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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:52). High of 37 today in Worcester
+6:00: Is this the coldest winter of your life in Mass.? That depends on your age
-Declared Winter Parking Ban takes effect at 1 p.m. today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Assumption connection to Rhode Island hockey shooting tragedy
+6:00: Drill at South High Thursday
+6:00: Person rescued from Fitchburg house fire (1:21)
+6:00: Dead of Winter film festival to be postponed
+6:00: American Eagle Outfitters to close Devens distribution facility, cutting 103 jobs
+Noon: Gov. Healey on Holden/Worcester court decision
+Noon: "Ada — My Mother the Architect" set for Central Mass. Jewish Film Fest
+Noon: Last Call: Brenda Jenkins, community leader, founding member of MAWOCC
-Worcester man arrested for allegedly driving drunk with 2 young children in car
-Worcester affordable housing: 24-unit condo complex planned
-Harmony on Lake Quinsigamond? Rowers and "towers" get diplomatic
-WPI research reveals the privacy risk on your wrist
-Radio Worcester (21:45): Dr. Robert Goddard rocket launch centennial celebration planned
-Region to celebrate Goddard's historic launch
-Remembering Jesse Jackson's visits to Worcester
-Film on activist priests with local ties part of Worcester panel
-Lunar New Year celebration at Norrback Avenue School (2:01)
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Breakfast Restaurants (5:41)
-ICYMI: Teen dies in water-related incident at Worcester home, police say
-Saint Vincent Hospital violated federal labor law 14 times, judge rules
-Worcester Fire Fighters Union announces death of captain
-Related: Tribute to Worcester Fire Captain Jason Couture
-Person accused of stealing $15,000 worth of purses from Worcester store (:24). Article
-Channel 5 Wake Up Call: Burncoat High School Spirit Team (:31)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: New school policy to reduce spills sparks student pushback
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Packaging company to close 2 Gardner facilities, lay off 91
-3 arrested during traffic stop in Shrewsbury after police discover fentanyl, cocaine
-New Grafton High courses focus on preparing students for after graduation
-Shirley father builds 20-foot snowman for daughter
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Bruce Springsteen announces "Land of Hopes & Dreams" tour with stop in Boston
-Taylor Swift's special role at the Winter Olympics revealed
-Listen Up: On a blue note with Brooks Milgate on new album
>OPINION: Worcesteria: Present-day protests recall 1854 action against slave catcher
-Bill Shaner: Convicted of assault for getting assaulted
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 220 (28:23): Doug Belanger, W.R.T.A. Advisory Board chairperson
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:07): Etel Haxhiaj verdict and $35 million Worcester–Holden sewer ruling
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a retired Worcester police officer
>SPORTS: Zak Kuhr named Patriots defensive coordinator after Super Bowl run
-Tracking Patriots’ offseason moves with free agent signings, departures
-Holy Cross men's basketball (at home) and women's basketball (on the road) face Lafayette
-South girls' basketball thrives in Division 1, rallies around teammate facing family crisis
>NATIONAL: Millions pay for tax prep despite free I.R.S. options
-Police in Nancy Guthrie investigation say glove D.N.A. didn’t match anything in national database
-Tragic: Teen intentionally set friend on fire in horrifying prank caught on camera: police
>NEW ENGLAND: Rhode Island hockey rink shooter killed son, ex-wife police say (1:30)
-Pawtucket gunman had issues with family members years before fatal shooting, court documents show
-Off-duty officer arrested in crash that killed pedestrian (:34)
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross professor: Inside the election of Pope Leo XIV
-Anna Maria All-Student Art Show: For everyone, with art in different forms
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The world’s top 10 cities to visit, according to a new report
>BUSINESS: Lysa Miller: A.I. good for local small businesses
-LPL Financial Research: From bubble fears to disruption risk: The new A.I. market narrative
-Cannabis regulators weighing licensing freeze
>HOMES: Take a look at Worcester County's 10 priciest homes sold in 2025
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree hitting wealthier neighborhoods, not just low-income areas
>HEALTH: Cellphone health risks are focus of new government study
>TV/STREAMING: Norah O'Donnell to host "CBS Mornings" next week
-Colbert chaos! CBS yanks "Late Show" interview amid F.C.C. fears
>MOVIES: The best gay and lesbian movie sex scenes streaming on Netflix
>CELEBRITY: Could Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's wedding be in Rhode Island on June 13th? (3:04). Article
-Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested, charged with simple battery
>ANIMALS: This puppy interrupted yoga class to find his forever mom (1:42)
>HISTORY: The Surf Ballroom at Nantasket Beach made rock waves
>GOOD NEWS: Woman buys a new house, wins $100,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, unfazed toddler is rescued from claw machine after getting stuck inside, horrifying parents
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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