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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
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 (:40). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Thieves stole gutters from Worcester house while owner was home
+5:00: Death of Bob Weir sparks memories of Worcester's part in long, strange trip
+5:00: Planning winter entertainment in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 14
+Noon: 270-unit project at abandoned Spag's factory met with skepticism
+Noon: Central Mass. pizzeria reopens with explanation for abruptly closing
-No answers as cost of probe into death of State Police recruit from Worcester nears $700,000 (3:07). Article
-New year, new look, new amenities for W.R.T.A.
-Local restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Legends (5:32)
-Worcester City Council returns with social media scrutiny, transit fights
-Worcester, Fitchburg aim for uniform, safe sober houses
-Worcester County Wonders: First state-run asylum dates back to 1832
-Newly obtained court docs detail what happened inside Leominster home after man murdered wife, autopsy findings
-$80,000 Keno ticket sold in Millbury
-Police oversight questions persist after Research Bureau report
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-ICYMI: National Grid installs new underground cable to fix monthslong outage issues in Worcester
-"A very bad year": Here's what the flu numbers look like in Worcester
-Turtleboy factor: Aidan Kearney's influence on Karen Read case
-Venezuelan native in Worcester lauds capture of Maduro
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Fundraiser to help rebuild Ten West Market
-Ten West Market owner optimistic about return
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hope Chapel in Sterling dedicates new sanctuary
-Clinton buildings coming together
-Clinton Select Board hears Bates family request to explore right-of-way access at town dump
-Indigenous culture celebration day coming to Grafton this summer
-Spanish-language congregation to move into historic church in West Boylston
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Full list of winners and nominees at Golden Globes
-Golden Globes snubs and surprises
-Inside the Golden Globes: Everything you didn't see on TV
-World-renowned violinist to rehearse with J.O.M.P. students
>OPINION: Molly McCullough: For Worcester's schools, kids come first
-Maggie Calvetti: Someday they'll be grown & here's who i hope they become
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:18:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who had Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics
>SPORTS: Patriots defense shines in 16-3 Wild Card win over Chargers
-Patriots will play Steelers-Texans winner in AFC Divisional Round
-Bruins beat Penguins, 1-0
-Celtics star Jaylen Brown rips refs after loss to Spurs in Boston
-Holy Cross student-athletes record 3.39 G.P.A. during Fall 2025 semester
-100 FM The Pike (18:00): MassLive's Matt Vautour gives 2026 sports predictions
-Railers fall to Florida, 5-3
>NATIONAL: Ex-husband arrested in heinous double murder of slain dentist, wife
-Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as crackdown intensifies
-Tragic: Dad killed 5 of his children over a decade
>NEW ENGLAND: Deadly house fire in Burrillville, R.I.
-From Lindsay Clancy to Turtleboy: 5 Mass. criminal cases to watch in 2026
>COLLEGES: "We depend on fungi for absolutely everything"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney quietly changes course on controversial meal plan changes
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Samsung unveils "world's largest" TV of its kind at 130 inches
>HOMES: Laundry hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner
>HEALTH: Noom launches Proactive Health GLP-1 Program for long-term health
-Mass. mom fights for scalp cooling to be covered by insurance during chemo (2:06). Article
>FOOD: Your guide to a flavorful Dry January (4:34)
>TV/STREAMING: "The Simpsons" retires beloved character Duffman after 30 years
>MOVIES: 2026 new horror movie releases
>CELEBRITY: "High School Musical" star arrested on child pornography charges
-"Field of Dreams" and "West Wing" actor Timothy Busfield faces arrest warrant in child sex abuse case
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog does the cutest thing when she wants attention (2:00)
>HISTORY: Math, not myths: Inside the new search for Amelia Earhart
>GOOD NEWS: Lottery ticket rejected by another customer earns man $1 million
-Meanwhile, in Germany, watch 50 sheep escape shepherd, walk into grocery store
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