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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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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:59). High of 57 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS:
+5:00: Haunted Speakeasy fills Hanover Theatre with jazz, zombies and Halloween spirit
+Noon: Prosecutors: Sterling teen who held PowerSchool ransom was "sophisticated" cybercriminal
+Noon: Recognizing high-achieving students: Vote now for Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
+Noon: It's Round 2 for Worcester Magazine's Digital Battle of the Bands
-"An amazing feat of engineering": Visitors take in reservoir's beauty during Wachusett Dam Day in Clinton
-Alleged thief hits Otaku Sekai, Japanese Manga culture, movies and comics business on Park Ave.
-How a group of friends turned a card game into a lifeline for local families
-Worcester Housing Authority to break ground on Lakeside Apartments redevelopment
-What is open and closed on Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day
-Honoring Indigenous People’s Day in Worcester
-Monday's Child: Emma, 15, is bright, artistic and resilient with a wonderful sense of humor
-Saint Paul 5K Knightmare Run & Walk raises funds for Kelly family
-Worcester Guardian partners with Boston University to add State House coverage
-What districts in Worcester County had the best M.C.A.S. scores?
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:43): Concerns over Worcester police drone expansion
>POLITICS: Worcester candidate profile: Jessica Pepple for city councilor at-large
-Meet the candidates: Maureen Binienda leans on experience and service
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:01): Drones, civil commitments and a controversial campaign mailer
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet: The Ground Round is back (4:50)
-ICYMI: Outside Nelson Place School in Worcester, parents rally against departure of assistant principal
-Worcester business dedicated to helping women moves to bigger space
-Community gathers for vigil for Shrewsbury father shot and killed (:45). Article
-Related: Fiancée of father who was shot and killed thanks community (4:31)
-Frank Kartheiser is comfortable with your discomfort
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Holden gets grant to hire 2 firefighters
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Item photos: First class inducted into Clinton High Hall of Fame
-Leominster man arrested for urinating on church wall during food truck festival
-Why Webster police haven't given up on search for boy who disappeared 47 years ago
-Webster woman charged in crash that sent 3 juveniles to the hospital
-Charlton to vote on firearms in municipal buildings October 20th at special town meeting
-Meals That Matter's founder says the demand for warm, home-cooked meals is on the rise
-Paxton woman is a Commonwealth Heroine
-Matt Landry's love of hiking leads to Mount Wachusett guide
-Lancaster discusses well options and state support
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: West End Creamery Corn Maze in Whitinsville (1:14)
-100 FM The Pike (7:58): Jeff Keith of Tesla and Miljenko Matijevic of Steelheart talk about their new song
>OPINION: Robert A. Bilotta: Put CSX funds to work for District 2 residents
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:02:16)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to lifelong Worcester woman who cooked in a number of local kitchens
>SPORTS: Patriots beat Saints, survive questionable officiating (4:32)
-Patriots quarterback Drake Maye takes another step forward vs. Saints
-Maye entrenched in early NFL MVP conversation
-Sign up now! FREE Crusader Tip-Off Event October 29th
-Holy Cross senior guard Cam Nolan named William V. Campbell Trophy semifinalist
-Worcester Bravehearts 2026 Season Passes are now available
>NATIONAL: All 20 remaining living hostages released by Hamas
-4 people killed and 20 more injured in a shooting at a bar in South Carolina, sheriff says
-Tragic: Skydiving instructor falls to his death after getting separated from student in freak accident
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 person in custody after threatening Topsfield Fair (:24). Article
-Massachusetts among states struggling least with bullying
-Haverhill police chief retires amid union backlash following tragedies
>COLLEGES: Inside the economics of happiness
-The most expensive colleges in Massachusetts (9:43)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 clever packing tips for rainy destinations
-6 countries or islands you can walk across in under an hour
>BUSINESS: A.I. could wipe out 100 million U.S. jobs over the next decade: report
-Are you throwing away money on your cell phone protection plan? (2:38)
>SHOPPING: Up to $1,000 rebate on LG appliances at Sclamo's
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: A.I. being used to detect heart health problems
>FOOD: Retro Diet Coke Lime returns to store shelves. Here's what to know
>TV/STREAMING: A message from Dr. Jane Goodall on Netflix's "Famous Last Words" (1:27)
>MOVIES: Jared Leto's "Tron" hits the skids with $33.5 million box office opening
>CELEBRITY: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau seen kissing on singer's yacht
-Diane Keaton lost weight, was very thin before her death
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Do you know where this is?
>ANIMALS: German Shepherd rescued from hoarding goes on first walk (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: Boys applauded for helping friend after shark attack in Australia
-Meanwhile, in Florida, mom wins video game tournament while holding her 5-day-old baby
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