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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 90 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester 9-year-old visits all 351 city and town halls in Massachusetts
-2 Worcester organizations join forces to launch a $1 million affordable housing fund
-Families living at Days Inn in Shrewsbury to move to Worcester City Motel
-Information sessions for those wanting to become a Worcester firefighter
-Homeowners with crumbling foundations a step closer to relief
-Mass. economic growth slowed in first quarter, ranks 31st in nation
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (54:30): Safer streets and cell phone ban in schools
>DINING OUT: Spectacular Mexican food hidden away on a former Army base at Devens
-ICYMI: Wheelchair-user in critical condition after being hit by car in Westborough
-Safety measures urged in wake of fatal crash along Belmont St. near UMass, Lake Ave.
-Related: 13-year-old girl killed in Worcester pedestrian crash remembered as bright light, source of joy
-Coffee shop is causing a buzz on Worcester's west side
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Radio Worcester (23:53): Seven Saws Brewing expansion
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Letters of Holden author's parents a heartfelt insight to World War II
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury rabbi seeks community messages for Western Wall
-The Walking Woman of Westborough walks on
-Woman panhandling in Athol arrested for slapping elderly, wheelchair bound man
-3 charged after Clinton investigation
-Brimfield Flea Market: Are July temps "too hot"? Here’s a look through the years
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
-Sterling celebrates John Davis
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-Pulse Magazine profile — MB Lounge
-Ray Mariano: Americans have lost their way
-Laurel: Remembering the Galleria at Worcester Center
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Celebrating Caribbean Heritage Month — A tapestry of culture and history
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 541 (28:14): Rental registry and parking on Mill Street update
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1346 (25:06): Elder Services of Worcester Area
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a reporter for Newsweek and other publications
>SPORTS: Former Bravehearts' star Ben Rice crushes 3 home runs in Yankees' 14-4 win over Red Sox
-Rice talks journey from low profile to pinstripes: "I've earned it"
-Rice has all the tools to be more than Yankees flash in the pan
-Bravehearts beat Brockton, 15-10. Next home game 6:30 p.m. Tuesday
-Predicting Drake Maye’s rookie season with best, worst and most likely scenarios
-WooSox beats Mets, 4-0
-Punch Out II at Polar Park August 9th
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or SUV! (:42)
-30,000 2022-23 Ford Mustangs may have steering issue
>NATIONAL: 4 killed in shooting during party at a Kentucky home
-Ticketmaster data breach: what you need to know (1:52)
-Tragic: 8-year-old girl dies in sweltering locked car as mom leaves her to go to work
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read and lawyer spotted cuddling up as jury deliberated
-Are ballot questions becoming a "money pit" in Mass.? (4:08)
>COLLEGES: WPI pens guaranteed admission agreement with Manchester C.C. (4:01). Article
-Radio Worcester (8:26): F.A.F.S.A. and MassReconnect help at Q.C.C.
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 beautiful bays around the world
>BUSINESS: Apple iPhone class action lawsuit's deadline extended to July
-Labor market keeps cooling as applications for unemployment benefits rise
>HOMES: $25 million "Premiere" Mass. estate hits the market - See inside
>SHOPPING: What to know about the new package return shakedown (2:45)
>HEALTH: Possible measles exposure in Mass. and New Hampshire (:37)
-Alzheimer's drug approved by F.D.A. that can modestly slow disease
>FOOD: Ex-McDonald’s chef reveals if their burgers ever get moldy
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>MOVIES: Miles Teller to star in "An Officer and a Gentleman" remake
>CELEBRITY: Eric Dane reveals the real reason why he was fired from "Grey's Anatomy"
>HISTORY: Waters arms made manufacturing history
>ANIMALS: Couple camping in desert hears cries in bush... and finds puppy (4:07)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mass. teen honored for saving 5-year-old from drowning (1:39)
-Meanwhile, at Lake Tahoe, 2 curious black bear cubs help themselves to pickleball paddles outside of cabin
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 32 today in Worcester
+1:00: Monster winter storm set to move across country. Boston meteorologists discuss latest forecast (12:38)
+4:00: How much did it snow in Central Mass.? See town-by-town totals
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: Vehicle buried in Shrewsbury Police Department lobby (:16). Article
+4:00: Declared winter parking ban in Worcester lifted
+1:00: West Brookfield woman, 73, dies after struck in Ware Walmart parking lot
+1:00: Worcesteria: Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday is a day of service
-City education advocate to address MLK Day Breakfast at Assumption
-Passing torch of MLK's legacy: Youth Breakfast held at Worcester State
-Related: When Martin Luther King Jr. preached in Worcester
-Related: MLK Jr. honored in Worcester, through the years (16 photos)
-A meal fit for royalty is coming to Worcester’s Mechanics Hall this month
-Worcester horror film festival moves to DCU Center for 2026
-Worcester foundation launches $125,000 grant program for community health
-UMass Medical School tapped by Department of Defense to test a better way of treating postpartum depression
-The community engine fueling Worcester County’s philanthropy
-Worcester city offices closed Monday, trash and recycling delayed
-Holiday reminders: What's open, closed on MLK Day
-Man steals $2,600 worth of goods from Shrewsbury store after posing as another person
>DINING OUT: Boston's first-ever Michelin star delivered to 311 Omakase (1:12)
-ICYMI: UMass Medical School Professor: New variant of the flu virus is driving surge of cases
-Worcester veterans services director out amid dispute over academic credentials
-Worcester man pleads guilty after nightclub gun report, foot chase through Worcester Common
-Professor reflects on service work with Ukrainian refugee students
-UMass Medical School student Jaein Jung launches Lantern Project to help refugee teens
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Rhubarb Pie Club Spotlight
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster project aims to prevent reprise of disastrous 2023 flood
-Sanitary line issue, topping off ceremony talked about by D.P.H.S. Building Committee
-Sterling Rail Trail entrance features new signage
-Sutton business pretties up porches with sustainable, locally made decor
-Introducing Grafton High's new gymnastic co-op
-Shrewsbury draft calendar keeps schools open on religious holidays
-Swim school to occupy former party store in White City
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Former Grafton resident pens first book
-Worcester Chamber Music Society presents "Shadow & Light" February 1st in Worcester
-100 FM The Pike (15:12): Virginia Madsen on her new movie filmed In Western Mass.
>OPINION: Robin Darling: What my laundry pile taught me about being a good mom
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:44:01)
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:06): Defamation lawsuit sparks debate over press freedom in Worcester
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:53): Lawsuit against This Week in Worcester spurs press freedom debate
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to doctor from Shrwewsbury
>SPORTS: Patriots top Texans, 28-16, to reach AFC title game
-Patriots defense proves it’s elite with masterclass vs. Texans
-Patriots’ win over Texans a big "program victory" for Mike Vrabel
-Drake Maye embraces wife in snowy scene at Patriots game
-Left-hander Ranger Suárez and Boston Red Sox agree to $130 million, 5-year contract
-Holy Cross' Abby Hornung named to Goalie of the Year Watch List
-Railers lose to Maine, 4-3
>NATIONAL: Iran protests death toll reaches over 3,000, rights group says
-High-speed trains collide after one derails in southern Spain, killing at least 21
-Tragic: Beloved pastry chef, 71, killed in freak accident with bread-mixing machine
>NEW ENGLAND: Driver suffers traumatic injuries in fiery Cape Cod crash (:27)
-Skiers rescued from deep snow in White Mountains
>COLLEGES: Assumption Fall Dean’s List
-Clark Career Exploration Week to feature sustainability panels, pop-up
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): American Airlines to offer new AAdvantage Rewards, free wifi in centennial year
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Here's how A.I. data centers affect the electrical grid
-You’re probably using this every day at the office, and it’s teeming with bacteria
>SHOPPING: Best portable chargers to keep your devices powered anywhere
>HOMES: Here's a winter checklist to save money and keep your house warm (1:56)
>HEALTH: Discussing the new A.I. health app
-New F.D.A. warning: possible seizure risk after flu vaccine in young kids (2:22)
>FOOD: Viral supermarket chicken hack sparks debate
>TV/STREAMING: One of the world's best climbers attempts to scale Taipei 101 live on Netflix (1:01)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Nate Bargatze movie, "The Breadwinner" (2:39)
>CELEBRITY: Melissa Leo gripes winning an Oscar was terrible for her career
-Timothy Busfield’s attorneys say an investigation undermines state’s child sex abuse charges
>ANIMALS: Dumped mama and 7 babies rescued from abandoned house (1:54)
>HISTORY: 107 years ago: The Great Molasses Flood, Boston's strangest disaster
>GOOD NEWS: 9-year-old boy honored fire department after saving family from fire
-Meanwhile, in St. Louis, multiple mystery monkeys on the move
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