In and around The 016 - Friday, January 6th

• Posted by 016 Administrator January 6, 2023 - Filed in News - 1,630 views

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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 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

  See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  
  >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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