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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 56 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-How the wife of a former Worcester firefighter became the loudest voice in the push to remove toxic chemicals from turnout gear
-Pediatrician with practice in Worcester accused of molesting a child
-Worcester health care industry feeling pain from Change cyberattack
-I-290 rollover in Shrewsbury prompts response from multiple agencies
-The Prom Closet lends out dresses for free
-Alleged child abuser admitted to Worcester school
-New report examines investment into Worcester Public Schools' infrastructure
-Related: Radio Worcester (17:23) — Paul Matthews talks Worcester schools' health
-Sen. Robyn Kennedy: Investing in Worcester early education
-Probation officer from Worcester is Healey's pick for state Parole Board
-How long before Worcester opens its first safe injection site? And where will it go?
-Worcester's woman, young woman of consequence for 2024 recognized
-ICYMI: Worcester shooting suspect to be brought to Mass. from California to face charges
-Auburn restaurant closes after 67 years
-Worcester deli that opened in 2022 closing for good
-Developer behind 2 Worcester projects, including at former Notre Dame site, trying to sell downtown property
-Worcester rent rising: is relief coming home?
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Radio Worcester (9:39): Sweets & Java owner Kathy Diehl
-At Lamoureux Ford, our customers tell our story the best (1:56)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holiday changes coming to Westborough schools
-Shrewsbury officers participate in active shooter training exercise
-Millbury Trails Committee will mark Arbor Day
-A look at City of Leominster pay, topped by police chief's $216,000
-Lack of candidates for Boylston election
-Clinton board all business at meeting
-Nashoba D.E.C.A. scores big in state competition
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-TODAY! Local musicians Dublin Down at Redemption Rock Brewing
-Bull Spit Brewing weighing potential sale
>SHOWTIME: Mechanics Hall unveils portraits of 4 prominent Black Americans
-20th year for ArtsWorcester College Show with 71 works by 58 artists
-First Person: Cheryl L. Bonin's double take on drinking, country music
-Brian Nelson: Laurel cartoon on St. Patrick's Day in Worcester
-Ray Mariano: Worcester School Committee following the autocrats, crushing dissent
-Faces of Worcester: Dr. Sheri-ann McLean, Founder and CEO, McLean Coaching and Consulting
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 29 (28:54): Doris Knick, Part 2
-Manny Jae Media InnerViews (43:16): True Robotics Inc. founder Anthony Gallgano
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man honored for safely driving over 2 million miles
>SPORTS: Takeaways from episodes 9 and 10 of "The Dynasty"
-Bruins beat Flyers, 6-5
-West Boylston girls fall in Division 5 state title game
-TODAY! Holy Cross women’s basketball hosts Patriot League Championship at noon
-Holy Cross men's hockey drops second game of Atlantic Hockey semifinal
-'Sader Stories (29:37): Get to know women's rowing coach Andrea Landry
-Railers lose to Adirondack, 5-1
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
>NATIONAL: Man kills 3, including 13-year-old sister, in Pennsylvania
-All of your information that’s publicly available (and what you can do about it)
-Tragic: 5 missing cross-country skiers found dead (:39)
>NEW ENGLAND: How the new I.R.S. free Direct File program works (1:42). Article
-Former M.B.T.A. police officer found guilty of rape
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria AMCAST (21:23): Academic symposium
-WPI to celebrate inauguration of President Grace Wang on Friday
-Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (11:45): Film professors share standout 2023 movies
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Where to watch April's solar eclipse in N.H., Vermont and Maine
>BUSINESS: Cybersecurity expert explains why TikTok poses real threat (1:46)
-Retiring in America increasingly means working into old age, new book finds
>SHOPPING: Stanley Spring Fling collection comes in Neon: Release date and more
>HOMES: Nantucket beachfront home sells for an absurdly low price — but there’s a catch
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor talks about benefits of working naps into schedule
-Why do I get out of breath walking up stairs if I’m in good shape?
>FOOD: Kellogg's Froot Loops have "harmful artificial dyes": shareholder
>TV/STREAMING: "Manhunt" on Apple TV+ tracks Abraham Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth
>MOVIES: "Kung Fu Panda 4" and "Dune: Part Two" leading weekend at the box office
>CELEBRITY: Dolly Parton believes Beyoncé has covered "Jolene" for her upcoming album
>ANIMALS: Mom finds toddler and dog in the cutest hiding spot (1:00)
>HISTORY: The Wapiti Club on Lake Quinigamond
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman shares journey of homelessness to owning bakery
-Meanwhile, watch drunk uncle confront black bear at family barbecue (:31)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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