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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 (: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
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>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 (:35). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Environmental groups launch boycott of Polar Beverages
-New lead detective hopes to solve Molly Bish case, as murder hits 26 years
-Rutland disables social media comments amid tension, staff cuts
-Worcester parents demand money for books rather than iPads in schools
-Worcester outpatient rehab center opens on Elm Street
-2 from Worcester charged among 15 in federal benefit fraud sweep
-Free bus service to Worcester airport extended
-Worcester County Wonders: The survival of the Sir Vival
-Man convicted of killing Trooper George Hanna denied parole (:29)
-Radio Worcester (22:58): Thrive Support & Advocacy celebrates awards & growth
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review
>FAITH: Former mechanic to be ordained a priest
>DINING OUT: Airport Seafood & Grille ready for takeoff in Southbridge
-The 30 best ice cream shops in Massachusetts, ranked
-ICYMI: Child hospitalized after falling out of second-story window in Worcester (:14). Article
-Local family loses mother, daughter less than 2 weeks apart
-Worcester couple’s sex trafficking conviction in doubt after judge’s gift to victim revealed
-Worcester considers eliminating parking minimums to make way for more housing
-Missing pet tortoise returns to Worcester home after 3-day A.W.O.L.
-$1 million lottery ticket sold in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Bandstand Concert Series 6 to 8 Sunday
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-July Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Lost dog found in Leicester
-Oakham battery storage facility gets state OK. Residents call it a "nightmare"
-100 FM The Pike (9:21): Westborough officer Ashlyn Mercier crowned Miss Mass.
-"Armed person in crisis" expected to face charges after discharging firearms from Princeton residence
-Southbridge keeps last call at 2 a.m., rejects state's 3 a.m. bar pilot
-Cumberland Farms in Blackstone sells $1 million winning ticket
-From petroleum to pollinators: Oxford project moves forward
-Closing West Brookfield Elementary School graduates its final class
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Jazzed Up (Duo) Saturday at Val's in Holden
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Blues with JC Smith, Colonail Charlton, Out to Lunch ...
-Pulse Magazine Weekend Guide (:25)
-See Studio Theater Worcester's "Superhero" this weekend
-Explore, create & connect at the Worcester Center for Crafts
>OPINION: WCCA-TV's Close To Home No. 604 (29:07)
-100 FM The Pike (18:54): Ask The City Manager: Scots, swans and cleaning up the city
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:13): Housing, rent control and Worcester's future
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a reading specialist for the Worcester Public Schools
>SPORTS: Patriots quarterbacks coach Ashton Grant helps motivate Fitchburg football team
-Ranking the 25 most important Patriots for 2026: Nos. 5 through 1
-Worcester's Aaron Nkrumah joins Denver Nuggets
-2 teams emerging as Jaylen Brown trade rumors swirl
-Team U.S.A remains in high spirits despite falling to Türkiye
-Red Sox beat Yankees, 6-1
-Bravehearts beat Lowell, 4-2
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Toledo, 13-1
>NATIONAL: Grandmother may be "involved" in deaths of grandchildren: Police
-America's 10 friendliest states
-Tragic: Army veteran suffers vicious road-rage attack as he claims suspect thought he was driving too slow
>NEW ENGLAND: Man allegedly stabbed father 20 times in daytime murder at park (1:04)
-Former Mass. orthopedic surgeon sentenced to prison for rape (2:13)
-Another resignation, criminal referral tied to Mass. D.O.T. overtime scandal (1:40)
>COLLEGES: What student loan borrowers need to know before switching from the S.A.V.E. Plan
-WPI researchers develop system to customize hydrogel implants
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The strange item now banned by Southwest Airlines
-This helpful hack saves on airport parking fees
>BUSINESS: How much water does A.I. really use?
-Local bank adds Sutton C.P.A. and entrepreneur to board of directors
-Business name disputes in Massachusetts
>SHOPPING: How scammers are using fake shopping websites to trick you (2:13)
>HOMES: 3 common laundry habits that may be wearing out your clothes
>HEALTH: 18 kids’ undiagnosable diseases solved by A.I.: "Total game changer"
>FOOD: Elevate your sips and snacks this summer (4:00)
>TV/STREAMING: What to watch this weekend: Top movies on Netflix and best shows on HBO
-Teaser for new Netflix series with Will Ferrell, "The Hawk" (1:44)
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Tuner," "Power Ballad" and more
>CELEBRITY: Is Taylor Swift getting married in Rhode Island? Every clue becomes a wedding rumor in small beach town (:21). Article
-"Lilo & Stitch" actress Daveigh Chase reportedly had millions in residuals at time of death
>ANIMALS: Couple realizes coyote following them isn't what it seems (4:00)
>HISTORY: Black patriots finally get their place in history (3:15)
>GOOD NEWS: Conjoined twins separated after 19 months see each other for first time
-Meanwhile, filmmakers claim they've caught America's Loch Ness Monster on video: "My eyes were popping out"
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