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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:04). High of 43 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Missing teen daughter of Worcester mother arrested by I.C.E. has been found, police say
+Noon: New York Times: A councilwoman intervened during an I.C.E. arrest. Then she faced the voters
+Noon: 3 loaded guns found in raid; Worcester man charged
+Noon: Man seriously injured after car crashes into U-Haul in Sturbridge Friday night
-Garage in Nortborough partially collapses after fire rips through (:16). Article
-Family of Higgins Armory founder has reunion to see new Arms and Armor Galleries
-Related: Arms and Armor Galleries set to open at Worcester Art Museum. Take a look inside
-Local star Angelo Gray, 12, shines in Hollywood debut at Millbury theater
-Related: What's Up Worcester interview with Angelo Gray (3:54)
-Street closures, parking restrictions set as "Walking Dead" returns to Worcester
-Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-Worcester releases Fiscal Year '26 tax data ahead of upcoming rate hearing
-City Council weighs rodeo ban, drone proposals, '26 tax rates and more
-Monday's Child: Jaxen, 6, has a joyful personality and loves to give hugs
-Worcester County Wonders: The first American novel lives on in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:01): Worcester recount, I.C.E. arrest sparks debate
>DINING OUT: Quinsigamond Village Bakery opens on Greenwood Street
-ICYMI: Class-action lawsuit against Peterson Oil settles for $14 million
-Vatican says Worcester woman a step closer to being named a saint
-U.S. News study: Nearly 25% of Worcester County nursing homes not making the grade
-Former Boston Public School Bus Director from Millbury charged with bribery
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden voters to face override decision
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Blue and Gold Star Memorial Fundraiser under way
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Athol man charged with sexually exploiting minors, prosecutors say
-Westminster man arrested after video captures violent assault in Gardner
-The opening of Grafton Fitness Court was a long time coming
-Item photos: Girl Scouts, Sterling church group hold food drives
-Sterling native is triathlete strong
-Boylston police collecting donations for Toys For Tots
-West Boylston Select Board discusses traffic rules, land
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium unveils Stoddard Exhibition Hall with gala
>OPINION: Janice Lindsay: Our faithful winter neighbors: squirrels
-Coleman Nee: Helping veterans defeat new enemy - hunger
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (1:25:25)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to successful entrepreneur and electrician from Worcester
>SPORTS: Milton Williams could miss multiple weeks in Patriots injury crusher
-Celtics beat Clippers, 121-118 (2:01). Article
-Holy Cross men's basketball beats Hampton, 67-61
-Holy Cross women's basketball comes up short in overtime at Marist
-Holy Cross men’s hockey completes weekend sweep of Air Force
-M.I.A.A. releases schedule for high school football state semifinals
>NATIONAL: Rep. McGovern goes "On the Record" about Dems' future (4:11). Article
-U.S.D.A. chief says "everyone" will have to reapply for S.N.A.P. benefits
-Tragic: Dad killed trying to rescue daughter swept out to sea by big wave
>NEW ENGLAND: A.I.-powered cameras are reading license plates for police in Mass. (2:43). Article
-Families call for better safety measures following Mass. traffic deaths (2:21). Article
-Some surprising Mass. state employees are still allowed to work from home
>COLLEGES: Worcester State honors C.E.O. as Distinguished Alumnus
-Assumption rehabilitation counseling program awarded $3 million in major grants
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): F.A.A. lifts order slashing flights
-6 historic buildings reborn as hotels
>BUSINESS: Simple ways to save money now with finance expert Shannah Game (4:08)
-Radio Worcester (13:16): UniBank C.E.O. Michael Welch on helping local families become homeowners
>SHOPPING: What to know about gift card and pet scams around the holiday season (:49)
>HOMES: Garden ornaments can take a large range of forms
>HEALTH: How sighing is actually good for your health
-Simple steps to reduce risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease (2:12)
>FOOD: 2 Extra Value Meals added to McDonald's menu for limited time
>TV/STREAMING: Meet the iconic duo starring in "Down Cemetery Road" on Apple TV+ (2:12)
>MOVIES: 10 movies that are too long — "Wicked," "Avatar: Fire and Ash" and more
>CELEBRITY: Florence Pugh calls out "completely inappropriate" requests during sex scenes on movie sets
-Jennifer Lawrence has awkward run-in with Kendall, Kylie Jenner after shading Kourtney Kardashian
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Do you know where this is?
>ANIMALS: Sweet, calm puppy Lily up for adoption through Second Chance Animal Services (3:16)
>GOOD NEWS: 6-year-old steps up after Harvard lab lost funds (2:35)
-Meanwhile, in Ohio, deer jumps through school cafeteria window during breakfast
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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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