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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
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>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 (:35). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Environmental groups launch boycott of Polar Beverages
-New lead detective hopes to solve Molly Bish case, as murder hits 26 years
-Rutland disables social media comments amid tension, staff cuts
-Worcester parents demand money for books rather than iPads in schools
-Worcester outpatient rehab center opens on Elm Street
-2 from Worcester charged among 15 in federal benefit fraud sweep
-Free bus service to Worcester airport extended
-Worcester County Wonders: The survival of the Sir Vival
-Man convicted of killing Trooper George Hanna denied parole (:29)
-Radio Worcester (22:58): Thrive Support & Advocacy celebrates awards & growth
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review
>FAITH: Former mechanic to be ordained a priest
>DINING OUT: Airport Seafood & Grille ready for takeoff in Southbridge
-The 30 best ice cream shops in Massachusetts, ranked
-ICYMI: Child hospitalized after falling out of second-story window in Worcester (:14). Article
-Local family loses mother, daughter less than 2 weeks apart
-Worcester couple’s sex trafficking conviction in doubt after judge’s gift to victim revealed
-Worcester considers eliminating parking minimums to make way for more housing
-Missing pet tortoise returns to Worcester home after 3-day A.W.O.L.
-$1 million lottery ticket sold in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Bandstand Concert Series 6 to 8 Sunday
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-July Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Lost dog found in Leicester
-Oakham battery storage facility gets state OK. Residents call it a "nightmare"
-100 FM The Pike (9:21): Westborough officer Ashlyn Mercier crowned Miss Mass.
-"Armed person in crisis" expected to face charges after discharging firearms from Princeton residence
-Southbridge keeps last call at 2 a.m., rejects state's 3 a.m. bar pilot
-Cumberland Farms in Blackstone sells $1 million winning ticket
-From petroleum to pollinators: Oxford project moves forward
-Closing West Brookfield Elementary School graduates its final class
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Jazzed Up (Duo) Saturday at Val's in Holden
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Blues with JC Smith, Colonail Charlton, Out to Lunch ...
-Pulse Magazine Weekend Guide (:25)
-See Studio Theater Worcester's "Superhero" this weekend
-Explore, create & connect at the Worcester Center for Crafts
>OPINION: WCCA-TV's Close To Home No. 604 (29:07)
-100 FM The Pike (18:54): Ask The City Manager: Scots, swans and cleaning up the city
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:13): Housing, rent control and Worcester's future
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a reading specialist for the Worcester Public Schools
>SPORTS: Patriots quarterbacks coach Ashton Grant helps motivate Fitchburg football team
-Ranking the 25 most important Patriots for 2026: Nos. 5 through 1
-Worcester's Aaron Nkrumah joins Denver Nuggets
-2 teams emerging as Jaylen Brown trade rumors swirl
-Team U.S.A remains in high spirits despite falling to Türkiye
-Red Sox beat Yankees, 6-1
-Bravehearts beat Lowell, 4-2
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Toledo, 13-1
>NATIONAL: Grandmother may be "involved" in deaths of grandchildren: Police
-America's 10 friendliest states
-Tragic: Army veteran suffers vicious road-rage attack as he claims suspect thought he was driving too slow
>NEW ENGLAND: Man allegedly stabbed father 20 times in daytime murder at park (1:04)
-Former Mass. orthopedic surgeon sentenced to prison for rape (2:13)
-Another resignation, criminal referral tied to Mass. D.O.T. overtime scandal (1:40)
>COLLEGES: What student loan borrowers need to know before switching from the S.A.V.E. Plan
-WPI researchers develop system to customize hydrogel implants
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The strange item now banned by Southwest Airlines
-This helpful hack saves on airport parking fees
>BUSINESS: How much water does A.I. really use?
-Local bank adds Sutton C.P.A. and entrepreneur to board of directors
-Business name disputes in Massachusetts
>SHOPPING: How scammers are using fake shopping websites to trick you (2:13)
>HOMES: 3 common laundry habits that may be wearing out your clothes
>HEALTH: 18 kids’ undiagnosable diseases solved by A.I.: "Total game changer"
>FOOD: Elevate your sips and snacks this summer (4:00)
>TV/STREAMING: What to watch this weekend: Top movies on Netflix and best shows on HBO
-Teaser for new Netflix series with Will Ferrell, "The Hawk" (1:44)
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Tuner," "Power Ballad" and more
>CELEBRITY: Is Taylor Swift getting married in Rhode Island? Every clue becomes a wedding rumor in small beach town (:21). Article
-"Lilo & Stitch" actress Daveigh Chase reportedly had millions in residuals at time of death
>ANIMALS: Couple realizes coyote following them isn't what it seems (4:00)
>HISTORY: Black patriots finally get their place in history (3:15)
>GOOD NEWS: Conjoined twins separated after 19 months see each other for first time
-Meanwhile, filmmakers claim they've caught America's Loch Ness Monster on video: "My eyes were popping out"
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