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