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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:18). High of 50 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester bar to hold grand opening next week
-76-year-old area man dies after crashing into a tree in Orange
-Fallen Worcester firefighter Jon Davies Sr. remembered
-Earlier: Firefighters Jon Davies Sr. and Christopher Roy to be remembered at separate ceremonies
-TODAY! 6 locations for annual Guns to Gardens Exchange on Saturday
-Related: Radio Worcester (12:56): Dr. Hirsh discusses gun buyback program as a public health issue
-Worcester barber working to train hair stylists how to cut hair for clients with sensory issues
-TODAY! 508 Forever Young Toy Drive at Noamesco
-TODAY! Marketplace at The Village noon to 5
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:22): Human Rights Commission fight, shelter at R.M.V., 25 mph speed limit
-UMass Medical School delivers fitting tribute to young Worcester students
-Saint John's Headmaster Alex Zequeira to lead Saint Ignatius in Baltimore
-Severely burned stray cat faces long road to recovery
>FAITH: Rabbi Aviva Fellman on stories behind miracle of Hanukkah
>DINING OUT: New in the Woo — Bombay Lounge
-ICYMI: Worcester seeing unusual childhood respiratory illnesses: What to know
-Worcester man arrested for Family Dollar break-in
-The Natale Cosenza case gets even more complex
-Local college senior killed in fiery wrong-way crash
-Former Rotmans Furniture employees open up new store in Auburn
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Photos with Santa 9:30 to 3 at Holden Fire Department Annex
-Merry Christmas greetings from the team at Lamoureux Ford (:50)
-Quinn’s Blue Plate’s garners student approval
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Christmas Parade of Lights in Spencer
-TODAY! Shrewsbury police Fill-the-Wagon event 9 to noon
-TODAY! Pictures with Santa at Paxton Fire Department 9 to 1
-TODAY! Leicester police Stuff-a-Cruiser event 8 to 4 at Walmart
-TODAY! Boylston police holding Stuff-a-Cruiser event 8 to 1 at Crest Technologies
-First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury celebrates 300th anniversary
-West Boylston police log November 27th to December 3rd
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-TODAY! Local musicians Easy Season rock Redemption Rock taproom 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday
-TODAY! Santa-themed bar crawl set for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Six things to do: African music, nature photography, and more
-Punk market, contra dance, Brandi tribute: 5 things this weekend
-100FM The Pike Breakdown Lane (7:34)
-Photos: Clinton Holiday Pops entertain for 26th year
-Favorite New England Albums 2023 photo shoot at the Aud
-First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. finds angry soap and more at craft shows
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 454 (27:55): Stanley Levenson, D.M.D.
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 518 (27:42): Mill Street and accessory dwelling units
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (53:12): Shining a light on mental health
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who was a professor at Holy Cross for 4 decades
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Knicks, 133-123
-Bailey Zappe knew he would "eventually be the starter" over Mac Jones after being cut by Patriots
-Boxing returns to Worcester with "Pandemonium at the Palladium 2"
-Holy Cross men’s basketball falls at Boston College
-Former WooSox executive named chief of staff for new Boston women’s pro soccer team
-Railers bear Adirondack, 4-2
>CARS: Christmas Greetings from Bertera Nissan (1:31)
>NATIONAL: Michigan school shooter sentenced to life in prison without parole
-Tragic: 6-year-old boy shot and killed in hunting accident, authorities say
>NEW ENGLAND: Norfolk D.A. pushing back on federal probe of Karen Read case (4:15)
>COLLEGES: At WPI, testing structural stability of gingerbread houses (1:01)
-Mental health awareness for college students
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 fascinating early colonial America history sites to visit
>BUSINESS: Is it legal for my employer to deny me paid time off?
-Central Mass. business confidence rises, although outlook remains pessimistic
>HEALTH: Researchers say they have created breast cancer vaccine (:59)
-Doctor on deaths linked to cantaloupe salmonella infections (2:19)
>SHOPPING: Hudson store offers gifts for every ghoul during the holidays
>HOMES: 7 things to deep clean before winter arrives
>FOOD: McDonald's C.E.O. says bigger burgers are on the way
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "Killers of the Flower Moon" and more
>CELEBRITY: Ryan O’Neal — "Love Story," "Paper Moon" — dies at 82
>ANIMALS: Wild squirrel taps on woman's window to play (3:29)
>HISTORY: Today in History for December 9th (1:25)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Schoolhouse Quilters quilt for good
-Meanwhile, in Florida, bear attacks, takes off with reindeer Christmas decoration (:52)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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