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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 58 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Police use infrared camera to find Worcester break-in suspect hiding in tree (:31) (pictured). Article
+6:00: Worcester sets all-time record for December 30th of 61 degrees
+6:00: Ray Mariano: My wish list for the New Year
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans for New Year's Eve
+Noon: 5 great ways to spend New Year's Eve in Worcester
+Noon: From "Wakanda" to "The Voice": Worcester's Year in Pop Culture
+Noon: Worcester Chamber Music Society hosts "Music Heals" concerts
+Noon: Artist Spotlight: Jim Wilton's work to be exhibited at Booklovers' Gourmet
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand: "Broadway Rising," "Head Rush" and more
+Noon: Mass. Pirates sign national title-winning quarterback
+Noon: Adoption Option: Dogs waits at Worcester Animal League for new home
-Worcester police looking for missing 19-year-old
-Lincoln Plaza losing an anchor store
-U.S. immigration agents arrest Brazilian man in Worcester wanted for murder
-Worcester man indicted for sending obscene material to minor
-Space heater cause of Central Mass. fire that killed 74-year-old
-Fundraiser aids family of Worcester girl, 6, who died suddenly
-Bri's Sweet Treats to set up shop in Worcester
-T&G Santa: Fund nears $65,000 thanks to these generous donations
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-New Year's Eve in Worcester: See events and parties
>SHOWTIME: Jazzed Up performing Saturday and Sunday
-Seven Things To Do on New Year's Eve: EcoTarium, Blue Light Bandits...
-First Person: "Treasure is everywhere" — A Map of Disposable Art
-WCCA-TV's Health Matters No. 228 (28:14): Updates at UMass Medical School
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a Worcester woman who spent her career helping others as an EMT and nurse
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup delayed a day this week in Worcester
-ICYMI: Here's what will replace the demolished Showcase North cinema in Worcester
-Customers' class action suit against Worcester company certified by superior court
-Worcester City Councilor Rivera will not seek re-election
-Untreated sewage released in to Lake Quinsigamond on Christmas Eve day, Shrewsbury says
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden announces guidelines for new outdoor skating rink
-Holden woman slaps security guard at Conn. restaurant, breaks his glasses, police say
-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): Auburn Fire Rescue welcomes 4 new members
-RISE Program to open store in Shrewsbury Center
-Grafton police log December 30th edition
-Wachusett Chamber Salute Breakfast honors community standouts
-Christmas at the Millbury Senior Center
-Clinton Elementary staff compete in holiday sweater contest
-Federal funding for district includes $2 million for downtown Fitchburg theater renovations
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Clippers, 116-110
-Enter to win tickets to Sunday's Patriots-Dolphins game from the Patriots
-Railers Booster Club president calls out Telegram & Gazette over lack of coverage
-South High wins tourney at home
-North High boys' basketball team holds own against national powers
-Grafton's Donagher, South's LaRose, Wachusett's McDonald earn All-State football honors
-Dick Flavin, Fenway Park announcer and Red Sox Poet Laureate, dies at 86
-Pele, Brazil’s mighty king of "beautiful game," has died
>CARS: Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATION/WORLD: Southwest says "normal" services to resume on Friday as DOT sends warning
-Facebook warning: Falling for sick missing child scam could cost you
-Tragic: Canadian cop shot dead minutes after finding out he passed probation
>NEW ENGLAND: Death of 3-year-old killed Christmas morning ruled a homicide
-Driver pleads guilty in Milford hit-and-run crash that killed boy, 5
>HOMES: Mortgage rates rise for first time in nearly 2 months
>HEALTH: Could mono virus or fat cells be playing roles in long COVID?
>BUSINESS: Mass Megawatts makes progress toward several solar project sales in Central Mass.
-Over 55% of people admit to lying on their resume at least once. Here are the 8 most common lies
>SHOPPING: Bicycles sold at Target recalled after reports of handlebars becoming loose
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad appointed Mass. Secretary of Education
>FOOD: Why eggs have been so expensive this year
>TV/STREAMING: The top hidden streaming gems of 2022
>MOVIES: The best movies of 2022: "Fabelmans," "Avatar," "Black Panther"
>CELEBRITY: Here are some of the top celebrity moments of 2022
>HISTORY: View of Greenwood Park Water Scene, date unknow
>ANIMALS: NEADS World Class Service Dogs seeks puppy raisers in Worcester County
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): A family of 6 was rescued after being stranded in a whiteout
-Meanwhile, in Thailand, waitress terrified when massive python drops from coffee shop ceiling
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:44). High of 64 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
+6:00: Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
+6:00: Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
+6:00: Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
+6:00: Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
+6:00: W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
+6:00: Shakira, Jason Aldeen concerts at Fenway Park abruptly canceled (:31)
+6:00: Former Holy Cross star Stacey Hochkins named USA Hockey Adult Player of the Year
+Noon: Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
+Noon: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
+Noon: Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
+Noon: "American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
+Noon: Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
+Noon: Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
+Noon: Joann Fabrics officially closed in Shrewsbury
-Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Worcester police investigate gunfire at University Park; person treated for wounds
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-Heralded Worcester school faces possible closure as state Senate cuts its funding
-Worcester clothing brand Cosmic Unicornz to find permanent home
-Fitness in the Parks Summer Series kickoff Friday
-Administration seeking to close 2 Central Mass. Job Corps centers as part of elimination of program nationwide
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for May
-Doherty Memorial High School graduation (1:37:57)
-Worcester Public Schools' Ask the Superintendent (22:10): Vision of a learner with Belmont Street School
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Lobster Rolls (5:17)
-ICYMI: Workers threaten to strike at UMass Memorial Health
-Firm to study solutions to I-290 divide in Worcester
-18-unit apartment complex planned on site of old 3-decker in Worcester
-Worcester wants to reclaim its manufacturing leadership, but tariffs may stand in the way
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): May & June Senior Center events
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden police welcome new officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Vandals destroy Leominster Little League fields (2:23). Article
-In Shrewsbury Center, a new gathering place for the Jewish community
-High school productions up for TAMY awards
-Clinton student-athletes receive honors from coaches
-West Boylston police log May 19th to 25th
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Creative and creepy: Mike Mars talks about a life in film, music and horror
-On self-titled debit album, Sunday Junkie sets stage for musicians' next chapter
-The Big E announces Train as 2025 headliner. See schedule, ticket info
>OPINION: Nicole Bell: Cassie Ventura's story deserves to end in justice
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Open letter to Councilor Bergman
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 928 (27:59): Maureen Schwab
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (47:50)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester Fire Chief Geoffrey Gardell
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs' boat party causes stir as he misses Patriots O.T.A.s
-Patriots O.T.A. takeaways: Drake Maye improves, but offense still a step behind
-Bravehearts win season opener, 9-7
-What to know before Bravehearts Opening Day
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Red Sox lose to Brewers, 6-5
-Holy Cross men’s soccer names 2025 team captains
-Jeopardy! highlights WooSox player's unique and clever nickname
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 5-4
>NATIONAL: D.O.G.E. can access sensitive Treasury payment systems, judge rules
-3 city-killing asteroids could strike Earth within weeks
>TRAGIC: Man dies in crash while giving daughter driving lesson: Reports
>NEW ENGLAND: Missing U.N.H. student found dead
-Karen Read trial analysis (21:23): Courtroom showdown after prosecution's crash finale
>COLLEGES: Voice artist and Holy Cross class of 1968 alum James Conlan
-Assumption president says colleges must "take a hard look" at themselves
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Weekend getaway in Connecticut
>BUSINESS: Market Basket C.E.O. Arthur T. Demoulas placed on leave amid new allegations (2:23). Article
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Take W.B.J.'s 2025 Midyear Economic Forecast survey
>SHOPPING: Walmart uses hidden barcodes to avoid "skip scanning"
>HEALTH: Weight loss in middle age offers long-term health benefits
-Skin cancer prevention: What you may not know about sunscreen, health (2:10)
>FOOD: How 1 ingredient transformed McDonald's Egg McMuffin
>TV/STREAMING: Until Friday, Peacock streaming deal for just $25 for a year
>MOVIES: Is "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" really the end? Tom Cruise may have revealed answer
>CELEBRITY: Brad Pitt speaks out on finalizing Angelina Jolie divorce after 8 years
>ANIMALS: Courageous puppy fights off pack of coyotes in 45-minute battle, heart-stopping video shows
>HISTORY: Worcester Heritage Society snapshots: 1870s Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Winchester 8-year-old recognized for fundraising success
-Meanwhile, in Florida, trapper wrestles alligator on highway median
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