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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 41 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police seek man for questioning in robbery
-12-year-old struck by hit-and-run driver in Westborough, police say
-Market Basket announces opening date for Shrewsbury store
-Worcester County residents scrape and shovel through blast of winter weather
-UMass Memorial calls off planned merger with Heywood Hospital in Gardner
-Eric Batista sworn in as first Latino Worcester City Manager
-Related: Worcester celebrates hiring of its first Latino city manager
-School enrollment rises in Worcester, committee reports; superintendent maps future
-Worcester Rotary Club makes donation to fund NICU cameras at UMass Memorial
-WCAC opening new offices on Chestnut Street on January 11th
-Will free Worcester-area buses continue? WRTA leaders don't commit
-MassDOT public hearing on ADA curb ramps in Worcester
-Mega Millions jackpot rises to $1.1 billion after no winner.
-Related: Friday's winning numbers (:26). Article
-Radio Worcester (24:05): 3rd annual Worcester Sports Management Summit February 10th
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Cinema 320 at WCUW Radio to host showings of "All that breathes"
-5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
-Six Things To Do: John Arcaro and Band, DeadBeat, "White Rabbit Red Rabbit" and more
-Artist Spotlight: Chris King
-Worcester Magazine: Show us your Worcester-area thrifty fashion finds
-Ray Mariano: Worcester City Council is dysfunction junction
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1294 (28:32): Virginia Swain, social entrepreneur
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to Worcester man who worked 44 years at Wyman-Gordon
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week in Worcester because of the holiday
-ICYMI: Worcester police warn residents about a rash of car break-ins
-See police responses to incidents at Worcester schools
-Worcester restaurant releases video to celebrate its 101st year
-Table Talk Pies expands to Canada
-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): Holden police remind residents to lock their cars
-Holden Christmas tree chipping next 2 Saturdays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Millbury Public Schools to hold kindergarten registration
-After missing in the woods for 33 days, Betsy the bulldog returns to Millbury home
-Shrewsbury Council on Aging awarded grant for respite program
-Westborough youth soccer club acquired by national sports operator
-Southbridge marijuana firm opens second location in Fitchburg
-New Hampshire man busted for New Year's Day robbery in Winchendon: Police
>SPORTS: 3-step plan for the Patriots to punch their ticket to the playoffs
-Damar Hamlin’s breathing tube is out and he told team, "Love you boys," via video, Buffalo Bills say
-Atlanta Falcons star Chris Lindstrom of Dudley shines bright on and off field
-Holy Cross women's hockey team clinches historic win at Fenway Park
-Railers lose to Reading in OT
>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: McCarthy elected House speaker in rowdy post-midnight vote
-California storm leaves thousands without power as "atmospheric river" looms
-China’s new COVID surge is crippling the world’s most important factories and biggest ports
-Tragic: Recently married couple among 4 killed in Australia chopper horror
>HEALTH: Alzheimer’s drug that modestly slows disease OK’d by FDA
-Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday: Noon-5 at Worcester Public Library
-XBB.1.5 may be "most transmissible subvariant of Omicron to date," scientists warn
-XBB 1.5 symptoms and what you should know
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria club focuses on building local heroes
-Clark seeks Spanish speakers for graduate programs, participation in NSF-funded project
>BUSINESS: Jobless claims hit 3-month low as labor market stays tight
-New state grants support training nurses in Worcester
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in city of Worcester December 25th-31st
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "The Menu," "Puss In Boots: The Last Wish," and more
>CELEBRITY: Al Roker details "frightening" medical crisis in "Today" show return
-Valerie Bertinelli catches would-be burglars on camera
>ANIMALS: Adoption Option --Kane the dog available for adoption at Worcester Animal Rescue League
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mass. teen uses CPR technique seen on "The Office" to save toddler
-Meanwhile, in Bridgewater, deer rescued from pool
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:27). High of 48 today in Worcester
-How much total snow is Massachusetts forecast to get this winter? (6:11). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Neighbors shocked after woman killed in Worcester shooting; man also injured (1:46). Article
-Earlier: Woman dead, man injured in Worcester shooting (:59). Article
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: "Compassionate care" is front and center at UMass' Maternity Center
+Noon: Stolen stained-glass window returned to Worcester Art Museum
+Noon: Magic of "The Nutcracker" ballet is returning to Worcester
+Noon: Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making weekend plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
-John Piccolo, popular Worcester restaurant owner, charged in City Hall attack
-Earlier: Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Tensions boil over as Worcester board grills developer over Polar Park project delays
-Earlier: Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-To meet housing crisis, report finds Gateway Cities need twice as much construction
-Former District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large run
-18 months after surprise inspection, Community Healthlink not back to normal operations
-76 become new citizens at naturalization ceremony in Worcester
-Losses mourned, lives celebrated at emotional Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony
-Mass. says some police officers have been bypassing required training (3:06). Article
-Earlier: Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester County Wonders: Shrewsbury woman rescues raptors one feather at a time
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Brazillian Burguer to open at former Shrewsbury Street donut shop
-ICYMI: Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden tax rate drops, bills rise
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury seeks plow drivers for winter season
-Grafton tax rate down, values up for fiscal 2025
-Board approves single tax rate for all types of property for Sutton
-The Item's calendar of events
-Clinton E.L.P.A.C. hosts holiday family potluck
-2 Berlin firefighters graduate from academy
-Nashoba Class of 2004 to hold 20-year reunion on November 29th
-Organization gets federal grant for new grocery store in Winchendon
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
-Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Hunting phantoms, talking puppets bring humor to stage Friday and Saturday
-Jim & Val bring Second Saturdays to Apple Tree Arts
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1354 (28:06): Mark Henderson, Founder, The 016
-39th annual meeting of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau (54:58)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a longtime kindergarten teacher
>SPORTS: Boston Celtics visit the White House (12:33)
-Patriots owner Robert Kraft snubbed again in Hall of Fame bid (2:22). Article
-Bruins beat Utah, 1-0
-2004 Boston Red Sox ring and World Series trophy owned by Larry Lucchino featured in upcoming auction
-Joe Nugent steps up for Crusaders men's basketball team
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces 3 signings
-Check out the schedule for upcoming road races in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: Are future Social Security benefits in peril?
-Up to 20 human skulls found in New Mexico home
-Tragic: Missing boy with autism found dead
>NEW ENGLAND: Worker injured during "supermove" in medically induced coma with third-degree burns
>COLLEGES: Assumption names new chief financial officer
-Worcester State Magazine’s special 150th anniversary issue hits the stands, goes live online
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most beautiful places to visit in the Pacific Northwest
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. unemployment rates remain higher than 2023
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (57:40)
>HOMES: What $350,000 can buy you in Worcester County, November 10th to 16th
>SHOPPING: Amazon Haul — What to know about Amazon's new discount store
>HEALTH: Health officials track increases in whooping cough, pneumonia (2:31)
-A few hours of activity a week can lower your risk of A-fib (:58)
>FOOD: How to stay safe during foodborne illness outbreaks (2:16)
>TV/STREAMING: "Jeopardy" contestant’s heart-wrenching interview leaves Ken Jennings speechless
>MOVIES: Matthew McConaughey reveals why he turned down $15 million role
>CELEBRITY: Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
>HISTORY: Founded in Boston, Staples ushered in era of office supply superstores
>ANIMALS: Cyclist finds puppy in the middle of nowhere (2:08)
>GOOD NEWS: Man discovers owner of his favorite bakery is his birth mother
-Meanwhile, in Miami, woman delivers baby at airport in American Airlines ticketing area
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