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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 56 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Benedict XVI, first pope to resign in 600 years, dies at 95
-Trailblazing broadcast journalist Barbara Walters dies at 93
-Police use infrared camera to find Worcester break-in suspect hiding in tree (:31). Article
-Police say juvenile attacked younger "friend" with knife; charges filed
-Worcester sets all-time record for December 30th of 61 degrees
-Hanover Theatre offering deals to these 11 shows
-Worcester Fire Department graduates 27 recruits
-Fire Department honors lieutenant who retired after 28 years of service
-5 great ways to spend New Year's Eve in Worcester
-Seven Things To Do on New Year's Eve: EcoTarium, Blue Light Bandits...
-New Year's Eve in Worcester: See events and parties
-Here is the best time to leave a New Year’s Eve party: poll
-Outgoing Lt. Gov. Polito reflects on tenure, upbeat for Central Mass.
-T&G Santa: Giving continues with these generous donations
-Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $785 million after no big winner
>ANIMALS: Adoption Option -- Dogs waits at Worcester Animal League for new home
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for New Year's Eve
>SHOWTIME: Jazzed Up performing Saturday and Sunday
-From "Wakanda" to "The Voice": Worcester's Year in Pop Culture
-Worcester Chamber Music Society hosts "Music Heals" concerts
-Artist Spotlight: Jim Wilton's work to be exhibited at Booklovers' Gourmet
-Ray Mariano: My wish list for the New Year
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: New Year. New Me.
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a 26-year-old woman who passed away unexpectedly on Christmas
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup delayed a day this week in Worcester
-ICYMI: 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
-Here's what will replace the demolished Showcase North cinema in Worcester
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Wachusett Chamber Salute Breakfast honors community standouts
-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): Distracted driver slams into tractor trailer on Route 20 in Auburn: Police
-Maken Zi Ramen & Rice Bowls debuts in West Boylston
-Webster man gets 8 to 10 years for armed assault, cocaine charges
-Property tax rates go down, bills go up in Sutton, Millbury and Grafton
-Grafton Girl Scout troops welcome new members
-SK Mansion in Gardner added to National Register of Historic Places
-Christmas at the Millbury Senior Center
>SPORTS: Preview of Sunday's Patriots-Dolphins game
-Mass. Pirates sign national title-winning quarterback
-Holy Cross men's basketball holds off Bucknell in Patriot League opener. Highlights (2:24)
-Holy Cross women's basketball picks up first conference win at Bucknell
-Holy Cross men's hockey falls to No. 2 Quinnipiac. Postgame interview (:42)
-Railers falls to Thunder, 4-3
>CARS: Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-Volkswagen recalls 42,000 Beetles to replace Takata air bags
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATION/WORLD: Suspect in University of Idaho murders arrested
-Final tally: Nearly 107,000 U.S. overdose deaths last year
-Tragic: Canceled flight to Seattle costs Alaska man chance for heart transplant
>NEW ENGLAND: Cohasset High School referee punched by player
-Eckersley family "in complete shock," asks people to withhold judgment of daughter
>HOMES: Drone video above and inside Courthouse Lofts
>HEALTH: Diabetes on track to increase 700% in young Americans
-Respiratory viruses could surge following the holidays, public health experts warn
>COLLEGES: China's COVID surge raises odds of new mutant, UMass Medical School doctor says
>BUSINESS: Jobless claims rise for second straight week
-Nearly 80% of people are happy with their current job: poll
>SHOPPING: The truth behind "gift guilt" and what to do about it
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand: "Broadway Rising," "Head Rush" and more
>CELEBRITY: Kate Hudson sees nepo babies "way more" in other industries
>HISTORY: Front Street in Worcester, date unknown
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man known as Merry Christmas Jay hailed as hero for rescuing people in winter storm
-Meanwhile, here are the 10 oddest Guinness World Records of the year
-The best and funniest memes of 2022
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Mass. could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: How Worcester residents can sign up for 2027 health plans
+Noon: Gov. Healey sets 60% school breakfast goal; Worcester schools averaged 37.6%
+Noon: Early voting update: Nearly 10,000 ballots cast so far in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester man's Halloween display raises money for charity (2:57)
-Asbestos discovery closes Worcester Head Start facility
-Kelley Square and Mill Street were redesigned. Are they safer today?
-Worcester Human Rights Commission to review police policies, homeless encampment proposal
-Where is Aaron Pennington? Fugitive search enters third year (2:22)
-Max German of Shrewsbury a finalist in "Voice of Logan" contest
-Westborough police chief on leave following an incident in Shrewsbury (:20). Article
-Parents recall Uxbridge Officer LaPorta as community honors him
-Earlier: D.A.: Investigation into death of Uxbridge officer results in no charges
-Worcester County Wonders: The Phantom of the Palladium
-In historic company: Women of Worcester's past, present honored in new mural
-College closures derail students’ plans, leaving some unsure when they’ll return
>DINING OUT: Avvio Ristorante wins early buzz with home-made pasta and tasty pizzas
-Large audience, low price: Give your restaurant's social media a boost on The 016
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-ICYMI: Anna Maria weighs giving interested buyers more time after auction cancellation
-Worcester Homeowner Summit set for November 7th at DCU Center
-Worcester police, D.E.A. find fentanyl in Clover Street raid
-Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: Brian Lux
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community Advocate Hometown Helper: Bernice Gero, animal advocate
-Warrant issued for man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep
-Coolidge Elementary School's hidden staircase evokes Shrewsbury memories from decades past
-Meadows Montessori excited to open in Westborough
-New warehouse plans before Westborough Planning Board
-New Northborough fire chief says he has felt "truly welcomed" by town officials, community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players in Southbridge to hold auditions for "The Lifespan of a Fact"
-Dudley's first poetry slam brings community to the Fun Zone Playground wooded stage
-100 FM The Pike (20:41): Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys on music as a force for change
>OPINION: Tommy Dorfman: Ticket prices are out of control. Gov. Healey’s bill will make them worse
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 510 (28:21): City clerks & state election
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a lauded poet
>SPORTS: NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross contests
-Railers lose to Maine, 3-1
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Worcester Railers celebrate 1,000 wins for city hockey
>NATIONAL: Christa Pike's executioners given ominous warning before botched lethal injection: court docs
-Devastated mom recalls horror of toddler being pronounced dead, before he's discovered alive in morgue
-Tragic: Nurse dies after shrimp allergy during honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore's therapist back on the stand Monday (:59)
-Woman charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death (:22)
-Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home (2:25)
>POLITICS: What does the Governor's Council do? Worcester candidates weigh in
-What is Mass. ballot Question 7? (8:52)
-Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7 (29:03)
>COLLEGES: Clark campus conversation, McGovern visit examine America’s past and present
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb making changes to guest cleaning requirements (1:39)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-U.S credit card debt is on the rise. Here's how to keep yourself out of credit card debt
-Small businesses need to leverage home field advantage with S.E.O.
>SHOPPING: How inflation is hitting all parts of Halloween celebration (1:59)
>HOMES: The surprising places to never charge your phone, safety experts say
>HEALTH: "Circadian" depression may be the reason why you can't sleep
-How walking regularly can protect your brain for years to come (6:18)
>FOOD: Ina Garten reveals unique ingredient she uses in eggs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Lupin: Part 4" on Netflix (2:30)
>MOVIES: The craziest horror villains compilation (42:09)
>CELEBRITY: "Office Space" star Richard Riehle dies at 78
-Kurt Cobain's death investigation takes new turn over cop's shocking claim casting doubt on suicide
>ANIMALS: Hound gets caught breaking all her friends out of daycare (1:54)
>HISTORY: The Old Yarmouth Inn on the Cape is still going strong after 330 years
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran sees brother face-to-face for first time in 40 years
-Meanwhile, in England, escaped emu wins wrestling match in middle of road
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