember Michael Foley as positive presence
+Noon: Free COVID vaccinations on Monday: 9-4 at AIDS Project Worcester, 11-4 in Downtown Worcester, 11-7 at Central Branch YMCA
+Noon: In "The Final Tour," Wynonna a singular presence on DCU Center stage
+Noon: "Last Deal" with Worcester actor Anthony Molinari coming to theaters, V.O.D.
-54-year-old man shot in Worcester
-Man charged with O.U.I. after crashing car into Dudley home
-Donut lovers say goodbye to Glazy Susan on its final day
-Worcester's William Argumedo opens Willy's Latin Cuisine
-Worcester pays $272,500 to settle lawsuit alleging police captain lied
-Sam James Performing on "The Kelly Clarkson Show" Tuesday
-In new video, students say what makes Worcester the best college town (:45)
-W.R.T.A. meets targets on ridership, costs in new state report
-Vigil to be held for Tyre Nichols in Worcester on Monday
-Body cameras, police equity audit set to go before Worcester City Council
-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 Monday
-Worcester Magazine visits G.W.L.T.'s Cascades trails
-Vocero Hispano: 01-27-2022 al 02-02-2023
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to Worcester woman who was Registered Nurse for nearly 50 years
-ICYMI: Acoustic Java sells Main Street Worcester location, Salvadoran bakery to open in its place
-"Celebrity Jeopardy!" spotlights Worcester in question about Clark University
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Town asks residents not to drag brush to street's edge
-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): Prescott Street bridge work in West Boylston will wait awhile
-Sutton Historical Society announces 2023 Speaker Series
-Millbury Police Association Ice Fishing Derby canceled
-Princeton Fire Department comes together for gift deliveries
-A discussion with Bill Caldwell, Sterling’s new town administrator
-Southbridge High seniors receive on-the-spot college acceptances at college application celebration event
-New moms have a safe place for support
>SPORTS: Hurricanes beat Bruins, 4-1
-NBA referees admit "gut-wrenching" LeBron James mistake against Celtics
-Super Bowl set as Chiefs top Bengals, Eagles beat 49ers
-Dolphins no longer have interest in pursuing Tom Brady
-Former Holy Cross star Kalif Raymond honored by second-team All-Pro nod with Detroit Lions
-Pirates re-sign defensive back Harlan Miller and receiver Jovon Durante
-Novak Djokovic wins Australian Open for 22nd major title
>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: 28 dead, 150 injured in suicide bombing at Pakistani mosque
-Security camera shows tornado hitting Texas community center
-How to track your 2022 I.R.S. tax return
-Tragic: At least 10 children killed after boat capsizes in Pakistan
>NEW ENGLAND: Woburn teachers on strike after failed contract negotiations
-Mass. legislators urged to make free school meals permanent
-New drug contributing to overdose epidemic in Massachusetts
>FOOD: Trader Joe’s reveals list of customer favorites
>BUSINESS: This "Best Job" of 2023 pays over $100,000, offers remote opportunities and doesn’t require a degree
-Yankee Candle to close South Deerfield plant, scatter remaining workforce: CEO
>SHOPPING: Amazon axes free grocery delivery on some Prime orders
>COLLEGES: Quinsigamond Theater Department is looking for actors and crew members for the spring production
-Anna Maria students make gallery debut at ArtsWorcester’s College Night
>HISTORY: Sumner Coal Company, 9 Pleasant Street, Worcester
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County January 22nd to 29th
>HEALTH: Mass. gets mixed reviews on tobacco control efforts
-Here’s why French people may live longer than most, says a longevity expert
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Bill Russell documentary coming to Netflix February 8th (1:58)
>MOVIES: "Avatar 2" leads the box office for seventh weekend in a row
>CELEBRITY: Annie Wersching, "24" and "Runaways" actress, dies at 45
>ANIMALS: Colorado bear takes hundreds of selfies on wildlife camera trap
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Wife who lost husband to Alzheimer's wants to inspire other caregivers (2:40)
-Meanwhile, in Japan, fish spends owner's money, reveals credit card info on YouTube stream
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 47 today in Worcester
-New England winter weather forecast (1:56)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-1 Worcester home’s power bill is $500. A half-mile away in Shrewsbury, it’s 70% lower
-Worcester man charged in $162,180 Mass. Health fraud
-Neighbors speak out on dual roundabouts in Chandler St. traffic plan
-Area fire chief battles restaurant blaze on honeymoon in Puerto Rico (2:19)
-Worcester police arrest 2 on fentanyl trafficking charges
-Holden restaurant among Phantom Gourmet's Old Reliables: Classic restaurants doing it right (4:40)
-Ghoul housekeeping: Inflatables run riot for Halloween on Dawson Road
-Candy by state: What Massachusetts craves before Halloween
-Nativity School opens applications for upcoming year
-Radio Worcester (13:24): Worcester builds a biotech hub, but can it keep the companies it creates?
-Stop & Shop offers discount after website outage
-Clinton police chase black bear into woods following multiple sightings
-State fire board approves annual recalled sprinkler checks
-Radio Worcester (9:27): Worcester Guardian celebrates 3 years of independent local journalism
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Worcester shooting, school boundary changes, winter overhaul
>DINING OUT: Celebrating the transition from summer to fall
-Diner connects Worcester seniors and trains Quinsigamond hospitality students
-ICYMI: Correctional officer accused of smuggling drugs into Worcester County jail
-Worcester police make arrest in connection with fatal strip club shooting
-Worcester nursing home caught in statewide RegalCare crackdown
-Worcester ranks No. 1 among U.S. metro areas for single mothers, study finds
-Worcester County income gap widens as poverty holds at 10%
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Vacancy on Council of Aging
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Today! St. Roch Church plans annual yard sale Saturday
-Today! Shred Day for Shrewsbury residents Saturday
-Road milling begins Saturday on Oak Street in Shrewsbury
-Woman arrested after disturbance outside library in Dudley, accused of spitting at and kicking officer
-Auburn approves 3-way stop at West and Rochdale streets
-Westborough Connects-run GenPals program bridges the generational gap
-Northborough resident proposes unique way to boost public participation in town meetings
-Brimfield at Odds With the Winthrops: Author Don Duffy to speak Wednesday
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: "Frankenstein" at O.S.V., Disney on Ice at DCU, Scene Queen
-Pulse Magazine's Weekend Guide (:22)
-Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry ignite Worcester on The Hive Mind Tour
-Carrot Top set to make dramatic return to stage after suicide attempt
>OPINION: Diane Cotter: D.C.'s silence on P.F.A.S. fire gear must end
-Boston Globe editorial: Worcester Diocese should listen to victims, publish list of credibly accused priests
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (46:18): Alex Corrales, Worcester Housing Authority
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Journalists' superpower and Worcester media in 2026
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:05): Ballot questions 1, 2 and 3, plus changing local media landscape
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Trappist monk who later ran multiple local businesses
>SPORTS: Are Patriots the most injured team in the NFL?
-Patriots power ranking roundup: Drake Maye leading charge to top 10 in NFL
-Bruins beat Anaheim, 4-2
-Celtics' bench closes out perfect preseason with overtime win in Philly
-Holy Cross football to play at No. 17 Harvard
-Adam Due sets the standard for Holy Cross football
-Holy Cross mourns the loss of Hall of Famer and Patriots great Jon Morris
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey falls to Harvard
-Worcester Railers 2026-27 season guide
>CARS: Car insurance lapse triggers "incredibly frustrating" registration issue (4:10)
>NATIONAL: Gen Z is way, way more miserable than previous generation: poll
-Doctor's husband strangled her, set her body on fire while young daughter was asleep
-Tragic: 2-year-old girl hit and killed by car in Chelsea (:26)
>NEW ENGLAND: Holdout juror breaks silence on Lindsay Clancy mistrial
-Matthew Farwell trial (19:22): F.B.I. agents testify about detective's texts with Sandra Birchmore
-Flock cameras faced a Mass. backlash. Police are split on using similar tech
-Unpacking Question 3: What eliminating party primaries would mean for voters
>COLLEGES: Second Assumption Physician Assistant Gala raises over $18,000
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 strange things flight attendants have seen on planes
>BUSINESS: How to help your family without hurting your finances (2:00)
-Survey finds employers are willing to pay more for this 1 skill (1:58)
-Mass. estate tax: Ryan Kittredge explains $2 million threshold (25:23)
>SHOPPING: Retail sales up in September -- but a big chunk of spending went to an essential bill
>HOMES: How to keep your home basics organized
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor debunks myths about drinking raw milk (2:38). Article
-Understanding the difference between stress and anxiety
>FOOD: Chef reveals correct way to cook rice with a step many skip
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Practical Magic 2," "Buddy" and more
>CELEBRITY: James McAvoy calls out "Band of Brothers" co-star for bullying him on set
-Michael Douglas reveals what saved marriage to Catherine Zeta-Jones after brief split
>ANIMALS: Rescuer stops for kangaroo, finds her baby still by her side (2:11)
>HISTORY: Amelia Earhart’s life really took flight while she lived in Mass.
>GOOD NEWS: Mom hopes to thank teens who invited son with autism to play (1:31)
-Meanwhile, Finnish man downs 16.9 ounces of orange soda in 3.16 seconds
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