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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 (1:08). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: American Airlines restarts Philadelphia service to Worcester, replacing N.Y.C. nonstop
+5:00: Massport announces location of huge new solar field near Worcester Airport
+5:00: New Hampshire woman killed in crash on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Earlier: Serious crash on I-84 in Sturbridge brings Friday morning traffic to a halt
+5:00: The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2024-2025 season, part 1
+5:00: John Keough: 3 things I think about Tuesday night
+Noon: Investigation underway after fire destroys home in Millbury
+Noon: Worcester colleges slam ballot question that would sap their endowments
+Noon: It's Good Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Captain America: Brave New World" and more
+Noon: Bad Religion, Pennywise set to headline Punk in the Park at Palladium
+Noon: Beyond Beer: Defunct Honey Bee Orchards new home for Ragged Hill Cider
+Noon: Keep the Faith: Considering the effects of Easter beyond Holy Week
-Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Rachel Monárrez to leave in June
-UMass Medical School lays off and furloughs 200 employees
-Earlier: Cuts will have irretrievable effects as UMass Medical School stands to lose $80 million, Gov. Healey says
-$100,000 lottery winner sold in Worcester
-Paul Revere lantern replica coming to Worcester City Hall
-State throws out License Commission's penalties against Worcester cigar bar
-Worcester reports 9 hate crimes in 2024, mostly nonviolent
-Mass. graduation requirements listening session in Worcester
-Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. will stop covering popular drugs for weight loss
>FAITH: Christians in Worcester practice their faith amid cultural, political divisions
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): 2 locals make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Sushi restaurants (5:36)
-ICYMI: Federal cuts are about to cripple Central Mass. food pantries
-Where Worcester ranks among U.S. cities where a family making $100,000 can "still be broke"
-Pickleball push sparks discussion over Worcester court upgrades
-How Armenian-American Heritage Month was proclaimed
-Worcester getting a second Chick-fil-A
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: “Disconnect to Reconnect”
-NEW: Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden slated to get fiber internet
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster woman arrested for stealing $38 in merchandise from Hannaford
-2 arrested after traffic stop leads to fentanyl trafficking bust in Shrewsbury
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Recreation Department Eggstravaganza
-David Prouty center court logo to be embedded in lobby floor
-Snow changes plans for Richards Library Book Sale
-Clinton election paper deadline is Friday
-Blackstone River tributaries in Sutton and Millbury graded
-Become a Salt Sleuth and clean up near the reservoir
-Bolton board will be a duo at least 'til fall
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Art at the Harold Stevens Gallery. hip-hop and more ...
-Call for vendors for 2025 Wednesdays on Water
>OPINION: Tracey Faraday: Finding the perfect balance in friendship & motherhood
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (52:47): Nataki Romeo, Cafe Romeo
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career firefighter in Worcester
>SPORTS: Celtics enter playoffs embracing adversity, tougher path to repeating as NBA champs
-Bravehearts rolls out new menu for corporate outings
-Bravehearts introduce 2025 coaching staff
-Holy Cross football 2025 season ticket memberships on sale now
-WooSox throw combined no-hitter over 7 innings in doubleheader sweep
>CARS: Honda denies reported plan to shift production from Canada, Mexico to U.S.
>NATIONAL: 2 dead, 6 hospitalized after Florida State shooting; suspect in custody
-At least 4 tourists reported dead following devastating cable car crash in Italy
>TRAGIC: "Hero" deacon shot dead protecting others at church Easter egg hunt
>NEW ENGLAND: Militia memorializes 250th anniversary of Battle of Lexington (3:35)
-Assailant storms Mass. courthouse in gas mask, tactical gear and pepper sprays, assaults several victims: video
>COLLEGES: The WPI Podcast, Episode 6 (38:32): Global Projects Program at 50
-Holy Cross Policy and Politics Seminar hosts Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of the most densely populated cities on Earth
>BUSINESS: M.B.I. welcomes 7 biotech startups to incubator facility in Worcester
-LPL Financial Research: Decent chance stock market bottom is in but far from certain
-What to know about paying down credit cards with personal loan (1:55)
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales drop slightly, as price climb in Worcester County continues
>SHOPPING: Shein, Temu price hike — What shoppers need to know amid tariffs
>HEALTH: Dr. Mallika Marshall answers questions about measles outbreak (2:21)
-Heated workouts and hot yoga are all the rage. But are they actually good for you?
>FOOD: McDonald's Gold Card — What it is and how to get one
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch "Law and Order: Organized Crime" Season 5 on Peacock
>MOVIES: Who could be next James Bond amid Amazon shakeups: experts
>CELEBRITY: "Sopranos" star Lorraine Bracco is looking for love
>ANIMALS: Yes, your cat is ignoring you on purpose (1:48)
>HISTORY: 6 jobs from the 1950s that barely exist today
>GOOD NEWS: High school senior accepted to 7 Ivy League colleges: "I'm still processing it"
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, 309 people don banana hats to break world record at museum
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