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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:11). High of 42 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Manhole explosion launches cover high into air over Worcester, narrowly missing car (2:44) (pictured)
+6:00: Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
+6:00: Radio Worcester (12:46): Dr. Satya Mitra announces run for Worcester Councilor-at-Large
+6:00: Worcester filmmaker, music producer Cyrus Alexander to debut martial arts film in N.Y.C.
+6:00: 210 Sports's Worcester hockey alumni 2024-25 highlights, NHL week 14
+Noon: WCCA-TV wins first place for its TV production of Mechanics Hall Concert featuring the Worcester Symphony Orchestra
+Noon: Jazzed Up Trio at 961 at Union Station 6 to 9 Wednesday
+Noon: What is love to a poet?
-New Worcester apartment building is filling up. But it’s not quite finished
-Worcester firefighter injured on the job in 2006 dies
-Worcester Business Journal names its Best of Business Award winners
-Learning about Taylor Swift? Holy Cross offers course comparing pop stars to poets (2:49). Article
-Scoop Dogg among new names for Worcester's snowplows
-Geocells installed for dam rehabilitation project in Worcester
-Kalkounis named first female City Solicitor in Worcester
-W.P.D. Vice Squad officers arrest man for fentanyl distribution
-Cold Stone Creamery, Planet Smoothie and Wetzel's Pretzel coming to Main Street in Worcester
>DINING OUT: Brazilian steakhouse approved to open in Downtown Worcester
-ICYMI: 71-year-old man killed crossing the road after getting off bus on Lake Ave. in Worcester
-Worcester police probe up in air: 5 takeaways from U.S. attorney’s final interview
-3 firms with 5,400+ Central Mass. apartments facing D.O.J. lawsuit over rent-fixing scheme
-Saint Vincent hiring post showing employee with extra fingers called "complete AI fail"
-Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis not ruling out running for governor in 2026
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): American Legion meeting on Tuesday
-Despite court ruling, Holden will wait and see about complying with M.B.T.A. housing law
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Swimmer Julia McMahon qualifies for states in back-to-back seasons
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Pilot makes safe emergency landing at Orange Airport
-Fitchburg man used taxpayer money meant for seniors on studio recordings, 153 pounds of bourbon steak tips, framed portrait: feds
-Woodworking is Jim Litterio's gift
-Kate Hodges bids farewell in Lancaster
-Picture This: Item reader shares wildlife photo favorites
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: City Council makes mess of Gaza issue
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (1:13:01)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who delayed her nursing career to work at Norton's during World War II
>SPORTS: Patriots hire Mike Vrabel as head coach; NFL world reacts
-What Vrabel told Tom Brady before being hired by Patriots
-Bill Belichick confidant speaks out on NFL coaching rumors
-Celtics beat New Orleans, 120-119
-Railers beat Wheeling, 2-1
>CARS: Why some carmakers are ditching touchscreens for your beloved knobs
>NATIONAL: Death toll climbs to 24 in wildfires while Los Angeles braces for shift in weather (2:09)
-Number of unpartnered U.S. adults declined for first time in nearly 20 years
-Tragic: "Unspeakable tragedy" hits after couple dies in separate accidents within 24 hours
>NEW ENGLAND: Teacher accused of sharing child pornography with minors
-Cat declawing is now illegal in Massachusetts
>COLLEGES: Nichols senior co-authors A.I. study and presents findings at academic conference
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The coolest fountain shows in the world
>BUSINESS: E-ZPass scam under investigation (2:39)
>SHOPPING: Katie Millett: Baby registry hits, misses, and what I’d do differently
>HOMES: Homes at or under $350,000 in Worcester County, January 5th to 11th
>HEALTH: Winter outdoor workout tips from a doctor
-New study finds link between C.M.V. and Alzheimer's disease
>FOOD: What is the best diet for heart health? Experts say that DASH diet is (:43)
>TV/STREAMING: Now is the best time to subscribe to Peacock — 5 reasons why
>MOVIES: "Den of Thieves 2" wins box office crown, "Moana 2" nears $1 billion globally
>CELEBRITY: Medium Tyler Henry predicted Ricki Lake's L.A. house fire 3 months ago
>HISTORY: Blizzard of ’78 the topic of Shrewsbury Historical Society talk January 22nd
>ANIMALS: Woman rescues 3 puppies just in time (2:13)
>GOOD NEWS: Mail carrier saves dog from icy creek
-Meanwhile, unusual 911 calls of 2024 include "Mean" cat, broken washing machine and locked phone
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 86 today in Worcester
-August 2026 was the hottest on record: N.O.A.A.
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: A brief tour of Worcester's "Main Street USA"
+Noon: Worcester Pride returns downtown Saturday for one of city’s largest cultural celebrations
+Noon: Auburn Fire Department hoping its fire-damaged truck not beyond repair
+Noon: Things to Do: Armadi Tsayn, Infinite Alien, Chet Williamson and more
+Noon: Art in spirit: Clinton's Icon Museum and Study Center marks 20 years
+Noon: First Person: For Wayne-Daniel Berard, poetry requires a poet's work
-Renovated apartment building in Main South to welcome families in crisis
-Worcester faith leaders prepare for 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
-Worcester events mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
-Mount Washington 9/11 tribute to feature twin light beams visible from over 100 miles away
-Worcester market sells $50,000 lottery ticket
-Michael Jackson impersonator moonwalks, sings at City Council meeting (2:04)
-Worcester by gaslight: Gas lantern stroll a trek into history
-City View Discovery School awarded $2.73 million for heating system
-W.C.A.C. to offer eviction record sealing assistance
-WCCA-TV back on the air on cable channel 194
-Radio Worcester (21:36): Mayor Petty addresses racist mural incident, police oversight and A.L.P.R. policy
>DINING OUT: Big E Preview: All the new foods coming this fall (1:09)
-Table for Woo: Simple Man Saloon and Grill
-ICYMI: "Every day is 9/11": Loss endures after 25 years for 3 local families
-Tractor-trailer fully engulfed in flames on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Miss Massachusetts returns to police work after Miss America pageant
-Artists painting Worcester mural targeted by racial slurs
-Earlier: Worcester NAACP condemns racist, sexist harassment directed at Wall of Women Artists
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Holden police introduce newest officer
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Webster man pleads guilty to illegally dealing 3D-printed guns
-Southbridge’s Wellsworth Hotel to be auctioned, as part of Norton bankruptcy
-Spencer selectmen appoint interim treasurer/collector
-Tackle the Stigma 5K at Shepherd Hill to support mental health awareness
-Meet Leo Waible, the 2026 Applefest Grand Marshal
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Trio at Uxlocale Friday and Val's on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Jane & the Archivists pen "love letter to Worcester" on new album
-"Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" actor Lauren Adams visits Clark for improv workshop, film screening
-Taylor Swift back at top of country radio chart for first time in 13 years
-Harmonica maestro Chet Williamson to play in FrontRoom at WCUW
>OPINION: Tom Marino: The police reform plan Worcester government refuses to produce
-Last Call: Aileen Lovejoy, substance use awareness advocate
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 343 (27:52): Jay Givan and Fred Nathan, 250th anniversary of America
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:02): Why words matter—and what makes local news truly local
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:31): Racism in Worcester, examining primary results
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former senior aide at Friendly House
>SPORTS: Drake Maye's interceptions cost Patriots in crushing season-opening loss
-A.J. Brown exits first game with Patriots in injury concern
-NFL Week 1 schedule, TV and announcers
-"It’s about finding a way to get better": Holy Cross aims to fix red zone woes
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 6-4
-WooSox beat Lehigh Valley, 8-3
>NATIONAL: Flock cameras are surveilling hundreds of public school campuses across the country
-New Apple C.E.O. unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo
-Tragic: Dad dies after suffering spinal injury on cruise while celebrating son’s wedding
>NEW ENGLAND: "Harsh" Lindsay Clancy prosecution backfired, instead proving she was good mom who "snapped": jurors
-Lindsay Clancy juror defends lone holdout, makes surprising admission about others on the panel
-Mass. D.O.T. scrapped overtime tracking tool years before suspected fraud (2:47)
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 43 (31:43): Journey to industrial engineering in themed entertainment
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): National Geographic names "most iconic New England town" (:20)
-How flight attendant uniforms have changed over the years
>BUSINESS: Worcester County spared the worst of state's employment drop
-LPL Financial Research: Signs point to a normalization, not a crisis
-North Worcester Business Association kicks off season September 16th
-What Canada's retaliatory tariffs mean for American consumers
>HOMES: People are taking advantage of the Mass. Save brand (1:52)
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports: September is a good time to shop for appliances and outdoor equipment (1:53). Article
>HEALTH: Flu and COVID vaccines rolling out, but 1 shot is delayed
>FOOD: Beef prices hit record highs: How families can save money (2:19)
>TV/STREAMING: Norah O'Donnell returns to "CBS Mornings" after evening news stint
>MOVIES: When Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock first made magic: Flashback
>CELEBRITY: Cardi B wears her most daring backless suit and more star snaps
-Pamela Anderson was given 10 years to live after hepatitis C diagnosis
>ANIMALS: Stray Boxer follows hikers down mountain, chooses her person (11:13)
>HISTORY: Remembering Spag Borgatti’s passing, 30 years later
>GOOD NEWS: Man uses money from returned cans to win $500,000 lottery
-Meanwhile, in Italy, airport authorities find crocodile head in man’s luggage
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