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Worcester
Sunday, January 5th, 2025
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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
- ➤ The Worcester Railers secured a 3-1 victory against the Reading Royals, maintaining their perfect record in games with over 8,000 attendees and continuing their points streak. MassLive
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Stretch Therapy Workshop
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Keller Williams Live Performance
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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.
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MiLB Northeast Regional Career Fair at Polar Park
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Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience at The Mercantile
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