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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 35 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Nearly 250 people displaced by water main break at Worcester tower will have to wait 4 to 6 weeks for repairs
+6:00: Driver in critical condition after rollover crash on Southbridge Street in Worcester
+6:00: Real estate developer purchases Owl Shop building on Main Street
+6:00: S.N.A.P. "appalled" by Worcester Diocese abuse report that doesn't name accused priests
+6:00: Radio Worcester (28:10): City Manager Batista on his major restructure of how diversity and equity is handled in the city
+6:00: Actions speak louder than words in W.C.L.O.C.'s "Small Mouth Sounds"
-It may take days to fix Worcester tower after pipe burst forces out seniors
-Here's what's next for beloved longtime Worcester sandwich shop that recently closed (pictured)
-Historic Canal District condo building to be auctioned off
-Webster man charged in fatal October shooting on Burncoat Street in Worcester
-36-year-old Worcester man arrested on gun charges
-Worcester-area events celebrate Black History Month
-Worcester event highlights National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
-W.R.T.A. saving seat to honor Rosa Parks for Black History Month
-Green Hill Golf Course opens driving range for 2023 season
-Worcester nonprofit wins state public health grant
-Mike Benedetti: City Council preview -- Body cams, diversity, equity, inclusion
-Radio Worcester (7:33): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks about homelessness, warming centers and keeping people safe during winter
-Aerial summer drone tour of Worcester (3:41)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (29:58): Rum for Whiskey Drinkers
>SHOWTIME: Giuliano's "Don't Pray For Me" official music video (5:12)
-Nicole Bell: A cry from streets for hearts less cold
-Shaun Connolly: Bad Advice
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a woman who worked for Wachusett schools for nearly 40 years
-ICYMI: New Canal District bar celebrates grand opening, draws ties to Worcester's history
-Worcester church leaves free hats, gloves, scarves downtown to help keep people warm
-Woman becomes 1,000th person to receive liver transplant at UMass Memorial Medical Center
-Worcester police to begin use of body cameras February 27th
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): Jefferson native recounts life in wake of federal and state aviation recognition
-Town warns of National Grid scam
-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): Rollover crash with injuries shuts down Route 12 in Auburn: Authorities
-Auburn Senior Center closed for at least the week after pipe bursts over weekend
-Grafton schools look at $815,000 in possible reductions to next year’s budget
-Westborough manufacturer lays off about 20% of workforce amid restructuring-
-Pet store chain with Shrewsbury location is closing
-Revival offers special gifts and familiar faces
-Bolton students spell their way to victory
>SPORTS: Bill Belichick appears on Tom Brady's emotional first post-retirement podcast
-Brady to begin broadcast career in 2024
-Celtics cruise past Pistons, 111-99
-Want a career in sports? Worcester Bravehearts hosting Worcester Sports Management Summit
-Holy Cross freshman breaks single-game record for 3s in loss to Lafayette. Postgame interview (1:00)
-Annie Lineberger named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-South girls hoop tough on the court and in the classroom
-Worcester Hockey Alumni 2022-23 highlights, NHL week 17
>CARS: NEW! Bertera Nissan has a great car for you (4:39)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Quake deaths pass 5,000 as Turkey, Syria seek survivors
-Related: Dramatic video shows building collapse in Turkey (:31)
-Lucky player in Washington wins $747 million Powerball prize. Winning numbers
-Tragic: 69-year-old man killed by neighbor's dogs trying to protect his poodle
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross professor discusses his new book on "Church and Culture" podcast
-Anna Maria College Storytellers (20:33): Professor Travis Maruska reading his novel, "Order of the Assassin"
>NEW ENGLAND: Plumbers slammed with calls for burst pipes after deep freeze
-5-year-old N.H. boy who fell from window dies, police say
>BUSINESS: W.B.J.'s Movers & Shakers for February 6th
-YWCA Central Mass. has become a launching pad for political involvement
>SHOPPING: Worcester Center for Crafts rebrands its retail store
>FOOD: Egg shortage breeds chicken-feed conspiracies
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County January 29th to February 5th
>HEALTH: Cancer is striking more people in their 30s and 40s. Here's what you need to know
-Free COVID vaccinations on Tuesday in Worcester: 6-8 at St. Anne's Free Medical Program
>TV/STREAMING: "1923" renewed for season 2 at Paramount+
>MOVIES: The 5 best movies of the Sundance Film Festival
>CELEBRITY: Ben Affleck called out for looking miserable at Grammys -- “He’d rather be at Dunkin”
>ANIMALS: When your baby falls in love with your 8 rescue cats (:56)
>HISTORY: Talk of Blizzard of '78 heats up with anniversary
-Harvey Leonard talks about his historic Blizzard of 1978 forecast (2:43)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Lawrence man a hero after running across I-93 to stop runaway car
-Meanwhile, in India, man found alive and well after being cremated
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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 (:40). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Thieves stole gutters from Worcester house while owner was home
+5:00: Death of Bob Weir sparks memories of Worcester's part in long, strange trip
+5:00: Planning winter entertainment in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 14
+Noon: 270-unit project at abandoned Spag's factory met with skepticism
+Noon: Central Mass. pizzeria reopens with explanation for abruptly closing
-No answers as cost of probe into death of State Police recruit from Worcester nears $700,000 (3:07). Article
-New year, new look, new amenities for W.R.T.A.
-Local restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Legends (5:32)
-Worcester City Council returns with social media scrutiny, transit fights
-Worcester, Fitchburg aim for uniform, safe sober houses
-Worcester County Wonders: First state-run asylum dates back to 1832
-Newly obtained court docs detail what happened inside Leominster home after man murdered wife, autopsy findings
-$80,000 Keno ticket sold in Millbury
-Police oversight questions persist after Research Bureau report
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-ICYMI: National Grid installs new underground cable to fix monthslong outage issues in Worcester
-"A very bad year": Here's what the flu numbers look like in Worcester
-Turtleboy factor: Aidan Kearney's influence on Karen Read case
-Venezuelan native in Worcester lauds capture of Maduro
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Fundraiser to help rebuild Ten West Market
-Ten West Market owner optimistic about return
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hope Chapel in Sterling dedicates new sanctuary
-Clinton buildings coming together
-Clinton Select Board hears Bates family request to explore right-of-way access at town dump
-Indigenous culture celebration day coming to Grafton this summer
-Spanish-language congregation to move into historic church in West Boylston
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Full list of winners and nominees at Golden Globes
-Golden Globes snubs and surprises
-Inside the Golden Globes: Everything you didn't see on TV
-World-renowned violinist to rehearse with J.O.M.P. students
>OPINION: Molly McCullough: For Worcester's schools, kids come first
-Maggie Calvetti: Someday they'll be grown & here's who i hope they become
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:18:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who had Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics
>SPORTS: Patriots defense shines in 16-3 Wild Card win over Chargers
-Patriots will play Steelers-Texans winner in AFC Divisional Round
-Bruins beat Penguins, 1-0
-Celtics star Jaylen Brown rips refs after loss to Spurs in Boston
-Holy Cross student-athletes record 3.39 G.P.A. during Fall 2025 semester
-100 FM The Pike (18:00): MassLive's Matt Vautour gives 2026 sports predictions
-Railers fall to Florida, 5-3
>NATIONAL: Ex-husband arrested in heinous double murder of slain dentist, wife
-Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as crackdown intensifies
-Tragic: Dad killed 5 of his children over a decade
>NEW ENGLAND: Deadly house fire in Burrillville, R.I.
-From Lindsay Clancy to Turtleboy: 5 Mass. criminal cases to watch in 2026
>COLLEGES: "We depend on fungi for absolutely everything"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney quietly changes course on controversial meal plan changes
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Samsung unveils "world's largest" TV of its kind at 130 inches
>HOMES: Laundry hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner
>HEALTH: Noom launches Proactive Health GLP-1 Program for long-term health
-Mass. mom fights for scalp cooling to be covered by insurance during chemo (2:06). Article
>FOOD: Your guide to a flavorful Dry January (4:34)
>TV/STREAMING: "The Simpsons" retires beloved character Duffman after 30 years
>MOVIES: 2026 new horror movie releases
>CELEBRITY: "High School Musical" star arrested on child pornography charges
-"Field of Dreams" and "West Wing" actor Timothy Busfield faces arrest warrant in child sex abuse case
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog does the cutest thing when she wants attention (2:00)
>HISTORY: Math, not myths: Inside the new search for Amelia Earhart
>GOOD NEWS: Lottery ticket rejected by another customer earns man $1 million
-Meanwhile, in Germany, watch 50 sheep escape shepherd, walk into grocery store
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