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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 40 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Body recovered from Lake Quinsigamond
+6:00: A murdered cop, a judge’s daughter and a felon with 84 convictions on his record
+6:00: Mass on Thursday at St. Paul Cathedral for Pope Benedict XVI
+6:00: At least 2 hospitalized from gnarly 3-car crash in Sutton, police say
+6:00: Worcester area adoptable pets
+Noon: Vehicle hit by a bullet Tuesday morning in Auburn, according to Auburn police
-Buffalo Bills player suffers cardiac arrest on field, in critical condition after collapsing; game suspended
-Man arrested after double stabbing outside Worcester package store
-Worcester man arrested for carjacking on New Year's morning
-Shrewsbury St. restaurant closed for the week for maintenance
-Food Hub, Chamber, E for All hosting food business program
-Worcester indoor baseball facility holding food and clothing drive to help local homeless shelter
-Flutie Foundation donates sneakers to Community Health Link for people with autism spectrum disorder
-Swearing-in ceremony planned for Worcester City Manager Eric Batista
-T&G Santa: New year brings new donors
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Worcester JCC Jewish Film Fest back with uplifting "iMordecai"
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1296 (21:04): La Central Bakery
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to Worcester native who passed away 6 days before her 100th birthday
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week in Worcester because of the holiday
-ICYMI: 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
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden Recreation accepting registration for winter programs
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Select Board approves phase 2 of ARPA funding
-Westborough legion post delivers holiday gift baskets
-Women entrepreneurs support each other on High Street in Clinton
-Leicester police log December 22nd to 28th
-Upcoming events at the Grafton Public Library
-Bolton Select Board, Historical Commission to reboot discussions
>SPORTS: Patriots QB Mac Jones is showing reasons to be optimistic about his NFL future
-Patriots can make playoffs even if they lose at Buffalo in Week 18. Here’s how
-Bruins beat Penguins in Winter Classic
-"Fist Bump Kid" from Northborough takes part in Winter Classic
-Holy Cross women's basketball reaches 10 wins. Highlights (1:11). Postgame interview (2:17)
-Holy Cross men's basketball beats Navy, now 2-0 in Patriot League
-Worcester Hockey Alumni 2022-23 highlights, NHL week 12
-Tennis legend Martina Navratilova diagnosed with throat, breast cancer
>CARS: Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATION/WORLD: What we still don't know about the Idaho student stabbing suspect
-Ukraine claims hundreds of Russian troops killed in strike; Moscow says 63 died
-A chance encounter and mother's intuition: How 2 women helped find missing Ohio twin
-Tragic: 3 dead after falling through ice on Arizona lake
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. lawmakers will receive a pay bump in 2023
-RMV removes voter registration opt out on license applications
>HEALTH: Expiration dates extended for some at-home COVID test kits
>FOOD: Bri’s Sweet Treats to open in Worcester in mid-January
>COLLEGES: Renewable energy in the Rockies thanks to WPI students
>BUSINESS: WBJ's editorial staff predicts these 10 news events will happen in 2023
-WBJ Housing 2023 economic forecast: The boom continues
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County December 25th-31st
>SHOPPING: What got really expensive last year, and what got cheaper
>ANIMALS: Donated Christmas trees provide feast for local goats
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix 2022 year in rewind (1:41)
>MOVIES: 6 must-see movies being released in January
>CELEBRITY: Bill Cosby hints at comedy comeback with possible 2023 tour
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 101-year-old WWII veteran visits Mass. heritage museum
-Meanwhile, watch Boston Dynamics’ robot dogs recreate Rolling Stones’ "Start Me Up" video
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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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