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Goodbye 2021
-The most read stories of 2021 on The 016
-2021: The return to normal that never happened
-Top restaurant stories of 2021 in Central Mass.
-Top crime stories of 2021 in Central Mass.
-Top business stories of 2021 in Central Mass.
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2021 year in review: Shrewsbury
-A look at what happened in Millbury and Sutton during 2021
-Biggest trials of 2021, from Derek Chauvin to R. Kelly
-21 best, funniest memes of 2021
-The most expensive property sold in Worcester in 2021
-9 hidden gem shows from 2021 that were overlooked
-Sports deaths of 2021, remembered
-Sports media in 2021 highlights
-Animals: What were the cutest animal videos of 2021?
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Top good news stories of 2021
-Celebrity: Notable deaths of 2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Updated case numbers for every city, town in Worcester County
-The latest hospital capacity in Worcester area
-Doctors exhausted 2 years into the pandemic
-ICYMI: UMass Medical School hosting at-home test study
-As U.S. hits record high case numbers, expert says Omicron surge is "unlike anything we've ever seen"
-Mass. hits single day record of 21,397 cases, positivity rate also reaches peak
-Rapid testing: How accurate is it? Experts explain
In The News
+10:00: Community raising funds for Worcester Assistant Principal hit with devastating health news.
-Auburn police see first DUI crash on 2022
-Central Mass. community leaders look to 2022
-What's open, closed on New Year's Day in Worcester
-Worcester man to be honored during Rose Bowl parade
-Americans fearful of what 2022 has in store for the U.S., world: poll
-7 New Year's First Day hikes in Massachusetts for 2022
-Striking nurses to vote on ratification of new contract on Monday
-Bill Shaner: Shady groups sink their claws into Saint Vincent as strike nears close
-New Year’s weekend events at Worcester Common Oval
-Celebrity: Comedy icon, "Golden Girls" actress Betty White dies at 99. Her life in photos
-Four Year Strong return home for the holidays with powerful Palladium set
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-NEW! Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (36:03): Tequila Single Barrel Pick
-ICYMI: Lexus engulfed in flames in Worcester parking garage left car toasted, garage scorched
-After more than 40 years, Worcester man reunited with his biological family
-Tribute to man who sponsoring hundreds through recovery
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-Sports: Alabama, Georgia roll in college football semifinals
-Brown, Smart star as Celtics beat Suns
-Sam Jones, winner of 10 NBA titles with the Celtics, dies at 88
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Mark Darakjy is set to return to Bravehearts this summer (:27)
-Former central Mass. college hockey players in the pros, 2021-2022 edition
-Cars: Happy Holidays from Bertera Nissan (2:04)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-National: Mall of America shooting leaves 2 wounded, suspect sought
-Hidden iPhone tricks most people don‘t know
-New England: Man killed in explosion at N.H. home
-Man allegedly stabbed pregnant coworker at Hopkinton barber shop
-Mass. jury trials paused until Jan. 31 due to increase in cases
-Mary Richardson, longtime co-anchor of Channel 5's "Chronicle", dies at age 76
-Food: 13 Toaster hacks to get your morning going
-Health: Mass. DPH launches smoking cessation campaign
-TV/Streaming: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
-Movies, specials, and marathons to watch on New Year's Day
-Movies: New movies on demand
-Meanwhile, in Texas, it's raining fish in one town
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:13). High of 30 today in Worcester
-Declared winter parking ban in effect in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-2 killed, 9 hurt in Brown University shooting (9:49)
-Related: Video shows man sought in Brown shooting (4:39)
-Related: Newest details on search for Brown shooting suspect (12:39)
-Related: Brown students describe aftermath of campus shooting (2:44)
-"Waiting for the next child to die": Former Worcester judge calls for federal probe of Mass. child welfare system
-Worcester schools release new data looking at assaults on staff
-Worcester man's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables attracts visitors from around Mass. (2:40). Article
-Worcester doesn’t have enough supermarkets. Some people blame the city’s tax rate
-Holy Cross buys off-campus student rental house for $2.2 million with plans for faculty housing
-A tropical escape blooms inside a historic Worcester building
-Worcester Guardian week in review: Legacy businesses, tax rate debate, winter prep
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:36): Worcester snowstorm response, police oversight & affordability
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:03): Tax rates, infrastructure challenges and a major coaching milestone
-Powerball jackpot grows to colossal $1.1 billion after Saturday’s drawing
>DINING OUT: Raising Cane’s opening Worcester location next week
-ICYMI: Driver hospitalized after car crashes into Dollar Tree store in Worcester (:20). Article
-Worcester apartment project on Shrewsbury Street faces parking concerns
-A year after scathing report on use of force, sex acts, Worcester police have new policies
-Worcester Public Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh retires
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce newest officer, Amgad Nashawi
-Merry Christmas from Lamoureux Ford! (:47)
-Wachusett Echo: Phone-free school by 2026? The newest phone policy controversy
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 stab victims found outside Thirsty Turtle Pub in Templeton
-Barre man charged with extortion after dispute with neighbor over $50 chicken dinner ticket
-Proposed development would bring 270 units, supermarket and a half-dozen other businesses to abandoned Shrewsbury factory site
-All charges dropped against unlicensed driver accused of evading Shrewsbury police
-Man arrested after entering Leominster Verizon store, charging at and threatening employee
-Police seek hit-and-run driver who was operating stolen vehicle
-Dickman receives honor for his work in fatal crash reconstruction
-Local pajama drive breaks records
-Lights in Common shines in Princeton
-Goings on from Grafton News, Millbury-Sutton Chronicle and The Landmark
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Assabet Valley Mastersingers, High Command and more ...
-Rebuilding the Higgins Collection: Successes, surprises and what’s still missing
-John Cena taps out to Gunther to lose final WWE match
-WCCA-TV's YAY ART No. 1 (21:51)
>OPINION: Laurel: Welcome to Green Hill Park, past and present
-Tom Marino: Extremist views of Worcester’s self-proclaimed moderates
-WCCA-TV's The Mayor’s Forum No. 59 (28:55): Matthias Waschek and Jeffrey L. Forgeng
-Manny Jae Media (1:03:09): 508 Live! with Papee Paye
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a nurse for over 50 years
>SPORTS: Patriots can clinch the AFC East with a win today (1:43). Article
-Slowing down James Cook is pivotal for New England
-Will Patriots earn AFC’s No. 1 seed? Simulating the NFL’s final 4 weeks
-NFL Week 15 schedule, TV and announcers
-Caitlin Clark: WNBA labor talks "biggest moment" league has seen
-Bravehearts name Joe Galvin manager
-Railers beat Mariners, 4-2
>NATIONAL: Australian officials say 12 are dead in attack on Jewish event in Sydney
-New Epstein photos show presidents, more V.I.P.s
-Lionel Messi’s brief appearance at India soccer game sparks chaos as fans destroy stadium
-Tragic: Horrific moment teen mauled to death by zoo lion (1:48)
>NEW ENGLAND: Ballot question volume creating unease among top state officials
-N.H. mom charged with child endangerment after daughter ingested T.H.C. gummy
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 23 (51:11): Engineering a cultural connection
-Radio Worcester (9:10): Q.C.C. holiday initiatives & student support with Dr. Luis Pedraja
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airlines now exempt from covering costs during recall delays
>BUSINESS: This workplace benefit is the biggest reason people jump jobs: survey
-Community bank collects hundreds of food items for local veterans, military families
-ChatGPT chatbot's shocking response to alleged role in murder-suicide
-Dividing restricted stock units and stock options in divorces
>HOMES: Foreclosures are soaring in the U.S.: study
>SHOPPING: Gifts with ongoing fees and sneaking subscriptions: Consumer Reports
>HEALTH: Why experts say you should enroll in A.C.A. even if premiums spike
-W.S.C. Stay Connected with Your Health for December (37:51)
>TV/STREAMING: "New Year's Rockin' Eve" to feature Chappell Roan, Mariah Carey, Post Malone and Maren Morris
>MOVIES: Trailer for "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" (2:20)
>CELEBRITY: Peter Greene, "Pulp Fiction," "The Mask' actor, dies at 60
-Jane Seymour, 74, is "very sexually active" with rocker beau John Zambetti
>ANIMALS: Guy rescues teeniest Frenchie puppy who hops like a bunny (2:03)
>HISTORY: Dark Downeast Podcast (35:45): The murder of John E. Volungis Jr.
>GOOD NEWS: Child turns little library into free food pantry for neighbors
-Meanwhile, Virginia's drunk raccoon exposed as serial offender
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