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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:53). High of 45 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Man charged with Worcester teen's killing 6 months later
-Worcester man arrested after crashing into downed power lines
-Worcester police quickly arrest man in attempted store robbery
-Worcester superintendent named one of 25 "Superintendents to Watch" in U.S.
-Laura Clancey, Jermoh Kamara and Tracy Novick bow out to accolades from colleagues
-At Mechanics Hall, Cara Brindisi proves why her star is on the rise
-The most borrowed books at Worcester Public Library in 2023
-Worcester to install free menstrual products in public facilities
-Vigil honors homeless residents, issues a call to action
-Singing bellringer from Worcester returns to supermarket
-Worcester Magazine's Women to Watch in 2024
-Turtleboy blogger pleads not guilty to 16 new charges (1:05)
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:00): 2023 top stories & 2024 outlook in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (16:58): Eric Batista on Worcester’s growth & 2024 D.E.I., infrastructure plans
>DINING OUT: Looking for a Christmas gift? Check Dining Out for gift card deals
-ICYMI: Surviving Worcester State shooting victim paralyzed, 2 new suspects indicted
-Popular Worcester restaurant moving to old Ninety Nine location
-Former Irish Times, not open in years, may lose liquor license
-Governor nominates Worcester lawyer for judge
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett takes on free lunch forever
-TODAY! Jazzed Up Duo at Val's
-Merry Christmas greetings from the team at Lamoureux Ford (:50)
-Wachusett N.H.S. inductees up to a challenge
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Caroling on the Shrewsbury Town Common
-Floor & Decor opens in Shrewsbury
-Police called after on-court incident at Southbridge vs. Bay Path basketball game
-Sterling Scouts honored for community Eagle projects
-Millbury zoning bylaw reviews continue
-Grafton High varsity cheerleaders are the Fall Small Coed State Champions
-Shirley baseball equipment manufacturer moving to Leominster
-The Landmark's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: "Beetlejuice The Musical" coming to Worcester
-Five Things to Do: Waylon & Co., Drag Roulette, Bob Marley and more
-100FM The Pike (19:54): Jeff Belanger on his new book, "A Fright Before Christmas"
-Worcester native Kristina Latino wins "Artist Manager of the Year" at Boston Music Award
-How oranges were once a favorite holiday treat ... and can be again
-WCCA-TV's Coffee with Konnie No. 539 (28:11): Judith Ferrara
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester (12:54): Christmas 2023
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime employee of the Worcester County Sheriffs Department
>SPORTS: Patriots rule out Jabrill Peppers for Broncos game
-With Yoshinobu Yamamoto gone, Red Sox risking another irrelevant offseason
-Bronagh Power-Cassidy named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Railers beat Lions, 3-1
-A.J. Congdon will be honored at benefit game hosted by Rusty Blades
>CARS: Christmas Greetings from Bertera Nissan (1:31)
-Honda, Acura recall 2.5 million vehicles for defective fuel pumps that can cause stalling
>NATIONAL: Massive storm to make Christmas travel messy for millions across central U.S.
-Paramedics found guilty in death of Elijah McClain, who they injected with an overdose of ketamine
-Tragic: 2 men killed after stopping to help driver with crashed car
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman shot after pointing gun at self, officers in Norwood, police say (1:32)
-Authorities knew Maine shooter was a threat but felt confronting him was unsafe
>COLLEGES: Clark looks back at 2023
-WPI creates S.T.E.M.-designated analytics M.B.A. program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 cheapest cities in Europe to visit in 2024
>BUSINESS: Wayfair C.E.O.'s email tells employees to "work longer hours"
-Heywood's bankruptcy is just part of the hospital industry's financial struggles
>HEALTH: Physical and mental health in the U.S. "eroded" since COVID: Gallup
-Breast cancer vaccine could prevent most aggressive form of disease from recurring
>SHOPPING: Last-minute shoppers pack Mass. malls with Christmas almost here
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County, December 10th to 16th
>FOOD: These popular holiday potluck dishes are putting your guests in danger
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" and more
>CELEBRITY: Charlie Sheen attacked in Malibu home by woman with a deadly weapon, deputies say
>ANIMALS: The last thing she expected to see in their backyard (1:00)
>HISTORY: Today in History for December 23rd (1:41)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): New England nonprofit bringing gifts to Ukrainian children (1:53)
-Meanwhile, Florida Man steals ambulance, lead deputies on chase back to sheriff's office
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Mass. could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Asbestos discovery closes Worcester Head Start facility
-Kelley Square and Mill Street were redesigned. Are they safer today?
-Worcester Human Rights Commission to review police policies, homeless encampment proposal
-Where is Aaron Pennington? Fugitive search enters third year (2:22)
-Max German of Shrewsbury a finalist in "Voice of Logan" contest
-Westborough police chief on leave following an incident in Shrewsbury (:20). Article
-Parents recall Uxbridge Officer LaPorta as community honors him
-Earlier: D.A.: Investigation into death of Uxbridge officer results in no charges
-Worcester County Wonders: The Phantom of the Palladium
-In historic company: Women of Worcester's past, present honored in new mural
-College closures derail students’ plans, leaving some unsure when they’ll return
>DINING OUT: Avvio Ristorante wins early buzz with home-made pasta and tasty pizzas
-Large audience, low price: Give your restaurant's social media a boost on The 016
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-ICYMI: Anna Maria weighs giving interested buyers more time after auction cancellation
-Worcester Homeowner Summit set for November 7th at DCU Center
-Worcester police, D.E.A. find fentanyl in Clover Street raid
-Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: Brian Lux
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community Advocate Hometown Helper: Bernice Gero, animal advocate
-Warrant issued for man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep
-Coolidge Elementary School's hidden staircase evokes Shrewsbury memories from decades past
-Meadows Montessori excited to open in Westborough
-New warehouse plans before Westborough Planning Board
-New Northborough fire chief says he has felt "truly welcomed" by town officials, community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players in Southbridge to hold auditions for "The Lifespan of a Fact"
-Dudley's first poetry slam brings community to the Fun Zone Playground wooded stage
-100 FM The Pike (20:41): Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys on music as a force for change
>OPINION: Tommy Dorfman: Ticket prices are out of control. Gov. Healey’s bill will make them worse
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 510 (28:21): City clerks & state election
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a lauded poet
>SPORTS: NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross contests
-Railers lose to Maine, 3-1
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Worcester Railers celebrate 1,000 wins for city hockey
>NATIONAL: Christa Pike's executioners given ominous warning before botched lethal injection: court docs
-Devastated mom recalls horror of toddler being pronounced dead, before he's discovered alive in morgue
-Tragic: Nurse dies after shrimp allergy during honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore's therapist back on the stand Monday (:59)
-Woman charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death (:22)
-Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home (2:25)
>POLITICS: What does the Governor's Council do? Worcester candidates weigh in
-What is Mass. ballot Question 7? (8:52)
-Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7 (29:03)
>COLLEGES: Clark campus conversation, McGovern visit examine America’s past and present
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb making changes to guest cleaning requirements (1:39)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-U.S credit card debt is on the rise. Here's how to keep yourself out of credit card debt
-Small businesses need to leverage home field advantage with S.E.O.
>SHOPPING: How inflation is hitting all parts of Halloween celebration (1:59)
>HOMES: The surprising places to never charge your phone, safety experts say
>HEALTH: "Circadian" depression may be the reason why you can't sleep
-How walking regularly can protect your brain for years to come (6:18)
>FOOD: Ina Garten reveals unique ingredient she uses in eggs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Lupin: Part 4" on Netflix (2:30)
>MOVIES: The craziest horror villains compilation (42:09)
>CELEBRITY: "Office Space" star Richard Riehle dies at 78
-Kurt Cobain's death investigation takes new turn over cop's shocking claim casting doubt on suicide
>ANIMALS: Hound gets caught breaking all her friends out of daycare (1:54)
>HISTORY: The Old Yarmouth Inn on the Cape is still going strong after 330 years
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran sees brother face-to-face for first time in 40 years
-Meanwhile, in England, escaped emu wins wrestling match in middle of road
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