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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 (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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