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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 35 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 4 arrested on gun charges after shots fired on Chandler Street in Worcester
+6:00: Douglas ID’d as woman killed by car in her driveway
+Noon: T&G Santa -- More good neighbors give to Santa Fund
+Noon: Novelist Trisha J. Wooldridge explores fantastical realms in new novel
-Woman fatally struck by SUV while at end of her driveway
-Local woman slaps security guard at Conn. restaurant, breaks his glasses, police say
-Fitchburg house fire displaces residents day after Christmas
-WRTA chief asked to answer queries from City Council transit committee
-Worcester Fire Department to hold blessing of new Engine 4
-Governor-elect Maura Healey and Lt. Gov.-elect Kim Driscoll coming to Worcester on January 2nd
-Worcester Public Schools announces first quarter honor roll
-Here's when you can toss out your tree in Worcester
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup delayed a day this week in Worcester
-Mega Millions jackpot reaches $565 million, 6th largest in game’s history
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Tony Award-winner Kelli O'Hara will sing solo show, talk with students in Worcester
-The Woo crossword puzzle, December 25th: "Make It Snappy!"
-Burncoat High School Winter Concert (1:31:37)
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to longtime educator in Worcester and Shrewsbury
-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
-Untreated sewage released in to Lake Quinsigamond on Christmas Eve day, Shrewsbury says
-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
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Mountview Middle School Honor Roll
-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): The Barn restaurant set to replace Mountain Barn in early 2023
-Free Christmas tree pickup and bag for Shrewsbury PAYT residents
-Shrewsbury teen dance school student makes moves in Whitney Houston biopic
-Millbury selectmen OK all-alcohol license for Goretti’s Supermarkets
-Paxton Legion scholarship available
-Item photos: Joining together in song at the Houghton School
>SPORTS: Despite back-to-back blunders, Patriots playoff hopes alive
-Patriots quarterback Mac Jones facing fine after hit on Bengals player
-Dolphins quarterback in concussion protocol again, availability for Sunday uncertain
-Bruins raffling off 2 tickets to Winter Classic on January 2nd
-Holy Cross holding Salute to Service games with free or discounted tickets for military, fire and police personnel
-Celtics' Marcus Smart reveals Christmas engagement to girlfriend
-Red Sox "willing to listen" to Chris Sale trade offers, report claims
-New England Revolution announce 2023 schedule
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, NHL week 11
-Kathy Whitworth, winningest golfer ever, dies "suddenly" at 83
>CARS: Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATION/WORLD: At least 48 dead nationwide from massive winter storm
-Southwest faces scrutiny from passengers, feds amid flight cancellations
-Tragic: Shelter fire leaves 22 dead in Russia, officials say
>NEW ENGLAND: Boston officials consider mask mandate as COVID infections rise
-3 pets die, 15 displaced following Christmas Eve fire in Chicopee: Officials
-Marylou Sudders, center of state's COVID response and plan, retiring
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County December 18th-24th
>HEALTH: A COVID "senior wave" is driving up hospitalizations
>BUSINESS: WBJ reader's 2023 economic forecast survey: Not looking great
-75% of employees have had an office romance, new poll finds
>SHOPPING: Gift card scams to be aware of near the new year
>COLLEGES: QCC Campus Connections (5:17): Looking back at 2022
-UMass Medical School researcher named 2022 National Academy of Inventors Fellow
>FOOD: Google releases its list of the most popular Christmas cookies by state
>TV/STREAMING: Full episode -- "My Next Guest with David Letterman" (44:02): Volodymyr Zelenskyy
>CELEBRITY: 7 famous celebrities you maybe didn't know were from Worcester
>HISTORY: Worcester Bookmobile, 1963
>ANIMALS: Kitten found trapped in truck tire in Lawrence finds forever home
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Adoptive parents share son's journey with birth mother (3:04)
-Meanwhile, in Australia, wedding descends into massive brawl, leaving 1 stabbed (:31)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:07). High of 23 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester Public Schools will have 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 22nd
-Worcester Public Schools will deny immigration agents access without criminal warrants signed by a federal judge
-Worcester residents battle leaky pipes and cold temps; warming centers open (1:47). Article
-Related: City of Worcester opens warming centers Wednesday
-Worcester man charged with murder in death of former employee (:25). Article
-"Do better or step aside": Supporters rally for nonbinary Worcester city councilor
-Firm managing 2,700+ Central Mass. apartments facing second federal lawsuit over rents
-5 Worcester men arrested for fentanyl trafficking
-2 men in stolen car arrested on drug charges in Worcester
-Worcester County High School Club offers bowling to local high schoolers
-Trash & recycling pickup delayed by a day in Worcester
-Aislinn Doyle: A road map for improving literacy in Worcester. Part 2 of Worcester’s Literacy "Crisis"
-Related: Worcester's Literacy "Crisis" (Part 1)
-Radio Worcester (14:30): City Manager Eric Batista addresses allegations of transphobia
-Radio Worcester (16:49): District 3 City Councilor George Russell announces retirement, addresses council controversy
>DINING OUT: Worcester Restaurant Week will be back from February 24th through March 9th
-ICYMI: Worcester digs out from snow before cold sets in (2:10)
-Report, video show how Assumption "To Catch a Predator" case escalated
-King's teaching a reminder of conflict, unity at Worcester breakfast
-Worcester food hub fast-tracked to Union Station via fed, state funds
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden the town, like the Harvard chapel, takes name from London banker
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Holden Fire Department C.P.R. training February 2nd
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sutton swears in new police chief
-Hundreds pay respects to Auburn man killed in Vermont car crash
-Ernest Sawyer, owner of Northborough candlepin center for 70+ years, dies at 96
-Uxbridge School Committee names interim super after O.U.I. arrest (2:09)
-Woman with suspended license fails to stop for police, is released, then rearrested 2 days later
-Shrewsbury police and fire departments team up for Child Safety Day February 1st
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Recap of Central Mass. Mom's Sip & Shop and Candle Making Workshop at Flock & Flourish
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: OK Go, Carlos Odria and Between the Waves offer new music
-Central Mass. Jewish Film Fest is back with 3 "outstanding" movies
-WCCA-TV wins award for production of Mechanics Hall concert
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (57:16): Jose Vargas Zapata
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area man who passed away on his 57th birthday
>SPORTS: Josh McDaniels expected to be named Patriots offensive coordinator
-Ichiro leads 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class
-Crusaders record 3.40 G.P.A. during Fall semester
-Holy Cross' Abby Hornung named to Women’s Goalie of the Year Award Watch List
-Holy Cross men's basketball and women's basketball to face Army
>NATIONAL: Radio Worcester (16:39): Rich Rubino discusses unprecedented inaugural speech
-Historic snow amounts are falling in Florida, Louisiana and Texas as a once-in-a-generation storm hits
-Tragic: Fire chief shot, killed after helping drivers who hit deer
>NEW ENGLAND: Border Patrol agent killed at Vermont-Canada border mourned
-Footprints in snow help police solve vandalism spree during storm
>COLLEGES: Nichols student Pablo Arnau Beltran makes shoes that are good for the soul
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 fascinating abandoned airports around the world
>BUSINESS: 10 Things I know about ... Estate planning
-LPL Financial Research: Q4 earnings preview — Mix of solid growth and policy uncertainty
-Cash App ordered to pay $175 million for weak security, feds say
>SHOPPING: Revolve sale — Save on Norma Kamali, Veja sneakers, Marc Jacobs
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, January 12th to 18th
>HEALTH: Ways to fight recent spike in viral infections (2:40). Article
-Fiber could help protect you against infections: Research (1:05)
>FOOD: New-style ham and cheese
>TV/STREAMING: Survey reveals best TV shows and movies of 2024
>MOVIES: Trailer for new John Malkovich, Ayo Edebiri horror movie, "Opus"
>CELEBRITY: "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo named Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of Year
-Award-winning actress Dame Joan Plowright, wife of Laurence Olivier, dies at 95
>HISTORY: Worcester's Isaiah Thomas — legendary patriot, printer, collector
>ANIMALS: Guy who rescued duckling from pool still gets visits (1:44)
>GOOD NEWS: Wellesley man grateful to first responders who saved self, dog from icy lake
-Meanwhile, Florida's 7-foot-9 center meets Shaq in epic video
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