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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:28). High of 32 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Untreated sewage released in to Lake Quinsigamond on Christmas Eve day, Shrewsbury says
-Earlier: Worcester to spend $6 million to fix raw sewage problem at Lake Quinsigamond
-Worcester police cite "threatening" email in suspension of officer's firearm license
-Here's how to celebrate each of the 7 days of Kwanzaa in Worcester
-A+ for giving for Sutton Middle students from T&G Santa
-WBJ reader's 2023 economic forecast survey: Not looking great
-Dr. Fauci, a Holy Cross grad, on his next chapter (4:54)
-Opinion: Now is time for Worcester to invest big in transit
-Here's when you can toss out your tree in Worcester
-Trash and recycling pickup delayed a day this week in Worcester
>CELEBRITY: 7 famous celebrities you maybe didn't know were from Worcester
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Burncoat High School Winter Concert (1:31:37)
-Vocero Hispano: 12-23-2022 al 12-29-2022
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a local carpenter who could fix anything
-ICYMI: Operator of 6 Central Mass. healthcare facilities to pay $1.75 million for failing to meet needs of patients
-Downtown Worcester store closes after more than 25 years
-Worcester police lawyer asks judge to set aside $8 million wrongful arrest verdict
-Worcester Airport celebrates release of Whitney Houston biopic, which filmed there
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Town offices closed Monday
-Happy holidays from the staff at Lamoureux Ford (1:13)
-Brilla Coffee Welcomes You to Holden (7:05)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Nicholas Michaels Spa owners retire after 40 years
-Wachusett area fire, police logs
-Cookies and camaraderie at Oak's Unified Social Club
-Willard House announces recipient of David G. Gow Memorial Scholarship
-Grafton lacrosse players picked for All-State tour team
-Zoe’s Rocks continue to make a difference 2 years after girl's untimely death
-Local comedian publishes first book on the love of reading
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Bucks, 139-118
-Beyond Wrestling to open Worcester’s first pro wrestling school in January
-Bruins raffling off 2 tickets to Winter Classic on January 2nd
-David Pastrnak is enjoying the best season of his NHL career
>CARS: Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATION/WORLD: Winter storm kills 37 people across the U.S., leaves thousands without power
-Millions at risk of losing Medicaid in the spring under provision tucked inside $1.7 trillion federal spending bill
-Tragic: 8-year-old boy killed by crocodile in front of his parents
>NEW ENGLAND: Travelers at Logan Airport still dealing with cancellations, delays
-4 people shot in Hartford on Christmas morning
>HOMES: 5 new properties for sale in the Worcester area
>HEALTH: Want to email your doctor? They may charge you for that
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Canceling unused subscriptions saves hundreds of dollars each monthly
>SHOPPING: Best end of year sales of 2022
>COLLEGES: Advocacy group aims to address food insecurity on Mass. college campuses
>TV/STREAMING: New on Netflix in January (7:24)
>MOVIES: "Avatar" sequel sails to second week atop the box office
>HISTORY: 1913 Worcester Common Christmas Tree
>ANIMALS: Old matted stray dog gets haircut, turns out to be puppy (:50)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Elderly Walmart employee gets major financial help after viral TikTok video
-Meanwhile, in North Carolina, bear steals box of bagels off porch
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 41 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
-Illegal dumping fines could jump to $1,000 in Worcester
-Worcester School Committee eyes C.R.P., data privacy
-Mass. accuses Barre public employee of double-dipping (3:20). Article
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Thrive Support and Advocacy fundraiser at 2 Chefs
-ICYMI: Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
-Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
-City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
-Worcester councilor pushes for city investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man facing charges for allegedly kidnapping 13-year-old in Northborough
-A new development on Elizabeth Street in Shrewsbury?
-Heavy fire tears through home on Lakeshore Drive in Ashburnham
-2 vehicle rollovers in Grafton amid snowy conditions
-Charlton Select Board begins process to change town's health insurance after steep premium hikes
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100 FM The Pike (13:34): Is it a Seger bar? Brian Daly on his viral mission to find out
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (7:14): Worcester's Angelo Gray is making movies and singing his heart out
-Poet's Cauldron to welcome Ursula Rucker at BrickBox Theater
>OPINION: Owura Sarkodieh: In praise of embracing African identity
-Lindsey Ford: 5 practical tips to reset digital habits after winter break
-Holy Cross' Worcester Voices (31:12): Clark Professor Melinda Marchand about her Worcester experience
-What’s Up Worcester (21:43): Dominican Marketplace Committee interview | Jennie Guzman & Laura Martinez
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester girl who tragically passed away at 13
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown stirs Patriots buzz as trade rumors begin to swirl again
-Bruins beat Columbus, 4-2
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey hosts New Hampshire in Hockey East Quarterfinals
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall Of Fame announces 2026 inductees
-The Olympic break sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. makes final sweep of Nancy Guthrie's house in sign investigation has hit a dead end
-Bikini-clad women pictured with Stephen Hawking in Epstein files were his carers, family claims
-Tragic: Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman, 2-year-old girl recovering after home explosion (1:29)
-Malden High School girls' basketball coach charged with raping student (1:38). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 27 (33:26): A.I. at WPI, with Elke Rundensteiner and Yunus Telliel
-Clark student Skye Donaldson paints mural in Goddard Library to inspire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These 4 popular national parks announce plans for 2026 visitor reservations
-Norwegian Cruise Line slammed over dining dress code change: "Idiotic rule"
>BUSINESS: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey cuts 4,000 jobs from Block in A.I. pivot
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales slow to start 2026
>HEALTH: "Boredom challenge" could have benefits for your brain (:18)
>FOOD: The pistachio bread recipe you "knead" to try (7:57)
>TV/STREAMING: Anderson Cooper leaving "60 Minutes" in latest CBS staff shakeup
>MOVIES: 25th anniversary trailer for "The Mummy" (:31)
>CELEBRITY: The real reason behind Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' split revealed
-Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver "Power" Grant dies at 52
>ANIMALS: Disabled lamb becomes her dad’s wedding ring bearer (1:54)
>HISTORY: Storm comparison: Blizzard of '78 vs. Blizzard of '26 (6:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Kidney donor braves blizzard for Boston transplant surgery (1:52)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, deer crashes into home through living room window
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