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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:42). High of 38 today in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester braces for major winter storm
+6:00: Massive winter storm could bring 20 inches of snow (15:04)
-What does a polar vortex mean? The phenomenon behind the extreme cold
-Worcester faces snow removal staffing challenges ahead of weekend storm (2:30). Article
-Snow removal in Worcester continues to be a problem, city councilors say
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Things to Do: Lord of the Lost, the Metrons, the Fools and more ...
+Noon: T.H.T. Rep sets "Midsummer Night's Dream" in '80s nightclub with attitude
+Noon: "Sinners" leads Oscar nominations with 16, the most of all-time
+Noon: Oscar nominations snubs and surprises
+Noon: How to watch the Oscars best picture nominated-films at home
-1 dead in Oakham house fire (1:48). Article
-Shrewsbury man to undergo mental health evaluation after crashing into police lobby (1:15). Article
-"4 of 5 flights lose money..." Massport C.E.O. addresses current state of Worcester Regional Airport
-Turtleboy movie, docuseries in the works
-Worcester council urges loosening of tobacco store regulations: "What’s the difference?"
-City Council passes 90-day parking ban near Worcester elementary school
-Worcester Walks: Walk where three towns meet in Boylston
-Aislinn Doyle: January 22nd School Committee meeting agenda preview
>DINING OUT: The ultimate New England style Fireplace Feast at Salem Cross Inn in West Brookfield (:53)
-ICYMI: Driver who crashed into Shrewsbury police lobby wanted "suicide by cop:" Police (1:22)
-Related: Damage to lobby north of $1 million (1:37). Article
-Related: Shrewsbury weighs security changes after crash at station (2:16)
-Worcester veterans director submits "nonresignation letter"; city says he's no longer an employee
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:54): Joe Robinson departure, development accountability and city infrastructure issues
-Worcester police release name of man stabbed to death near downtown garage
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police warn of R.M.V. text scam
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Wachusett Echo: Midyears 101 — High school guide with tips from teachers and students
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury approves 300-unit 40B project on Main Street
-Corey Lacaire reflects on 30 years of fire department service in Spencer
-Spencer-East Brookfield School Committee increases pre-school tuition
-Rutland makes short work of Special Town Meeting
-Kindled Planning hopes to "spark" more for customers
-Police logs from West Boylston, Shrewsbury
-Leicester Police Department hosting gun safety class on Saturday
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Still the "Openest": Full Mooniest Mic set for new home at Canvas
-Last Call: Dick Callahan, entomologist
>OPINION: Angela Bovill: Our Haitian healthcare workers must be protected
-Unity Radio's Elevate Worcester: Voices for Educational Equity (34:48)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who dedicated over 30 years to the Commission for the Blind
>SPORTS: What can Patriots expect from Broncos in AFC Championship? (6:31)
-Patriots Drake Maye speaks ahead of AFC title game
-Celtics beat Pacers, 119-104 (2:02). Article
-Holy Cross star Jack Stockfish named a Hobey Baker Award nominee
-Holy Cross men's and women's basketball fall to Navy
>CARS: Ford recalls 119,000 vehicles over engine heater issue that could cause fire
>NATIONAL: U.S. seizes seventh oil tanker in the Caribbean
-NASA astronaut who was stuck at the space station for months retires within a year of returning
-Tragic: Son, 19, who was sole survivor in father's murder-suicide rampage dies unexpectedly
>NEW ENGLAND: Maine man charged with murder in baby daughter’s death
-Judge orders online trading platform to stop taking sports action in Mass.
>COLLEGES: The power of experiential learning
-Worcester State takes to the streets with a new kind of school bus
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Capitva Landing is a new outdoor waterpark open year-round
>BUSINESS: Local trusts and estates attorneys launch Newton-based practice
-LPL Financial Research: Unearthing the metals melt-up
-Alcohol brands could be forced to sell inventory as industry giant declares bankruptcy
>HOMES: Mom reveals simple hack to open tricky plastic packaging
>HEALTH: Powerful affirmations to start your day right (3:41)
-L.E.D. light therapy guide: What each color does + top at‑home devices
>FOOD: Dietitians weigh in on chicken vs. tomato soup — which is healthier?
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 3 of "Euphoria" on HBO Max (2:25)
>MOVIES: Razzie nominees for worst films and performances of the year
>CELEBRITY: "Horrified" Valerie Bertinelli was fired as a diet spokesperson for gaining weight
-Blake Lively branded a "f--king terrorist" by movie exec during nasty "It Ends With Us" drama
>ANIMALS: Scarred bait dog can’t stop smiling once he’s finally safe (2:27)
>HISTORY: Thinking back to 2016? How Worcester, New England looked 10 years ago (13 photos)
>GOOD NEWS: Microchip helps reunite family with dog lost for over 10 years
-Meanwhile, Joe Exotic sells phone calls from prison for Valentine's Day
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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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