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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 (:45). High of 41 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
-Illegal dumping fines could jump to $1,000 in Worcester
-Worcester School Committee eyes C.R.P., data privacy
-Mass. accuses Barre public employee of double-dipping (3:20). Article
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Thrive Support and Advocacy fundraiser at 2 Chefs
-ICYMI: Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
-Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
-City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
-Worcester councilor pushes for city investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man facing charges for allegedly kidnapping 13-year-old in Northborough
-A new development on Elizabeth Street in Shrewsbury?
-Heavy fire tears through home on Lakeshore Drive in Ashburnham
-2 vehicle rollovers in Grafton amid snowy conditions
-Charlton Select Board begins process to change town's health insurance after steep premium hikes
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100 FM The Pike (13:34): Is it a Seger bar? Brian Daly on his viral mission to find out
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (7:14): Worcester's Angelo Gray is making movies and singing his heart out
-Poet's Cauldron to welcome Ursula Rucker at BrickBox Theater
>OPINION: Owura Sarkodieh: In praise of embracing African identity
-Lindsey Ford: 5 practical tips to reset digital habits after winter break
-Holy Cross' Worcester Voices (31:12): Clark Professor Melinda Marchand about her Worcester experience
-What’s Up Worcester (21:43): Dominican Marketplace Committee interview | Jennie Guzman & Laura Martinez
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester girl who tragically passed away at 13
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown stirs Patriots buzz as trade rumors begin to swirl again
-Bruins beat Columbus, 4-2
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey hosts New Hampshire in Hockey East Quarterfinals
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall Of Fame announces 2026 inductees
-The Olympic break sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. makes final sweep of Nancy Guthrie's house in sign investigation has hit a dead end
-Bikini-clad women pictured with Stephen Hawking in Epstein files were his carers, family claims
-Tragic: Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman, 2-year-old girl recovering after home explosion (1:29)
-Malden High School girls' basketball coach charged with raping student (1:38). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 27 (33:26): A.I. at WPI, with Elke Rundensteiner and Yunus Telliel
-Clark student Skye Donaldson paints mural in Goddard Library to inspire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These 4 popular national parks announce plans for 2026 visitor reservations
-Norwegian Cruise Line slammed over dining dress code change: "Idiotic rule"
>BUSINESS: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey cuts 4,000 jobs from Block in A.I. pivot
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales slow to start 2026
>HEALTH: "Boredom challenge" could have benefits for your brain (:18)
>FOOD: The pistachio bread recipe you "knead" to try (7:57)
>TV/STREAMING: Anderson Cooper leaving "60 Minutes" in latest CBS staff shakeup
>MOVIES: 25th anniversary trailer for "The Mummy" (:31)
>CELEBRITY: The real reason behind Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' split revealed
-Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver "Power" Grant dies at 52
>ANIMALS: Disabled lamb becomes her dad’s wedding ring bearer (1:54)
>HISTORY: Storm comparison: Blizzard of '78 vs. Blizzard of '26 (6:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Kidney donor braves blizzard for Boston transplant surgery (1:52)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, deer crashes into home through living room window
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