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Sunday, January 25th, 2026

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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 25th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Since 1959, the Hundred Club of Massachusetts has offered swift financial and emotional support to families of fallen officers and firefighters—delivering checks within 48 hours, lifetime assistance for spouses and $2,500 a year for children up to age 22—and now is expanding its benefits to reach more first responders' families.  Telegram & Gazette

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Worcester declared a winter weather emergency on Jan. 23 and opened a warming center at Worcester Technical High School (1 Officer Manny Familia Way) from 5 p.m. Friday until 3 p.m. Monday; residents are urged to avoid city streets from 6 p.m. today as heavy snow is expected.  Telegram & Gazette

SPORTS NEWS

  • American used a 14-0 run early to build a lead and secure a 76-67 win over Holy Cross at the Hart Center on Jan. 24; despite Holy Cross efforts to rally, the Eagles maintained control with consistent play, including 20 points from freshman Madden Collins.  Telegram & Gazette

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • The Warped Tour Band with Dookie and All The Blink Things

    8-11 p.m. — Rascals — $20-$27 — Enjoy a night of nostalgia with tribute performances to Green Day and Blink-182.

    Sat, 1/31/26

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  • A Midsummer Night's Dream

    7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience Shakespeare's enchanting tale of love and magic come to life.

    Fri, 2/13/26

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  • Be My BBQ Valentine Night with The Deloreans

    9-11 p.m. — Firefly's BBQ — $5 Cover — Enjoy a night of brass-kickin' Rock and Soul from the 70s and 80s with The Deloreans.

    Sat, 2/14/26

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  • Lunar New Year Celebration

    10 AM – 5 PM — EcoTarium — Entry fee applies — Celebrate the Lunar New Year with lively performances and engaging educational programs.

    Sun, 2/15/26

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  • Lunar New Year Celebration

    10 AM – 4 PM — Worcester Art Museum — Free admission — Celebrate the Year of the Horse with art, music, dance performances, and activities for all ages.

    Mon, 2/16/26

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  • Cirque Kalabante

    7-9 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticket required — Experience an unforgettable night of thrilling performances with Cirque Kalabante.

    Wed, 2/18/26

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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