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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 32 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Person hurt in shooting in Downtown Worcester
+6:00: Hearing set for pair in Auburn sex party human trafficking case
+6:00: Worcester's unsolved chronicles: 2 men vanish in 1982
+6:00: 3 from out of state arrested for coordinated shoplifting
+6:00: 2 arrested in Worcester for stolen vehicle
+6:00: Worcester Hockey Alumni 2023-24 highlights, NHL week 16
+6:00: Bryn Saarela named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
+Noon: "Read a book, play Fortnite": Worcester officials urge kids to stay home as winter storm brings snow
+Noon: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Worcester declared parking ban in effect
-"Like I'm flying": 5-year-old boy describes his first time sledding in Worcester (1:32) (pictured)
-Snow-covered roads create tricky morning commute in Worcester (1:41)
-Snow, rain creates slick roads across the state on Monday morning (3:09)
-Snow arrives earlier than expected for plow drivers
-Residents call for rent control at Auburn mobile home park in wake of $500 hike
-Princeton company helps playful puppies become critical service dogs (2:15). Article
-1943 Warsaw ghetto uprising remembered at Worcester City Hall
-T&G Student of the Week: Vote for one of these Central Mass. students
-Central Mass. has 1.4 million square feet of green buildings, as state ranks third nationally
-W.R.T.A. joins "Browse, Borrow, Board" program
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:13): Worcester school safety & Knitty Council debate
-ICYMI: Worcester firefighters and police officers preparing for BFit Challenge
-Drone video of skating at Worcester Common Oval (1:47)
-Lock 50 closes; staff unhappy with handling
-Amazon warehouse at Greendale Mall nears opening, city councilor says
-Worcester police warn of rash of TikTok-linked car thefts, show hotspots where cars are stolen
-Drug trafficking suspect in Worcester tied to home invasion
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Snow emergency, parking ban in Holden
-Holden adds to conservation protected lands
-Lamoureux Ford Testimonial (:47)
-Crocheting hobby turns into teaching moments
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Crews work to clear snow in Fitchburg (1:26)
-Town manager candidates down to 3 in Millbury
-West Brookfield residents set to face budget override vote later this year
-Registration opens February 5th for Grafton spring and summer recreation programs
-Beer sign auction benefits Carr Foundation
-Chamber sponsors Sterling welcome sign
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-TODAY! Trivia Night fundraiser for Rachel's Table at Redemption Rock
>SHOWTIME: Irish music fans mourn the loss of radio host Brian O’Donovan
-Worcester County Wonders: A treat of a time at Hebert's Candy Mansion
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 523 (27:53): Knitty Council/City Council/Ballpark Commission
-WCCA-TV's Perspectives No. 92 (28:29): Fawaz Abusharkh
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career math teacher in the Worcester Public Schools
>SPORTS: Report: Nick Caley "well-positioned" in Patriots’ offensive coordinator search
-Holy Cross set to take on Boston University in White Out game
-Holy Cross women’s basketball set for nationally televised bout with B.U. Monday
-Railers lose to Trois-Rivières, 4-2
-St. John's hockey celebrates anniversaries of state championships
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
-Ford Explorers recalled for safety issue
>NATIONAL: 3 U.S. soldiers killed in drone attack
-These employees have the lowest reputation for honesty, according to Gallup
-Tragic: Man dies after rescuing 4-year-old son when both fall through ice at pond
>NEW ENGLAND: Healey funding plan not enough to close T’s budget gap
-Mass. state agencies to scrap minimum education level for hiring
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria AMC@Work: Jessica Clary, class of '23
-WPI students experience U.N. climate talks in Dubai (6:27)
-Chandler’s Challenge returns for sixth year of student-led fundraising at Worcester State
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 15 of the most colorful places in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: 101: Hiring for in-office positions
-U.S. economy grew at a shocking pace in the fourth quarter
>HOMES: $6 million Mass. beach house with spa-like bath was set of new Netflix show
>HEALTH: Ozempic may reduce severe liver disease risk: new study
-Drinking this many cups of tea a day could be the secret to anti-aging
>FOOD: Factory never tested applesauce packets that were recalled due to lead poisonings, FDA finds
>TV/STREAMING: WWE "Raw" moving to Netflix in shocking deal worth over $5 billion
>MOVIES: "The Beekeeper" and "Mean Girls" claim box office victory
>CELEBRITY: Martha Stewart to bare all in new Netflix doc
>ANIMALS: She was abandoned at a dumping ground (:49)
>HISTORY: Today in History for January 29th (1:46)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man who nearly died of heart attack reunites with rescuers (2:15)
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, screech owl invades home, hides among board games
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Classifieds
+Cooks and waitresses, Worcester bistro
+Multiple openings, Holden D.P.W.
-Firefighter/Paramedic, Holden Fire Department
-Full-time Dispatcher, Millbury Police Department
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: UMass Memorial woes: Hiring freeze, operating loss, looming strike threat
+6:00: Worcester city councilor charged with assaulting police after I.C.E. arrest
+6:00: Councilor Etel Haxhiaj's response
+6:00: Burncoat High awards diplomas at DCU Center ceremony
+6:00: Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:56): Natale Consenza settlement, I.C.E. arrest protests, Clark layoffs
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Worcester-shot "Walking Dead" scenes may all have all been shown
+Noon: Teseracte Players do "Time Warp" again at "Rocky Horror" in Worcester
+Noon: Listen Up: Role Model, Megan Thee Stallion and sizzle summer playlists
+Noon: Last Call: P.E. James, musician
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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