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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 80 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Teen hit by car on Belmont Street dies (:42). Article
-Earlier: Another pedestrian struck by car in Worcester, this one on Belmont Street
-Lack of police presence keeps state-run Dennis F. Shine pool in Worcester closed Friday
-Earlier: Kids using public pool in Worcester that’s closed for safety reasons
-Worcester man arrested, charged in 16-year-old double homicide
-Worcester announces $1.5 million for youth employment
-Worcester School Committee's "keep failing" caucus
-Prison for Worcester thrift store employee who stole $430,000
-Shrewsbury Police Department on the job to monitor influx of Jet Skis
-City of Worcester (7:37): Miyawaki Forests
-Q&A: Worcester medical spa works to preserve natural beauty
-TODAY! Yoni Workshop noon to 2 at The Village
-Radio Worcester's Radio Roundtable (47:37): Worcester schools budget & Mill St. decisions
>DINING OUT: Niche Hospitality closes one of its The Fix Burger Bar locations
-ICYMI: Car drives into Flint Pond in Shrewsbury, woman rescued
-Worcester man indicted for murder in November shooting death
-24 years later, Molly Bish's murder remains unsolved (4:03). Article
-The lavender festival at SummitWynds in Holden is in full bloom
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Days welcomes participants
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Scout creates Holden Historical Walking Tour
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Shrewsbury old recycling bin drop-off
-TODAY! 14th annual Nashua River Brewers Festival in Fitchburg
-Clinton family now homeless after car crash leaves their house uninhabitable
-Clinton receives "greening" award from botanic garden
-Elm Draught House Theater will host 1993 Woolies film
-Sutton police, dispatcher contracts approved
-Nashoba announces fourth quarter honor roll
-Item towns are alive with the sound of summer music
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Street Market 11 to 3 at Redemption Rock Brewing
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: Three Dog Night, Tumbao Latin Dance and more ...
-100FM The Pike (6:49): The Pike Breakdown Lane
-Worcester-born composer Jacob Snider gets world premiere at Institute Park
-Post Malone announces Fenway Park show
-Jeff Raymond: Remembering Donald Desorcy
-Central Mass. Mom's Author Interview: Maria Gianferrari
-First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. "crashes" his own 91st birthday
-Unity Radio (59:04): Standups and Standouts
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 426 (27:20): Eric Batista
-This Week in Worcester podcast (1:20:16)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career banker
>SPORTS: Red Sox lose to Padres, 9-2
-Bruins take Dean Letourneau with first-round draft pick
-Bill Belichick's 23-year-old girlfriend rolls up to cheerleading practice in a Porsche
-Stuart flirts with no-hitter, LaPointe hits 2 homers in Bravehearts win. Next home game: 4 p.m. Sunday. Postgame run the base
-Holy Cross Practice Report (1:23): Bryson Johnson
-WooSox lose to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 7-5
-Holden's Fran Quinn makes cut at U.S. Senior Open
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or SUV! (:42)
-Nearly half of American electric vehicle owners want to go back to gas-powered cars
>NATIONAL: Tens of thousands of former police guns linked to crimes (4:29)
-Florida mom accused of running over boyfriend, baby on purpose
-Tragic: Teen crushed to death by car he was working on
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:23) — Deliberations continue after jurors say they're deadlocked
>COLLEGES: Transferring? No problem. Speak with Zach at Anna Maria
-Umpire-entrepreneur from Clark makes his Fenway Park debut
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 unexpected phrases to learn before traveling to a foreign country
>BUSINESS: Economists see a somewhat stable Central Mass. headed in the right direction
-Radio Worcester's Thrive Podcast (22:39): Sean Rose on fully staffed operations & recruitment challenges
>HOMES: New home sales plummet to lowest level since November
>SHOPPING: Amazon Prime Day taking place July 16th and 17th
>HEALTH: Avoiding bright light at night may prevent Type 2 diabetes: study
-Researchers discover drug that could stop or slow Parkinson's (:56)
>FOOD: Coffee may provide health benefits, research says (:58)
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" and more
>CELEBRITY: Martin Mull, star known for "Roseanne" and "Arrested Development," dies at 80
-Singer Kinky Friedman dies at 79
>HISTORY: Former Worcester Public Library
>ANIMALS: Stray dog who was covered in matted fur gets a haircut (8:04)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Father and daughter pilot Southwest plane together in memorable moment
-Meanwhile, in Arizona, peacocks run amok in a town
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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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