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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:47). High of 40 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-National Grid installs new underground cable to fix monthslong outage issues in Worcester
-"A very bad year": Here's what the flu numbers look like in Worcester
-Turtleboy factor: Aidan Kearney's influence on Karen Read case
-Venezuelan native in Worcester lauds capture of Maduro
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
-Girl Scouts cookie season gets underway with annual Cookie Drop
-Join this community discussion on school safety in Worcester
-Patriots host Chargers as Drake Maye seeks first playoff win
-Related: Millbury cinema shows Patriots games free of charge: "A long going tradition." (2:02). Article
-Related: Drake Maye song created by 2 Patriots fans goes viral (2:00). Article
-Related: Maye-inspired beer selling fast at Marshfield brewery (2:27)
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Accountability, growth and the city ahead
-1 more day to drop off Christmas tree in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Fatima's Cafe in Worcester is one of the region's "hidden gems"
-ICYMI: Man, 67, dies by suicide as police attempt to serve warrant for child sex abuse material (2:31). Article
-Worcester man arrested after BMW crosses median, strikes vehicle in hit-and-run that broke victim’s hand
-Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-Worcester 197-unit development sees pushback on affordability: "A travesty"
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to help rebuild Ten West Market
-Ten West Market owner optimistic about return
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Good Neighbor nominations sought
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Speed limit signs pop up in Clinton
-Funeral arrangements announced for fallen Uxbridge police officer Stephen LaPorta (1:28)
-Suspicious package at Webster Post Office prompts bomb squad response, street closures
-Intoxicated taxi driver arrested at Leominster Taxi after refusing to leave workplace
-Vacancies on Shrewsbury boards and committees
-$1,000 grant caps off strong year for Grafton charity
-Tri-town meeting discusses Nashoba region finances
-Garden Club plans Paxton community garden
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-Alcohol-free island serenity at Canal District kava bar
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Among Ghosts at Palladium, DeadBeat with Mark Karan ...
-Profiles in resiliency: Millbury native's father, friend inspire new book
>OPINION: Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester author Margaret Getchell
-Rosalie Tirella: R.I.P. Dennis Irish
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked for Spag's for over 30 years
>SPORTS: For Drake Maye and Patriots, legacy building starts Sunday vs. Chargers
-Patriots players battle back from illness, injuries ahead of playoff matchup (1:12). Article
-Maye, Marcus Jones named to NFL All-Pro second team
-NFL Wild Card Weekend schedule, TV and announcers
-Bruins beat Rangers, 10-2
-Celtics lose to San Antonio, 100-95 (1:59). Article
-Strong defense leads Holy Cross women's basketball past American, 65-48
-Holy Cross men’s basketball victorious at American on Saturday
-Holy Cross men’s hockey falls to Merrimack
-Railers beat Florida, 3-2
-Gallery (9 photos): Wachusett girls' basketball team hangs banner, tops Leominster
>NATIONAL: 6 killed in Mississippi mass shooting, suspect charged with murder
-NASA ends mission early due to crew medical issue (1:11)
-Law enforcement experts have different opinions on I.C.E. shooting (2:03)
-Tragic: Groom, 3 nieces killed in helicopter crash
>NEW ENGLAND: Road rage incident ends in knife attack in N.H. (:19)
-Ballot questions could add $5 million to election costs, as Galvin points finger at legislative inaction as cause for surge in initiatives
>COLLEGES: Clark Challenge. Change. Podcast (13:36): Improving youth mental health with Nadia Ward and Ariel Rodriguez
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most beautiful places to visit in Hawaii
>BUSINESS: Gen Z is ghosting their jobs and ditching bosses, survey finds
-Radio Worcester (25:55): Angel investor Tom Medrek breaks down the deal terms every founder must understand
>SHOPPING: GameStop closes more stores as retail apocalypse continues
>HOMES: Companies showcase A.I. tech that can help with household chores (2:22)
>HEALTH: What is a GLP-1 drug and how does it work? Everything to know
-Shocking number of Americans would rather ditch social media than GLP-1 drugs: survey
>FOOD: Grocery store receipt from 1997 shows just how cheap American life used to be
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Matt Damon, Ben Affleck Netflix movie, "The Rip" (2:28)
>MOVIES: Movies for Grownups Awards with A.A.R.P.: "Hamnet" wins best picture
>CELEBRITY: Bob Weir, founding member of the Grateful Dead, dies at 78
-"Home Alone" star Daniel Stern cited for soliciting prostitute in California: report
>ANIMALS: Golden Retriever is official witness to mom and dad's wedding (1:59)
>GOOD NEWS: 80-year-old woman sets record as oldest to hike Appalachian Trail
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, 1,000-pound butter sculpture at farm show honors America’s 250th anniversary
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Thieves stole gutters from Worcester house while owner was home
+5:00: Death of Bob Weir sparks memories of Worcester's part in long, strange trip
+5:00: Planning winter entertainment in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 14
+Noon: 270-unit project at abandoned Spag's factory met with skepticism
+Noon: Central Mass. pizzeria reopens with explanation for abruptly closing
-No answers as cost of probe into death of State Police recruit from Worcester nears $700,000 (3:07). Article
-New year, new look, new amenities for W.R.T.A.
-Local restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Legends (5:32)
-Worcester City Council returns with social media scrutiny, transit fights
-Worcester, Fitchburg aim for uniform, safe sober houses
-Worcester County Wonders: First state-run asylum dates back to 1832
-Newly obtained court docs detail what happened inside Leominster home after man murdered wife, autopsy findings
-$80,000 Keno ticket sold in Millbury
-Police oversight questions persist after Research Bureau report
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-ICYMI: National Grid installs new underground cable to fix monthslong outage issues in Worcester
-"A very bad year": Here's what the flu numbers look like in Worcester
-Turtleboy factor: Aidan Kearney's influence on Karen Read case
-Venezuelan native in Worcester lauds capture of Maduro
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Fundraiser to help rebuild Ten West Market
-Ten West Market owner optimistic about return
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hope Chapel in Sterling dedicates new sanctuary
-Clinton buildings coming together
-Clinton Select Board hears Bates family request to explore right-of-way access at town dump
-Indigenous culture celebration day coming to Grafton this summer
-Spanish-language congregation to move into historic church in West Boylston
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Full list of winners and nominees at Golden Globes
-Golden Globes snubs and surprises
-Inside the Golden Globes: Everything you didn't see on TV
-World-renowned violinist to rehearse with J.O.M.P. students
>OPINION: Molly McCullough: For Worcester's schools, kids come first
-Maggie Calvetti: Someday they'll be grown & here's who i hope they become
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:18:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who had Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics
>SPORTS: Patriots defense shines in 16-3 Wild Card win over Chargers
-Patriots will play Steelers-Texans winner in AFC Divisional Round
-Bruins beat Penguins, 1-0
-Celtics star Jaylen Brown rips refs after loss to Spurs in Boston
-Holy Cross student-athletes record 3.39 G.P.A. during Fall 2025 semester
-100 FM The Pike (18:00): MassLive's Matt Vautour gives 2026 sports predictions
-Railers fall to Florida, 5-3
>NATIONAL: Ex-husband arrested in heinous double murder of slain dentist, wife
-Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as crackdown intensifies
-Tragic: Dad killed 5 of his children over a decade
>NEW ENGLAND: Deadly house fire in Burrillville, R.I.
-From Lindsay Clancy to Turtleboy: 5 Mass. criminal cases to watch in 2026
>COLLEGES: "We depend on fungi for absolutely everything"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney quietly changes course on controversial meal plan changes
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Samsung unveils "world's largest" TV of its kind at 130 inches
>HOMES: Laundry hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner
>HEALTH: Noom launches Proactive Health GLP-1 Program for long-term health
-Mass. mom fights for scalp cooling to be covered by insurance during chemo (2:06). Article
>FOOD: Your guide to a flavorful Dry January (4:34)
>TV/STREAMING: "The Simpsons" retires beloved character Duffman after 30 years
>MOVIES: 2026 new horror movie releases
>CELEBRITY: "High School Musical" star arrested on child pornography charges
-"Field of Dreams" and "West Wing" actor Timothy Busfield faces arrest warrant in child sex abuse case
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog does the cutest thing when she wants attention (2:00)
>HISTORY: Math, not myths: Inside the new search for Amelia Earhart
>GOOD NEWS: Lottery ticket rejected by another customer earns man $1 million
-Meanwhile, in Germany, watch 50 sheep escape shepherd, walk into grocery store
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