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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:53). High of 62 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: See how Worcester placed in over 60 city rankings in 2023
+5:00: Alas, neigh-sayers: Worcester's mounted police will be missed
+5:00: Hundreds without power as wet, windy weather hits region
+5:00: Worcester Hockey Alumni 2023-24 highlights, NHL week 10
+Noon: Santa brings gifts, smiles to kids at Great Brook Valley
+Noon: Spirit of the season: Mint Bar & Kitchen offering free holiday meals on Christmas Eve
+Noon: The most popular and romantic places to pop the question in Worcester
+Noon: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Man dies after fall from moving pickup truck in Charlton, police say
-Worcester barbershop owner gives back to the community
-Worcester pastor receives warm welcome home after kidney transplant
-Drone video above and inside South High Community School (3:27) (pictured)
-Former Norton Co. buildings under demolition, 51-acre site to be reclaimed, redeveloped
-City Council to consider proposed Great Brook Valley T.I.F. area
-Human face on the substance use crisis in Worcester
-Healthcare system is broken, and collaboration is essential for recovery, W.B.J. panel says
-AC Marriott continues to help Columbus Park School in Worcester (2:13)
-City Manager happy with operations during first week of emergency winter homeless shelter
-Radio Worcester (19:12): Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Rachel Monárrez on Burncoat High news
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant among Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Southern Cuisine (4:54)
-ICYMI: 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
-Tragedy strikes local family as father, son die a day apart
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Corinne Sweeney of Holden to perform in "A Christmas Carol"
-TODAY! Movie Monday 1 p.m. at Senior Center
-Merry Christmas greetings from the team at Lamoureux Ford (:50)
-Profile of Wachusett phys ed teacher Mrs. Teevens
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury celebrates new menorah on Town Common
-Lucia Fest celebrated in Shrewsbury
-Sutton budget 5-year forecast sees financial "cliff" in 2026
-Yard House coming to Shoppes at Blackstone Valley
-Historic Sterling school makes the grade
-Clinton Greenway Trust acquires new parcel of land
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Actors needed for radio dramas
-Worcester-bred quartet Four Year Strong returns to city
-Shrewsbury native Mike Birbiglia in Boston: Where to buy tickets, best prices
-Manny Jae Media: Manny with Peter G. de Krassel at the WorcShop
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native and longtime local orthodontist
>SPORTS: Patriots lose to the Chiefs, 27-17, with Taylor Swift in the crowd
-Takeaways: Self-inflicted mistakes doom Pats in 11th loss
-Celtics win fifth straight, 114-97, beat Orlando
-Bronagh Power-Cassidy scores 1,000th career point as Holy Cross women’s basketball beats Northeastern
-Related: Highlights (2:14)
-TODAY! Holy Cross men's basketball team returns to action against Quinnipiac on Monday
>CARS: Christmas Greetings from Bertera Nissan (1:31)
>NATIONAL: 3 Israeli hostages in Gaza killed by Israel Defense Forces
-Tragic: Parents charged after 4-year-boy shoots himself in head
>NEW ENGLAND: Millis worker finds 2 fatally shot on remote dirt road (:31)
-Firefighter injured after falling through floor during house fire in Falmouth (:25)
-"Impaired teenage driver" crashes into State Police barracks (:28)
>COLLEGES: Nichols donates hundreds of toys to local children
-Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (11:36): Professors analyze gender disparity, family units in Marvel Universe
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Yosemite National Park is starting a reservation system in 2024
>BUSINESS: Countering the D.E.I. backlash
-W.B.J. expands influential list to Power 100, seeks ideas from readers
>HEALTH: Is white lung syndrome in Mass.? What parents should know
-Lifestyle coaching could help prevent Alzheimer's disease (1:03)
>SHOPPING: Can you spot a holiday scam? This quiz can help (3:49)
>HOMES: Ask a Horticulturist — Your Questions Answered
>FOOD: Here's what's on menu at CosMc's, McDonald's new spinoff restaurant
>TV/STREAMING: Disney+ and Hulu combined app will offer a third of most popular titles in the U.S.: Report
>MOVIES: The 50 best Christmas movies ranked
>CELEBRITY: Emily Blunt says fans of "The Office" yell at her over John Krasinski
>ANIMALS: Senior cat turned into literal infant when she got adopted (3:05)
>HISTORY: Today in History for December 18th (1:38)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): "Unbelievably frugal" man left $13 million to charities (2:45)
-Meanwhile, in California, watch as bear runs through group of skiers at resort
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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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