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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 (1:09). High of 36 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester bar's liquor license suspended for 5 days for after-hours assault
-Worcester residents get shoveling and plowing help from "snow angel"
-2 local teens saved from N.H. mountain
-Brazilian pizza shop coming to former Worcester deli
-Dr. Fauci announces mid-March residency at Holy Cross
-Indie horror film festival returning to Worcester’s Mechanic Hall for second year
-Guide to Dead of Winter Horror Film Festival in Worcester
-100FM The Pike (8:12): Worcester film maker Tom Dwyer talks about Dead of Winter Festival
-100FM The Pike (14:26): Bull rider Marcus Mast on near death experience with a bull and growing up Amish
-Town meeting on current immigration operations on Sunday in Worcester
-Worcester man arrested for trafficking fentanyl, cocaine in sting
-Worcester Public Schools News (23:21): Doherty Edition
>FAITH: Local woman professes perpetual vows at Dominican monastery
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:32): Councilor's indefinite absence sparks debate
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (21:18): Media misrepresents Worcester's sanctuary city vote
-DINING OUT: New restaurant to open at site of former Compass Tavern
-ICYMI: Hazardous ice lingers on Worcester streets days after storm. Video (1:18)
-Family of late state police trainee from Worcester speaks as state senators seek investigation update (2:49)
-Radio Worcester (40:20): Transformative plans for Worcester’s 51-acre Saint-Gobain site in Greendale
-West Boylston will fire Town Administrator amid police station flag conflict, lawyer says
-Earlier: Flag controversy discussed at Select Board meeting (1:49). Article
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Good Neighbor Awards announced
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-March Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury police introduces SafeCam Program
-Gardner officials push landfill expansion as area residents raise concerns
-Find your spot at The Yoga Nook
-Police chief says suspect indicted in Orange fraud case
-Millbury teen wins Elks Annual Hoop Shoot Contest
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Concerts, historical demos and more
-Mechanics Hall to host The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy
-"Black Angels Over Tuskegee" in Worcester will tell story
-WPI professor explores how Black artists helped transform opera
-TODAY! Black History Month movie: “10,000 Black Men Named George”
-19 Carter in Berlin is a hub for both the arts and the community
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Gong Show rolls on in West Boylston, Worcester
-Worcester Business Journal Editor Brad Kane: Why we highlight women's progress
-City of Worcester's Ready Worcester (1:13): Episode 5, What to do after snow storms
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 452 (25:39): Kellys Roast Beef
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who owned multiple eateries and became a blackjack dealer at Foxwoods after retiring
>SPORTS: Major League Baseball games will soon be off ESPN in media bombshell
-Holy Cross men's and women's basketball to face Navy
-Holy Cross announces updates to football staff
-Holy Cross goaltender Thomas Gale named semifinalist for Mike Richter Award
-Bravehearts' New England Sports Summit breaks records
-Railers lose in Savannah, 6-4
>CARS: Mass. is "actually a really great state to have car insurance in," expert says (2:03)
>NATIONAL: Professor tracking asteroid that could collide with Earth in a few years (2:48). Article
-Ukraine planted explosives in Russian drone pilots' virtual reality goggles
-Tragic: 11-year-old girl dies by suicide after being bullied over family's immigration status: report
>NEW ENGLAND: JetBlue pilot arrested on sex charge at Logan moments before takeoff (1:59). Article
-Mass. Pike falling concrete: Inside the Prudential Tunnel, reaction (4:48)
-Family fights back against $200,000 in equity theft despite law change (3:58). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI students share global projects at President’s IQP Award final presentations
-Assumption names Jeffrey Gillooly vice president for university advancement
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Amtrak is introducing futuristic high-speed trains
>BUSINESS: State unveils roadmap to lead global climatetech industry
-W.B.J. editorial: Time to tackle unemployment reform
>HOMES: Worcester County single-family home median price nears $440,000, as trends continue
>HEALTH: Doctor on the recent high flu activity (2:38)
-"A really bad flu season": Data, doctors report large number of illnesses in Mass. (1:48)
>FOOD: Cozy winter meals
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "The Brutalist," "The Last Showgirl," and more
>CELEBRITY: How Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni has changed Hollywood publicity
>ANIMALS: Dog keeps sneaking over from the neighbor's yard (2:10)
>HISTORY: "Washington Engine Co. No. 1 of Worcester, MA," 1870
>GOOD NEWS: Milford candy shop gives people with disabilities chance to make impact (3:26). Article
-Meanwhile, in New Haven, wayward seal found wandering streets
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