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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
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>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 (: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
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>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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