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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 44 today in Worcester
-Windy storm leaves behind downed trees, power outages and flooded roads
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+8:00: Lawmakers urge A.G. to join Worcester firefighters' lawsuit
+8:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:00): 2023 top stories & 2024 outlook in Worcester
+8:00: Radio Worcester (9:17): 14th anniversary of Haiti quake & Be Like Brit update
+8:00: Music Worcester celebrates the voice with 3 vocal concerts in February
+Noon: Roomful of Blues, back at Bull Run for New Year's Eve show
+Noon: Linnea's Garden's "Mirrors" is "pop songs for a rock band"
-Worcester police looking for 54-year-old man missing since December 10th
-Worcester spa where woman killed under investigation by Mass. business regulators
-See how Worcester placed in over 60 city rankings in 2023
-Worcester Diocese responds to Pope Francis on same sex blessings
-Related: Local advocates call Pope's approval of same-sex blessings a positive step
-Santa brings gifts, smiles to kids at Great Brook Valley
-Spirit of the season: Mint Bar & Kitchen offering free holiday meals on Christmas Eve
-Near-record holiday traffic: When to get out of Mass.
-AC Marriott continues to help Columbus Park School in Worcester (2:13)
-The most popular and romantic places to pop the question in Worcester
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview for December 19th
-Longtime T&G reporter and editor William Clew has died
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant announces vacation December 24th to January 1st
-ICYMI: 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)
-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): Adversity is no stranger for Wachusett student-athlete Hannah Best
-Merry Christmas greetings from the team at Lamoureux Ford (:50)
-Corinne Sweeney of Holden to perform in "A Christmas Carol"
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): No injuries in fire at Leominster restaurant
-Authorities identify 21-year-old Charlton man who was killed after fall from vehicle
-Grafton food waste company receives another fine for odor, other violations
-Webster Police Department auctioning old speed feedback trailer
-Woman in sophisticated fraud scheme arrested with $48,000 of gift cards stolen from Leominster supermarket
-New principal settles into Chocksett Middle School
-Sterling Scouts honored for community Eagle projects
-Moran Square Diner closing in downtown Fitchburg
-Sen. Kennedy, Rep. Kilcoyne visit Nashoba
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: The dilemma of children's unending art
-Alas, neigh-sayers: Worcester's mounted police will be missed
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who succumbed to Becker Muscular Dystrophy at age 41
>SPORTS: Red Sox to induct 3 World Series champs into Hall of Fame
-Eric Montross, former Celtic, dies at 52
-Patriots claim quarterback off waivers from Jaguars
-Jacob Dobbs wins Comeback Player of the Year Award
-Holy Cross men's basketball team downed by Quinnipiac
-Worcester Hockey Alumni 2023-24 highlights, NHL week 10
>CARS: Christmas Greetings from Bertera Nissan (1:31)
-Tesla, Mazda, Lamborghini among 2 million recalled
>NATIONAL: Iceland volcano erupts
-Tragic: Boy, 3, on life support after attack by 12-year-old sitter: cops
>NEW ENGLAND: Boston brothel bust: Feds seek charges against 28 alleged clients
-Multiple bomb threats made to synagogues in Mass. over the weekend
-Pemigewasset River becomes raging monster amid flash flooding (1:00)
>COLLEGES: Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (12:59): Professor analyzes how faith in politics can empower or unbalance
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 places you won't believe are in the Caribbean
>BUSINESS: W.B.J. Viewpoint: Local business is good business
-Radio Worcester (12:09): Karyn Rhodes on 2024 H.R. trends & A.I.’s workplace impact
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor answers questions about mycoplasma pneumonia (3:39)
-New discovery could lead to new morning sickness treatment for pregnant women, researchers say
>SHOPPING: Secret Santa gifts — What not to buy this Christmas
>HOMES: 3 Nantucket homes meant for hosting this holiday season
>FOOD: Mass. grocery prices some of the worst in U.S., report says
>TV/STREAMING: Best Christmas movies on Paramount+
>MOVIES: Timothee Chalamet’s "Wonka" charms box office With $39 million U.S. opening
>CELEBRITY: Actor Jonathan Majors dumped by Marvel after assault conviction
>ANIMALS: Dog insists on saying hi to everyone on his train rides (:57)
>HISTORY: Today in History for December 19th (1:34)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Westborough resident celebrates 102nd birthday
-Meanwhile, Doritos creates nacho cheese-flavored liquor
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In The News
>WEATHER: High of 71 today in Worcester (3:36)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: As Robert Stoddard slept, thieves made off with 9 valuable paintings, including recovered Avercamp
+4:00: Related: Stolen Dutch master painting back in Worcester after nearly 47 years — to be shown at Worcester Art Museum
+4:00: Man arrested after pursuit through Worcester Common
+4:00: WPI lays off 24 employees, citing rising costs and federal uncertainty
+4:00: Radio Worcester (9:25): At airport, 44 acre solar farm planned and American Eagle flights return
+4:00: Holy Cross baseball falls to North Carolina in NCAA regional tourney opener
+4:00: 210 Sports' Friday 4: Handshakes, USA Hockey, Touch the trophy, and Wienie racing
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Bella Pizzeria brings Brazilian pizza to Worcester
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Fight or Flight," "The King of Kings" and more
-Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
-Related: Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:23:13)
-Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
-Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
-D.O.J. retracts investigations of 8 police departments. What about Worcester?
-Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
-Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
-W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
-Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
-Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
-100 FM The Pike (9:38): Middle Eastern Festival
-Mass. Attorney General issues guidance on rights during I.C.E. enforcement
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Banned from City Hall — The boundaries of protest
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Red Lobster menu changes — Under $20, hush puppies, Happy Hour deals
-ICYMI: Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): June Among Friends senior newsletter
-Jazzed Up Duo 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday at Val's
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-May & June Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Joann Fabrics officially closes in Shrewsbury
-Join the inaugural Shrewsbury Pride 5K Run/Walk
-Struggling Quabbin Reservoir towns make public appeal for more state funding
-James Ettamarna, Christine Watkins will join Sutton Select Board
-West Boylston ballot features races, override
-New senior center director introduced in West Boylston
-Clinton Select Board restricts recycling center to residents only amid surge of use by outsiders
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
-Shakira, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn concerts at Fenway Park canceled after sources say staging fell apart (3:44). Article
-"American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
-Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
-Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
-WCCA-TV's Mayor's Forum No. 53 (28:26): Dr. Tasia Cerezo, Meryl's Safe Haven
-Unity Radio's Cannabis 101 (31:48)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who expanded his family's trucking business
>SPORTS: TODAY! What to know before Bravehearts Home Opener
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Today. Get tickets here
-Bravehearts fall to Starfires, 10-6
-Vrabel's vibes, Drake Maye's relationship with Josh McDaniels (6:47)
-Jordon Hudson's raunchy sexual innuendo from viral Bill Belichick getaway revealed
-Holy Cross baseball to face No. 1 North Carolina in Chapel Hill Regional
-Related: Crusaders celebrate resilient journey to NCAA Tournament
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 3-2
>CARS: Ford recalls more than 1 million vehicles due to rearview camera issue
>NATIONAL: Blatten, Switzerland buried following glacier collapse (2:13). Photos
-4-year-old Mexican girl faces deportation amid medical crisis
>TRAGIC: Teen dies from playing social media "tackle game"
>NEW ENGLAND: Major traffic trouble on the Mass. Pike begins today (2:07). Article
-Around 40 people arrested during I.C.E. operations on Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard
-Karen Read trial (21:07): The prosecution rested its case — our experts grade it
>COLLEGES: Celebrate the Holy Cross Class of 2025
-WPI graduate commencement (:27)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What American tourists should know about "terrorism" threat in Italy
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. nonprofits snag portion of $6.7 million for small business training
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Most employees would invite family or a friend on a work trip
>SHOPPING: Shoppers are exploiting retail return policies
>HEALTH: Mental health organizations in Mass. struggle with federal funding cuts (:57)
-Doctor on Hepatitis A after exposure warning issued at Mass. eatery (3:10)
>FOOD: Coke or Pepsi? Best-selling sodas in America in 2024 revealed
>TV/STREAMING: Worcester plays strong supporting role in episode of "The Walking Dead"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Pete Davidson horror movie, "The Home" (1:58)
>CELEBRITY: Sarah Silverman reveals A-lister who saved her after "SNL" firing
>ANIMALS: Lonely puppy who wasn't moving slowly comes back to life (1:44)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Burke Square, Main and Ripley streets, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman's gas stop turns into 6-figure lottery win
-Meanwhile, in Utah, 7-year-old boy drove his little sister to get McDonald's
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