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+NEW: Heavy Amounts of Snow Possible in Worcester on Saturday
+NEW: Worcester Man Arrested After He Throws Elbow at Police Officer, Runs Away
+UPDATE: Missing 65-year-old woman found alive. Earlier: Woman Missing in Spencer since Saturday
+NEW: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester — Jan. 13, 2020
+NEW: Radio Worcester (15:12) -- City Manager Ed Augustus talks Polar Park cost increase
+NEW: Above Average Snowfall Likely in February for Worcester
+NEW: Clark University names new president
+NEW: This Week in Holy Cross Athletics presented by JMB Financial Advisors
+NEW: Oscar nominations announced. See the full list. Here are the snubs
+NEW: Supreme Court declines to hear Michelle Carter texting suicide case
+NEW: Fo' Shizzle -- Get Snoop Dogg's Beyond Sausage Sandwich at Dunkin' in Worcester
+NEW: Douglas police's new comfort dog is adorable
-The latest weather: Warmth was nice while it lasted
-Plan for new apartments in Canal District moving forward
-Business Owners: Canal District Construction Exciting but Frustrating
-Interested in becoming a Worcester firefighter?
-Worcester chef: ‘Chopped’ appearance the ‘hardest and best day of my life’
-This Week’s Roadwork in Worcester – Week of Jan. 13, 2020
-Neighborhood Watch Meetings in Worcester – Week of Jan. 13
-Here are the Best and Worst Cities to Keep a New Year’s Resolution – Where Does Worcester Rank?
-Monfredo: Worcester Arts Magnet Honored for Achievement by State
-Burncoat High School's 2019 Holiday Concert (1:01:17)
-Leicester Girl Scouts Learning to Sew to Help Baby Kangaroos in Australia
-In the market? Check out this First Time Homebuyers Seminar, and learn all about homebuying process
-Report: Edelman Arrested In Beverly Hills, Cited For Vandalism
-Huh? America's new favorite restaurants are convenience stores, gas stations
-Couple married in Philippines while volcano erupts in background
-Today's Hero: Waitress plans to pay it forward after getting $1,800 tip
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Top Posts
-It will cost more to park and attend a game at Polar Park
-New England Burger Bar that pays homage to Worcester’s history set to open
-Alleged drug dealer was arrested in Worcester after being caught driving with loaded shotgun, a pitbull and a machete
-Tax fraud conviction for former Worcester laundromat owner
-Worcester housing nonprofit names new leader
-Costs for Polar Park nearly $30 million more than expected
-Still & Stir on ‘Cloud Wine’ at New Commercial St. Location
-Tribute to longtime Worcester volunteer and philanthropist
-Downtown restaurant appears to have closed its doors for good
-10 Years After Rutland Teen Killed in Haiti, Her Family Keeps Alive Her Last Wish (2:48)
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Mass. could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: How Worcester residents can sign up for 2027 health plans
+Noon: Gov. Healey sets 60% school breakfast goal; Worcester schools averaged 37.6%
+Noon: Early voting update: Nearly 10,000 ballots cast so far in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester man's Halloween display raises money for charity (2:57)
-Asbestos discovery closes Worcester Head Start facility
-Kelley Square and Mill Street were redesigned. Are they safer today?
-Worcester Human Rights Commission to review police policies, homeless encampment proposal
-Where is Aaron Pennington? Fugitive search enters third year (2:22)
-Max German of Shrewsbury a finalist in "Voice of Logan" contest
-Westborough police chief on leave following an incident in Shrewsbury (:20). Article
-Parents recall Uxbridge Officer LaPorta as community honors him
-Earlier: D.A.: Investigation into death of Uxbridge officer results in no charges
-Worcester County Wonders: The Phantom of the Palladium
-In historic company: Women of Worcester's past, present honored in new mural
-College closures derail students’ plans, leaving some unsure when they’ll return
>DINING OUT: Avvio Ristorante wins early buzz with home-made pasta and tasty pizzas
-Large audience, low price: Give your restaurant's social media a boost on The 016
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-ICYMI: Anna Maria weighs giving interested buyers more time after auction cancellation
-Worcester Homeowner Summit set for November 7th at DCU Center
-Worcester police, D.E.A. find fentanyl in Clover Street raid
-Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: Brian Lux
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community Advocate Hometown Helper: Bernice Gero, animal advocate
-Warrant issued for man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep
-Coolidge Elementary School's hidden staircase evokes Shrewsbury memories from decades past
-Meadows Montessori excited to open in Westborough
-New warehouse plans before Westborough Planning Board
-New Northborough fire chief says he has felt "truly welcomed" by town officials, community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players in Southbridge to hold auditions for "The Lifespan of a Fact"
-Dudley's first poetry slam brings community to the Fun Zone Playground wooded stage
-100 FM The Pike (20:41): Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys on music as a force for change
>OPINION: Tommy Dorfman: Ticket prices are out of control. Gov. Healey’s bill will make them worse
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 510 (28:21): City clerks & state election
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a lauded poet
>SPORTS: NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross contests
-Railers lose to Maine, 3-1
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Worcester Railers celebrate 1,000 wins for city hockey
>NATIONAL: Christa Pike's executioners given ominous warning before botched lethal injection: court docs
-Devastated mom recalls horror of toddler being pronounced dead, before he's discovered alive in morgue
-Tragic: Nurse dies after shrimp allergy during honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore's therapist back on the stand Monday (:59)
-Woman charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death (:22)
-Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home (2:25)
>POLITICS: What does the Governor's Council do? Worcester candidates weigh in
-What is Mass. ballot Question 7? (8:52)
-Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7 (29:03)
>COLLEGES: Clark campus conversation, McGovern visit examine America’s past and present
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb making changes to guest cleaning requirements (1:39)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-U.S credit card debt is on the rise. Here's how to keep yourself out of credit card debt
-Small businesses need to leverage home field advantage with S.E.O.
>SHOPPING: How inflation is hitting all parts of Halloween celebration (1:59)
>HOMES: The surprising places to never charge your phone, safety experts say
>HEALTH: "Circadian" depression may be the reason why you can't sleep
-How walking regularly can protect your brain for years to come (6:18)
>FOOD: Ina Garten reveals unique ingredient she uses in eggs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Lupin: Part 4" on Netflix (2:30)
>MOVIES: The craziest horror villains compilation (42:09)
>CELEBRITY: "Office Space" star Richard Riehle dies at 78
-Kurt Cobain's death investigation takes new turn over cop's shocking claim casting doubt on suicide
>ANIMALS: Hound gets caught breaking all her friends out of daycare (1:54)
>HISTORY: The Old Yarmouth Inn on the Cape is still going strong after 330 years
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran sees brother face-to-face for first time in 40 years
-Meanwhile, in England, escaped emu wins wrestling match in middle of road
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