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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 49 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-"It just went to black": Local fire chiefs on blaze leveling First Congregational Church of Spencer
-Related: Leicester church opens its doors for Spencer congregation
-Related: First Congregational Church of Spencer mourns loss (2:11)
-Earlier: Spencer church completely destroyed by fire (2:43)
-Worcester residents want city leaders to focus on creating jobs, survey says
-Worcester senior softball players prove age is just a number (2:33)
-In Worcester, Wings for Autism helping families feel comfortable at the airport
-Saint Vincent Hospital celebrates cancer survivors
-See the 2023 candidates for municipal office in Worcester
-New Worcester angel investment group seeks to fund startups
-5 key takeaways from the 2020 Worcester George Floyd protest that landed the city in court
-How Massachusetts fails survivors of sex crimes
-Worcester Housing Authority overhauling Curtis Apartments complex
-FINAL DAY! Albanian Festival a bastion of food and culture
-Radio Worcester (13:31): District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose on fact vs. fiction about the proposed new family shelter at the Zion Lutheran Church
-ICYMI: Community on edge after violence breaks out in Worcester
-1 plaintiff speaks about lawsuit accusing W.P.D. of excessive force during protest (2:10)
-Shooting victim found by police on Worcester Technical High School property
-Downtown Worcester restaurant may not open due to fight over ventilation
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Victim found in Holden featured on unsolved homicide playing cards created by State Police
-June Among Friends senior newsletter
-Lamoureux Ford wins national award for 26th consecutive year (1:03)
-More than just great coffee at Brilla (:36)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Gymnastics Learning Center in Shrewsbury celebrates 40 years
-"Making as many memories as we can": Hopedale embraces 6-year-old girl with rare disease (3:48)
-110 years of Woody’s Barber Shop in Sterling
-Millbury High School jazz concert at Millbury First Church
-Item photos: Clinton High School graduation
-Local students earn National Merit scholarships
-Richard Simmarano launches write-in campaign for West Boylston Selectboard
-Distinguished Grafton students
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
>FAITH: "What does Jesus expect from the church when he says we are the salt of the earth?"
-Ray Mariano: Councilors have right to info on Polar Park
-Nahani Meuse: Homeless in Worcester – and our Success at Blessed Sacrament Church
-Vocero Hispano: 06-02-2023 al 06-08-2023
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 507 (27:45): Polar Park/City Hall Signage
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 10 (28:18): Former Mayor Konnie Lukes, Justice Mel Greenberg (ret.), 016 founder Mark Henderson
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester woman who was active in her church and loved antiques
>SPORTS: Red Sox, Rays split doubleheader
-Holy Cross football team ranked No. 4 in preseason top 25
-Bravehearts beat Pittsfield, 8-4. Next home game 4 p.m. Sunday, June 11th
-WooSox beat Louisville, 14-1
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Pirates win third straight, defeat rival Frisco, 72-58
-Why the Railers didn’t make the playoffs, and what needs to be better in 2023-24
-Pleasant Valley's Brendan Hester qualifies for golf events on back-to-back days
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-Ford Bronco is being recalled because people may get "discouraged" trying to use the seatbelts
-NATIONAL: Dozens of kids vanish in Cleveland area as police probe alarming trend
-Radio Worcester (11:00): Congressman Jim McGovern on why he voted “No” on debt ceiling bill
-Tragic: "My heart will be rejected": Man dies after missing doses in jail
>NEW ENGLAND: Mother, baby found dead in Franklin, N.H.; suspect slit his own throat (2:18)
-Good Samaritans credited with stopping attempted kidnapping in Plymouth
>BUSINESS: Family Health Center's return from the brink
-Cannabis company closing Worcester dispensary
>FOOD: Food labels and the lies they tell us about grocery store "best before" expiration dates
>HEALTH: Infectious disease specialist answers questions about vaccines for pregnant women
>COLLEGES: TODAY! Katie Couric to address at UMass Medical School’s 50th Commencement
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 quaint European mountain towns to visit this summer
>HOMES: The ugly truth behind “We Buy Ugly Houses”
>TV/STREAMING: New on Netflix in June (8:38)
>MOVIES: "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" swinging to huge box office opening
>CELEBRITY: Bruce Springsteen falls on Amsterdam stage, band rushes to help
>ANIMALS: Mama bear, 3 cubs seen frolicking in Central Mass. backyard (:51)
>HISTORY: Downtown Worcester from Federal Square
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Parent saves 12-year-old girl in cardiac arrest during soccer practice
-Meanwhile, in South Carolina, man robs convenience store with Nintendo "Duck Hunt" pistol
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-Records clerk at Holden Police Department
-Chef de Cuisine at Canal District restaurant
-Assistant Concessions Manager at Hanover Theatre
-Bartenders at Worcester bar
-Sales Manager at DCU Center
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:07). High of 23 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester Public Schools will have 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 22nd
-Worcester Public Schools will deny immigration agents access without criminal warrants signed by a federal judge
-Worcester residents battle leaky pipes and cold temps; warming centers open (1:47). Article
-Related: City of Worcester opens warming centers Wednesday
-Worcester man charged with murder in death of former employee (:25). Article
-"Do better or step aside": Supporters rally for nonbinary Worcester city councilor
-Firm managing 2,700+ Central Mass. apartments facing second federal lawsuit over rents
-5 Worcester men arrested for fentanyl trafficking
-2 men in stolen car arrested on drug charges in Worcester
-Worcester County High School Club offers bowling to local high schoolers
-Trash & recycling pickup delayed by a day in Worcester
-Aislinn Doyle: A road map for improving literacy in Worcester. Part 2 of Worcester’s Literacy "Crisis"
-Related: Worcester's Literacy "Crisis" (Part 1)
-Radio Worcester (14:30): City Manager Eric Batista addresses allegations of transphobia
-Radio Worcester (16:49): District 3 City Councilor George Russell announces retirement, addresses council controversy
>DINING OUT: Worcester Restaurant Week will be back from February 24th through March 9th
-ICYMI: Worcester digs out from snow before cold sets in (2:10)
-Report, video show how Assumption "To Catch a Predator" case escalated
-King's teaching a reminder of conflict, unity at Worcester breakfast
-Worcester food hub fast-tracked to Union Station via fed, state funds
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden the town, like the Harvard chapel, takes name from London banker
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Holden Fire Department C.P.R. training February 2nd
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sutton swears in new police chief
-Hundreds pay respects to Auburn man killed in Vermont car crash
-Ernest Sawyer, owner of Northborough candlepin center for 70+ years, dies at 96
-Uxbridge School Committee names interim super after O.U.I. arrest (2:09)
-Woman with suspended license fails to stop for police, is released, then rearrested 2 days later
-Shrewsbury police and fire departments team up for Child Safety Day February 1st
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Recap of Central Mass. Mom's Sip & Shop and Candle Making Workshop at Flock & Flourish
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: OK Go, Carlos Odria and Between the Waves offer new music
-Central Mass. Jewish Film Fest is back with 3 "outstanding" movies
-WCCA-TV wins award for production of Mechanics Hall concert
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (57:16): Jose Vargas Zapata
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area man who passed away on his 57th birthday
>SPORTS: Josh McDaniels expected to be named Patriots offensive coordinator
-Ichiro leads 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class
-Crusaders record 3.40 G.P.A. during Fall semester
-Holy Cross' Abby Hornung named to Women’s Goalie of the Year Award Watch List
-Holy Cross men's basketball and women's basketball to face Army
>NATIONAL: Radio Worcester (16:39): Rich Rubino discusses unprecedented inaugural speech
-Historic snow amounts are falling in Florida, Louisiana and Texas as a once-in-a-generation storm hits
-Tragic: Fire chief shot, killed after helping drivers who hit deer
>NEW ENGLAND: Border Patrol agent killed at Vermont-Canada border mourned
-Footprints in snow help police solve vandalism spree during storm
>COLLEGES: Nichols student Pablo Arnau Beltran makes shoes that are good for the soul
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 fascinating abandoned airports around the world
>BUSINESS: 10 Things I know about ... Estate planning
-LPL Financial Research: Q4 earnings preview — Mix of solid growth and policy uncertainty
-Cash App ordered to pay $175 million for weak security, feds say
>SHOPPING: Revolve sale — Save on Norma Kamali, Veja sneakers, Marc Jacobs
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, January 12th to 18th
>HEALTH: Ways to fight recent spike in viral infections (2:40). Article
-Fiber could help protect you against infections: Research (1:05)
>FOOD: New-style ham and cheese
>TV/STREAMING: Survey reveals best TV shows and movies of 2024
>MOVIES: Trailer for new John Malkovich, Ayo Edebiri horror movie, "Opus"
>CELEBRITY: "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo named Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of Year
-Award-winning actress Dame Joan Plowright, wife of Laurence Olivier, dies at 95
>HISTORY: Worcester's Isaiah Thomas — legendary patriot, printer, collector
>ANIMALS: Guy who rescued duckling from pool still gets visits (1:44)
>GOOD NEWS: Wellesley man grateful to first responders who saved self, dog from icy lake
-Meanwhile, Florida's 7-foot-9 center meets Shaq in epic video
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>HELP WANTED
+Full-time firefighter/paramedics, Town of West Boylston
-Multiple positions, Holden D.P.W.
-Part-time maintenance position, Canal District bar/restaurant
-Hosts, wait staff & bussers, Worcester restaurant
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