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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 90 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: While its Worcester warehouse sits idle, Amazon has been paying property taxes. Here's how much.
+6:00: Worcester 311 mobile app now available for download
+6:00: Man stabbed in chest at Planet Fitness in Gardner (2:15)
+Noon: Worcester convenience store sells $100,000 lottery ticket
+Noon: Listen Up: Linnea's Garden, Ashley Deyj. Rose Gold Glasses
+Noon: Last Call: Novelist Courtney Kuketz
-Surveillance images show assault at Worcester Popeye's over wrong order (:26). Article
-Suspect in Colby Avenue shooting, standoff held without bail
-Related: Worcester police ask for public’s help in Colby Avenue standoff investigation
-Earlier: Restraining orders issued against resident of Worcester house in 13-hour standoff
-Huge bobcat spotted in Worcester neighborhood (1:41). Article
-Judge tosses former Holy Cross coach's lawsuit
-Developer plans second big Shrewsbury Street apartment building
-$11.3 million in counterfeit goods seized in Shrewsbury storage units, police say
-Bystanders rescue mother, 2 boys from fiery wreck in Charlton (1:53). Article
-Worcester Public Schools releases Night Life schedule
-Worcester Public Schools summer meals schedule
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester -- 50th Anniversary of Worcester's Deadliest Fire - Part 1. Video (22:57). Audio (24:06)
>DINING OUT: How restaurants can trick diners into spending more
-Millbury woman completes Rosalina’s Kitchen "Avalanche" Italian dish challenge
-NEW! Meg's Journey, Part 4 (11:26): Meg describes how she had to navigate the healthcare system to get needed care
-Earlier: Meg's Journey, Part 3 (9:20); Meg's Journey, Part 2 (6:11); Meg's Journey, Part 1 (7:12)
-Related: Fundraiser for Meg and her family
-ICYMI: Legendary rock band Chicago coming to Worcester
-Worcester man sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for child sex abuse images
-Brother of Polar Beverages stabbing suspect contacted victim, prosecutor says
-Worcester rolls out 311 app to report problems, nuisance
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): 2023-24 before and after school registration open
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
-60 shall be nifty for enhanced Fred Warren Road Race in Holden
-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): Patriots stars visit Ron Burton Training Village in Hubbardston (3:40)
-Charging stations and banners come to Clinton
-Temporary off-ramp for Mass Pike, I-495 opens
-NEW! Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Sterling Greenery opens new location in Paxton
-Shrewsbury Select Board makes appointments to town committees
-Weaving community through art and music at the Alternatives' Whitin Mill
-Explore the world of Herbert Hosmer
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Lavender Darcangelo of Fitchburg makes big impression on "America's Got Talent"
-Related: Heidi Klum shares video of Lavender's audition (9:31)
-Band Gold Star Blvd. ready to rock in Worcester
-Destructor set for Stormbringer Metal Festival at Ralph's Rock Diner
-Exploring the beautiful and fascinating libraries of Central Mass.
-Janice Harvey: History, school memories in visit to Watergate Hotel
-Radio Worcester (8:19): Alex Guardiola weighs in on homeless encampment debate
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 510 (27:59): Safe Injection Sites/2 Gage Street
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 317 (28:27): Chris Pinto
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who was a 50-year member of Eastside Post 201 and was known for his cake baking and decorating skills
>SPORTS: National League snaps All-Star Game losing streak
-Tour of the new Gillette Stadium renovations (2:49)
-Punch-Out at Polar Park boxing card August 4th takes shape with local fighters on slate
-St. John's grad Tyler Nielsen boosts Bravehearts bullpen this summer
-Bravehearts fall, 8-7, remain in first place. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts sit atop league standings after 4-2 week
-Craft Beer, live music, free hot dog, and a chance to be seen on TV. Bravehearts' holding Craft Beer Night on Thursday
-Pirates drop crucial game to Wranglers, 37-32
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-NATIONAL: Leslie Van Houten, follower of cult leader Charles Manson, released from California prison
-Historic California red tide killing, sickening sea lions, dolphins
-Tragic: 9-year-old killed at grandma's birthday party
>NEW ENGLAND: Extreme flooding leaves path of destruction in Vermont (2:34)
>COLLEGES: Worcester State faculty and students receive summer research grants
-UMass Medical School, UMass Memorial launch Lupus Center
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County, July 2nd to 8th. 10 least expensive
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 unbelievably charming European medieval walled cities to visit
>BUSINESS: Inflation is believed to have slowed sharply in June
-Bank of America accused of opening fake accounts and charging illegal junk fees
>FOOD: Understanding this food label could save you thousands
>SHOPPING: Total coverage of Amazon Prime Day July 11th and 12th
-Best Buy Black Friday in July sale; Walmart+ Week sales; Target Circle Week sales
>HEALTH: Over 3 in 4 Americans contracted COVID by end of 2022, a C.D.C. review of blood data shows
>TV/STREAMING: The wildest talk show moments of 2023 so far
>MOVIES: Jamie Lee Curtis says "Freaky Friday 2" will “for sure” happen – but not until writers' strike ends
>CELEBRITY: Aretha Franklin's 2014 handwritten will found valid by a jury
>ANIMALS: Worcester area pets up for adoption -- Meet Quinn, Luna and more
>HISTORY: White City Amusement Park in the mid-1940's (1:51)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Quick-thinking manager saves suicidal man from Connecticut River
-Meanwhile, in Australia, apartment listing goes viral after renters spot hilarious detail
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+Part-time servers at local restaurant
+Bus and van drivers at W.R.T.A.
+Water Operator for Holden D.P.W.
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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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-Multiple positions, Holden D.P.W.
-Part-time maintenance position, Canal District bar/restaurant
-Hosts, wait staff & bussers, Worcester restaurant
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