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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 (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester restaurant until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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