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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 40 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Mix-up at funeral of Worcester veteran: Kind words, but for the wrong man
-Earlier: Neglected Worcester veteran Robert Gannon buried with military honors
-Police cruiser struck during traffic stop on Route 9 in Shrewsbury, passenger arrested (:31). Article
-Workers clear out Angies Bodywork Spa, site of fatal shooting on Thanksgiving
-Worcester police welcome 8 new officers and 30 new recruits
-Dozens of Mass. communities, from Worcester to Auburn, burned by Gov. Healey’s fire dept. cuts
-Lifelong learners create community for 30 years at Assumption
-Holiday reminders: What's open, closed on MLK Day
-John DiPietro (8:37): The 016 celebrates its fifth anniversary
>HOMES: Worcester area has 8th oldest housing stock in country for midsize metros: Study
>DINING OUT: New restaurant at Union Station
-ICYMI: Company with nursing facility in Worcester accused of withholding wages from hundreds
-An insider’s perspective on the WooSox sale with Ralph Crowley Jr.
-Worcester students learn C.P.R. thanks to UMass Medical School, fallen officer (1:57). Article
-Radio Worcester (14:30): Jay Fink addresses criticism to Worcester's snowstorm response
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett students miss service dogs, petition for puppies
-Lamoureux Ford Testimonial (:47)
-Among Friends newsletter for January
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Legends and lore of Ivy League come to Shrewsbury library
-Cumberland Farms in South Lancaster sells $100,000 winner
-Gardner man charged with shooting ex-girlfriend's companion at liquor store
-Feedback Earth in Grafton receives tax credits
-Millbury election and town meeting schedules
-The Landmark's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Trailer Trash, coins, dumplings: 5 fun things this weekend
-Five Things to Do: P.E. James, ArtsWorcester, Chris O'Leary and more
-Acclaimed Worcester pianist Andrew Armstrong ready for "electric" concert in Worcester
-Worcester school custodian carving a path in comedy
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
-Manny Jae Media (1:00:06): Layla Zambrano, Young Emerging Leader recipient and youth advocate
-WCCA's Talk of Main Street No. 21 (28:37)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local 11-year-old girl
>SPORTS: Celtics destroy Rockets, 145-113
-Bruins beat Blues in overtime, 4-3
-NFL Wild Card Weekend schedule, TV and announcers
-Boxer Jamaine Ortiz: "don't leave Worcester to get some glory"
-Holy Cross men’s basketball battles for overtime win at Lehigh
-H.C. women's basketball picks up sixth straight win. Highlights (2:00)
-Crusaders men's hockey beats Army, 3-1
-Andrew Dresner named offensive coordinator, quarterbacks coach at Holy Cross
-Railers beat Norfolk, 4-2
>CARS: Christmas Greetings from Bertera Nissan (1:31)
>NATIONAL: Paying rent still a problem for 24% of renters
-U.S. inflation rose 3.4% in December, higher than expected
-Tragic: Father of 6 tragically drowns in riptide
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. firefighters battle massive blaze after multiple oil tankers catch fire
-Healey defends tax cuts as essential amid state’s tightening financial outlook
>COLLEGES: WPI, WNEC get $1.1 million for advanced robotic welding
-Hundreds of schoolchildren cheer on Lancers during Math Madness
>FOOD: It's Girl Scout cookie time
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Yosemite National Park registration 2024: How to sign up on peak dates
>BUSINESS: W.B.J.'s Best of Business 2024: Best Events & Venues
-The 5 worst mistakes employees can make in a new job
>HEALTH: 5 medical myths peddled by TikTok
-Bottled water contains more plastic particles than previously thought: study
>SHOPPING: When did Stanley cups become popular? Drink tumblers make viral craze
>TV/STREAMING: 1990s cult favorite "Northern Exposure" has finally come to streaming
>MOVIES: "The Beekeeper" buzzes to No. 1 on opening night in the box office
>CELEBRITY: CNN anchor Sara Sidner says she has Stage 3 breast cancer
>ANIMALS: Lancashire heeler — All about the newest dog breed recognized by A.K.C.
>HISTORY: Today in History for January 14th (1:34)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Westwood mother's affirmation cards promote positive thinking (1:52)
-Meanwhile, T.S.A. ranks best catches of 2023 — Naruto knives, projectile, weed
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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