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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:55). High of 50 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester business sues franchisor over prices, defective storefront
-Former manager arrested for allegedly embezzeling from Worcester thrift store, feds says
-Ahead of Christmas, Wreaths Across America visits Worcester to honor fallen veterans
-Sutton 5-year-old stays strong battling cancer
-Weight loss drug Ozempic scores hit with Worcester pharmacist
-AC Marriott continues to help Columbus Park School in Worcester (2:13)
-W.B.J. expands influential list to Power 100, seeks ideas from readers
-Upgraded Union Station commuter rail platform running behind schedule
-Worcester Regional Research Bureau considers using A.I. in future
-Nominations open for 2024 Women of Consequence Awards
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:24): Looking at the new School Committee
>DINING OUT: Peppercorn's famous Secret Santa Sweepstakes still available
>FAITH: Still ... still ... rejoice
ICYMI: Tragedy strikes local family as father, son die a day apart
-Economist: Worcester, not Boston, wins if mortgage rates fall
-Sharfmans Jewelers continues Worcester Christmas ornament tradition with Denholm Building
-Local man raises money to fight childhood cancer with holiday display
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Profile of Wachusett phys ed teacher Mrs. Teevens
-Merry Christmas greetings from the team at Lamoureux Ford (:50)
-Captaincy as a junior a perfect match for Paredes
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): James Patterson pens bonuses for local independent booksellers
-Custom kitchen islands are made in Gardner (2:04)
-Shrewsbury High students learn that a career can take many paths
-North Brookfield sued after second denial of Pride event, drag show
-Exploring immigration and health care
-Nashoba building project gets additional funding
-West Boylston police log for December 4th through 10th
-Shrewsbury police log, December 15th edition
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Shrewsbury native Mike Birbiglia in Boston: Where to buy tickets, best prices
-Birbiglia's "The Old Man And The Pool" Netflix review: Stream it or skip it?
-What is Whamageddon? The viral trend that has people avoiding Wham's "Last Christmas"
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Christmas trees in Worcester
-Shaun Connolly: An Old Fashioned Christmas
-Manny Jae Media: Manny with Peter G. de Krassel at the WorcShop
>OBITUARIES: Tribute former Navy Seabee and master plumber who passed away at 47
>SPORTS: Preview of today's Chiefs-Patriots game
-NFL Week 15 schedule, TV and announcers
-Bruins lose to Rangers, 2-1
-Deal near complete for Worcester's Jamaine Ortiz to fight for WBO title
-NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar breaks hip in fall at Los Angeles concert
-Railers lose to Adirondack, 4-1
>CARS: Christmas Greetings from Bertera Nissan (1:31)
>NATIONAL: Washington D.C. man fatally stabs wife over pancakes, prosecutors say
-The U.S. is headed for a "syndemic" this winter—and experts warn we’re not prepared
-Tragic: 5-year-old fatally shoots himself in front of siblings
>NEW ENGLAND: Boston celebrates 250th anniversary of Tea Party with reenactment (2:42)
>COLLEGES: Latines in Clark S.T.E.M. club hope to build community and inspire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The most beautiful Christmas trees around the world
>BUSINESS: Here are the 10 most stressful jobs in the U.S.
-Central Mass. businesses granted $4 million to train 2,500+ workers
>HEALTH: Honey garlic is latest trendy home flu remedy
-New "brain care score" can test your risk for dementia, stroke (1:24)
>SHOPPING: What happened to Central Mass. Bed Bath & Beyond stores?
>HOMES: The most expensive house for sale in the U.S. is now $55 million cheaper
>FOOD: Cinnamon apple sauce pouches recalled for elevated lead levels (2:16)
>TV/STREAMING: Best Christmas movies on HBO Max
>MOVIES: "Thanksgiving 2" in the works with Eli Roth
>CELEBRITY: Actors who once absolutely refused to work together
>ANIMALS: Adopt the pup with the biggest smile ever (:59)
>HISTORY: The former Worcester Market on Main Street
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Somerville offering a youth shoveling program for seniors (1:15)
-Meanwhile, Cuba claims Florida Man tried to invade the socialist island on a jetski
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 90 today in Worcester
-What to know about past "very strong" El Niños
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 1 dead, 2 injured in stabbing off Ararat Street in Worcester, police say (:16). Article
+6:00: Worcester councilors say city is shouldering homelessness burden from surrounding towns
+6:00: Victor D. Infante's WoMag Rundown (7:20)
+1:00: Worcester man arrested after child found alone in locked car at Northborough Walmart (1:56). Article
+1:00: Worcester school principal involved in harassment call days before going on leave
+1:00: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: Decades by DeZyne to headline this year's Pet Rock Fest
+1:00: Facebook and Instagram down as Meta products hit with widespread outage
-Parents of WPI's “Lost Sons” speak out
-Worcester prepares for World Cup watch parties (2:21)
-Related: Security, parking plans for World Cup games on Worcester Common
-Related: Local E.M.T. squads ready for World Cup watch parties in Worcester
-Related: Worcester License Commission says bars can stay open later for World Cup
-Related: Worcester awaits World Cup, and fans get a view of history
-Here's what's replacing Boston Market on Park Ave.
-Federal government accuses Chip Norton of fraud and millions in undisclosed transfers
-Woman struck, killed by flatbed tow truck identified by Worcester police
-Earlier: Worcester pedestrian struck, killed by flatbed tow truck
-National Grid begins massive project to upgrade lines in Central Mass.
-TODAY! Traffic advisory Friday for Grove Street
-TODAY! Fitness in the Parks summer series kicks off Friday
-Northbridge man who accidentally killed brother avoids prison time in plea
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Claremont Academy graduation (54:56)
-Worcester names new principal for North High
>DINING OUT: Worcester pizzerias see business boom following visits from Dave Portnoy
-ICYMI: Worcester man faces murder charge after beloved baker’s death
-Worcester activist, barred from City Hall, arrested again
-Developer seeks to build a new shopping plaza with multiple restaurants on Grove Street in Worcester
-Worcester sweep nets 8 suspects, drugs and illegal guns
-Downtown Worcester restaurant closed until June 22nd
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Update on construction at Senior Center parking lot
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Annual business personal property inspections begin Monday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Motorcycle, S.U.V. involved in serious Auburn crash
-Pub to close after 8 years due to "more than a few challenges"
-Worcester man charged with trafficking after drugs found in Squishmallows tin at Northborough Inn
-Free kids bike rodeo at Paxton Days 10 to noon Saturday
-Nearly 300 Leominster employees made $100,000 or more in 2025
-Highlights from Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up (Trio) at Uxlocale Friday, (Duo) at Val's in Holden, Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Wormtown rising, do the Time Warp, many voices ...
-R&B Legend Jon B. on new tour, music release (5:05)
-"Blizzard of Lies" author on new Karen Read book (3:17)
-Kayem, M.F.A. unveil traveling art exhibit featuring historic American figures with hot dogs
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: June Horrorscopes
-Who remembers the wonderful, wacky World Cup of 1966? I do!
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 341 (28:47): Jay Givan, 250th anniversary of America
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who passed away at 22 after a lifelong battle with Tay-Sachs disease
>SPORTS: See the full U.S. men's soccer schedule for the World Cup
-A.J. Brown pushes Drake Maye to be "perfect" at Pats minicamp (2:21)
-Former Holy Cross star Jalen Coker earns a 3-year, $35 million extension from Carolina
-Red Sox exec Sam Kennedy calls season "embarrassing"
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Bravehearts to host Italian Heritage Night with Brian Scalabrine June 20th
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 6-0
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 6-4, in game 1, second game postponed because of weather
>NATIONAL: U.S. will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war
-U.F.O. whistleblower claims billions in secret spending hidden from Congress
-Tragic: Details emerge after dad executed twin sons in bedroom -- as adorable boys are pictured
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. court overturns father’s murder conviction in death of Harmony Montgomery
-2 men killed in bloody Fall River homicide, 1 found with pitchfork impaled in head
>COLLEGES: Worcester State and Everett schools partner to offer direct admission to high school seniors
-Clark senior interns for Department of Environmental Protection, researches soundscapes in cranberry bogs
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Beat the Summer travel chaos with these easy hacks (3:48)
-The surprising passport mistake that could ruin your trip
>BUSINESS: U.S. oil reserves near 40-year low at 349.2 million barrels
-LPL Financial Research: Is bad news already priced into the bond market?
-New investment accounts fund an early start for kids (2:14)
>SHOPPING: Mass. sets tax-free weekend date for August
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: This mobile clinic is bringing care to new moms' front door (2:29)
-Dirty soda drinks might be doing you dirty as doctors warn of health risks
>FOOD: Homemade roasted tomato sauce
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix series "Worst Neighbor Ever" (2:04)
>MOVIES: Summer movie guide: "The Odyssey," "Toy Story 5," and more
>CELEBRITY: Aubrey Plaza cradles her baby bump
-Lizzo gets candid about new album, details wild moment from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit show
>ANIMALS: This cat waited his whole life for a dog best friend (1:53)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: Restoring history one milestone at a time
>GOOD NEWS: After growing up homeless, woman shares apartment with mom (3:04)
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, boy, 7, puts on 50 sweaters to break world record
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