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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 (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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