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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:51). High of 30 today in Worcester
-How much snow will fall Sunday?
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-W.P.D. needs help IDing suspect in Salisbury Street armed robbery
-Worcester winter parking ban in effect
-Want to take kids sledding? Here are some hot spots in Worcester area
-Worcester is the most obese city in Massachusetts, according to 24/7 Tempo
-2023 was a year of change for Worcester restaurants
-A look back at top local news stories for 2023 in Telegram & Gazette
-Radio Worcester (16:13): Worcester Commissioner of Health & Human Services Dr. Castile talks health crises & solutions
-Worcester financial advisers offer tips for how to start the new year on solid financial footing
-2024 calendar holidays: Easter, M.L.K. Day and other key dates to know
-Radio Worcester (17:30): Worcester Mayor Joe Petty’s seventh term inaugural insights
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for January
-ICYMI: Planned Downtown Worcester restaurants not expected to open anytime soon
-JetBlue's inaugural flight from Worcester to Fort Myers takes off
-Pair involved in Worcester State shooting back in court
-Mayor Petty shakes it up with many new standing committee assignments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Snow emergency-parking ban until 7 a.m. Monday
-From the Echo: Standardized college testing goes electronic
-Merry Christmas greetings from the team at Lamoureux Ford (:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Students broaden cultural understanding with S.T.O.P. Program
-Uxbridge Road parking and Sutton Town Common raise concerns
-Berlin-Boylston schools look for input on school resource officer options
-Discover 159 years of Mass. State Police history in Northbridge museum
-The Item's public safety logs
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Kool Aid George is crushing it
-New Year, New Cheers: LGBTQ festivities in Central Mass. in January
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester's WSMW-TV Channel 27
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 520 (27:58): Looking ahead to 2024
-Unity Radio Standups and Standouts (58:50)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who was was a member of one of the first Computer Science departments in the country
>SPORTS: Preview of Patriots-Jets season finale
-2 teams emerge as potential Bill Belichick destinations
-Celtics beat Pacers, 118-101
-Bruins beat Tampa Bay, 7-3
-Former St. John's star Eammon Dennis helps lead Michigan to national title game
-Holy Cross women's basketball team wins fourth straight, 67-52
-Railers lose to Trois-Rivieres, 5-1
-Railers sign Worcester native Nick Pennucci
>CARS: Christmas Greetings from Bertera Nissan (1:31)
>NATIONAL: Here are the 7 tech developments you should expect in 2024
-F.A.A. orders temporary grounding of certain Boeing planes after Alaska Airlines door detaches midflight
-Tragic: Dad killed by armed burglars while shielding tot son
>NEW ENGLAND: Ex-detective who scammed landlords for years avoids jailtime
-Spike in food insecurity in Mass. is a "jarring wake up call"
>COLLEGES: Nichols announces Senior Advisory Council members
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 stunning Art Deco landmarks architecture buffs should visit
>BUSINESS: Radio Worcester (12:21): Tips for avoiding weight loss scams from B.B.B.’s Nancy Cahalen
-Artificial intelligence now capable of creating new A.I. without human intervention, scientists say
>HEALTH: Seasonal respiratory illnesses on the rise in state (1:44)
-Gen Z aging worse than millennials — the alarming reasons why
>HOMES: Tour of the Revington apartments in Canal District (:56)
>FOOD: Chick-fil-A Mango Passion Sunjoy returns, 3 new drinks to make debut
>SHOPPING: Card skimmers — How to protect your financial information and your money
>TV/STREAMING: The 1980s dream team that made Channel 4 news must-see TV in New England
>MOVIES: "Night Swim" makes big splash at the box office
>CELEBRITY: Cindy Morgan, "Caddyshack" and "Tron" actress, dies at 69
>ANIMALS: Abandoned dog learns to trust again after making special friend (3:16)
>HISTORY: Today in History for January 7th (1:23)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mass. man turns keno winnings into massive lottery jackpot
-Meanwhile, in Pittsburgh, family dog eats $4,000 in cash
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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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