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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Worcester Community Veterinary Hospital is projected to reopen by the end of January after closing due to an electrical fire in December, with ongoing cleanup and equipment testing.  Telegram & Gazette

CULTURE NEWS

  • An 11-year-old Worcester cellist, Sofia Hernandez Williams, is competing nationally in the Sphinx Competition in Detroit after dedicating years to mastering her instrument.  7 News Boston
  • Candlepin bowling, invented in Worcester around 1880 and unique to New England and parts of Canada, highlights regional sports heritage with no perfect game ever scored.  Telegram & Gazette

ECONOMY NEWS

  • A roundup of business news in Central Massachusetts includes a plan to convert St. Casimir’s Lithuanian School into apartments, a water main break impacting Spoodles Deli, a complaint by Saint Vincent Hospital nurses, a controversial 300-unit housing project, and extensions for downtown Worcester building projects.  Telegram & Gazette

HEALTH NEWS

  • The U.S. Surgeon General's advisory highlights the underrecognized link between alcohol consumption and an increased risk of several types of cancers, urging for clearer warning labels and public education.  Telegram & Gazette

SPORTS NEWS

EVENTS

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  • Stretch Therapy Workshop

    This event offers insights into Stretch Therapy and techniques for personalized stretching to improve daily wellbeing and reduce pain.

    Tue, 1/7/25

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  • Keller Williams Live Performance

    Keller Williams, a renowned music artist known for his unique blend of rock, jazz, funk, and bluegrass, will perform live at Tree House Brewing Company.

    Thu, 1/16/25

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  • Matt Roper Live at Wormtown Brewery

    Matt Roper will be performing at Wormtown Brewery in Worcester, providing an evening of entertainment.

    Sat, 1/18/25

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  • MiLB Northeast Regional Career Fair at Polar Park

    The event offers an opportunity for attendees to meet hiring managers from various Minor League Baseball organizations and expand their professional network.

    Sun, 1/19/25

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  • Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience at The Mercantile

    Experience the stunning works of Van Gogh in an immersive setting at The Mercantile in Worcester, MA.

    Sat, 2/1/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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