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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 (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester restaurant until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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