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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:57). High of 34 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Developer proposes 375 apartments at former site of Smokestack BBQ in Worcester’s Canal District
+6:00: Worcester trio opens private jet terminal at Bedford airport
+6:00: Legendary rocker David Crosby played the Centrum and Spencer Fairgrounds in the '80s
+Noon: Worcester police want help finding men wanted in connection with ID fraud case (pictured)
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: 5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "Devotion," "The Seven Faces of Jane," "The Old Way" and more
+Noon: Violinist Vijay Gupta is new Music Worcester artist-in-residence
+Noon: First Person: Let go my Lego!
+Noon: Worcester seeks contractor for Green Hill Community Garden
+Noon: 210 Sports Blog's Friday 4: A Bronze, a Brady, an inspiration, and a chain gang
-Multi-car Mass Pike crash in Auburn kills 23-year-old Ohio man, police say
-D.A. releases new images of missing Brookfield woman Brittany Tee (1:33)
-Related: Search for missing Brookfield woman to resume Saturday
-Related: W.P.D. cadets to join search for missing Brookfield woman
-Man accuses Worcester police of racially profiling him in dozens of traffic stops
-Monsignor asked Worcester principal to move sex ed classes: District
-Worcester bar to move after sprinkler problems
-Couple ready to launch lesbian bar in Worcester, eyes February opening
-L.G.B.T. asylum organization buys second Worcester property for shelter
-City eyes colleges, universities for possible tax revenue
-D.U.I. checkpoint this weekend in Worcester County
-First look: 3 new multi-story buildings planned in Downtown Worcester
-Worcester Bridal Expo this weekend to DCU Center! (:30). Buy tickets now
-Act Now: Get a case of Table Talk pumpkin pies for $6
>SHOPPING: Vintage clothing store Concrete Collection opens in Worcester’s Midtown Mall
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things To Do: "Songs of Hope," Delta Generators, Wedding Expo ...
>CELEBRITY: David Crosby, legendary Crosby, Stills & Nash and Byrds founder, dead at 81
-Alec Baldwin and armorer to be charged with involuntary manslaughter after fatal shooting on movie set
-Unsolved: Worcester - Season 2, Episode 6 - "Strangled to Death and Dumped in the Street - Part 1". Video (19:52). Audio (21:33).
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a Worcester woman who worked 20 years in the I.C.U. at St. V's
-ICYMI: Man sentenced to prison for killing beloved Worcester Public Schools employee
-Appeals court orders judge to reconsider fee award in T&G police records lawsuit
-Related: Andrew Quemere -- Worcester’s war on police transparency continues to cost taxpayers
-77% of Worcester Spectrum cable customers will change subscription within 2 years
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:06)
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden rallies to support PreK teacher
-Wachusett school district closed today
-Holden favorite named one of 10 best bagel shops in state
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fire crews battle multi-alarm blaze in Oxford
-Family works together to rescue injured swan in Shrewsbury (:49)
-Colorful coffee flights can be found at this Rutland cafe
-Emergency crews respond to box truck rollover in Westborough
-Agreement signed for proposed affordable housing complex on Rice Road in Millbury
-February Foreign Film Festival at the Shrewsbury Public Library
-Hundreds in Lunenburg fume over massive property tax increase (1:54). Article
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Warriors in OT, 121-118
-Bruins beat Rangers, 3-1
-Patriots interview Bill O'Brien for offensive coordinator position
-The Patriots picked to play in Germany in 2023
-2 Holy Cross football games make ESPN's list of Top 100 games of last season
-Holy Cross star Peter Oliver named an Academic All-Star
-Mass. Pirates re-sign franchise leader in touchdown receptions
-Shrewsbury track coach named coach of the year
>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: More insurance companies pull out of Louisiana
-Instagram rolls out "quiet mode" for when users want to focus
-Tragic: 12-year-old girl dies in sick TikTok choking challenge
>FOOD: Here's why orange juice prices are soaring across the U.S.
>NEW ENGLAND: Body found within recycling processing center in Vermont, police say
-Mother of 7-year-old allegedly beaten by his father says her son died twice and had to be resuscitated
>BUSINESS: TurboTax, QuickBooks owner slammed for MailChimp data breach
-What is E.S.G. and what could it mean for your retirement savings?
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria debuts upgraded mascot, Mac the Cat
-UMass Medical School prof receives grant to help create a universal flu vaccine for older adults
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County January 8th to 14th
>HEALTH: Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday -- Noon-3:30 at Worcester Public Library
-State announces first cases of novel gonorrhea strain
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix announces release dates For Zack Snyder’s "Rebel Moon," "Murder Mystery 2," and more movies
>MOVIES: Channing Tatum says he might remake "Ghost"
>ANIMALS: Tiny rescue pony is proof miracles exist (1:37)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Girls fleeing civil war reunite with woman who gave unforgettable gift (2:55)
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, woman who just hired personal trainer crashes car after buying Wendy’s Frosty
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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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