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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:02). High of 77 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS:
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 17-year-old
-Worcester gunshot victim goes to hospital, gets arrested
-Kia, Hyundai thefts rising in Worcester, police say
-D.N.A. links Worcester man to 4-year-old Rutland break-in
-Table Hoppin': Food builds bridges at Armenian Church's Fall Festival
-Middle Eastern Festival Sunday in Worcester
-Some in Worcester will see lower electricity bills in 2026: Here are the details
-Worcester aims to have new districts developed for schools by 2027 school year
-Breakthrough at UMass Chan could transform Lyme prevention. Full interview (15:43)
-Worcester Guardian's Week in Review: Trials, debates, and a visit from Snoopy
-HeartWell Institute, W.C.A.C. partner to support front-line staff
-Worcester County paramedicine program to care for adults with intellectual, developmental disabilities
-Radio Worcester (25:48): Spike in citizen petition denials raises concerns over accessibility and transparency
-Meanwhile, "Walking Dead" zombies dance between scenes during filming in Worcester (1:01)
>FAITH: Lesson from the vigil — we need to come together
>POLITICS: Worcester candidate profile: Sue Mailman for school committee at-large
-Worcester candidate profile: Owura Sarkodieh for mayor, city councilor at-large
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:56): How contested district races could shape city council
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant holding ravioli class Sunday
-ICYMI: 2 pedestrians struck on Park Ave. in Worcester
-Judge orders Subway shop in Worcester closed over unpaid bills
-Worcester city councilor decries "bogus charges" at court hearing over I.C.E. arrest
-Judge holds off on decision to dismiss charges against former Worcester candidate
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): September Senior Center events
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Friends of the Red Barn mark 25 years
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Charlton man accused of attacking police with relish jar and spit
-Sterling store sells $15 million lottery winner
-Grafton searches for new library director
-Bylaw changes and citizen complaints clash in Millbury
-Spencer Town Moderator William R. Shemeth III passes away
-Northborough municipal fees to increase for first time in nearly 40 years
-Manchaug Pond's fall clean-up commencing soon
-The Landmark's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Worcester bars celebrate Negroni Week
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Oktoberfest, Los Angeles Azules, Story So Far and more
-What to know about pre-orders for Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl"
-Musicians of the Old Post Road to open Music Worcester's 167th season
-A review of "The Minutes" by Studio Theater Worcester
-Review: Deep cuts with emotionally fraught "Doubt" in Worcester
-"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" movie songs, ranked
>OPINION: Tracey Faraday: Nature walk activities to keep your kids engaged
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (59:11): Myra
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local World War II veteran who passed away at 100
>SPORTS: Patriots’ talent deficiency a glaring issue through 3 games
-Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams has prostate cancer, Mike Vrabel confirms
-Robert Kraft to sell Patriots minority ownership stake to 2 buyers
-Red Sox beat Tigers, 4-3
-Holy Cross looks to jump start anemic offense; Santee a bright spot on defense
-Related: Weekly notes — Holy Cross at Fordham
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey downs RPI in season opener
>CARS: Ford recalls 115,000 F-250, F-350, F-450 trucks over steering issue
>NATIONAL: A shutdown could reshape federal workforce. Here’s what’s changed
-Superintelligent A.I. could wipe out humanity
-Tragic: 2 25-year-old elk hunters found dead were struck by lightning, coroner reveals
>NEW ENGLAND: Grand juror who leaked Karen Read info says she was fired
-Fire at New England ski resort destroys golf clubhouse, pub
>COLLEGES: Assumption students take part in Summer Scholars program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 8 most underrated Mass. towns for a staycation
>BUSINESS: UMass Memorial, Shields working on $12 million upgrade to Worcester outpatient center
-Market Basket C.E.O. — What happened to Arthur T. Demoulas?
-Legendary Legacies awarded $150,000 for workforce program employing previously incarcerated individuals
>SHOPPING: 21 top Christmas toys for girls and boys, per experts
>HEALTH: Doctors warn against microdosing weight loss drugs (:50)
-Researchers say they have successfully treated Huntington's disease (:42)
>FOOD: How to save on groceries as prices continue to climb (2:11)
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: "Spaceballs 2": Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, Mel Brooks in first photo
>CELEBRITY: Nev Schulman is now a real estate agent
-A-lister reportedly backs out of Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's star-studded wedding
>HISTORY: Green Book, Hotel Worcester welcomed blacks visiting city in the ’40s
>ANIMALS: Orphaned calf keeps looking for a mom until she finds one (1:45)
>GOOD NEWS: Mom loses 140 pounds, prepares to run first marathon (3:06)
-Meanwhile, Hellmann's vows to pay cafe owner after disgruntled customer sparks fire over missing mayo
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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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