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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 (:34). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Mass. could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: How Worcester residents can sign up for 2027 health plans
+Noon: Gov. Healey sets 60% school breakfast goal; Worcester schools averaged 37.6%
+Noon: Early voting update: Nearly 10,000 ballots cast so far in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester man's Halloween display raises money for charity (2:57)
-Asbestos discovery closes Worcester Head Start facility
-Kelley Square and Mill Street were redesigned. Are they safer today?
-Worcester Human Rights Commission to review police policies, homeless encampment proposal
-Where is Aaron Pennington? Fugitive search enters third year (2:22)
-Max German of Shrewsbury a finalist in "Voice of Logan" contest
-Westborough police chief on leave following an incident in Shrewsbury (:20). Article
-Parents recall Uxbridge Officer LaPorta as community honors him
-Earlier: D.A.: Investigation into death of Uxbridge officer results in no charges
-Worcester County Wonders: The Phantom of the Palladium
-In historic company: Women of Worcester's past, present honored in new mural
-College closures derail students’ plans, leaving some unsure when they’ll return
>DINING OUT: Avvio Ristorante wins early buzz with home-made pasta and tasty pizzas
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-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-ICYMI: Anna Maria weighs giving interested buyers more time after auction cancellation
-Worcester Homeowner Summit set for November 7th at DCU Center
-Worcester police, D.E.A. find fentanyl in Clover Street raid
-Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames
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>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: Brian Lux
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community Advocate Hometown Helper: Bernice Gero, animal advocate
-Warrant issued for man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep
-Coolidge Elementary School's hidden staircase evokes Shrewsbury memories from decades past
-Meadows Montessori excited to open in Westborough
-New warehouse plans before Westborough Planning Board
-New Northborough fire chief says he has felt "truly welcomed" by town officials, community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players in Southbridge to hold auditions for "The Lifespan of a Fact"
-Dudley's first poetry slam brings community to the Fun Zone Playground wooded stage
-100 FM The Pike (20:41): Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys on music as a force for change
>OPINION: Tommy Dorfman: Ticket prices are out of control. Gov. Healey’s bill will make them worse
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 510 (28:21): City clerks & state election
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a lauded poet
>SPORTS: NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross contests
-Railers lose to Maine, 3-1
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Worcester Railers celebrate 1,000 wins for city hockey
>NATIONAL: Christa Pike's executioners given ominous warning before botched lethal injection: court docs
-Devastated mom recalls horror of toddler being pronounced dead, before he's discovered alive in morgue
-Tragic: Nurse dies after shrimp allergy during honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore's therapist back on the stand Monday (:59)
-Woman charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death (:22)
-Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home (2:25)
>POLITICS: What does the Governor's Council do? Worcester candidates weigh in
-What is Mass. ballot Question 7? (8:52)
-Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7 (29:03)
>COLLEGES: Clark campus conversation, McGovern visit examine America’s past and present
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb making changes to guest cleaning requirements (1:39)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-U.S credit card debt is on the rise. Here's how to keep yourself out of credit card debt
-Small businesses need to leverage home field advantage with S.E.O.
>SHOPPING: How inflation is hitting all parts of Halloween celebration (1:59)
>HOMES: The surprising places to never charge your phone, safety experts say
>HEALTH: "Circadian" depression may be the reason why you can't sleep
-How walking regularly can protect your brain for years to come (6:18)
>FOOD: Ina Garten reveals unique ingredient she uses in eggs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Lupin: Part 4" on Netflix (2:30)
>MOVIES: The craziest horror villains compilation (42:09)
>CELEBRITY: "Office Space" star Richard Riehle dies at 78
-Kurt Cobain's death investigation takes new turn over cop's shocking claim casting doubt on suicide
>ANIMALS: Hound gets caught breaking all her friends out of daycare (1:54)
>HISTORY: The Old Yarmouth Inn on the Cape is still going strong after 330 years
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran sees brother face-to-face for first time in 40 years
-Meanwhile, in England, escaped emu wins wrestling match in middle of road
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