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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 (:59). High of 57 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS:
+5:00: Haunted Speakeasy fills Hanover Theatre with jazz, zombies and Halloween spirit
+Noon: Prosecutors: Sterling teen who held PowerSchool ransom was "sophisticated" cybercriminal
+Noon: Recognizing high-achieving students: Vote now for Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
+Noon: It's Round 2 for Worcester Magazine's Digital Battle of the Bands
-"An amazing feat of engineering": Visitors take in reservoir's beauty during Wachusett Dam Day in Clinton
-Alleged thief hits Otaku Sekai, Japanese Manga culture, movies and comics business on Park Ave.
-How a group of friends turned a card game into a lifeline for local families
-Worcester Housing Authority to break ground on Lakeside Apartments redevelopment
-What is open and closed on Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day
-Honoring Indigenous People’s Day in Worcester
-Monday's Child: Emma, 15, is bright, artistic and resilient with a wonderful sense of humor
-Saint Paul 5K Knightmare Run & Walk raises funds for Kelly family
-Worcester Guardian partners with Boston University to add State House coverage
-What districts in Worcester County had the best M.C.A.S. scores?
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:43): Concerns over Worcester police drone expansion
>POLITICS: Worcester candidate profile: Jessica Pepple for city councilor at-large
-Meet the candidates: Maureen Binienda leans on experience and service
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:01): Drones, civil commitments and a controversial campaign mailer
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet: The Ground Round is back (4:50)
-ICYMI: Outside Nelson Place School in Worcester, parents rally against departure of assistant principal
-Worcester business dedicated to helping women moves to bigger space
-Community gathers for vigil for Shrewsbury father shot and killed (:45). Article
-Related: Fiancée of father who was shot and killed thanks community (4:31)
-Frank Kartheiser is comfortable with your discomfort
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Holden gets grant to hire 2 firefighters
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Item photos: First class inducted into Clinton High Hall of Fame
-Leominster man arrested for urinating on church wall during food truck festival
-Why Webster police haven't given up on search for boy who disappeared 47 years ago
-Webster woman charged in crash that sent 3 juveniles to the hospital
-Charlton to vote on firearms in municipal buildings October 20th at special town meeting
-Meals That Matter's founder says the demand for warm, home-cooked meals is on the rise
-Paxton woman is a Commonwealth Heroine
-Matt Landry's love of hiking leads to Mount Wachusett guide
-Lancaster discusses well options and state support
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: West End Creamery Corn Maze in Whitinsville (1:14)
-100 FM The Pike (7:58): Jeff Keith of Tesla and Miljenko Matijevic of Steelheart talk about their new song
>OPINION: Robert A. Bilotta: Put CSX funds to work for District 2 residents
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:02:16)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to lifelong Worcester woman who cooked in a number of local kitchens
>SPORTS: Patriots beat Saints, survive questionable officiating (4:32)
-Patriots quarterback Drake Maye takes another step forward vs. Saints
-Maye entrenched in early NFL MVP conversation
-Sign up now! FREE Crusader Tip-Off Event October 29th
-Holy Cross senior guard Cam Nolan named William V. Campbell Trophy semifinalist
-Worcester Bravehearts 2026 Season Passes are now available
>NATIONAL: All 20 remaining living hostages released by Hamas
-4 people killed and 20 more injured in a shooting at a bar in South Carolina, sheriff says
-Tragic: Skydiving instructor falls to his death after getting separated from student in freak accident
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 person in custody after threatening Topsfield Fair (:24). Article
-Massachusetts among states struggling least with bullying
-Haverhill police chief retires amid union backlash following tragedies
>COLLEGES: Inside the economics of happiness
-The most expensive colleges in Massachusetts (9:43)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 clever packing tips for rainy destinations
-6 countries or islands you can walk across in under an hour
>BUSINESS: A.I. could wipe out 100 million U.S. jobs over the next decade: report
-Are you throwing away money on your cell phone protection plan? (2:38)
>SHOPPING: Up to $1,000 rebate on LG appliances at Sclamo's
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: A.I. being used to detect heart health problems
>FOOD: Retro Diet Coke Lime returns to store shelves. Here's what to know
>TV/STREAMING: A message from Dr. Jane Goodall on Netflix's "Famous Last Words" (1:27)
>MOVIES: Jared Leto's "Tron" hits the skids with $33.5 million box office opening
>CELEBRITY: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau seen kissing on singer's yacht
-Diane Keaton lost weight, was very thin before her death
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Do you know where this is?
>ANIMALS: German Shepherd rescued from hoarding goes on first walk (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: Boys applauded for helping friend after shark attack in Australia
-Meanwhile, in Florida, mom wins video game tournament while holding her 5-day-old baby
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