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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 50 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Man killed in destructive Central Mass. fire leaves behind ailing husband
+6:00: Seven Things To Do on New Year's Eve: EcoTarium, Blue Light Bandits...
+6:00: Pele, Brazil’s mighty king of "beautiful game," has died
+Noon: Worcester man indicted for sending obscene material to minor
+Noon: Fundraiser aids family of Worcester girl, 6, who died suddenly
-Here's what will replace the demolished Showcase North cinema in Worcester
-Customers' class action suit against Worcester company certified by superior court
-Worcester lottery office moving to Gold Star Boulevard in 2023
-Worcester City Councilor Rivera will not seek re-election
-Worcester Fire Lt. retires after 34 years on the job
-T&G Santa: Community giving continues as fund grows to $61,000
>ANIMALS: Latest pets up for adoption in the Worcester area
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Jazzed Up performing Saturday and Sunday
-Happy holidays from WCCA-TV and leader Maura DePasquale
-WCCA-TV's Health Matters No. 228 (28:14): Updates at UMass Medical School
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a 35-year-old mother of 3 who passed away on Christmas
-Here's when you can toss out your tree in Worcester
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup delayed a day this week in Worcester
-ICYMI: 4 arrested on gun charges after shots fired on Chandler Street in Worcester
-Worcester apartment complex, former Becker housing sold for $7.2 million
-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): Lilac Hedge Farm moving forward after silo fire
-Holden woman slaps security guard at Conn. restaurant, breaks his glasses, police say
-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): Auburn holding Christmas tree drop-off
-Work on new home for Grafton 18-22 program "just about done"
-Fitchburg mayor under fire after ceremony to raise "nuclear family" flag over park
-West Boylston police log December 19th through 25th
-Millbury Sutton Chronicle calendar of events
-Millbury, Sutton public library events
-Former Clinton lawmaker Harold Naughton Jr. confirmed for judge seat
>SPORTS: Bill O’Brien rejoining Patriots "probably going to happen," report
-Dolphins quarterback ruled out of Sunday's game against Patriots
-Enter to win tickets to Sunday's Patriots-Dolphins game from the Patriots
-NFL Week 17 schedule, TV and announcers
-Bruins beat Devils, 3-1
-Incoming recruiting class has Holy Cross football staff confident about future success
-ESPN: Red Sox, Corey Kluber reach agreement on 1-year contract
-Mariners blow out Railers, 9-3
>CARS: Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATION/WORLD: GoFundMe names the most generous states and cities of 2022
-Florida deputy fatally shot during Christmas Eve standoff
-Tragic: Woman dies after artificial Christmas tree sparks house fire in California
>NEW ENGLAND: Massive rockslide causes gas leak at N.H. mall (1:52)
-Brockton mother sentenced to life in prison for "ritual" killings of her 2 sons
>HOMES: Check out these 5 new homes for sale in and around Worcester
>HEALTH: Should U.S. worry about China’s dominant COVID variant? Doctors explain
>BUSINESS: Should you hide your side hustle from your employer?
-High inflation caused Americans to spend more during the holidays, new report says
>SHOPPING: Don't want that item? Returning it could cost you
>COLLEGES: Clark student starts nonprofit to create affordable prosthetics for children
>FOOD: Can't eat just one potato chip? Blame your genes
>TV/STREAMING: How John Aniston was honored in "Days Of Our Lives" tribute
>MOVIES: These are the highest-grossing movies of 2022
>CELEBRITY: Ryan Seacrest praises CNN for banning alcohol on New Year’s Eve after getting blasted by drunken Andy Cohen last year
>HISTORY: Harrington & Richardson Arms Company
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Firefighters play Santa Claus to stranded Buffalo family
-Meanwhile, in Oklahoma, man robs Starbucks after store refuses to issue wife refund
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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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