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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 (:30). High of 58 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Police use infrared camera to find Worcester break-in suspect hiding in tree (:31) (pictured). Article
+6:00: Worcester sets all-time record for December 30th of 61 degrees
+6:00: Ray Mariano: My wish list for the New Year
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans for New Year's Eve
+Noon: 5 great ways to spend New Year's Eve in Worcester
+Noon: From "Wakanda" to "The Voice": Worcester's Year in Pop Culture
+Noon: Worcester Chamber Music Society hosts "Music Heals" concerts
+Noon: Artist Spotlight: Jim Wilton's work to be exhibited at Booklovers' Gourmet
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand: "Broadway Rising," "Head Rush" and more
+Noon: Mass. Pirates sign national title-winning quarterback
+Noon: Adoption Option: Dogs waits at Worcester Animal League for new home
-Worcester police looking for missing 19-year-old
-Lincoln Plaza losing an anchor store
-U.S. immigration agents arrest Brazilian man in Worcester wanted for murder
-Worcester man indicted for sending obscene material to minor
-Space heater cause of Central Mass. fire that killed 74-year-old
-Fundraiser aids family of Worcester girl, 6, who died suddenly
-Bri's Sweet Treats to set up shop in Worcester
-T&G Santa: Fund nears $65,000 thanks to these generous donations
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-New Year's Eve in Worcester: See events and parties
>SHOWTIME: Jazzed Up performing Saturday and Sunday
-Seven Things To Do on New Year's Eve: EcoTarium, Blue Light Bandits...
-First Person: "Treasure is everywhere" — A Map of Disposable Art
-WCCA-TV's Health Matters No. 228 (28:14): Updates at UMass Medical School
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a Worcester woman who spent her career helping others as an EMT and nurse
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup delayed a day this week in Worcester
-ICYMI: Here's what will replace the demolished Showcase North cinema in Worcester
-Customers' class action suit against Worcester company certified by superior court
-Worcester City Councilor Rivera will not seek re-election
-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): Holden announces guidelines for new outdoor skating rink
-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 Fire Rescue welcomes 4 new members
-RISE Program to open store in Shrewsbury Center
-Grafton police log December 30th edition
-Wachusett Chamber Salute Breakfast honors community standouts
-Christmas at the Millbury Senior Center
-Clinton Elementary staff compete in holiday sweater contest
-Federal funding for district includes $2 million for downtown Fitchburg theater renovations
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Clippers, 116-110
-Enter to win tickets to Sunday's Patriots-Dolphins game from the Patriots
-Railers Booster Club president calls out Telegram & Gazette over lack of coverage
-South High wins tourney at home
-North High boys' basketball team holds own against national powers
-Grafton's Donagher, South's LaRose, Wachusett's McDonald earn All-State football honors
-Dick Flavin, Fenway Park announcer and Red Sox Poet Laureate, dies at 86
-Pele, Brazil’s mighty king of "beautiful game," has died
>CARS: Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATION/WORLD: Southwest says "normal" services to resume on Friday as DOT sends warning
-Facebook warning: Falling for sick missing child scam could cost you
-Tragic: Canadian cop shot dead minutes after finding out he passed probation
>NEW ENGLAND: Death of 3-year-old killed Christmas morning ruled a homicide
-Driver pleads guilty in Milford hit-and-run crash that killed boy, 5
>HOMES: Mortgage rates rise for first time in nearly 2 months
>HEALTH: Could mono virus or fat cells be playing roles in long COVID?
>BUSINESS: Mass Megawatts makes progress toward several solar project sales in Central Mass.
-Over 55% of people admit to lying on their resume at least once. Here are the 8 most common lies
>SHOPPING: Bicycles sold at Target recalled after reports of handlebars becoming loose
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad appointed Mass. Secretary of Education
>FOOD: Why eggs have been so expensive this year
>TV/STREAMING: The top hidden streaming gems of 2022
>MOVIES: The best movies of 2022: "Fabelmans," "Avatar," "Black Panther"
>CELEBRITY: Here are some of the top celebrity moments of 2022
>HISTORY: View of Greenwood Park Water Scene, date unknow
>ANIMALS: NEADS World Class Service Dogs seeks puppy raisers in Worcester County
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): A family of 6 was rescued after being stranded in a whiteout
-Meanwhile, in Thailand, waitress terrified when massive python drops from coffee shop ceiling
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 59 today in Worcester
-Warm weather headed to Worcester
-Drought conditions improve in Worcester County
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester professor says Artemis II is "one of the biggest missions we have accomplished" (2:48)
-Related: Artemis II crew returns to Earth after historic moon mission (3:40)
-Worcester 17-year-old sells electronics with gun inside, gets arrested
-State Police lieutenant faces a perjury charge in the Enrique Delgado-Garcia case. Here’s why
-Worcester man stabbed to death identified
-For E.V. owners, more places to plug in planned in Worcester
-Altea's, Cocktail Garden among New England's best brunches
-Local Girl Scouts learn financial literacy, 1 cookie at a time
-Worcester-area fire departments receive safety grants
-Officers trade badges for books at local preschool
-TODAY! Community Pregnancy Pop-Up 11 to 2 at YWCA
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Schools, health care and spring momentum
>DINING OUT: Gourmet burger spot coming to Worcester
-ICYMI: Longtime Worcester nonprofit leader passes away
-Man indicted in fake trucking scheme that stole frozen snow crabs from Worcester warehouse
-The Worcester cafe with a bookstore, with a second mini-cafe inside
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Hydrant flushing Monday in Jefferson
-Jazzed Up Trio at Val's on Saturday
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-State Sen. Durant, Rep. Ferguson to hold office hours Tuesday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Former Oxford town manager's lawsuit faces free speech defense
-TODAY! Mass. climate chief to speak at Gardner summit
-New parking garage on Route 9? It will be a Hyundai dealership
-Webster’s Zoning Board of Appeals approves Pavilion Avenue special permit
-Man charged with unarmed robbery after grabbing $180 from register at Quabbin Harvest
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Blues at FrontRoom, "Rocket Man" and more ...
-Tickets on sale for Bert Kreischer at Hanover Theatre
-Spending a day in the life of Old Sturbridge Village interpreters
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1371 (30:00): Ron Brunk, Shab, The Fake Whales and more
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: When did money become more important than humanity?
-What's Up Worcester's Crossroad Conversations (48:00): Audra Doody, Safe Exit Initiative
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (59:12): City Manager Eric Batista and Mayor Joe Petty
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:34): Who runs Worcester?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Doherty High student who passed away tragically at age 15
>SPORTS: Dianna Russini sidelined by N.Y. Times after internal investigation into bombshell Mike Vrabel photos
-Best edge defender fits for Patriots in NFL Draft
-Celtics beat New Orleans, 144-118 (2:01). Article
-Celtics’ potential first-round matchup gets more clarity
-Red Sox lose to Cardinals, 3-2
-Former Braveheart Ben Rice finally living up to best-in-baseball metrics for Yankees
-Futures League announces Bravehearts schedule
-Holy Cross Spring Practice Report (2:20): Westin Elliott
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Columbus, 8-5
-Railers beat Greensboro, 5-4
>CARS: Tesla secretly working on new, smaller, cheaper electric S.U.V.: report
>NATIONAL: 6 U.S. cities and states that offer the best benefits for seniors
-Chris Hansen warns Roblox dangers far worse for kids than past online chatrooms
-Tragic: Dad with cancer dies after insurance said treatment "not medically necessary"
>NEW ENGLAND: Why communities across Mass. may vote to raise property taxes (2:13)
-Diana DiZoglio asks "Where the hell is my audit?" (2:24)
-Cape Air plane window blows open mid-flight bound for Boston
>COLLEGES: The Princeton Review names Clark a top school for game design in 2026
-Holy Cross students and professors say: “Justice for Contingents”
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most charming U.S. desert towns to visit
-Renovated Framingham castle reopens as 3 hotels
>BUSINESS: Inflation soars to hottest levels in 2 years
-6 college startups win $14,000 at WooTank pitch competition
-Most Americans are using A.I. — but people are sick and tired of hearing about it: survey
>HEALTH: Health officials now monitoring tick-borne alpha-gal syndrome (2:08). Article
>SHOPPING: How to buy Taylor Swift designer Kindred Lubeck jewelry collection
>FOOD: Burger King is testing mix and match king size sliders boxes
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
-CBS reveals replacement for "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "The Bride!", "Psycho Killer" and more
>CELEBRITY: All the clues Cardi B and Stefon Diggs may be back together
-Michael J. Fox insists he's alive and "doing great" after CNN blunder led to shock death rumors
>ANIMALS: Dog unlocks shelter door and runs back to his old home (2:09)
>HISTORY: 100 years ago, Worcester spelling bee champ vied in national match
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. man survived devastating heart condition, now he saves lives (2:20)
-Meanwhile, Arkansas woman runs half marathon while wearing 55 T-shirts
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