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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 38 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester City Councilor Rivera will not seek re-election
+5:00: Warehouse proposed for demolished Worcester movie theater site (pictured)
+5:00: Latest pets up for adoption in the Worcester area
-Douglas police ID 71-year-old woman killed by car in her driveway
-4 arrested on gun charges after shots fired on Chandler Street in Worcester
-Police sexual contact in prostitution stings bears scrutiny and legislation, advocates say
-Worcester apartment complex, former Becker housing sold for $7.2 million
-Worcester holds ceremony to bless new fire truck
-Worcester developments boosted by state aid
-T&G Santa: More good neighbors give to Santa Fund
-Blackstone National Heritage Corridor extended for 15 years
-State lottery to introduce $50 scratch ticket in February
-No winner: Mega Millions jackpot grows to $640 million
-See how flight cancellations have left travelers across the U.S. stranded
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Novelist Trisha J. Wooldridge explores fantastical realms in new novel
-Worcester set to body slam into new year with 3-day wrestling festival at White Eagle
-36 years of iconic Worcester ornaments at Sharfmans Jewelers
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a woman who taught in Worcester schools for 33 years
-Here's when you can toss out your tree in Worcester
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup delayed a day this week in Worcester
-ICYMI: Holden woman slaps security guard at Conn. restaurant, breaks his glasses, police say
-Governor-elect Maura Healey and Lt. Gov.-elect Kim Driscoll coming to Worcester on January 2nd
-Downtown Worcester store closes after more than 25 years
-Untreated sewage released in to Lake Quinsigamond on Christmas Eve day, Shrewsbury says
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Light department has an opening for a groundman
-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): Marijuana courier a step closer to coming to Shrewsbury
-New minister enjoying time in Oakdale
-Berlin, Boylston looking at requested school budget increase of 23%
-Communities receive state fire safety equipment grants
-Good news from the Millbury Sutton Chronicle
-Grafton Public Library events
-Lancaster lays out new capital process
-Fitchburg house fire displaces residents day after Christmas
>SPORTS: Enter to win tickets to Sunday's Patriots-Dolphins game from the Patriots
-Celtics beat Rockets, 126-102
-Senators beat Bruins, 3-2, in shootout
-Bruins raffling off 2 tickets to Winter Classic on January 2nd
-Red Sox lose Nathan Eovaldi to Texas
-Joe Octave named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Holy Cross women's basketball team ready to defend title as Patriot League play begins
-Christmas holiday sees many former and current Worcester players near the top of their leagues
-Saint John's beat Wachusett in Laska Invitational; Doherty tops Shrewsbury
>CARS: Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATION/WORLD: Pope Francis says ex-pope Benedict is "very sick," asks for prayers
-Ringleader of plot to kidnap Michigan governor gets 16 years in prison
-Tragic: Young woman died trapped in car during Buffalo blizzard, family says
>NEW ENGLAND: Police investigating Christmas Day murder-suicide in Lowell
-New Hampshire Fish and Game recovers body of missing hiker
-New England firefighter dies morning after Christmas from injuries suffered at blaze
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County December 18th-24th
>HEALTH: More people die of heart attacks between Christmas and New Year's than at any other time
>BUSINESS: Southwest has canceled over 2,500 of its flights scheduled for Wednesday
-Shoplifting has become a $94.5 billion problem for U.S. retailers
>SHOPPING: Holiday sales up 7.6% despite the squeeze of inflation
>COLLEGES: 2022 news in review at UMass Medical School
-Virtual walking tour of Holy Cross (32:36)
>FOOD: Why restaurant chains are investing in robots
>TV/STREAMING: Mass. boy first from state to compete in Food Network's "Kids Baking Championship"
>MOVIES: James Cameron wants Matt Damon to "get over" $250 million "Avatar" gig
>CELEBRITY: Whitney Houston made "valiant attempt" to give up drugs, Clive Davis says
>HISTORY: Worcester City Hospital in 1964
>ANIMALS: Dog saves family from Christmas Eve fire, cops say
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Wisconsin waitress receives $1,000 tip on Christmas Day
-Meanwhile, in South Carolina, woman attacks hubby at airport after finding "indecent" images on phone, cops says
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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