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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 36 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Coworker pulls gun, machete on Auburn colleague, police say
+6:00: New Worcester restaurant (pictured) hiring, opening soon
+6:00: Worcester donut shop debuts last menu
+6:00: Worcester colleges enlisted for heating, cooling center expansion
+6:00: Fight at Fitchburg High leads to 2 arrests
+6:00: Boston RV & Camping Expo opens Friday (2:02)
+Noon: Worcester investment advisor who pleaded guilty to stealing $2.8 million from his clients to be sentenced
+Noon: Worcester police arrest burglary suspect on Park Ave.
+Noon: Worcester councilors back zoning change for in-law apartments
+Noon: 1 person seriously injured in rollover crash in Northbridge
+Noon: Rock trio Space Casino to play at Ralph's in Worcester
+Noon: Last Call: Glenn Reinhardt of the Fitchburg Pilots Association
-Happening now: Thousands of flights across the U.S. grounded after FAA computer outage
-Top of tractor-trailer truck peeled open after hitting bridge in Worcester
-Grill raising money to open Worcester restaurant
-Worcester Walmart violated Mass. law after homeless camp clearing: City
-Dental practice with offices in Worcester and Auburn to pay $3.5 million settlement over claims of deceptive advertising
-Second man charged in nurse’s death says he told the accused to kill the woman
-WRTA announces service to new Market Basket in Shrewsbury
-"Antiques Roadshow" is coming to Sturbridge (:24)
-Bancroft School announces large tuition reduction
-Radio Worcester (12:06): District 4 Councilor Sarai Rivera talks about the swearing-in ceremony of City Manager Eric Batista
-Radio Worcester (36:36): City Manager Salary – A hefty increase over the previous manager
-Mega Millions winner now $1.35 billion after no winner Tuesday
-Why do lottery jackpots keep getting so big? It’s on purpose, Holy Cross economist says
>ANIMALS: Cats, dogs and other pets available for adoption at Worcester area shelters
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Poetry series at Rose Room, Roseland Park unites poets in 2 states
-Boston Calling lineup includes Foo Fighters, The Lumineers, Paramore
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 441 (28:17): Chef Zachary Wentzell
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester Season 2, Episode 3 -- Bludgeoned with a Sledgehammer at the Bar. Video (15:00). Audio (16:45)
-Bad Advice: Dear Shaun
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to the first first superintendent of a local regional school system
-ICYMI: Trip to CVS ends with pair arrested in stolen car, police say
-One Eyed Jacks Tiki Bar & Grill in Worcester shut down over lack of sprinklers
-Worcester-based filmmaker takes on controversial media personality
-Judge upholds $8 million verdict against Worcester police
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): LIFT Fitness in Holden not just prioritizing health, but overall wellness in 2023
-Annual town election nomination papers available
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Auburn rallies around Little League coach, dad of 3 who died in his sleep
-West Boylston police log January 2nd-8th
-Fitchburg woman wins $1 million lottery prize, plans to buy house, car
-Amato celebrates passage of STURDY Act
-Grafton Public Library events
-Clinton Cultural Council helps fund local programs with 2023 grants
>SPORTS: Red Sox Trevor Story to miss time after elbow surgery
-Holy Cross football team ranks 6th in final national poll
-Holy Cross welcomes Amy Coleman as senior associate AD
-Radio Worcester (24:05): 3rd annual Worcester Sports Management Summit February 10th
-Courage Award nominees wanted for Central Mass. High School Sports Awards
>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: Putin's plan to squeeze Europe thwarted by warm winter
-California storms persist with deluges, mudslide threats
-Tragic: Ski resort employee dies after falling from chairlift
>NEW ENGLAND: Investigators find hacksaw, parts of rug, & trash bags with blood on cloth amid search for Cohasset woman
-Manchester man arrested twice in same day on assault charges
>COLLEGES: WPI announces major step forward in decarbonizing the campus
-WSU, QCC get $1.6 million to expand nursing workforce
>HEALTH: Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday in Worcester: 11-7 at Worcester Public Library
-UMass Medical School to participate in pilot COVID telehealth program
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. businesses less confident in December, but retain tempered optimism
-Clark University offers 25% off to Worcester Chamber members
>SHOPPING: Fisher-Price reminds consumers of 2019 recall of Rock ‘n Play Sleepers after more deaths
>FOOD: Honey as an alternative to sugar? New study indicates the health benefits
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County January 1st-7st
>TV/STREAMING: List of upcoming Marvel Phase 5 shows on Disney Plus
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Gerard Butler action movie "Plane" (1:01)
>CELEBRITY: See who won at the Golden Globes
-The best and worst moments from the Golden Globes
-All the best-dressed celebrities at the Golden Globes
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Video of Woodstock student getting news of Harvard acceptance goes viral
-Meanwhile, in Florida, huge boa constrictor snake found in carry-on baggage
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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
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-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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