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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 (: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 (: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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