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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 32 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 12-year-old struck by hit-and-run driver in Westborough, police say
+6:00: Market Basket announces opening date for Shrewsbury store (pictured)
+6:00: UMass Memorial calls off planned merger with Heywood Hospital in Gardner
+6:00: Ray Mariano: Worcester City Council is dysfunction junction
+6:00: Will free Worcester-area buses continue? WRTA leaders don't commit
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans for New Year's Eve
+Noon: 5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester police seek man for questioning in robbery
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "The Menu," "Puss In Boots: The Last Wish," and more
+Noon: Damar Hamlin’s breathing tube is out and he told team, "Love you boys," via video, Buffalo Bills say
+Noon: Adoption Option: Kane the dog available for adoption at Worcester
-Worcester police warn residents about a rash of car break-ins
-Worcester man accused of killing Ernest Appiah pleads not guilty
-Worcester officers arrest man for fentanyl possession
-See police responses to incidents at Worcester schools
-New Worcester city manager will be highest paid in 30 years
-Table Talk Pies expands to Canada
-Shoppers await opening of new Market Basket in Shrewsbury
-Worcester-area women join forces against substance use disorders
-Worcester School Committee members eye reelection
-Bill Shaner: Lessons for the year ahead in Worcester politics
-St. Paul Cathedral holds mass for Pope Benedict XVI
-Related: Pope Benedict's theology “will influence the Catholic Church for generations," Holy Cross prof writes
-4 local organizations receive mental health services grants
-Take a first look inside the redesigned Barn restaurant, reopening in Princeton
-Radio Worcester (24:05): 3rd annual Worcester Sports Management Summit February 10th
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): After missing in the woods for 33 days, Betsy the bulldog returns to Millbury home
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Cinema 320 at WCUW Radio to host showings of "All that breathes"
-Six Things To Do: John Arcaro and Band, DeadBeat, "White Rabbit Red Rabbit," and more
-Former WAAF radio personality "Ozone" dies unexpectedly in New Orleans
-Tell Worcester Magazine about your favorite Worcester-area winter walks
-First Person: New neighbors not taking out the trash
-Radio Worcester (10:33): Congressman Jim McGovern on the battle for Speaker
-Maura Healey sworn in as 73rd governor of Massachusetts. Video (1:40)
-Related: Central Mass. leaders helping smooth transition of governorship
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1294 (28:32): Virginia Swain, social entrepreneur
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to local 19-year-old who passed away unexpectedly on New Year's Day
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week in Worcester because of the holiday
-ICYMI: Worcester restaurant releases video to celebrate its 101st year
-Irish pub prepares to open in Worcester
-Fly from Worcester to Fort Lauderdale this winter for $59
-Body recovered from Lake Quinsigamond
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Gale Free Library has a part-time opening
-Holden Christmas tree chipping next 2 Saturdays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Westborough police investigating a string of break-ins
-Jason Palitsch will not seek re-election to Shrewsbury School Committee
-Grafton officials consider setting up townwide composting service
-Millbury retail property sold for $1.2 million
-Brightest of futures ahead for Wachusett’s McDonald
-Northborough developers buy Oxford bank branch for $750,000
-DUI checkpoint this weekend in Worcester County
>SPORTS: Will decision to not resume Bills-Bengals game impact Patriots?
-"Did we win?" Damar Hamlin’s first question after waking up, docs say
-Power-Cassidy, Allen carry Holy Cross women to road win at American
-Holy Cross men fall to American in overtime
-Holy Cross, Boston University to reignite Turnpike Trophy rivalry
-Celtics past Mavs, 124-95
-Bruins beat Kings, 5-2
>CARS: Bertera has your winter car! (3:27)
-Save $500 on select F150's and RAM trucks in stock at North End Motor Sales
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATION/WORLD: Utah man kills wife, 5 kids in murder-suicide: cops
-Idaho murder suspect left DNA on knife sheath: court docs
-Tragic: Former NFL star in intensive care after saving his kids from drowning
>NEW ENGLAND: Federal government denies funding request to replace the only bridges to Cape Cod
-Western Mass. man, 28, dies after suffering "medical event" in police custody: DA
>HEALTH: AARP Mass. kicks off its monthly “Walk with a Doc” Saturday at St. V's
-Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday: Noon-5 at Worcester Public Library
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria club focuses on building local heroes
-UMass Medical School volunteers help repaint hallways at Worcester East Middle School
>BUSINESS: WBJ's Healthcare 2023 economic forecast: A strained system
-Amazon will lay off more than 18,000 workers
>SHOPPING: Bed Bath and Beyond says it may not survive
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County December 25th-31st
>TV/STREAMING: The hot shows to watch in January
>MOVIES: Netflix movie preview 2023
>CELEBRITY: Hugh Jackman asks Academy not to nominate Ryan Reynolds for best song
>ANIMALS: Horse saves his mom's life by running to get dad (3:58)
>HISTORY: This is Worcester No. 157 (28:07): Richard Pinto on the El Morocco, part 3
-Meanwhile, in South Africa, "Raised by Wolves" actress attacked by seal in wild video
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 86 today in Worcester
+6:00: Central Mass. drought status ends thanks to summer rain
-August 2026 was the hottest on record: N.O.A.A.
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Pulse Magazine Weekend Guide (:22)
+6:00: Stephen DiRado’s Bell Pond photos are subject of N.Y.C. show, new book
+6:00: Worcester Arts Council opens grant application
+6:00: Gateway Players announce October dates for "The Outsider"
+Noon: A brief tour of Worcester's "Main Street USA"
+Noon: Worcester Pride returns downtown Saturday for one of city’s largest cultural celebrations
+Noon: Auburn Fire Department hoping its fire-damaged truck not beyond repair
+Noon: Things to Do: Armadi Tsayn, Infinite Alien, Chet Williamson and more
+Noon: Art in spirit: Clinton's Icon Museum and Study Center marks 20 years
+Noon: First Person: For Wayne-Daniel Berard, poetry requires a poet's work
-Renovated apartment building in Main South to welcome families in crisis
-Worcester faith leaders prepare for 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
-Worcester events mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
-Mount Washington 9/11 tribute to feature twin light beams visible from over 100 miles away
-Worcester market sells $50,000 lottery ticket
-Michael Jackson impersonator moonwalks, sings at City Council meeting (2:04)
-Worcester by gaslight: Gas lantern stroll a trek into history
-City View Discovery School awarded $2.73 million for heating system
-W.C.A.C. to offer eviction record sealing assistance
-WCCA-TV back on the air on cable channel 194
-Radio Worcester (21:36): Mayor Petty addresses racist mural incident, police oversight and A.L.P.R. policy
>DINING OUT: Big E Preview: All the new foods coming this fall (1:09)
-Table for Woo: Simple Man Saloon and Grill
-ICYMI: "Every day is 9/11": Loss endures after 25 years for 3 local families
-Tractor-trailer fully engulfed in flames on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Miss Massachusetts returns to police work after Miss America pageant
-Artists painting Worcester mural targeted by racial slurs
-Earlier: Worcester NAACP condemns racist, sexist harassment directed at Wall of Women Artists
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Holden police introduce newest officer
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Webster man pleads guilty to illegally dealing 3D-printed guns
-Southbridge’s Wellsworth Hotel to be auctioned, as part of Norton bankruptcy
-Spencer selectmen appoint interim treasurer/collector
-Tackle the Stigma 5K at Shepherd Hill to support mental health awareness
-Meet Leo Waible, the 2026 Applefest Grand Marshal
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Trio at Uxlocale Friday and Val's on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Jane & the Archivists pen "love letter to Worcester" on new album
-"Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" actor Lauren Adams visits Clark for improv workshop, film screening
-Taylor Swift back at top of country radio chart for first time in 13 years
-Harmonica maestro Chet Williamson to play in FrontRoom at WCUW
>OPINION: Tom Marino: The police reform plan Worcester government refuses to produce
-Last Call: Aileen Lovejoy, substance use awareness advocate
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 343 (27:52): Jay Givan and Fred Nathan, 250th anniversary of America
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:02): Why words matter—and what makes local news truly local
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:31): Racism in Worcester, examining primary results
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former senior aide at Friendly House
>SPORTS: Drake Maye's interceptions cost Patriots in crushing season-opening loss
-A.J. Brown exits first game with Patriots in injury concern
-NFL Week 1 schedule, TV and announcers
-"It’s about finding a way to get better": Holy Cross aims to fix red zone woes
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 6-4
-WooSox beat Lehigh Valley, 8-3
>NATIONAL: Flock cameras are surveilling hundreds of public school campuses across the country
-New Apple C.E.O. unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo
-Tragic: Dad dies after suffering spinal injury on cruise while celebrating son’s wedding
>NEW ENGLAND: "Harsh" Lindsay Clancy prosecution backfired, instead proving she was good mom who "snapped": jurors
-Lindsay Clancy juror defends lone holdout, makes surprising admission about others on the panel
-Mass. D.O.T. scrapped overtime tracking tool years before suspected fraud (2:47)
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 43 (31:43): Journey to industrial engineering in themed entertainment
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): National Geographic names "most iconic New England town" (:20)
-How flight attendant uniforms have changed over the years
>BUSINESS: Worcester County spared the worst of state's employment drop
-LPL Financial Research: Signs point to a normalization, not a crisis
-North Worcester Business Association kicks off season September 16th
-What Canada's retaliatory tariffs mean for American consumers
>HOMES: People are taking advantage of the Mass. Save brand (1:52)
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports: September is a good time to shop for appliances and outdoor equipment (1:53). Article
>HEALTH: Flu and COVID vaccines rolling out, but 1 shot is delayed
>FOOD: Beef prices hit record highs: How families can save money (2:19)
>TV/STREAMING: Norah O'Donnell returns to "CBS Mornings" after evening news stint
>MOVIES: When Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock first made magic: Flashback
>CELEBRITY: Cardi B wears her most daring backless suit and more star snaps
-Pamela Anderson was given 10 years to live after hepatitis C diagnosis
>ANIMALS: Stray Boxer follows hikers down mountain, chooses her person (11:13)
>HISTORY: Remembering Spag Borgatti’s passing, 30 years later
>GOOD NEWS: Man uses money from returned cans to win $500,000 lottery
-Meanwhile, in Italy, airport authorities find crocodile head in man’s luggage
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