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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:20). High of 76 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester man sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for child sex abuse images
+6:00: Brother of Polar Beverages stabbing suspect contacted victim, prosecutor says
+Noon: Recreation Worcester closed today
+Noon: All aquatics facilities in Worcester closed today
+Noon: Radio Worcester (13:32): Senator Elizabeth Warren talks brownfields, Worcester, student loans, SCOTUS and more
+Noon: Central Mass. group celebrating National Teddy Bear Picnic Day (3:29)
-$2.7 million awarded to clean up, redevelop brownfields in Worcester
-Worcester Sweets Cafe is a new spot in the Tatnuck Square Neighborhood
-Worcester police introduce new K9, Marco
-Worcester organizations breaking down barriers to swimming safety
-A battle to save trees in Worcester. Is this one of many we'll see in the years to come?
-Meg's Journey, Part 3 (9:20): Meg Milonopolous shares words of advice for her 3 young children
-Earlier: Meg's Journey, Part 2 (6:11); Meg's Journey, Part 1 (7:12)
-Related: Fundraiser for Meg and her family
>SHOPPING: What Worcester's Reading -- Annie's Book Stop
>DINING OUT: New in the Woo -- Trackside Tavern
-ICYMI: Worcester police describe how 13-hour standoff ended (2:01)
-Related: Worcester shooting suspect shot in shoulder, hit K9 Beebs before arrest, police say
-Worcester’s Lake Quinsigamond among 70 beaches in Mass. unsafe due to bacteria
-Worcester dealing with lifeguard shortage as pool opens for summer
-Worcester recognizes first Quock Walker Day in Massachusetts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): 60 shall be nifty for enhanced Fred Warren Road Race in Holden
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
-Tribute to former Holden Town Manager William Kennedy
-Watch as Brilla Coffee travels 2,000 miles from Nicaragua to your cup (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Rutland police arrest man for heroin and crack
-Dudley library may close to balance town budget
-Shrewsbury mosquito spray schedule for July
-NEW! Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Community Harvest Project chosen as a TerraCorps/Americorps Partner Service Site
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: "The Jim & Val Show" debuts at Mechanics Hall with lots of songs and a ton of fun
-Don't Touch My Politics podcast (41:43): School Committee member Sue Mailman
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Admissions to a university is less about Affirmative Action and more about who your papa is
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 12 (28:16): Martha's Vineyard
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1312 (59:41): Gun Safety
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who was an enthusiastic and active member of Temple Emanuel Sinai
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Athletics, 4-3
-Chicago Cubs select former Braveheart Matt Shaw in the first round of the MLB Draft
-Bravehearts fall to Sea Unicorns, 11-9. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday
-Craft Beer, live music, free hot dog, and a chance to be seen on TV. Bravehearts' holding Craft Beer Night on Thursday
-WooSox beat Mets, 5-3
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-NATIONAL: 6 people die in Cessna plane crash in California
-More than $200 billion in COVID aid may have been stolen, federal watchdog says
-Tragic: Man drowns trying to rescue 12- and 13-year-old daughters
>NEW ENGLAND: 3 killed, 1 injured in Maine crash
-Drivers brace for heavier traffic during second week of the Sumner Tunnel shutdown
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. Foundation scholarship application for fall semester is open
>HOMES: Check out 5 new houses for sale in and around Worcester
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The best destinations in the U.S. for architecture lovers
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-A.I. is already linked to layoffs in the industry that created it
>FOOD: New City Microcreamery opens a factory, bringing small batch gourmet ice cream to more stores
>HEALTH: Why does hair turn gray? Here's what experts say
-A revolutionary new Alzheimer’s drug was just approved by the FDA. Here's what to know
>TV/STREAMING: 14 saddest canceled TV shows in 2023... so far
>MOVIES: "Insidious 5" scares off Indiana Jones at the box office, "Joy Ride" Stalls
>CELEBRITY: Woman arrested outside Taylor Swift's beachfront Rhode Island home on trespassing charge
>ANIMALS: 97% of pet owners say their animals are part of the family
>HISTORY: The History of Elm Park -- Worcester's Central Park (5:25)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman swims across San Francisco Bay after COVID, a motorcycle accident and a divorce
-Meanwhile, in England, 3 men swept out to sea on giant inflatable duck
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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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