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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:52). High of 63 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Street Italian Heritage Parade returns for another year
-TODAY! Historic Wachusett Dam open for walks, tours
-A lifelong series of heart problems turn Worcester woman into a staunch advocate
-Worcester psychologist known for volunteerism awarded key to the city
-Local toddler needs life-saving transplant, needs your help
-Worcester Armenian community comes together for Artsakh
-As Catholic schools craft gender I.D. policies, "outdated" views criticized
-Donker Farm in Worcester celebrates with annual festival
-Radio Worcester Roundup (40:36): Heart to Hub service loss and upcoming municipal election
-508, A show about Worcester (23:08): Strategic voting in Worcester at-large elections
-Powerball jackpot up to $1.55 billion as lottery losing streak continues
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for October
-ICYMI: Worcester remembers Jordan Levy, former mayor and longtime radio host
-Related: Obituary for Jordan Levy
-Organizations come together to set a world record on World Smile Day in Worcester
-"Jeopardy" contestant from Worcester pleaded on-air for Katie Couric to do him one favor – and she swiftly responded
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett golfers set sights on playoff run
-Mitchell, Raini honored as Commonwealth Heroines
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Jefferson Mills in Holden opens its doors (3:51)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 3 local projects receive economic incentives from state
-Second Grafton Master Plan workshop October 19th
-43rd annual Waters Farm Days October 14th and 15th
-Millbury artist's prints on exhibit at Alternatives' Whitin Mill
-Wachusett Mountain receives S.B.A. legacy business award
-Clinton schools honor students, staff members
-Bigelow takes to the road with book bike
-Wachusett area public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Worcester will mark Día De Los Muertos with help from spiritual beer
>SHOWTIME: Brian O'Donovan brought shows to Worcester; loses brain cancer battle
-Kansas coming to Worcester as part 50th anniversary celebration
-Laurel: Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (59:28)
-Unity Radio's Standups and Standouts (59:40)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester special education teacher who volunteered with 4-H for 40 years
>SPORTS: Preview of Patriots-Saints game
-Related: Prediction for Patriots-Saints
-Related: Saints' Isaac Yiadom comes home
-Related: Week 5 schedule, TV and announcers
-No. 12 Holy Cross defeats Bucknell , 55-27
-Aliyah Boston, former Worcester Academy star, unanimous choice for WNBA Rookie of the Year
-Revolution loses, 3-2
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Hamas launches surprise land, air and sea attack on Israel
-Related: Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel, explained in 60 seconds (1:00)
-Afghanistan earthquake death toll rises to 2,000
-Tragic: Boy, 3, drowns at park while mom was glued to her phone, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman struck by lightning recovering, reunites with dog (1:07)
>COLLEGES: Clark holding events to honor LGBTQ+ History Month
-Assumption to counteract F.A.F.S.A. delay by offering aid early
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The world’s 13 most beautiful villages you’ve probably never heard of
>BUSINESS: That Capital One email is real, and it may be worth hundreds (1:44)
-Local cannabis company overcoming odds to bring it right to your door
>HEALTH: Is COVID pill helping create, spread mutated virus? (3:10)
-Can electrolytes relieve hangover symptoms after drinking alcohol?
>FOOD: Microbiologist tells why he never eats leftovers or attend barbecues
>HOMES: Check out these homes for sale in Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: Sofia Vergara is drug kingpin Griselda Blanco in trailer for new Netflix movie (:50)
>MOVIES: "Exorcist: The Believer" eyes $28 million domestic opening
>CELEBRITY: Pink Floyd's Roger Waters accused of antisemitic behavior
>ANIMALS: Dog dumped on the street is so fluffy and happy now (3:16)
>HISTORY: Today in History for October 8th (1:36)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Gronk grants wish of 14-year-old cancer survivor at Gillette Stadium
-Meanwhile, in Texas, family repeatedly attacked by out-of-control pig — "Prisoners in their own home"
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+Library Page, Worcester Public Library
+Senior Civil Engineer, Town of Holden
-Vice President of Property Management, Worcester Housing Authority
-Events Coordinator, Worcester brewery
-Waitstaff and chef positions, new Worcester restaurant
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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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+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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