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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 (:59). High of 57 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS:
+5:00: Haunted Speakeasy fills Hanover Theatre with jazz, zombies and Halloween spirit
+Noon: Prosecutors: Sterling teen who held PowerSchool ransom was "sophisticated" cybercriminal
+Noon: Recognizing high-achieving students: Vote now for Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
+Noon: It's Round 2 for Worcester Magazine's Digital Battle of the Bands
-"An amazing feat of engineering": Visitors take in reservoir's beauty during Wachusett Dam Day in Clinton
-Alleged thief hits Otaku Sekai, Japanese Manga culture, movies and comics business on Park Ave.
-How a group of friends turned a card game into a lifeline for local families
-Worcester Housing Authority to break ground on Lakeside Apartments redevelopment
-What is open and closed on Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day
-Honoring Indigenous People’s Day in Worcester
-Monday's Child: Emma, 15, is bright, artistic and resilient with a wonderful sense of humor
-Saint Paul 5K Knightmare Run & Walk raises funds for Kelly family
-Worcester Guardian partners with Boston University to add State House coverage
-What districts in Worcester County had the best M.C.A.S. scores?
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:43): Concerns over Worcester police drone expansion
>POLITICS: Worcester candidate profile: Jessica Pepple for city councilor at-large
-Meet the candidates: Maureen Binienda leans on experience and service
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:01): Drones, civil commitments and a controversial campaign mailer
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet: The Ground Round is back (4:50)
-ICYMI: Outside Nelson Place School in Worcester, parents rally against departure of assistant principal
-Worcester business dedicated to helping women moves to bigger space
-Community gathers for vigil for Shrewsbury father shot and killed (:45). Article
-Related: Fiancée of father who was shot and killed thanks community (4:31)
-Frank Kartheiser is comfortable with your discomfort
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Holden gets grant to hire 2 firefighters
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Item photos: First class inducted into Clinton High Hall of Fame
-Leominster man arrested for urinating on church wall during food truck festival
-Why Webster police haven't given up on search for boy who disappeared 47 years ago
-Webster woman charged in crash that sent 3 juveniles to the hospital
-Charlton to vote on firearms in municipal buildings October 20th at special town meeting
-Meals That Matter's founder says the demand for warm, home-cooked meals is on the rise
-Paxton woman is a Commonwealth Heroine
-Matt Landry's love of hiking leads to Mount Wachusett guide
-Lancaster discusses well options and state support
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: West End Creamery Corn Maze in Whitinsville (1:14)
-100 FM The Pike (7:58): Jeff Keith of Tesla and Miljenko Matijevic of Steelheart talk about their new song
>OPINION: Robert A. Bilotta: Put CSX funds to work for District 2 residents
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:02:16)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to lifelong Worcester woman who cooked in a number of local kitchens
>SPORTS: Patriots beat Saints, survive questionable officiating (4:32)
-Patriots quarterback Drake Maye takes another step forward vs. Saints
-Maye entrenched in early NFL MVP conversation
-Sign up now! FREE Crusader Tip-Off Event October 29th
-Holy Cross senior guard Cam Nolan named William V. Campbell Trophy semifinalist
-Worcester Bravehearts 2026 Season Passes are now available
>NATIONAL: All 20 remaining living hostages released by Hamas
-4 people killed and 20 more injured in a shooting at a bar in South Carolina, sheriff says
-Tragic: Skydiving instructor falls to his death after getting separated from student in freak accident
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 person in custody after threatening Topsfield Fair (:24). Article
-Massachusetts among states struggling least with bullying
-Haverhill police chief retires amid union backlash following tragedies
>COLLEGES: Inside the economics of happiness
-The most expensive colleges in Massachusetts (9:43)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 clever packing tips for rainy destinations
-6 countries or islands you can walk across in under an hour
>BUSINESS: A.I. could wipe out 100 million U.S. jobs over the next decade: report
-Are you throwing away money on your cell phone protection plan? (2:38)
>SHOPPING: Up to $1,000 rebate on LG appliances at Sclamo's
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: A.I. being used to detect heart health problems
>FOOD: Retro Diet Coke Lime returns to store shelves. Here's what to know
>TV/STREAMING: A message from Dr. Jane Goodall on Netflix's "Famous Last Words" (1:27)
>MOVIES: Jared Leto's "Tron" hits the skids with $33.5 million box office opening
>CELEBRITY: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau seen kissing on singer's yacht
-Diane Keaton lost weight, was very thin before her death
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Do you know where this is?
>ANIMALS: German Shepherd rescued from hoarding goes on first walk (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: Boys applauded for helping friend after shark attack in Australia
-Meanwhile, in Florida, mom wins video game tournament while holding her 5-day-old baby
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