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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:07). High of 44 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Happy New Year, Let's get hammered: Worcester construction echoes as 2024 beckons
-Worcester store sells $500,000 scratch ticket
-Just how "lucky" was Worcester in 2023?
-Worcester Magazine ends free distribution; "move was inevitable"
-Holden police seek help IDing young shoplifting suspects
-It's back! Worcester's wild, weird and unruly year in popular culture
-Where to celebrate New Year's Eve in Worcester
-Ray Mariano: List of wishes for the new year
>DINING OUT: EggHolic Indian-cuisine chain to open first Mass. location in Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial Medical Center to reinstate caregiver mask mandate
-Related: Are COVID symptoms still the same? What to know about this winter's JN.1 wave
-Man killed in Westborough semi-truck accident was Worcester resident, 28
-Woman ID'd as victim in fatal Christmas crash involving Worcester man
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Quinapoxet Street reopens
-Merry Christmas greetings from the team at Lamoureux Ford (:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Good Samaritans rescue driver from car that flipped over on Route 2 in Leominster
-A year after Brittany Tee of Brookfield was last seen, still no updates
-Man charged with murdering girlfriend in Lunenburg trailer park held without bail
-Oxford man wins $1 million on scratch ticket
-Clinton to make second try at storm water project
-Boylston receives open space grant
-New senior bus plan approved in Paxton
-Local communities receive grants for infrastructure
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-TONIGHT: Worcester's Ben Grigorov live at Redemption Rock Brewing Saturday night
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: Drag, EDM, swing and the Haunted Speakeasy ...
-N.Y.E., comedy, micro-wrestling: 5 fun things this weekend
-First Person: Joe Fusco Jr.'s sonic boom, baby
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1323 (19:26): The Clock Beer and Wine Store
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1324 (27:32): Worcester Healthy Baby Collaborative
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native Dermot Meagher, the first openly gay judge in Massachusetts
>SPORTS: How Bill Belichick could make his case to remain with Patriots
-Celtics beat Toronto, 120-118
-Holy Cross men’s basketball wins non-league finale
-Railers beat Royals, 5-0
>CARS: Christmas Greetings from Bertera Nissan (1:31)
>NATIONAL: TikTok makes users give iPhone passwords, reasons unclear
-Tragic: Man kills wife, himself shortly before Christmas, leaving 5 kids orphaned
>NEW ENGLAND: Dover couple, teenage daughter found dead in Dover home (2:49)
-Former acting New Bedford fire chief killed in shootout with police in Fairhaven (2:56)
-Mass. resident dies of Legionnaires' disease after stay at New Hampshire resort (1:35)
>COLLEGES: Clark looks back at 2023
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of the prettiest small villages in the U.K.
>BUSINESS: Mass. unemployment rate saw slight increase in November
-Tree House fires back against minority owner’s lawsuit, saying he made $850,000 off $10,000 investment
>HEALTH: People hospitalized with flu can develop "long flu:" Study (:59)
-Drinking this beverage could benefit people with cancer or diabetes: study
>SHOPPING: PowerXL air fryers from Kohls, Walmart, Target recalled for burn risk
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County, December 17th to 23rd
>FOOD: This breakfast has the exact nutritional makeup to cure your hangover
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: Why Meryl Streep almost wasn't cast in "The Devil Wears Prada"
>CELEBRITY: Martha Stewart, 82, posts thirst trap in lace nightgown
>ANIMALS: Rescuers find dog in freezing snow (:58)
>HISTORY: Today in History for December 30th (1:48)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 93-year-old vet, grandfather flooded with over 600 Christmas cards
-Meanwhile, the Pop-Tarts Bowl delivers on its promise for a mascot to be eaten
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:55). High of 78 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-On anniversary of Worcester state police recruit’s death, Attorney General promises "impartial" investigation
-Related: State paid over $500,000 for investigation into police academy death
-GreenTech Park close to signing first tenant for former Norton site
-Sewer fees: Worcester wants Supreme Judicial Court to review earlier finding in Holden's favor
-The N.I.C.U. saved their baby boy's life. Here's how a Holden couple is giving back
-Wings for Autism at Worcester Airport eases anxiety over travel for passengers on spectrum
-TODAY! Music, dance, history, culture: Brazil festival set for Sunday at Institute Park
-100 FM The Pike (8:36): Jay Grey of Odd By Worcester brewery and Broth restaurant on fire that closed both
-Worcester Guardian's Week in Review
-Paramedic response program for adults with intellectual, developmental disabilities to launch in October
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:58): Shrewsbury murder outrage, W.P.D. changes under Chief Saucier and Worcester fire safety law vote
>FAITH: What good is loving our enemies?
>POLITICS: Healey’s Worcester swing included fundraising stop that drew Polito
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:01): Breaking down preliminary election results and proposals
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant introducing Sunday brunch, new hours
-ICYMI: Accused Jordan Pond shooter held without bail; victim's family and friends in courtroom
-Related: Home security camera footage released in court from shooting that killed father (1:48). Article
-Woman guilty of raping foster child in her care
-Mystery third man revealed in D.N.A. tests for 2017 Worcester bridge attack
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Another Wachusett staffer put on leave after "inappropriate social media activity"
-Earlier: Debate over free speech as teachers are put on leave over comments (2:26). Article
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Restored photos part of 95th anniversary celebration for Juniper Hill Golf Course
-Shrewsbury's Larry and Jane Barbash card holes-in-one on same hole at The Haven
-Item photos: Nonprofits set up at townwide yard sale in West Boylston
-Driver charged in West Boylston after tailgating stop leads to license violation
-Driver using crutches arrested in Rutland for operating with suspended license
-Landlord and boyfriend charged after tenant alleges assault and property damage
-Join Paxton-area seniors on a trip to the Aqua Turf Club
-Area Rotaries team up to collect food for pantries
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: "The Minutes," the Metrons, Midnight Riders and more
-"Hello, Jerry." Jerry Seinfeld coming to Worcester in February
-Local musicians rally to support vocalist Paul Starvaski with event
-No "Doubt" about award-winning drama coming to Worcester
>OPINION: Laurel: A night at the late, great Greendale Theater in Worcester
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 476 (27:37): Deborah Hall & YWCA of Central Mass.
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who had a 47-year career at Jamesbury Corp.
>SPORTS: Josh McDaniels’ offense makes life easier for Drake Maye
-Patriots trading receiver Ja’Lynn Polk to Saints in draft pick swap
-NFL Week 2 schedule, TV and announcers
-Red Sox lose to Yankees, 5-3
-Twins call up former Braveheart Cody Laweryson
-Holy Cross suffers another tough loss as U.R.I. prevails late. Postgame interview (5:22)
-TODAY! Crusader Community Festival on Sunday
-'Sader Stories Podcast (24:53): Varsity Club Hall of Fame inductee Ann Zelesky
-WooSox beat Syracuse, 6-4
>CARS: Rivian recalls more than 24,000 electric vehicles over software defect
>NATIONAL: Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidies
-Income inequality in the U.S. dipped last year, with median household income rising slightly
-Support for Ukraine war drops to lowest-ever level within Russia: survey
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read fights to regain phones in "open" investigation (2:05)
-Luxury real estate transfer fee pitched as tool to address housing crisis
>COLLEGES: Charlie’s Cafe at Assumption celebrates summer renovations
-WPI names David LaMarco associate vice president for facilities and campus planning
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the world's most beautiful concert halls
-Europe is changing entry requirements for U.S. visitors
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-A.I. hype is crashing into reality
-Disney to pay $10 million fine after F.T.C. says it allowed data collection on kids
>SHOPPING: Home Depot's new Halloween decoration is selling out. See what it is
>HOMES: Homes in Worcester County sold for higher prices recently
>HEALTH: U.S. mortality rate back to pre-COVID levels
-Ask the Doctor: Teen drinking (3:18)
>FOOD: Apple season is here. 10 pick-your-own apple orchards to visit
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jude Law, Jason Bateman movie on Netflix (2:02)
>MOVIES: Best films from Venice, Toronto and Telluride festivals
>CELEBRITY: "The Long Walk" star Judy Greer talks starring in Stephen King movie (4:29)
-Charlie Sheen recalls dad Martin's "biggest betrayal" following drug-fueled spiral
>ANIMALS: 2 neglected terriers were found hiding in a drain pipe (1:35)
>HISTORY: How Salem got "Bewitched"
>GOOD NEWS: Why a bride's landlord walked her down the aisle (2:15)
-Meanwhile, in California, sweet-toothed bear breaks into ice cream shop
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