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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 (: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 (:40). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Thieves stole gutters from Worcester house while owner was home
+5:00: Death of Bob Weir sparks memories of Worcester's part in long, strange trip
+5:00: Planning winter entertainment in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 14
+Noon: 270-unit project at abandoned Spag's factory met with skepticism
+Noon: Central Mass. pizzeria reopens with explanation for abruptly closing
-No answers as cost of probe into death of State Police recruit from Worcester nears $700,000 (3:07). Article
-New year, new look, new amenities for W.R.T.A.
-Local restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Legends (5:32)
-Worcester City Council returns with social media scrutiny, transit fights
-Worcester, Fitchburg aim for uniform, safe sober houses
-Worcester County Wonders: First state-run asylum dates back to 1832
-Newly obtained court docs detail what happened inside Leominster home after man murdered wife, autopsy findings
-$80,000 Keno ticket sold in Millbury
-Police oversight questions persist after Research Bureau report
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-ICYMI: National Grid installs new underground cable to fix monthslong outage issues in Worcester
-"A very bad year": Here's what the flu numbers look like in Worcester
-Turtleboy factor: Aidan Kearney's influence on Karen Read case
-Venezuelan native in Worcester lauds capture of Maduro
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Fundraiser to help rebuild Ten West Market
-Ten West Market owner optimistic about return
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hope Chapel in Sterling dedicates new sanctuary
-Clinton buildings coming together
-Clinton Select Board hears Bates family request to explore right-of-way access at town dump
-Indigenous culture celebration day coming to Grafton this summer
-Spanish-language congregation to move into historic church in West Boylston
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Full list of winners and nominees at Golden Globes
-Golden Globes snubs and surprises
-Inside the Golden Globes: Everything you didn't see on TV
-World-renowned violinist to rehearse with J.O.M.P. students
>OPINION: Molly McCullough: For Worcester's schools, kids come first
-Maggie Calvetti: Someday they'll be grown & here's who i hope they become
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:18:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who had Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics
>SPORTS: Patriots defense shines in 16-3 Wild Card win over Chargers
-Patriots will play Steelers-Texans winner in AFC Divisional Round
-Bruins beat Penguins, 1-0
-Celtics star Jaylen Brown rips refs after loss to Spurs in Boston
-Holy Cross student-athletes record 3.39 G.P.A. during Fall 2025 semester
-100 FM The Pike (18:00): MassLive's Matt Vautour gives 2026 sports predictions
-Railers fall to Florida, 5-3
>NATIONAL: Ex-husband arrested in heinous double murder of slain dentist, wife
-Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as crackdown intensifies
-Tragic: Dad killed 5 of his children over a decade
>NEW ENGLAND: Deadly house fire in Burrillville, R.I.
-From Lindsay Clancy to Turtleboy: 5 Mass. criminal cases to watch in 2026
>COLLEGES: "We depend on fungi for absolutely everything"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney quietly changes course on controversial meal plan changes
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Samsung unveils "world's largest" TV of its kind at 130 inches
>HOMES: Laundry hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner
>HEALTH: Noom launches Proactive Health GLP-1 Program for long-term health
-Mass. mom fights for scalp cooling to be covered by insurance during chemo (2:06). Article
>FOOD: Your guide to a flavorful Dry January (4:34)
>TV/STREAMING: "The Simpsons" retires beloved character Duffman after 30 years
>MOVIES: 2026 new horror movie releases
>CELEBRITY: "High School Musical" star arrested on child pornography charges
-"Field of Dreams" and "West Wing" actor Timothy Busfield faces arrest warrant in child sex abuse case
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog does the cutest thing when she wants attention (2:00)
>HISTORY: Math, not myths: Inside the new search for Amelia Earhart
>GOOD NEWS: Lottery ticket rejected by another customer earns man $1 million
-Meanwhile, in Germany, watch 50 sheep escape shepherd, walk into grocery store
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