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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
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:27). High of 48 today in Worcester
-How much total snow is Massachusetts forecast to get this winter? (6:11). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Neighbors shocked after woman killed in Worcester shooting; man also injured (1:46). Article
-Earlier: Woman dead, man injured in Worcester shooting (:59). Article
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: "Compassionate care" is front and center at UMass' Maternity Center
+Noon: Stolen stained-glass window returned to Worcester Art Museum
+Noon: Magic of "The Nutcracker" ballet is returning to Worcester
+Noon: Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making weekend plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
-John Piccolo, popular Worcester restaurant owner, charged in City Hall attack
-Earlier: Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Tensions boil over as Worcester board grills developer over Polar Park project delays
-Earlier: Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-To meet housing crisis, report finds Gateway Cities need twice as much construction
-Former District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large run
-18 months after surprise inspection, Community Healthlink not back to normal operations
-76 become new citizens at naturalization ceremony in Worcester
-Losses mourned, lives celebrated at emotional Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony
-Mass. says some police officers have been bypassing required training (3:06). Article
-Earlier: Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester County Wonders: Shrewsbury woman rescues raptors one feather at a time
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Brazillian Burguer to open at former Shrewsbury Street donut shop
-ICYMI: Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden tax rate drops, bills rise
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury seeks plow drivers for winter season
-Grafton tax rate down, values up for fiscal 2025
-Board approves single tax rate for all types of property for Sutton
-The Item's calendar of events
-Clinton E.L.P.A.C. hosts holiday family potluck
-2 Berlin firefighters graduate from academy
-Nashoba Class of 2004 to hold 20-year reunion on November 29th
-Organization gets federal grant for new grocery store in Winchendon
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
-Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Hunting phantoms, talking puppets bring humor to stage Friday and Saturday
-Jim & Val bring Second Saturdays to Apple Tree Arts
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1354 (28:06): Mark Henderson, Founder, The 016
-39th annual meeting of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau (54:58)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a longtime kindergarten teacher
>SPORTS: Boston Celtics visit the White House (12:33)
-Patriots owner Robert Kraft snubbed again in Hall of Fame bid (2:22). Article
-Bruins beat Utah, 1-0
-2004 Boston Red Sox ring and World Series trophy owned by Larry Lucchino featured in upcoming auction
-Joe Nugent steps up for Crusaders men's basketball team
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces 3 signings
-Check out the schedule for upcoming road races in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: Are future Social Security benefits in peril?
-Up to 20 human skulls found in New Mexico home
-Tragic: Missing boy with autism found dead
>NEW ENGLAND: Worker injured during "supermove" in medically induced coma with third-degree burns
>COLLEGES: Assumption names new chief financial officer
-Worcester State Magazine’s special 150th anniversary issue hits the stands, goes live online
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most beautiful places to visit in the Pacific Northwest
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. unemployment rates remain higher than 2023
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (57:40)
>HOMES: What $350,000 can buy you in Worcester County, November 10th to 16th
>SHOPPING: Amazon Haul — What to know about Amazon's new discount store
>HEALTH: Health officials track increases in whooping cough, pneumonia (2:31)
-A few hours of activity a week can lower your risk of A-fib (:58)
>FOOD: How to stay safe during foodborne illness outbreaks (2:16)
>TV/STREAMING: "Jeopardy" contestant’s heart-wrenching interview leaves Ken Jennings speechless
>MOVIES: Matthew McConaughey reveals why he turned down $15 million role
>CELEBRITY: Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
>HISTORY: Founded in Boston, Staples ushered in era of office supply superstores
>ANIMALS: Cyclist finds puppy in the middle of nowhere (2:08)
>GOOD NEWS: Man discovers owner of his favorite bakery is his birth mother
-Meanwhile, in Miami, woman delivers baby at airport in American Airlines ticketing area
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