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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 49 today
-Here's how brutal wind chills were in Mass. during arctic blast
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester will appeal $8 million judgment in police evidence fabrication case
-Fatal crash in East Brookfield
-Quick-thinking UniBank teller catches scammer in the act, police say
-As Woburn educators continue strike, Worcester educators also don’t have a contract
-Rep. McGovern says he's working to make school lunch free for all students (1:19)
-5 cheapest places to get gas this weekend in Worcester
-W.R.T.A. saving seat to honor Rosa Parks for Black History Month
-Need a new Worcester recycling bin? Here's how to get one
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "Found Clobbered and Mutilated on Myrtle Street". Video (16:47). Audio (18:25)
-Aerial summer drone tour of Worcester (3:41)
>FOOD: Amazon Fresh is expected to open stores in Mass., including Leominster and Westborough. But when?
>HISTORY: Remembering Buddy Holly's last visit to Worcester
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (29:58): Rum for Whiskey Drinkers
>SHOWTIME: Five Things To Do: Hearts and Crafts, Broadway Upside Down, and more
-Burncoat High Dance Team returns to national championship in Florida
-Artist's talk precedes Spotlight Concert in Worcester
-Laurel: Along Worcester's Black History Trail
-Worcesteria: Growing The Mustard Seed; a 4-footed mom-to-be; the universe of ukuleles
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Black History Month
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to man who retired as chef at a private country club
-ICYMI: Chef Zak Lindgren heads up WooTrucks catering team
-Critics slam Worcester Diocese report that finds 173 credible allegations of cleric abuse. Here's why
-Worcester police investigating Aetna St. shooting that injured 31-year-old man
-After Downtown Worcester shooting, man charged with possession of machine gun
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): Jason Bradshaw’s legacy continues, helping Wachusett students
-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): Long-awaited work agreement between Sterling and Boylston OK’d
-"Best job in government:" Palitsch reflects on School Committee
-Former Algonquin stars Eddy and Mall make another shared accomplishment
-Leicester police logs January 26th to February 1st
-On the court and in the classroom, much success for Wachusett junior Cain
-Papers available for candidates interested in West Boylston’s June 6 election
-Leominster man sentenced for illegal reentry
>SPORTS: Holy Cross men's hockey team wins on shorthanded goal in overtime
-Power-Cassidy, Foreman lead H.C. women to win at Navy
-Holy Cross men fall to Navy. Interview (:29)
-Stingrays beats Railers, 3-1
-Bravehearts land 9 with local ties as first roster signings
-Worcester area high school sports fans: Beware of this likely scam
-Pirates sign lineman Trevon Young
>CARS: NEW! Bertera Nissan has a great car for you (4:39)
-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)
>NATIONAL: U.S. shoots down Chinese balloon
-Powerball jackpot grows to $747 million after no winner
-Train derailment in Eastern Ohio causes massive fire, prompts evacuations
-Tragic: Man killed by cops while cleaning out late grandma's home: family
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria College Storytellers (20:33): Professor Travis Maruska reading his novel, "Order of the Assassin"
-UMass Medical School licenses data processing and analysis technology
>NEW ENGLAND: Police helicopter finds man lost in Granville State Forest amid subfreezing temps
>BUSINESS: My boss says he'll give me a bad reference to make me stay
-Berkshire Bank appoints Karyn Polito to Board of Directors
>TRAVEL: Frontier Airlines launches all-you-can-fly summer pass for $399
>SHOPPING: Worcester’s Crompton Place hosting "Be My Galentine" event February 9th
>HOMES: Is a basement renovation worth it? How to plan a stunning project
>HEALTH: Why a new Alzheimer’s drug is having a slow U.S. debut
-WCCA-TV's Health Matters (28:12): Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on saving lives
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: 9 must-see movies being released in February
>CELEBRITY: Sally Field reveals the 2 classic movies she turned down
>ANIMALS: Goose completely take over man's deck (3:18)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Message in a bottle travels from Canada to Ireland in 18 months
-Meanwhile, in Iowa, woman sent to funeral home was later found alive
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-Full-time police officer, town of Paxton
-Servers, cooks and grill staff at George's Coney Island
-Line Cook at Canal District Restaurant
-Home Care Case Managers at ESWA
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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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