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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:

In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 53 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 32-year-old man indicted in 2021 murder at Hotel Vernon (pictured)
+6:00: 3 children, 3 adults killed at Christian school in Nashville
+6:00: Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, NHL week 24
+Noon: Worcester police thwart daytime break-in, bust armed suspect
+Noon: For more than 40 years, The Mountain Barn restaurant in Princeton was a beloved dining destination
-Worcester celebrates North High School boys basketball state champions (:36)
-Related: Article and gallery (34 photos)
-4 major construction projects are reshaping Worcester’s Canal District
-Worcester school Superintendent Rachel Monárrez 9 months in: "There’s just not enough space"
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 499 (28:11): Homework
-Division of Youth Opportunities opens survey on bicycling in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (12:10): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista on the new Worcester Police Crisis Response Program
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "Did Sue Paye Run Away?". Video (14:51). Audio (16:37)
-Channel 5 Wake Up Call from Shrewsbury Middle School Unified Basketball Team (:51)
-Here’s the 3 most common last names in Massachusetts, according to Ancestry.com
>HISTORY: Historical & architectural tour of Worcester City Hall (11:49)
-ICYMI: Worcester 20-year-olds open Infused Café in Canal District
-Green Hill Golf Course reopens for the season
-Police investigation underway following late night shooting in Worcester that left victim wounded
-W.P.D. seeks suspect in attempted robbery on Vernon Street
-Polar brings back its Jalapeño Citrus Margarita Seltzer in limited production
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: The Library of Disposable Art: Gum Gardens
-Selections from what customers at That's Entertainment are reading
-Lorie C. Martiska, Open Sky Community Services: Is it possible to end homelessness in Worcester?
-Amie Shei, The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts: Keep W.R.T.A. buses fare-free
-Bill Shaner: Why's it so hard to do cool things in this city?
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: I'm Latina but I'm Not Spicy
-A Word from Echo (24:04): James Lambert III, Anthony Barbosa and Steph Corio
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 898 (29:30): Author Joanna MacGugan
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a Worcester hair stylist appreciated for her artistic talents, friendship and warmth
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden police wants to I.D. man who stole from firewood money box
-Holden charity helping animals impacted by war in Ukraine (2:09)
-A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston submits form for new school grant
-Shrewsbury Complete Streets Project public outreach meeting Monday evening
-Clinton considers A.R.P.A. fund uses
-Papers available for Clinton’s June 12th election
-Boylston to conduct test of CODERED system on Wednesday
-Wachusett area publlc safety logs
>SPORTS: Bruins top Hurricanes, 4-3
-Celtics beat Spurs, 137-93
-Pirates open season with 55-41 win
-Revolution beats D.C. United, 2-1
>CARS: NEW! Bertera. Huge Selection. Great Prices. (3:29)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: First Citizens Bank to acquire Silicon Valley Bank
-6 children die in Tennessee highway crash
-Tragic: 3-year-old girl can no longer smile after dog bite
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 people, dog killed in house fire on Cape Cod
-Scammers are targeting teens by asking them to send nude photos online, then blackmailing them
>BUSINESS: Baby Boomers support a 4-day work week more than Gen Z: survey
-Banks aren’t out of the woods yet and neither is the economy. Here’s why
>FOOD: Recall issued for beef product due to possible E. Coli contamination
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria AMCAST (26:40): Communication with Professor Travis Maruska
-Worcester State's The Beat (25:28): Filmmaker and Assistant Professor of Communication Brittany Severance
>HEALTH: Drug that spurs weight loss without dieting in the works
-Steps have dropped since COVID and the trend is worrisome, study says
>HOMES: 5 new properties for sale in Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: "Arrested Development" is staying on Netflix after all
>MOVIES: "John Wick: Chapter 4" comes out blazing with $73.5 million
>CELEBRITY: The Weeknd is officially the most popular artist in the world
>ANIMALS: This baby and cockatoo are B.F.F. goals (:54)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Heart attack survivor reunites with good Samaritans who saved his life
-Meanwhile, in Maine, sasquatch? the cowardly lion? Pictures of robbery suspect have residents perplexed
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Classifieds
-Servers wanted at Worcester restaurant
-Head host and hosts at Downtown Worcester restaurant
-Multiple positions for Wonder Bar's Polar Park location
-Multiple positions at Worcester restaurant
-Grounds crew for Worcester Bravehearts
-Multiple positions, Law Department, City of Worcester
-Director of Planning and Community Development, Town of Holden
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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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