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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 50 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester welcomes first baby of 2023
-Developer buys Shrewsbury Street parking lot near proposed 218-unit development
-Worcester developer proposes redevelopment of historic Taylor and Farley building
-Neighborhood Watch Meetings in Worcester in January
-The state’s minimum wage increased to $15 per hour beginning Sunday
-T&G Santa: Happy New Year from T&G Santa!
-Worcester City Hall closed Monday for holiday
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week in Worcester because of the holiday
>HOMES: Here are 5 new properties for sale in Worcester
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1296 (21:04): La Central Bakery
-Taylor Swift, Janet Jackson, Shania Twain and more coming to Mass. in 2023
-Vocero Hispano: 12-30-2022 al 01-05-2023
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to retired army Lieut. Colonel and longtime educator from Worcester
-ICYMI: Missing hunter found dead in Ashburnham
-Conman busted with bad checks, skimming device, drugs: Police
-Bishop McManus asks for prayers, praises faith and wisdom of late Pope Benedict XVI
-Worcester 2022 in review: The biggest news stories of the year
-Environment, economy issues front and center for Worcester lawmakers 2023-24
-Lincoln Plaza losing an anchor store
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Wachusett Regional High Honor Roll
-Lamoureux Ford will be closed January 1st and 2nd
-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): New gym in Millbury opens in time for the new year
-Auburn officers remember fallen officer
-Auburn Fire Department discusses ice safety this winter
-Phase II of Armory Village Revitalization Project winding down for winter
-Cell tower plans are appealed in Boylston
-Antiques Collectibles Show offers fun finds at Sturbridge Host Hotel
-Willard House announces recipient of David G. Gow Memorial Scholarship
-Wachusett area fire, police logs
>SPORTS: 8 takeaways from the Patriots win over the Dolphins
-Patriots may catch major break thanks to NFL schedule maker flexing Chiefs to Saturday
-Nuggets top Celtics after rim delay, 123-111
-Monday's Winter Classic is the "Super Bowl" of NHL’s regular season, Bruins' coach says
-Railers win in Maine, 4-3
>CARS: Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATION/WORLD: Suspect in Idaho murders stalked victims prior: report
-Man from Maine accused of attacking policemen in New York City with machete
-Tragic: 15 dead, 47 injured in Western Mexico bus crash
>NEW ENGLAND: Man dies after ATV crashes through ice on Maine pond
-Crash shuts down part of Interstate 495 on New Year's Day
>HEALTH: XBB COVID variant now dominant in the Northeast, according to CDC data
-Mental health-related emergency department visits and revisits are on the rise among children, study finds
>FOOD: From the McRib to the Choco Taco, here are 6 foods we lost in 2022
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross 2022 -- The Year in Review
>BUSINESS: Worcester 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meeting on Wednesday
-This 29-year-old’s side hustle brings in $2 million a year
>SHOPPING: The best tips for getting the most out of your holiday returns
>ANIMALS: Horse saves his mom's life by running to get dad (3:58)
>TV/STREAMING: Here are the hot shows to watch in January
-"Ozark," "Inventing Anna" among favorite TV shows in 2022: poll
>MOVIES: "Avatar" sequel again dominates box office
>CELEBRITY: "Avengers" star Jeremy Renner in critical condition after snow-related accident
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Girl, 5, saves younger brother's life after car crash kills parents
-Meanwhile, in Washington, inspired by "Office Space" film, software engineer steals over $300,000 from employer, prosecutors say
-Some common, mindblowing geographic mental misplacements
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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