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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 (1:09). High of 36 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester bar's liquor license suspended for 5 days for after-hours assault
-Worcester residents get shoveling and plowing help from "snow angel"
-2 local teens saved from N.H. mountain
-Brazilian pizza shop coming to former Worcester deli
-Dr. Fauci announces mid-March residency at Holy Cross
-Indie horror film festival returning to Worcester’s Mechanic Hall for second year
-Guide to Dead of Winter Horror Film Festival in Worcester
-100FM The Pike (8:12): Worcester film maker Tom Dwyer talks about Dead of Winter Festival
-100FM The Pike (14:26): Bull rider Marcus Mast on near death experience with a bull and growing up Amish
-Town meeting on current immigration operations on Sunday in Worcester
-Worcester man arrested for trafficking fentanyl, cocaine in sting
-Worcester Public Schools News (23:21): Doherty Edition
>FAITH: Local woman professes perpetual vows at Dominican monastery
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:32): Councilor's indefinite absence sparks debate
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (21:18): Media misrepresents Worcester's sanctuary city vote
-DINING OUT: New restaurant to open at site of former Compass Tavern
-ICYMI: Hazardous ice lingers on Worcester streets days after storm. Video (1:18)
-Family of late state police trainee from Worcester speaks as state senators seek investigation update (2:49)
-Radio Worcester (40:20): Transformative plans for Worcester’s 51-acre Saint-Gobain site in Greendale
-West Boylston will fire Town Administrator amid police station flag conflict, lawyer says
-Earlier: Flag controversy discussed at Select Board meeting (1:49). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Good Neighbor Awards announced
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-March Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury police introduces SafeCam Program
-Gardner officials push landfill expansion as area residents raise concerns
-Find your spot at The Yoga Nook
-Police chief says suspect indicted in Orange fraud case
-Millbury teen wins Elks Annual Hoop Shoot Contest
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Concerts, historical demos and more
-Mechanics Hall to host The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy
-"Black Angels Over Tuskegee" in Worcester will tell story
-WPI professor explores how Black artists helped transform opera
-TODAY! Black History Month movie: “10,000 Black Men Named George”
-19 Carter in Berlin is a hub for both the arts and the community
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Gong Show rolls on in West Boylston, Worcester
-Worcester Business Journal Editor Brad Kane: Why we highlight women's progress
-City of Worcester's Ready Worcester (1:13): Episode 5, What to do after snow storms
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 452 (25:39): Kellys Roast Beef
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who owned multiple eateries and became a blackjack dealer at Foxwoods after retiring
>SPORTS: Major League Baseball games will soon be off ESPN in media bombshell
-Holy Cross men's and women's basketball to face Navy
-Holy Cross announces updates to football staff
-Holy Cross goaltender Thomas Gale named semifinalist for Mike Richter Award
-Bravehearts' New England Sports Summit breaks records
-Railers lose in Savannah, 6-4
>CARS: Mass. is "actually a really great state to have car insurance in," expert says (2:03)
>NATIONAL: Professor tracking asteroid that could collide with Earth in a few years (2:48). Article
-Ukraine planted explosives in Russian drone pilots' virtual reality goggles
-Tragic: 11-year-old girl dies by suicide after being bullied over family's immigration status: report
>NEW ENGLAND: JetBlue pilot arrested on sex charge at Logan moments before takeoff (1:59). Article
-Mass. Pike falling concrete: Inside the Prudential Tunnel, reaction (4:48)
-Family fights back against $200,000 in equity theft despite law change (3:58). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI students share global projects at President’s IQP Award final presentations
-Assumption names Jeffrey Gillooly vice president for university advancement
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Amtrak is introducing futuristic high-speed trains
>BUSINESS: State unveils roadmap to lead global climatetech industry
-W.B.J. editorial: Time to tackle unemployment reform
>HOMES: Worcester County single-family home median price nears $440,000, as trends continue
>HEALTH: Doctor on the recent high flu activity (2:38)
-"A really bad flu season": Data, doctors report large number of illnesses in Mass. (1:48)
>FOOD: Cozy winter meals
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "The Brutalist," "The Last Showgirl," and more
>CELEBRITY: How Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni has changed Hollywood publicity
>ANIMALS: Dog keeps sneaking over from the neighbor's yard (2:10)
>HISTORY: "Washington Engine Co. No. 1 of Worcester, MA," 1870
>GOOD NEWS: Milford candy shop gives people with disabilities chance to make impact (3:26). Article
-Meanwhile, in New Haven, wayward seal found wandering streets
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