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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 38 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester City Councilor Rivera will not seek re-election
+5:00: Warehouse proposed for demolished Worcester movie theater site (pictured)
+5:00: Latest pets up for adoption in the Worcester area
-Douglas police ID 71-year-old woman killed by car in her driveway
-4 arrested on gun charges after shots fired on Chandler Street in Worcester
-Police sexual contact in prostitution stings bears scrutiny and legislation, advocates say
-Worcester apartment complex, former Becker housing sold for $7.2 million
-Worcester holds ceremony to bless new fire truck
-Worcester developments boosted by state aid
-T&G Santa: More good neighbors give to Santa Fund
-Blackstone National Heritage Corridor extended for 15 years
-State lottery to introduce $50 scratch ticket in February
-No winner: Mega Millions jackpot grows to $640 million
-See how flight cancellations have left travelers across the U.S. stranded
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Novelist Trisha J. Wooldridge explores fantastical realms in new novel
-Worcester set to body slam into new year with 3-day wrestling festival at White Eagle
-36 years of iconic Worcester ornaments at Sharfmans Jewelers
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a woman who taught in Worcester schools for 33 years
-Here's when you can toss out your tree in Worcester
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup delayed a day this week in Worcester
-ICYMI: Holden woman slaps security guard at Conn. restaurant, breaks his glasses, police say
-Governor-elect Maura Healey and Lt. Gov.-elect Kim Driscoll coming to Worcester on January 2nd
-Downtown Worcester store closes after more than 25 years
-Untreated sewage released in to Lake Quinsigamond on Christmas Eve day, Shrewsbury says
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Light department has an opening for a groundman
-Happy holidays from the staff at Lamoureux Ford (1:13)
-Brilla Coffee Welcomes You to Holden (7:05)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Marijuana courier a step closer to coming to Shrewsbury
-New minister enjoying time in Oakdale
-Berlin, Boylston looking at requested school budget increase of 23%
-Communities receive state fire safety equipment grants
-Good news from the Millbury Sutton Chronicle
-Grafton Public Library events
-Lancaster lays out new capital process
-Fitchburg house fire displaces residents day after Christmas
>SPORTS: Enter to win tickets to Sunday's Patriots-Dolphins game from the Patriots
-Celtics beat Rockets, 126-102
-Senators beat Bruins, 3-2, in shootout
-Bruins raffling off 2 tickets to Winter Classic on January 2nd
-Red Sox lose Nathan Eovaldi to Texas
-Joe Octave named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Holy Cross women's basketball team ready to defend title as Patriot League play begins
-Christmas holiday sees many former and current Worcester players near the top of their leagues
-Saint John's beat Wachusett in Laska Invitational; Doherty tops Shrewsbury
>CARS: Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATION/WORLD: Pope Francis says ex-pope Benedict is "very sick," asks for prayers
-Ringleader of plot to kidnap Michigan governor gets 16 years in prison
-Tragic: Young woman died trapped in car during Buffalo blizzard, family says
>NEW ENGLAND: Police investigating Christmas Day murder-suicide in Lowell
-New Hampshire Fish and Game recovers body of missing hiker
-New England firefighter dies morning after Christmas from injuries suffered at blaze
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County December 18th-24th
>HEALTH: More people die of heart attacks between Christmas and New Year's than at any other time
>BUSINESS: Southwest has canceled over 2,500 of its flights scheduled for Wednesday
-Shoplifting has become a $94.5 billion problem for U.S. retailers
>SHOPPING: Holiday sales up 7.6% despite the squeeze of inflation
>COLLEGES: 2022 news in review at UMass Medical School
-Virtual walking tour of Holy Cross (32:36)
>FOOD: Why restaurant chains are investing in robots
>TV/STREAMING: Mass. boy first from state to compete in Food Network's "Kids Baking Championship"
>MOVIES: James Cameron wants Matt Damon to "get over" $250 million "Avatar" gig
>CELEBRITY: Whitney Houston made "valiant attempt" to give up drugs, Clive Davis says
>HISTORY: Worcester City Hospital in 1964
>ANIMALS: Dog saves family from Christmas Eve fire, cops say
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Wisconsin waitress receives $1,000 tip on Christmas Day
-Meanwhile, in South Carolina, woman attacks hubby at airport after finding "indecent" images on phone, cops says
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:12). High of 37 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Driver hospitalized after car crashes into Dollar Tree store in Worcester (:20). Article
-Worcester apartment project on Shrewsbury Street faces parking concerns
-A year after scathing report on use of force, sex acts, Worcester police have new policies
-Worcester Public Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh retires
-TODAY! Guns to Gardens gun buyback
-Related: Radio Worcester (12:45): Dr. Michael Hirsch on Worcester’s “Guns to Gardens” program
-TODAY! The final Village Marketplace of 2025
-Worcester police officers honored at City Hall promotion ceremony
-Proposed development would bring 270 units, supermarket and a half-dozen other businesses to abandoned Shrewsbury factory site
-Dark Downeast Podcast (35:45): The murder of John E. Volungis Jr.
-Worcester Guardian week in review: Legacy businesses, tax rate debate, winter prep
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:36): Worcester snowstorm response, police oversight & affordability
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:03): Tax rates, infrastructure challenges and a major coaching milestone
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Bonchon, from owners of Gong cha, sees crowds, lines
-ICYMI: Couple arrested after 5-hour standoff in Worcester (1:37). Article
-Related: Worcester officers treated for hypothermia after standoff
-Water restored as crews continue work on Shore Drive in Worcester
-Winter homeless shelter to open at former Quality Inn near Lincoln Plaza
-Worcester woman wins Lucky for Life, takes lump sum of $390,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Phone-free school by 2026? The newest phone policy controversy
-Merry Christmas from Lamoureux Ford! (:47)
-Chief Tim Sherblom sworn in as head of Central Mass. Chiefs of Police Association
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Pedestrian struck and killed on Providence Road in Northbridge
-Police determine threat at Sterling school not legitimate
-West Boylston town administrator, hired after flag controversy, headed to Rutland
-TODAY! Santa visits Paxton Fire Department
-Apple store opens in Millbury
-Disabled veteran tax exemption available in Shrewsbury
-Kindled Planning hopes to "spark" more for customers
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Assabet Valley Mastersingers, High Command and more ...
-"Sister's Christmas Catechism" coming to Worcester
-"Night Lights" named best holiday garden display in nation
-Anxious Taylor Swift was scared to continue Eras Tour after Vienna terror threat
>OPINION: Tom Marino: Extremist views of Worcester’s self-proclaimed moderates
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1399 (24:41): John Stanford, Executive Director, Incubate
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (59:28)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Professor Emerita at UMass Medical School
>SPORTS: What’s impressed Josh McDaniels the most about Drake Maye this season
-Jayson Tatum looks spry in latest workout videos amid injury recovery
-Holy Cross baseball, men's lacrosse announce schedules
-A banner day: St. Paul honors championship history of former high schools
>CARS: List of the most stolen cars in 2025 revealed
>NATIONAL: Terrifying gas explosion caught on doorbell cam (:49). Article
-The 10 richest states in America
-Tragic: 8 high school athletes injured during training run after car veers onto sidewalk in suspected D.U.I. crash
>NEW ENGLAND: Brian Walshe trial recap (21:57): After closing statements, the jury deliberates
-Driver shaken after alleged road rage shooting on I-495 (1:47)
>COLLEGES: WPI professor named Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
-Assumption named peacebuilder and conflict-resolution expert Alice Nderitu Civic Friendship Fellow
-Late-night breakfast at Clark, in photos
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Where to go in Charlevoix, a French-Canadian snow globe
>BUSINESS: Lawmakers mull action on "dynamic" A.I.-powered pricing in wake of "shocking" Instacart report
-Open AI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT’s alleged role in Conn. murder-suicide
-Radio Worcester (7:03): Holiday spending budgeting and scam-proofing advice
-Former Worcester City Councilor candidate founds organization to address systemic oppressions
>HOMES: Foreclosures are soaring in the U.S.: study
>SHOPPING: Shoppers say ’tis the season for inflation, poll finds
>HEALTH: Tips to protect your sleep during the holidays (4:56)
-Under 7 hours of sleep shortens your life — 5 tricks to snooze faster
>TV/STREAMING: How to stream Taylor Swift docuseries, "The End of an Era," on Disney+
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Die My Love," "Christy," and more
>CELEBRITY: Jason Bateman makes eyebrow-raising remark about sister Justine
-Judi Dench believes Harvey Weinstein has "done his time" for sexual assault, says she forgives him
>ANIMALS: Bear cub runs across frozen Hubbardston pond (:37)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: 187 Washington St., Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Steve Hartman’s 10 most memorable stories over the years (29:41)
-Meanwhile, escaped horse visits New York's J.F.K. Airport
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