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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 (1:08). 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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