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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 42 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: MB Bar and Lounge, considered oldest continuously operating gay bar in city, closing for maintenance
+6:00: Worcester man sentenced for drug trafficking in Maine
+Noon: Driver of car that struck National Grid worker in Spencer found not guilty
+Noon: Five Things to Do: P.E. James, ArtsWorcester, Chris O'Leary and more
+Noon: Shaun Connolly: Escape from Worcester
+Noon: Bee Gees tribute band Stayin' Alive coming to Worcester
+Noon: Dan Lewis' legacy: New poetry fellowship awarded to open mic founder
+Noon: Jerod Mayo remains favorite to succeed Bill Belichick as Patriots head coach
+Noon: Looking back at when Belichick was named coach of Patriots 24 years ago (:45)
-Bill Belichick out as Patriots head coach
-Woman escapes injury when Shrewsbury mobile home roof collapses during storm (2:08). Article
-Police remove homeless encampment in Downtown Worcester, arrest 3
-Related: Worcester homeless advocates decry lack of shelter space
-Radio Worcester (16:19): Mayor Petty on unhoused solutions and snowstorm response
-Holy Cross buildings evacuated due to a bomb threat
-Answers sought 1 year after disappearance of Brittany Tee (2:56)
-Burncoat senior starts a vending machine business to get into college
-Local 1009 discusses Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month
-Reservoir water quality impacted by an increase of salt on roadways
-In double shooting on Main Street, Worcester man gets 3-4 years in prison
-Radio Worcester (10:10): Girls Inc. overcomes challenges — Tiffany Lillie’s new vision
-The Faces of Worcester: Jo Elle Moody
-John DiPietro (8:37): The 016 celebrates its fifth anniversary
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:24): Debating First Night’s future, WoMag changes
-TODAY! Worcester Superintendent Rachel Monárrez on Unity Radio's Unity in the Community
>DINING OUT: Restaurant holding ravioli class February 18th
-ICYMI: Second man arrested in shooting that injured 2 at Worcester Caribbean Festival
-Holy Cross grad to be next JetBlue C.E.O., as airline inaugurates new Worcester route
-Central Mass. businesses fight squeeze for workers
-Worcester City Council discusses how homeless use public library
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! "Coffee and ..." with Town Clerk Jeanne Hudson
-NEW! Lamoureux Ford Testimonial (:47)
-Town election nomination papers available
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Former Westborough roller skating rink to be renovated
-Shrewsbury site sold to AA Transportation owner for $4.3 million
-Spencer Police Chief wants Constables’ Division added to assist with traffic details
-Millbury Select Board Chair Christopher Naff will not run for re-election
-Radio Worcester (7:17): Fitchburg Public Market progress update by Kim Gordon
-West Boylston police log January 1st to 7th
-Grafton police log January 12th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Boston Calling 2024 lineup revealed
-Meet the local tribute artist keeping the spirit of Elvis alive
-Old Settlers Burying Ground offers a gentle walk through local history
-Last Call: Mike Alvarado
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 141 (29:58): Ali Kane
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1325 (27:33): El Buen Samaritano Food Program
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime journalist
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Timberwolves, 127-120
-Where Bruins stand in playoff race as halfway point of season nears
-Holy Cross women’s basketball earns road win at Navy. Men fall to Navy at home
-Alabama coach Nick Saban retiring in college football stunner
-The Gaels of Cinton High are Coolest Sports Team Nickname in Central Mass.
>CARS: Christmas Greetings from Bertera Nissan (1:31)
-Alcohol breath tests could become standard for American driver
>NATIONAL: Vermont most sought-after state in 2023
-Tragic: Western Mass. mom killed in crash was going home for her daughter's birthday
>NEW ENGLAND: Flooding in Hampton, N.H. (:54). Raw video (32:19)
-What's going on with REAL ID? Things to know in Mass.
>COLLEGES: Where in the world are WPI students in C-Term ’24?
-Worcester State recognized with Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement classification
>FOOD: Mass. scallops sold in stores, restaurants could cause food poisoning, F.D.A. warns
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 15 best beaches to visit in 2024
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-New business growth remains a strength for Central Mass.
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor on the wrong way for kids to lose weight (2:55)
-Blue Cross Blue Shield ends anesthesia coverage for most colonoscopies
>HOMES: Mass. homes are still expensive, but here's 1 that's a deal
>TV/STREAMING: Natalia Grace doc ends with disturbing claim after age reveal
>MOVIES: Best horror movies of 2023 from "M3GAN" to "Scream VI"
>CELEBRITY: Ben Affleck recreates Dunkin' Donuts 2020 viral blunder
>ANIMALS: 19-year-old blind cow loves to hug her dad (:59)
>HISTORY: Today in History for January 11th (1:05)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 2 geese who found each other after losing their mates still thriving (2:37)
-Meanwhile, in Brazil, crematorium worker finds "dead" woman alive in body bag
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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