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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 43 today in Worcester
-2023 finishes as warmest year on record
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: UMass Memorial presenting plans to convert nursing home into hospital building
+6:00: Worcester man sentenced for shooting near courthouse
+6:00: K-9 Arnold joins Worcester Police Department
+6:00: This week in Holy Cross athletics
+6:00: Starting 2024 with poetry and words meant to be heard
+Noon: UMass Memorial welcomes first baby of 2024
+Noon: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
+Noon: Irish celebration of Women's Christmas set at Fiddlers Green
+Noon: Janice Harvey: 2024 will bring 12 months of homebound happiness
+Noon: Listen Up: Great climate of music in Ripple Effect's "Storm Rolls In"
-People Magazine: Worcester firefighter's cancer leads wife to discovery of toxic gear killing heroes across U.S.
-Worcester liquor store hit in fake robbery, feds say
-Vandals trash local football field with their cars
-Retired Men's Club of Greendale to retire its longtime name
-Worcester one of the few municipalities that spent all of its first-year opioid settlement payments
-Worcester Public Schools' Ask the Superintendent (6:33): Claremont Academy
-Why is car insurance suddenly so much more expensive? (3:06). Article
-U.S.D.A. data shows Mass. food insecurity up nearly 50% since 2021
-Powerball jackpot winning ticket sold in Michigan
>DINING OUT: NOLA Cajun Kitchen to open second location
-ICYMI: Worcester police nab suspect in armed robbery of flower shop
-1885 is an exciting addition to the Canal Street bar scene
-Former R.M.V. space working “really well” as winter shelter
-Worcester Public Library's top 10 most borrowed books for 2023
-Worcester police arrest suspect in stabbing near Main South rooming house
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Public helps Holden police ID young shoplifting suspects
-Merry Christmas greetings from the team at Lamoureux Ford (:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grafton resident is middle school Art Educator of the Year
-Sutton Conservation Commission fines Douglas solar farm developer
-Sutton Ave.-Central Turnpike study at public hearing
-Sutton residents receive Years of Service awards
-Young Asa Holman Waters portrait returns to the Millbury mansion
-Wachusett area public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Worcester's Apollo the Boss collaborates with Bobby Shmurda on new single
-Central Mass. Actors' collective launches improv jam
-What causes an earworm? Stop songs from getting stuck in your head
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Lost
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (58:27): A record-setting journey with Mayor Joseph Petty
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to 28-year-old killed in a car accident
>SPORTS: NFL Draft order: Patriots fans should root for these Week 18 results
-Tom Brady: "I was about to unretire" from NFL until this happened
-Worcester Hockey Alumni 2023-24 highlights, NHL week 12
-Looking back on a banner year for 15 Central Mass. teams that won state championships
>CARS: Christmas Greetings from Bertera Nissan (1:31)
>NATIONAL: At least a dozen dead in Japan after 7.6 earthquake strikes
-Some Americans got a second Social Security check. Here's why
-Tragic: 6 family members killed after trip after 17-year-old drove wrong way on highway
>NEW ENGLAND: Mother and daughter found dead at Maine dog kennel
-Talks with feds over Baker administration financial error drag on as state budget concerns mount
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): $50 food tour of New York City
>BUSINESS: U.S. retail sales rose 3.1% this season
-Nominations open for W.B.J.’s 2024 Business Leaders and Hall of Fame Awards
>HEALTH: New Year's resolutions experts say to skip — or how to tweak them for success
-Women of color experience more severe menopause symptoms (4:09)
>SHOPPING: Nearly 5 million BlendJet portable blenders recalled over fire risks
>HOMES: Worcester County real estate transfers, Sunday, December 31st
>TV/STREAMING: The Hollywood strikes are over. When will TV be back to normal?
>MOVIES: New trailer for "Dune: Part 2" (2:40)
>CELEBRITY: Dolly Parton helps dying man cross item off his bucket list
-Shecky Greene, "The Tonight Show" alum and stand-up comedy legend, dies at 97
>ANIMALS: "Zombie deer disease" concerns scientists over possible spread to humans
>HISTORY: Today in History for January 2nd (1:44)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 90-year-old woman earns master's degree
-Meanwhile, Nostradamus' 2024 predictions revealed — brace yourself for war, famine
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 48 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Worcester Redevelopment Authority criticizes Polar Park developer over delays
+Noon: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
+Noon: Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is popular Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-Aislinn Doyle: November 21st School Committee meeting
-Worcester Green Corps awarded $2,500 for pollinator gardens
-The Buzz with City Manager Batista (4:20): Community Preservation Act
-Radio Worcester (19:58): Worcester Mayor Joe Petty slams developer pullout
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Dining In: Havana Nights chef set to open TapaVino
-ICYMI: Driver arraigned in June pedestrian crash that killed girl, 13, in Worcester
-For first time, Worcester needs general fund to make Polar Park payments, as key development deal is terminated
-Worcester's Festival of Lights returns Friday, December 6th
-stART at the Station holiday arts and crafts festival returns
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): 15-year-old Holden girl missing
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): R.I.S.E. program’s Maple & Main celebrates 1-year anniversary
-Shrewsbury Select Board update (:35)
-Rutland Police Department's Warrant Wednesday
-Boylston police promote Matthew Ryel to sergeant
-Clinton schools honor students and staff of the month
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Boston’s comedy scene boomed in the 1980s
-Denholm's windows display work from designers for "Heart of Fashion"
-Elton John's $25 million Broadway show announces closing — 5 days after opening night
-Boston’s comedy scene boomed in the 1980s
-Last Call: Lindsay McNealy, photographer
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 74 (24:00): U.S. Congressman James McGovern
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1353 (17:54): Amanda Bennett, Veterans Inc.
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who started a business in 1958 and is now in its third generation
>SPORTS: Should Patriots draw up designed runs for Drake Maye?
-NFL Week 12 Schedule, TV and announcers
-Holy Cross men's basketball team runs away with 88-49 victory in home opener. Highlights (2:07)
-5 score in double figures as Holy Cross women’s basketball beats UMass
-Crusaders announce leadership change in volleyball program
-Railers lose to Mariners, 5-2
>NATIONAL: Shockingly low number of Americans will host on Thanksgiving: survey
-Killer mom Susan Smith begs to be released from prison — but refuses to take responsibility for actions
-Tragic: Baby, mom killed in Hartford drive-by shooting
>NEW ENGLAND: Homicide investigations in Mass. under scrutiny (4:03)
-The oldest person living in Massachusetts has died at 113 (:43)
>COLLEGES: Clark student game developers showcase projects
-Assumption's Center for Civic Friendship hosts inaugural event
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of America’s oldest hotels
>BUSINESS: Apple discontinues popular accessory many people need
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
>HOMES: Interest-rate relief leads to rise in Central Mass. home sales
>SHOPPING: 100 trending holiday gift ideas
>HEALTH: Discontinued asthma medications leads to shortages
-When should you see a doctor about breast pain? (1:04)
>FOOD: New McDonald's Pet Simulator Happy Meal brings 2 toys
>TV/STREAMING: Luke Grimes ("Yellowstone") responds to fans who feel “cheated” after John Dutton’s death
>MOVIES: Hollywood cooking up record-breaking Thanksgiving feast
>CELEBRITY: Vicki Lawrence is "closer than ever" to Carol Burnett after falling out
>HISTORY: All aboard! The heydey of Worcester trolley service
>ANIMALS: Sheep buried under 88 pounds of wool transforms (1:44)
>GOOD NEWS: World War II veteran reflects on her 103 years of life
-Meanwhile, "gross" viral food trend is baffling — but it makes Gen Z swoon
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