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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 (:59). High of 57 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS:
+5:00: Haunted Speakeasy fills Hanover Theatre with jazz, zombies and Halloween spirit
+Noon: Prosecutors: Sterling teen who held PowerSchool ransom was "sophisticated" cybercriminal
+Noon: Recognizing high-achieving students: Vote now for Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
+Noon: It's Round 2 for Worcester Magazine's Digital Battle of the Bands
-"An amazing feat of engineering": Visitors take in reservoir's beauty during Wachusett Dam Day in Clinton
-Alleged thief hits Otaku Sekai, Japanese Manga culture, movies and comics business on Park Ave.
-How a group of friends turned a card game into a lifeline for local families
-Worcester Housing Authority to break ground on Lakeside Apartments redevelopment
-What is open and closed on Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day
-Honoring Indigenous People’s Day in Worcester
-Monday's Child: Emma, 15, is bright, artistic and resilient with a wonderful sense of humor
-Saint Paul 5K Knightmare Run & Walk raises funds for Kelly family
-Worcester Guardian partners with Boston University to add State House coverage
-What districts in Worcester County had the best M.C.A.S. scores?
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:43): Concerns over Worcester police drone expansion
>POLITICS: Worcester candidate profile: Jessica Pepple for city councilor at-large
-Meet the candidates: Maureen Binienda leans on experience and service
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:01): Drones, civil commitments and a controversial campaign mailer
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet: The Ground Round is back (4:50)
-ICYMI: Outside Nelson Place School in Worcester, parents rally against departure of assistant principal
-Worcester business dedicated to helping women moves to bigger space
-Community gathers for vigil for Shrewsbury father shot and killed (:45). Article
-Related: Fiancée of father who was shot and killed thanks community (4:31)
-Frank Kartheiser is comfortable with your discomfort
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Holden gets grant to hire 2 firefighters
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Item photos: First class inducted into Clinton High Hall of Fame
-Leominster man arrested for urinating on church wall during food truck festival
-Why Webster police haven't given up on search for boy who disappeared 47 years ago
-Webster woman charged in crash that sent 3 juveniles to the hospital
-Charlton to vote on firearms in municipal buildings October 20th at special town meeting
-Meals That Matter's founder says the demand for warm, home-cooked meals is on the rise
-Paxton woman is a Commonwealth Heroine
-Matt Landry's love of hiking leads to Mount Wachusett guide
-Lancaster discusses well options and state support
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: West End Creamery Corn Maze in Whitinsville (1:14)
-100 FM The Pike (7:58): Jeff Keith of Tesla and Miljenko Matijevic of Steelheart talk about their new song
>OPINION: Robert A. Bilotta: Put CSX funds to work for District 2 residents
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:02:16)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to lifelong Worcester woman who cooked in a number of local kitchens
>SPORTS: Patriots beat Saints, survive questionable officiating (4:32)
-Patriots quarterback Drake Maye takes another step forward vs. Saints
-Maye entrenched in early NFL MVP conversation
-Sign up now! FREE Crusader Tip-Off Event October 29th
-Holy Cross senior guard Cam Nolan named William V. Campbell Trophy semifinalist
-Worcester Bravehearts 2026 Season Passes are now available
>NATIONAL: All 20 remaining living hostages released by Hamas
-4 people killed and 20 more injured in a shooting at a bar in South Carolina, sheriff says
-Tragic: Skydiving instructor falls to his death after getting separated from student in freak accident
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 person in custody after threatening Topsfield Fair (:24). Article
-Massachusetts among states struggling least with bullying
-Haverhill police chief retires amid union backlash following tragedies
>COLLEGES: Inside the economics of happiness
-The most expensive colleges in Massachusetts (9:43)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 clever packing tips for rainy destinations
-6 countries or islands you can walk across in under an hour
>BUSINESS: A.I. could wipe out 100 million U.S. jobs over the next decade: report
-Are you throwing away money on your cell phone protection plan? (2:38)
>SHOPPING: Up to $1,000 rebate on LG appliances at Sclamo's
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: A.I. being used to detect heart health problems
>FOOD: Retro Diet Coke Lime returns to store shelves. Here's what to know
>TV/STREAMING: A message from Dr. Jane Goodall on Netflix's "Famous Last Words" (1:27)
>MOVIES: Jared Leto's "Tron" hits the skids with $33.5 million box office opening
>CELEBRITY: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau seen kissing on singer's yacht
-Diane Keaton lost weight, was very thin before her death
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Do you know where this is?
>ANIMALS: German Shepherd rescued from hoarding goes on first walk (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: Boys applauded for helping friend after shark attack in Australia
-Meanwhile, in Florida, mom wins video game tournament while holding her 5-day-old baby
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