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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:01). High of 28 today in Worcester
+Noon: White Christmas Eve possible. See snow prediction map
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Workers at Starbucks in Worcester join national strike
+6:00: A holiday pause for W.R.T.A.
+6:00: Burncoat High School Winter Concert (1:26:06)
+6:00: 210 Sports' Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 11
+Noon: Cara Brindisi sings in the season with rousing, sold out Mechanics Hall show
+Noon: Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton back in the saddle with Close Enemies
+Noon: 40 years Beyond Band Aid's failings, "feed the world" endures
+Noon: Adoption Option: Dominic the dog needs a loving home
-2 homes destroyed, another damaged by massive fire in Spencer (2:18). Article
-4 people, including 1 firefighter, hurt in blaze at Fitchburg home (2:05). Article
-Family left homeless by house fire in Southbridge
-A tale of 2 towers: The Mercantile Center and The Glass Tower
-State trooper suspended amid charges he repeatedly stole from Central Mass. Target stores
-Worcester picked for federal environmental job training grant
-Radio Worcester (13:00): Polar Park deficit — WooSox President Charles Steinberg explains funding model and future development challenges
-Secretary Ed Augustus shares his holiday wish list for housing in Mass. (4:17)
-Will sex allegations against Worcester police stick? What experts say
-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
>DINING OUT: Check Dining Out for holiday deals and meals
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Town election nomination papers available January 2nd
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Shrewsbury pay-as-you-throw customers to get 1 free bag
-West Boylston police log December 9th to 15th
-Committee to tackle Paxton charter review
-Local communities receive recycling dividend awards
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
>SHOWTIME: Holy Cross professor on the enduring power of "A Christmas Carol"
-"Feliz Navidad" singer "never would have dreamed" song would be so popular 54 years after release
>OPINION: Etel Haxhiaj: Opting in to sprinkler law will save more lives in Worcester
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 212 (28:53): Worcester, Then and Now
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 80 (1:22:35): Firefighter of the Year Awards
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who lived with diabetes for over 59 years
>SPORTS: Late errors undo Pats’ upset effort in 24-21 loss to Buffalo
-Drake Maye backs Jerod Mayo, Alex Van Pelt after close loss to Bills (1:08). Article
-Holy Cross baseball’s game at Navy to be broadcast nationally on CBS Sports Network
-Railers lose to Maine, 8-5
>NATIONAL: 5 family members have been found dead inside a home, including 3 children
-The scary reason why you should never share phone chargers
-Tragic: Child beaten over missing couch cushion, authorities allege
>NEW ENGLAND: Groups threaten action in support of auditing Mass. Legislature
-Mass. responds to "gap" in care for adults with disabilities (2:49)
>COLLEGES:Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-See WPI come to life (1:09)
-An expert in environmental humanities, new Leir Chair at Clark champions climate solutions, not despair
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This city is home to the world's largest natural ice rink
>BUSINESS: Nissan, Honda announce plans to merge, creating world’s No. 3 automaker
-Local hospital promotes risk director to chief nursing officer
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
>HOMES: Real estate platform lets residents check neighbors' political affiliations
>SHOPPING: How police, neighbors are trying to stop porch pirates (2:04)
>HEALTH: A single mutation could send avian flu from birds to humans
-Obesity expert discusses new proposal for dietary guidelines (3:51)
>FOOD: Why do we cook so many foods at 350 degrees?
>TV/STREAMING: Tom Hanks, Emma Stone, Tina Fey and more 5-time "SNL" hosts welcome Martin Short to the club
>MOVIES: "Sonic 3" zooms to $62 million box office opening, Mufasa limps to $35 million
>CELEBRITY: Morgan Wallen sentenced to 2 years of probation after pleading guilty for drunken chair-throwing incident
>HISTORY: Former Lido Cafe on Pearl Street in Worcester
>ANIMALS: Baby rescue squirrel waits at the window for foster moms (2:38)
>GOOD NEWS: 8-year-old receives heart transplant before the holidays
-Meanwhile, Miller High Life is releasing a dive-bar-scented perfume
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:01). High of 37 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-12-year-old actor from Worcester makes big screen debut in "The Running Man" (4:54)
-Worcester water main break disrupts service for Shore Drive area residents
-Free electricity? Why some National Grid customers in Worcester aren't getting bills
-For Ken Burns, a part of history found at American Antiquarian Society
-Middle school students thinking big after attending S.T.E.M. program at WPI
-Worcester Animal Rescue League joins statewide dog adoptathon
-What's the fine in Worcester for not shoveling snow from your sidewalk?
-Girl Scouts compete in "Cookiepreneur Challenge" with local leaders
-New judge sets tentative trial date for Turtleboy witness intimidation case
-Meet T&G Santa's helpers for Saturday
-What's Up Worcester Sitdown (4:35): Killian Madden, Owner, Wicked Wheels
-Worcester Guardian week in review: Football nationals, leadership shifts, giving
>DINING OUT: The Dogfather talks Solomon Pond Mall, food trucks and signature chili
-ICYMI: Worcester students use live burn to highlight holiday tree safety (1:51). Article
-Car thefts up in November in city, 45% were preventable: W.P.D.
-With snow season here, temporary speed humps lifted from Worcester streets
-Driver trapped, car lodged under dump truck in unusual crash on Mass. Pike in Auburn
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): State restores grant funding for Wachusett, says it made a mistake
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Wachusett Echo: COVID effects on music program at the Regional
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2-alarm fire in Spencer
-Clinton Rotary pancake breakfast served Sunday
-Second exit from Shoppes at Blackstone Valley open Sunday
-Lancaster man hospitalized after propane tank explodes on Fort Pond Road
-Community, family gather to remember fallen hero
-Shrewsbury High's Team 467 building robots and friendships
-Andrew Turco takes the helm of Millbury High indoor track
-Library's Little Free Food Pantry supports community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: MaliFest, The Racky Thomas Band, "Messiah" and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (10:17): Comedian Jared Fried on food guilt, his first Boston comedy show
>OPINION: John Keough: Netflix deal could be catalyst for film industry expansion
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Part 2, Historical timeline of how black and brown humanity has been targeted across the globe
-Laurel: Sweet smell of success at the holiday fair
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 219 (27:15): Recruiting for the police department
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:23:40): Music in dementia — Finding the piano
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester Church Mother
>SPORTS: Patriots' closeness off the field helps them build best record in the NFL
-Mike Florio doesn't hold back on Belichick and Kraft's Hall of Fame candidacies
-NFL Week 14 schedule, TV and announcers
-Randolph ends West Boylston championship run in state final
-Hilton Garden Inn named official hotel of the Worcester Bravehearts
-Holy Cross men's basketball team rallies from 16 down to beat Fordham, 70-69
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey tops Vermont, 2-1, completes weekend sweep
-Holy Cross women's basketball finishes road swing at Bryant on Sunday
-FIFA announces schedule for World Cup matches at Gillette (1:44)
-Lionel Messi, Inter Miami win MLS Cup
-Railers fall to Reading, 5-4
>CARS: Consumer Reports' most reliable automobile brands (1:58)
>NATIONAL: A look at what happened in the U.S. government last week
-Grand jury transcripts from Epstein, Maxwell investigation in Florida ordered to be released
-Frank Gehry, the most celebrated architect of his time, dies at 96
-Tragic: Grandfather and 3-month-old grandkid mauled to death by 7 pit bulls at home
>NEW ENGLAND: Man killed in officer-involved shooting in Manchester
-Shocking data, real stories reveal deadly disregard of school crossing guards (4:05)
>COLLEGES: Life in the first year lane: Finding community and involvement at Anna Maria
-Clark alum on his career in the wool industry
-WPI's Time to Startup (36:52): Talk first, build later
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This U.S. mountain town is 2026’s top trending destination
-5 helpful stretches to try before and after a long flight
>BUSINESS: Saint Vincent Hospital looking for new C.E.O., 10 months after last one was hired
-Radio Worcester (8:13): B.B.B. warns of "ghost-tapping" scam targeting tap-to-pay users
-101: Handling burnout on your team
-Ridgemark Home Remodeling continues to expand service, meet client needs
>HEALTH: The 10 best Christmas songs to work out to
-Year-End F.S.A., H.S.A. Guide: How to make the most of your accounts before 2026
>FOOD: McDonald’s is going green for the holidays with The Grinch Meal
>TV/STREAMING: Best Christmas movies on HBO Max
>MOVIES: "Five Nights at Freddy’s 2" opening to historic $57 million at box office
>CELEBRITY: Donald Glover says he had a stroke
-Shirley MacLaine, 91, enjoys a cocktail at her favorite restaurant during rare public outing
>ANIMALS: Puppy begs cars for help on side of road (2:01)
>HISTORY: The truth behind Worcester Center Galleria, the monster mall Worcester had to destroy
>GOOD NEWS: Toddler home after over 400 days in the hospital
-Meanwhile, in New Zealand, reporter whacked in the face by bird during live shot (1:09)
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