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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 34 today in Worcester
+4:00: Storm bringing ice, freezing rain could make roads treacherous (12:16)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: Paula Bouthiller, 92, opera singer, dies after Oxford pedestrian crash
+Noon: August Coffee, with lawyer behind counter, to open in downtown Worcester
+Noon: Pulse Magazine's People to Watch in 2026
+Noon: Worcesteria: Looking into the crystal ball for 2026's predictions
+Noon: First Person: Wildlife "wows" Joe Fusco Jr. at the Worcester library
-Spotty power plagues Worcester neighborhood since Black Friday (2:08). Article
-Earlier: These Worcester residents lost power on Black Friday, and it's still not fully back
-Boston developer proposes nearly 200 apartments near Polar Park
-Worcester reports lowest homicide rate in 40 years — just 2 in 2025
-Rochdale man wins $1 million on scratch ticket
-4 people transported to hospital following 3-car accident on Route 20
-YATCO will move forward on Route 20 in Shrewsbury after Market Basket appeal fails
-Community mourns sudden, tragic death of former Holden officer at age 45
-Standing committees for the 2026-2027 Worcester City Council
-Central Mass. senior fitness guru Karen McKenzie passes away
-WCCA-TV newsletter for January
>DINING OUT: These 6 Mass. hidden gems are the coziest way to start your 2026
ICYMI: Worcester School Committee opens 2026 with packed agenda
-Worcester County Wonders: Locals took hands in creating typewriter
-Maxwell Stukalin receives Worcester District Medical Society student achievement award
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-NEW! Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-January Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Community meeting for the 335 Maple Ave. project in Shrewsbury
-After more than 2 centuries of ownership, West Boylston church sold for $1.2 million
-Projects in Boylston and Sterling receive outdoor recreation grants
-Clinton man arrested at police station on motor vehicle larceny warrant
-S.L.A. students help raise money for new courts
-Firefighter hurt in Southbridge blaze
-Wachusett Area Chamber of Commerce directory available
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Jazzed Up public performances in January and February
>SHOWTIME: Denis Leary on Getting’ Salty Experience Podcast (1:09:06)
-Burncoat Theater presents "Mean Girls" (2:11:17)
>OPINION: Janice Lindsay: We finally saw the iguana
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who lost a 4-year battle with cancer
>SPORTS: Drake Maye makes final MVP case, and more Patriots-Dolphins takeaways
-Stefon Diggs posts his 7th 1,000-yard season after week of legal trouble off the field
-Celtics beat Bulls, 115-101
-Declan Ryan named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 13
>NATIONAL: Older Americans driving polarization and online conspiracies, study finds
-Captured Venezuelan President Maduro pleads not guilty in New York, says he is innocent (2:43)
-Tragic: 93-year-old man said he killed his wife, then called police
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. reports 3 child flu deaths as cases surge
-N.H. therapist charged with sexual assault
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. names 3 new trustees
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Westin's new Bora Bora Resort & Spa has dreamy overwater villas with plunge pools
>BUSINESS: Area banks finalize merger
-LPL Financial Research: Evaluating our 2025 forecasts: Equity, fixed income, and the U.S. economy
-Estate planning for high-net-worth individuals without heirs in Mass.
>SHOPPING: Holiday return policies extended through January
>HOMES: Zombie mortgages threaten homeowners as debt collectors profit
>HEALTH: U.S. drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child
>FOOD: Cozy lemon garlic chicken skillet
>TV/STREAMING: The 10 best TV shows of 2025: "All Her Fault," "The Pitt" and more
>MOVIES: James Cameron gets candid on "Avatar" future
>CELEBRITY: Kathy Bates shows off 100-pound weight loss at Critics Choice Awards
-Why Julia Louis-Dreyfus felt forced to share her breast cancer diagnosis
>ANIMALS: Dog insists on saying hi to everyone on his train rides (2:33)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: 242 Mill St., Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Toddler saved by rare split liver transplant (2:09)
-Meanwhile, in Tennessee, watch escaped monkey cause chaos inside music store
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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