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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 34 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Fallen Worcester Firefighter Christopher Roy remembered on 4-year anniversary of his death
-6th grade girl from Worcester will quarterback Massachusetts team in national tournament (2:03). Article
-Local school bus driver has students run errand at convenience store, officials say
-Hospital agrees to pay $1.8 million to settle Medicare billing case
-Worcester fined for dumping sewage into Lake Quinsigamond
-New winter homeless shelter in Worcester follows Hotel Grace closure
-Bill Belichick rooting for Holy Cross football in today's national quarterfinal
-U.S. Attorney comments on investigation of Worcester police
-Critics say proposed Worcester charter school would be used to subsidize Old Sturbridge Village
-Worcester man pleads guilty to fentanyl distribution
-2 men indicted for distributing smokeless tobacco products
-Sheriff’s Office warns of scam calls using Sheriff’s number
-Worcester Now | Next vision statement, draft goals released
-After Hangover Pub and Broth closing, chef Michael Arrastia keeps busy
-"Guns to Garden" event set for Saturday in Worcester County
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (47:52): 5 Japanese Whiskies You Must Try
>SHOWTIME: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Seven Things To Do: Holiday Pops, Nutcracker, Salisbury Mansion ...
-Cara Brindisi and Kara McKee: After "The Voice," their friendship lives on
-Holiday sing Saturday at First Unitarian Church in Worcester
-"A Christmas Carol" in Worcester has many diverse parts
-The Faces of Worcester: Jessica Hopkins
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester resident killed in Auburn crash
-ICYMI: Worcester police seek help in shooting investigation
-In wrongful termination suit, Worcester radio exec claims company "set him up to fail"
-Worcester honors firefighter Jon Davies Sr., killed in action in 2011
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Composting for Holden residents 8-2:30 Saturday
-TODAY! Holidays in Holden -- Complete schedule
-Big Weekend for Holiday Fun in Holden (5:16)
-Happy holidays from the staff at Lamoureux Ford (1:13)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Santa coming to Paxton Fire Department 9-4 Saturday
-Millbury Fill-A-Cruiser toy drive for town families 9-2 Saturday
-Concerns voiced about South Street entrance of Subaru dealership in Shrewsbury
-Clinton committee honors students, staff of the month, Adams scholarship recipients
-With help from firefighters, Santa Claus to visit Sutton neighborhoods
-Grafton Garden Club announces programs for 2022-23 season
-Southbridge councilor accused of threatening employee at Town Hall
-In emergency meeting, area school superintendent placed on leave
>SPORTS: Holy Cross faithful sends off undefeated Crusaders eyeing FCS quarterfinal upset
-For Patrick Haughney, Holy Cross has been a "dream come true"
-Due to popular demand, Bravehearts' Cyber Week Sale is back
-Bruins lose to Phoenix, 4-3
-Railers lose to Idaho, 5-1
-Soccer journalist Grant Wahl dies in Qatar while covering World Cup
>CARS: NEW! Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-Honda driver killed by faulty exploding Takata air bag
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Foggy weather causes massive 30-car pileup in Washington
-Ukraine war is going to "take a while," Putin says
-Tragic: Ohio couple who celebrated 79 years of marriage die hours apart
>NEW ENGLAND: Galvin seeks Millionaire's Tax exemption for some older homeowners
-Manchester man gets 57 months for Mass., N.H. bank robberies
>FOOD: Baby formula shortage to persist through spring: report
>COLLEGES: Clark profs analyze what’s powering mushroom mania
-Feel represented in video games? WPI prof, students create diverse cast to change that
>HOMES: Worcester area real estate roundup
>HEALTH: Parents of sick children may run into problems finding pain medication. Here's why
-Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday: Noon-5 at Worcester Public Library
>BUSINESS: Beware of these 4 holiday scams
-Key inflation measure shows price pressures cooled off in November
>SHOPPING: A "Thank you" can net your Amazon delivery person a tip
>TELEVISION: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming -- "She Said," "Call Jane" and more
>CELEBRITY: Neil Diamond surprises audience with "Sweet Caroline" performance
>ANIMALS: Tiny kitten wanders up to woman in Mexico (3:16)
>HISTORY: Main Street in Worcester, date unknown
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Drew Barrymore gives away new car to 16-year-old hero
-Meanwhile, in Florida, iguana wanders into substation, causes "large scale outage"
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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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