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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 (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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