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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
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 (:30). High of 75 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: This is why some tap water is brown in Worcester
+5:00: Man fatally stabbed outside Leominster apartment complex (1:27). Article
+5:00: Worcester's Union Station closing Wednesday for "Walking Dead" production
+5:00: WooSox Rewind — Worcester takes 5 of 6 from Lehigh Valley
+5:00: This week in Holy Cross Athletics
+Noon: Worcester band Berm haunts on "some passable ghost" E.P.
+Noon: You still haven't bought Mother's Day presents? Aren't you lucky WoMag has your gift guide
-Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 17-year-old
-"Walking Dead" sequel series shoot brings zombies to Worcester (1:42). Article
-Related: Business owners gladly rent out downtown offices for "Walking Dead" filming
-Worcesteria: Real gun shots, fake zombie — Wormtown gets even weirder
-Why a helicopter will be hovering above Worcester this month
-Wanted man bites Worcester officer's ear during arrest, police say
-Worcester Human Rights Commission calls for end to Civil Service
-Putting the spotlight on a high achiever: T&G Student of the Week
-New mental health exhibit at Worcester Regional Airport
-Worcester City Manager proposes $893 million fiscal 2025 budget
-Related: $893 million budget would centralize some positions
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Central Mass. House and Senate races: An early look
-Radio Worcester (48:04): Radio Roundtable discusses Supreme Court's homelessness ruling impact on Worcester
>DINING OUT: Ila Verde restaurant open in Downtown Worcester
-ICYMI: 20-year-old man with child on the way dies saving 17-year-old brother in stabbing, family says
-Earlier: 1 dead, 1 critically wounded in stabbing on Northbridge Common (2:10). Article
-Feds intercept semiautomatic pistols en route to Grafton Street
-National Foundation for Transplants folds taking money from clients, including Worcester woman's mother
-David Clark Co. plans move to new location in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Water use restriction May 1st to September 30th
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Annual town election May 13th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Megabucks ticket worth $5.37 million sold in Northborough
-Shrewsbury Police Department April stats at a glance
-Suspect extradited in crash that killed Uxbridge teen
-Southbridge mom claims photo shows male school admin peeping in girls bathroom (2:38). Article
-Spencer man seriously hurt in Meadow Road crash
-West Boylston hosting pre-town meeting forums
-Lancaster cuts ribbon on field
-Rail Trail article included in Clinton's town warrant
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Arts in the Woo - Brad Chapman Bleau (20:59)
-Clark alums showcase connection to nature in new exhibit
-Central Mass. Mom's Author Interview: Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice
-Poet Rodger Martin to receive Stanley Kunitz Medal
-WCCA-TV's Hidden Treasures No. 112 (29:04): Nick Zwirblia, 4th guest appearance
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 324 (29:06): Jay Givan
-Unity Radio (58:34): The Susanity Life
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime local surgeon
>SPORTS: Bruins beat Florida, 5-1 in Game 1 of series
-Related: Bruins player scores goal in playoff game on same day son is born (1:42)
-Tom Brady Roast: Winners and losers from cathartic night for Patriots
-Former St. John's/Worcester Academy star T.J. Power of Shrewsbury heading to Virginia
-Holy Cross Athletics Crusader Awards (1:27:05)
-Sophia Roncone selected as Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 30
-Rich Shertenlieb taking over WZLX morning show
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Hyundai, Ford among 257,000 recalled
>NATIONAL: 401(k) "last resort" withdrawals climb as experts warn of future hardship (3:27)
-Tragic: 3-year-old twin sisters drown in backyard pool: Phoenix police
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:20): Her attorney accuses witness of perjury at trial
-Bear drags body after fatal crash on I-91, state police say
-Woman hospitalized after crashing car into Fenway Park (2:23)
>COLLEGES: Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (13:26): Creative writers explore the mechanics of perfect prose
-Anna Maria celebrates students and faculty at the Academic Awards
-WPI awarded $1.2 million federal grant to study low-carbon iron production
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Cape Cod rental prices dropping (2:09)
>BUSINESS: Worcester warehouse sold for $6.5 million
-LPL Research: Sell in May? Maybe not
-100FM The Pike (3:03): Sam Hendler of Jack's Abby on the purchase of Wormtown Brewery
>SHOPPING: What Worcester's Reading: Booklovers' Gourmet
>HOMES: Worcester County real estate transfers, Sunday, May 5th
>HEALTH: U.S.D.A. says it will test ground beef for bird flu
-C.D.C. warns of e.coli outbreak tied to walnuts
>FOOD: McDonald's to debut biggest burger ever: "Larger, satiating"
>TV/STREAMING: Kevin Costner says he would consider "Yellowstone" return
>MOVIES: Movies coming to theaters in May
>CELEBRITY: Clark grad Padma Lakshmi recalls excruciating endometriosis battle
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog flinched when mom tried to pet her until... (3:18)
>HISTORY: Notre Dame church, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Firefighters save ducklings trapped in sewer
-Meanwhile, in Tennessee, man arrested after trying to rob gas station with 5-foot-long snake
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