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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Why is there so much pollen right now? (:55). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester ranks in top 20% of cities globally in Global Cities Index
+6:00: Worcester hospital named best in state for underserved populations
+6:00: Downtown Worcester Beer Garden reopening for season (pictured)
+Noon: Worcester police seek murder suspect in Allendale Street killing
+Noon: The power of 10: Worcester-area students, grads active as community volunteers
+Noon: 2-year apprenticeship required to get a license for body art
+Noon: Worcester Art Museum surprises with "New Terrain: 21st Century Landscape Photography"
+Noon: Stasia Hovenesian, 93, transformed the Worcester music scene
-Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 17-year-old
-Surprise nighttime smoke alarm turned into nightmare for Worcester residents
-Earlier: Dozens of residents displaced by overnight fire on Outlook Drive in Worcester (1:25). Article
-Related: Aerial view of fire damage at Worcester apartment building (:56)
-Worcester's car dealership to become apartments: Plans
-TODAY! D.E.A. outreach program to hold gaming tournament in Worcester
-TODAY! Accessory Dwelling Unit ("in-law-apartment") Workshop
-New in the Woo: Odd By Worcester – serving up nostalgia and great beer
-Filming of "The Walking Dead" returns on Cedar Street in Worcester
-Man sought in fatal Worcester shooting now faces murder charge
-40+ years ago man left for Italian Kitchen, was never seen again
-Raises for Worcester department heads: Some city councilors question fairness of proposals
-13 Mass. municipalities and 1 university use ShotSpotter. Critics wonder: Is it worth it?
-Doherty Memorial High School graduation (1:35:09)
-South High Community School graduation (1:51:00)
-Channel 5 Wake Up Call from Greater Worcester Opera (:31)
-Clark student to umpire Savannah Bananas game at Fenway (1:26). Article
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Tacos (5:20)
-ICYMI: Café re-opens at new location in Worcester
-Woman hit by car in Worcester, taken to hospital
-Sisters, tops in class at University Park Campus School, on to Harvard
-Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:20:42)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden author captures parents' wartime correspondence
-TODAY! An evening of classical guitar Thursday at Gale Free Library
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Gardner police warn thieves are posing as Amazon drivers to steal packages (1:52). Article
-Senior housing fire in Clinton draws regional response
-Shrewsbury second grader gets ride to school in police car
-Mental health patient at Leominster hospital breaks window of E.R., almost falls headfirst off ledge of parking garage prior to arrest
-As Uxbridge tries again to pass a school budget, trust is key
-Mass. Probation hosting "Celebrating Pride" event in Clinton
-Fitchburg receives E.P.A. funding for clean school buses
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Drama is in the equation as Studio Theatre Worcester presents "Proof"
-Out and About: A month of celebration and unity
-Niki Luparelli, Andy Cummings perform tribute to Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash
-Maestro Benjamin Zander of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra
-Listen Up: New singles from local stalwarts Jafet Muzic and Sapling
-Ann Artuso: Daycare in the summer even though I am not working
-This Week in Worcester podcast (1:00:32): Mill Street, Charter senior discount, City Council
-Manny Jae Media (52:27): OpporTUNEity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to talented artists and musician who played in numerous bands
>SPORTS: The 5 biggest keys to Celtics beating Mavericks in NBA Finals
-Can Boston keep Luka, Kyrie in check? (8:01)
-Simulation predicts thrilling Celtics-Mavericks series
-Bettors hammering Mavericks to upset Celtics
-Where Kyrie Irving ranks among Boston’s greatest sports villains
-Today's Bravehearts sold out Baseball in Education game postponed because of weather
-Holy Cross Practice Report (1:09): Caleb Kenney
-Red Sox beat Braves, 9-0
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 9-6
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
>NATIONAL: First fatal human case of bird flu confirmed, W.H.O. says
-Tragic: Mom killed protecting daughter from out-of-control vehicle at drag race
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:15) — Closer look at how and when Read's taillight was damaged
-1 dead after crash, fire in which vehicle fell 40 feet off ramp in Boston
>COLLEGES: WPI Professor Sherry Sun talks cyber security (6:38)
-Donna Hodge named next president of Fitchburg State
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 European tourist traps to avoid - and where to go instead
>BUSINESS: G.D.P. grew just 1.3% last quarter, consumer spending weaker than expected
-LPL Research: Adjusting the sector sails
-Unity Radio (57:05): Black In Business
>HEALTH: New study examines peanut allergies in young kids (3:11)
-Cancer patients often do better with less intensive treatment, new research finds
>HOMES: Number of U.S. homes for sale is slowly returning to normal
>SHOPPING: TJ Maxx, Marshalls owner envisions "at least another 1,300" store openings
>FOOD: 5 Mass. residents sick with salmonella poisoning related to cucumbers
>TV/STREAMING: What's up with this Antonio Banderas mall movie perched in the Netflix top 10?
>MOVIES: Movies hitting theaters in June
>CELEBRITY: Actor Nick Pasqual accused of stabbing ex-girlfriend
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog learns car rides mean a McDonald's cheeseburger (3:19)
>HISTORY: 80th anniversary of D-Day is commemorated in France
-D-Day 80th anniversary: See historical photos of Normandy invasion
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): After exchanging letters, fourth graders meet their veteran pen pals
-Meanwhile, in Florida, wanted man found hiding in dryer
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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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