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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:42). High of 50 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Procession of police cruisers escorting fallen Uxbridge officer (5:06)
+6:00: Alcohol-free island serenity at Canal District kava bar
+6:00: Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Accountability, growth and the city ahead
+6:00: Is this your dog?
+1:00: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: Music promoter Jimmy Kang becomes partner in Electric Haze nightclub
+1:00: Michael Kosta of "The Daily Show" brings his stand-up to Bull Run
+1:00: Fatima's Cafe in Worcester is one of the region's "hidden gems"
+1:00: Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
+1:00: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+1:00: New movies on streaming: "Predator: Badlands" and more
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-Worcester 197-unit development sees pushback on affordability: "A travesty"
-Mass. General Brigham to acquire Fallon Health
-Head of Worcester police union sues news website, seeking $10 million
-Related: Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
-Crowd pushes Worcester school leaders after no-confidence vote in Nelson Place principal
-Worcester crowd stages peaceful protest against I.C.E. after Minneapolis killing. Gallery (22 photos)
-Former Worcester councilor Dennis Irish dies
-Worcester women’s-only Pilates studio opens on Sunday
-Worcester elementary school briefly evacuated due to smoke in bathroom
>DINING OUT: Scratch's Special $5 at George's Coney Island Friday and Saturday
-ICYMI: Community continues to pay respects to Uxbridge officer killed in crash (1:52)
-Developer proposes 19-story apartment building behind Glass Tower
-School bus slides off Rutland road amid icy conditions, no one hurt
-Related: Cancel classes, or not? Icy roads made decision tough for Central Mass. schools
-From dishwasher to owner: Meet the chef opening a new restaurant in Downtown Worcester
-Worcester juice and smoothie shop reopens 4 months after fire
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Good Neighbor nominations sought
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Holden planning for override, project work
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Final arrangements being planned for fallen Uxbridge officer (1:57)
-Spencer candlepin bowling center back on the market
-Man arrested for brandishing gun at employee supervising adults with disabilities at Whitney Field Mall
-Photographer shares expertise, experience
-Shrewsbury girl becomes 2026 Little Miss New England Petite
-The Item's calendar of events
-The Landmark's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up public performances in January and February
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Among Ghosts at Palladium, DeadBeat with Mark Karan ...
-"Chicago" musical set to "razzle dazzle 'em" in Worcester
-Bruno Mars coming to Gillette Stadium this fall
>OPINION: Tim Garvin: Make 2026 a year for giving
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (56:55): Dr. Jennifer Herring, Executive Director, Worcester Education Collaborative
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who owned and loved classic cars
>SPORTS: Patriots preparing for first round matchup against Chargers (2:47)
-Vrabel v. Harbaugh: The elite coaching matchup in wild card (1:30)
-Bruins beat Calgary, 4-1
-Bruins honor Uxbridge police officer killed in crash
-Bruins will send 7 players to Olympics in Milan-Cortina
-Holy Cross women's hockey set to face Boston College
-Holy Cross men’s hockey to host Star Wars Night Saturday
>NATIONAL: U.S. military seizes tankers tied to sanctioned Venezuela oil (2:00)
-2 shot by Customs and Border Patrol agents in Portland, Oregon, authorities say
-Tragic: Teen killed in freak A.T.V. crash following death of her brother
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. gives $250 million to cover rising insurance costs (2:23)
-Ex-aide to Gov. Healey accused of drug trafficking mistakenly paid $30,000 for unused vacation days
>COLLEGES: Clark alumni hockey game marks 45 years on the ice
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): British Airways Vacations: Save on travel to top 2026 destinations
>BUSINESS: Here's what to know about Venezuela's oil industry in 5 charts
-LPL Financial Research: Evaluating our 2025 forecasts: Equity, fixed income, and the U.S. economy
-Radio Worcester (10:57): B.B.B. of Central New England's Lisa Swanson on A.I., business support and community outreach
>SHOPPING: Amazon’s Ember Artline TV launches to rival Samsung’s The Frame
>HOMES: Ariana Becker: Simple ways to elevate your home in the new year (when you don’t want to redo everything)
>HEALTH: A.C.L. tears increasingly common in women. Here's why
-Mass. physicians, residents chime in after C.D.C. decreases child vaccine recommendations (2:00)
>FOOD: I tried the new Dunkin’ Protein Coffee so you don’t have to (2:24)
>TV/STREAMING: Apple TV teases horror-comedy series "Widow’s Bay" set in New England
>MOVIES: Sydney Sweeney expected to return in "Handmaid" sequel
>CELEBRITY: Matt Lauer's latest career comeback attempt, but "no one will hire him"
-George Clooney doubles down on wild claim about his and Amal's 11-year marriage
>ANIMALS: Dog who was tied to a trailer for a month jumps for joy now (2:14)
>HISTORY: The first car license plate issued still exists in Mass.
>GOOD NEWS: Hearing grandma's voice again (1:24)
-Meanwhile, woman wins lottery jackpot on daughter's birthday
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 45 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Man, 67, dies by suicide as police attempt to serve warrant for child sex abuse material (2:31). Article
-Related: Press conference (12:40)
-Brookfield vigil set to mark 3 years since Brittany Tee's disappearance
-Worcester man arrested after BMW crosses median, strikes vehicle in hit-and-run that broke victim’s hand
-Procession of police cruisers escorting fallen Uxbridge officer (5:06)
-Fatima's Cafe in Worcester is one of the region's "hidden gems"
-Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-Alcohol-free island serenity at Canal District kava bar
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Accountability, growth and the city ahead
-2 more days to drop off Christmas tree in Worcester
>DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Street restaurant to be on "Phantom Gourmet" today
-Scratch's Special $5 at George's Coney Island Saturday
-ICYMI: Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-Worcester 197-unit development sees pushback on affordability: "A travesty"
-Mass. General Brigham to acquire Fallon Health
-Head of Worcester police union sues news website, seeking $10 million
-Related: Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
-Crowd pushes Worcester school leaders after no-confidence vote in Nelson Place principal
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Christmas tree chipping 8 to 2:30
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Good Neighbor nominations sought
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 charged following prostitution sting at Central Mass. hotel
-Local nutrition shop fueled by owner's emphasis on health
-Leprechauns plan annual convention for March 14th
-Small canvas, big art in Paxton
-The Item's Year in Review: July through September
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Music promoter Jimmy Kang becomes partner in Electric Haze nightclub
-Jazzed Up public performances in January and February
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Among Ghosts at Palladium, DeadBeat with Mark Karan ...
-Michael Kosta of "The Daily Show" brings his stand-up to Bull Run
-"Art can't hurt you" — Small Stones Festival of the Arts returns
-Local artists display works at Princeton Arts Society's annual show
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: What, you think you're better than me?
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (57:47): Kimberly Adams, owner, Circle of Friends Daycare
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to forensic psychologist who passed away at 46
>SPORTS: Should Drake Maye or Matthew Stafford win MVP? (8:00)
-Will Eliot Wolf and Ryan Cowden stay with Patriots in 2026?
-NFL Wild Card Weekend schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Toronto, 125-117 (2:04). Article
-Holy Cross women's hockey team takes down Boston College, 3-1
-Holy Cross men's basketball (on the road) and women's basketball (home) take on American on Saturday
-Railers' IceCats Weekend opens with 4-1 loss to Florida
>NATIONAL: Alan Jackson, who defended Karen Read, exits Reiner murder case
-Student loan debt: What to know about wage garnishment
-Tragic: KFC worker allegedly stabbed multiple times by customer angry over gravy
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman dies in a fire at a home in Easton (1:43)
-Hinsdale shooting leaves 2 officers shot, civilian dead
>COLLEGES: Central Mass. state universities receive share of $13 million for at-risk students
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the world’s longest hiking trails
>BUSINESS: DoorDash C.E.O. responds to viral Reddit post on driver pay
-Employers add 50,000 jobs in December as unemployment rate drops to 4.4%
>SHOPPING: Woman frustrated with defective GE appliance is not alone. B.B.B. has received thousands of complaints (4:24). Article
>HOMES: Shop top-rated, durable outdoor saunas at Sun Home Saunas
>HEALTH: What's in the new U.S. food pyramid? More beef tallow, fewer dyes
-More Americans being classified as obese under new definition: study
>FOOD: Market Basket ranked No. 2 supermarket in U.S. for second year in a row (:32). Article
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Predator: Badlands" and more
>CELEBRITY: The reason behind Bill Hader and Ali Wong's breakup revealed
-Jodie Foster says Hollywood fame nearly turned into an a-hole
>ANIMALS: Family finds a raccoon nursing her babies in their window well (2:25)
>GOOD NEWS: Dad unearths rare diamond during family trip in state park
-Meanwhile, women are getting B.B.L.s from cadavers
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