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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 36 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police warn residents about a rash of car break-ins
+6:00: New Worcester city manager will be highest paid in 30 years
+6:00: Holy Cross, Boston University to reignite Turnpike Trophy rivalry
+6:00: After missing in the woods for 33 days, Betsy the bulldog returns home
+6:00: Damar Hamlin awake and holding hands with family, his agency tells CNN
+6:00: Six Things To Do: John Arcaro and Band, DeadBeat, "White Rabbit Red Rabbit," and more
+Noon: See police responses to incidents at Worcester schools
+Noon: Former WAAF radio personality "Ozone" dies unexpectedly in New Orleans
+Noon: Worcester-area women join forces against substance use disorders
+Noon: Westborough police investigating a string of break-ins
+Noon: Take a first look inside the redesigned Barn restaurant, reopening in Princeton
+Noon: Tell Worcester Magazine about your favorite Worcester-area winter walks
-Worcester restaurant releases video to celebrate its 101st year
-Irish pub prepares to open in Worcester
-Fly from Worcester to Fort Lauderdale this winter for $59
-Jason Beck pled for his life in 2020. His accused murderer from Worcester was offered a deal
-State commission suspends Worcester police officer
-Table Talk Pies affordable housing development receives $19.6 million from MassDevelopment
-$1 million bond issued for repairs at Lake Ave. pumping station
-Sheriff Lew Evangelidis sworn in for third term
-WRTA will discuss search for new administrator
-Radio Worcester (24:05): 3rd annual Worcester Sports Management Summit February 10th
-Jim McGovern brings fight to end hunger to the halls of Congress
>HISTORY: This is Worcester No. 157 (28:07): Richard Pinto on the El Morocco, part 3
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-First week Jazzed Up cool starts on Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Cinema 320 at WCUW Radio to host showings of "All that breathes"
-Holy Cross professor Oliver de la Paz is Worcester's next Poet Laureate
-Winter Walks: Summer Star Wildlife Sanctuary in Boylston
-Last Call: Dave Curry, Worcester area drum circle founder
-Bill Shaner: Lessons for the year ahead in Worcester politics
-Janice Harvey: After disappointments of 2022, seeking hope in the new year
-What It's Worth No. 440 (28:26): Genesis Club
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to former longtime Worcester pub owner
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week in Worcester because of the holiday
-ICYMI: Body recovered from Lake Quinsigamond
-Mass on Thursday at St. Paul Cathedral for Pope Benedict XVI
-Work at Worcester’s Union Station to add center platform on track for end of year completion
-Vehicle hit by a bullet Tuesday morning in Auburn, according to Auburn police
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Gale Free Library has a part-time opening
-Holden Christmas tree chipping next 2 Saturdays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Webster developer buys Pleasant Valley Country Club
-Mercantile Center owner buys UMass Memorial facility in Northborough for $10.7 million
-Hearts for Heat in 15th year of helping Leicester residents heat homes
-Shrewsbury swears in new police officer
-West Boylston public police log December 26th-January 1st
-At least 2 hospitalized from gnarly 3-car crash in Sutton, police say
-Gardner company awarded $2.6 million defense contract
-Leominster accounting firm changes name after promoting new partner
>SPORTS: NFL not ruling out Patriots-Bills Week 18 game being postponed
-NFL Week 18 schedule, TV, announcers
-NFL player Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest a "trigger" for these Worcester-area families
-Red Sox agree to 11-year, $331 million deal with Rafael Devers
-Holy Cross hosting Coffee with the Crusaders Thursday in Downtown Worcester
-Picking the top Central Mass. boys' and girls' basketball games of the week
>CARS: Bertera has your winter car! (3:27)
-Save $500 on select F150's and RAM trucks in stock at North End Motor Sales
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATION/WORLD: 8 dead, including 5 children, in apparent Utah home shooting
-Woman killed in hit-and-run crash after rideshare driver leaves her on Colorado interstate
-Tragic: 5-year-old boy dies from injuries suffered in Christmas Eve fire
>NEW ENGLAND: Gov. Baker, Lt. Gov. Polito make final walk out of State House (4:01)
-Body of a 2-year-old found buried in a Connecticut park
>HEALTH: Free COVID vaccinations on Thursday: 10-3 in Downtown Worcester
-Good hydration linked to lower risk for faster aging, disease, early death: New study
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria College receives $20,000 from Reliant Foundation
-Holy Cross prof: Pope Benedict's theology “will influence the Catholic Church for generations"
>BUSINESS: WBJ's Real estate 2023 economic forecast
-U.S. job openings totaled 10.5 million in November, more than expected
>HOMES: Check out these homes for sale in Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: Front-runner to replace Daniel Craig as James Bond revealed
>CELEBRITY: Jeremy Renner was "run over" by 14,330-pound snowplow, says sheriff
>ANIMALS: Couple rescues terrified dog, cries as she learns to love (5:32)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman celebrates her 110th birthday
-Meanwhile, in New York, watch this hawk crash through window into home
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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
+6:00: M.O.A.D. to host African Festival in Worcester August 1st (6:28)
+6:00: Latest "Walking Dead" premieres this weekend, with strong touch of Worcester
+6:00: Worcesteria: A tale of 2 murals at site of the former Dive Bar
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+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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