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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 80 today in Worcester
-May climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask public for help finding missing man who "might be confused"
-In Holden, neighbors say man is lucky to be alive after gas tank explodes in his car (2:02). Article
-Overnight: 2 people rescued from fire in Westborough (1:23). Article
-Multiple road closures Sunday in Worcester with dueling road races
-Lake Quinsigamond-Regatta Point Beach in Worcester among those closed on Saturday
-New renderings for Worcester Art Museum's Arms and Armor Galleries set to open in late 2025
-University Park Campus School in Worcester holds graduation
-State of the City Address (1:00:18)
-Free inmate phone calls costing taxpayers millions, Worcester County sheriff says
-Indoor cannabis cultivation has a big environmental impact, but a few Central Mass. growers are blazing a more sustainable trail
-2 women hurt after stabbing in Leominster
>DINING OUT: Restaurant opens at its new Worcester location
-ICYMI: Rutland teen documents journey to top of Mount Everest (2:03). Article
-Here’s what kind of home $500,000 will get you in Worcester
-Worcester hospital nurses file fifth list of complaints over "lack of patient safety"
-Worcester Union Station platform update (3:15)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Here’s where you can see a "real" unicorn this summer
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury residents rally behind S.E.L.C.O. as town weighs Charter application
-Former Spencer resident Paul Vandale, now 64, takes on celebrity boxing challenge
-Leominster residents can apply for F.E.M.A. flood damage assistance
-Related: City denied federal funds for September storm (1:22)
-Marlborough's new floating boardwalk gives visitors a view that was once off-limits (2:50)
-Will Winchendon vote down its school budget a second time?
-Nashoba water tests high for manganese
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Jennifer Lopez cancels "This is Me ... Now" tour
-Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery opens counter-culture exhibition “Off The Beaten Path"
-Ray Mariano: Free community college makes America stronger
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester's 19th-century catacombs
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Hispanic•ish in under 5 minutes
-Manny Jae Media (2:11:58): World of Foods Worcester
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1342 (22:14): Veterans Inc.
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1343 (28:00): American Parkinson Disease Association
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 538 (28:19): Phones in school, speed humps
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester-born 5-time U.S. Olympian, and Olympic gold and bronze medalist
>SPORTS: Luka Doncic gives initial thoughts on facing Celtics in NBA Finals
-"Dawn of new era": Patriots new head coach on expectations, comparisons (1:05)
-Red Sox beat Tigers, 6-3
-Take me out to the Bravehearts. Next home game: 4 p.m. today
-Holy Cross graduation highlights (1:28)
-WooSox lose to Charlotte, 7-5
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
-Over 125,000 Teslas recalled for seat belt issue
>NATIONAL: 6 people eat undercooked bear meat, contract "brain worms"
-Tennessee, Delaware to become first states to offer free diapers for Medicaid families
-Tragic: Mass. mother of 2 dies from injuries in "heinous" sexual assault
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial has attracted national attention. Why are people so obsessed? (3:18)
-Man's body was found in barrel, dumped in N.H. sand pit
>COLLEGES: Tufts Veterinary School graduation
-WPI honored by 2 esteemed awards celebrating project-based learning
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): How "Shawshank Redemption" turned a prison into a museum
>BUSINESS: What is "quiet vacationing?" New work trend that's infuriating bosses
-Viewpoint: Why women mentors should pick male mentees
>HEALTH: Ozempic study: Reduced risks for people with diabetes and kidney disease
-Seeing friends face-to-face leads to greater well-being, study says (:48)
>HOMES: New Luxury Living sites open at 2 locations in Worcester
-14 tiny “homes” you can buy at Home Depot (starting at $699?)
>FOOD: Most overpriced burger chain has more than 230 Mass. locations
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>MOVIES: "Happy Gilmore 2" starring Adam Sandler officially ordered by Netflix
>CELEBRITY: From Zendaya to Jacob Elordi, the new Hollywood A-List
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog flinched when mom tried to pet her until... (1:00)
>HISTORY: Worcester's WTAG radio turns 100 years old
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Community response saves Mass. man's life during heart attack (1:59)
-Meanwhile, in Illinois, high schoolers hire bagpiper to follow principal around
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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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