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>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: High of 71 today in Worcester (3:36)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: As Robert Stoddard slept, thieves made off with 9 valuable paintings, including recovered Avercamp
+4:00: Related: Stolen Dutch master painting back in Worcester after nearly 47 years — to be shown at Worcester Art Museum
+4:00: Man arrested after pursuit through Worcester Common
+4:00: WPI lays off 24 employees, citing rising costs and federal uncertainty
+4:00: Radio Worcester (9:25): At airport, 44 acre solar farm planned and American Eagle flights return
+4:00: Holy Cross baseball falls to North Carolina in NCAA regional tourney opener
+4:00: 210 Sports' Friday 4: Handshakes, USA Hockey, Touch the trophy, and Wienie racing
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Bella Pizzeria brings Brazilian pizza to Worcester
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Fight or Flight," "The King of Kings" and more
-Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
-Related: Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:23:13)
-Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
-Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
-D.O.J. retracts investigations of 8 police departments. What about Worcester?
-Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
-Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
-W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
-Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
-Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
-100 FM The Pike (9:38): Middle Eastern Festival
-Mass. Attorney General issues guidance on rights during I.C.E. enforcement
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Banned from City Hall — The boundaries of protest
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Red Lobster menu changes — Under $20, hush puppies, Happy Hour deals
-ICYMI: Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): June Among Friends senior newsletter
-Jazzed Up Duo 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday at Val's
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-May & June Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Joann Fabrics officially closes in Shrewsbury
-Join the inaugural Shrewsbury Pride 5K Run/Walk
-Struggling Quabbin Reservoir towns make public appeal for more state funding
-James Ettamarna, Christine Watkins will join Sutton Select Board
-West Boylston ballot features races, override
-New senior center director introduced in West Boylston
-Clinton Select Board restricts recycling center to residents only amid surge of use by outsiders
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
-Shakira, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn concerts at Fenway Park canceled after sources say staging fell apart (3:44). Article
-"American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
-Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
-Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
-WCCA-TV's Mayor's Forum No. 53 (28:26): Dr. Tasia Cerezo, Meryl's Safe Haven
-Unity Radio's Cannabis 101 (31:48)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who expanded his family's trucking business
>SPORTS: TODAY! What to know before Bravehearts Home Opener
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Today. Get tickets here
-Bravehearts fall to Starfires, 10-6
-Vrabel's vibes, Drake Maye's relationship with Josh McDaniels (6:47)
-Jordon Hudson's raunchy sexual innuendo from viral Bill Belichick getaway revealed
-Holy Cross baseball to face No. 1 North Carolina in Chapel Hill Regional
-Related: Crusaders celebrate resilient journey to NCAA Tournament
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 3-2
>CARS: Ford recalls more than 1 million vehicles due to rearview camera issue
>NATIONAL: Blatten, Switzerland buried following glacier collapse (2:13). Photos
-4-year-old Mexican girl faces deportation amid medical crisis
>TRAGIC: Teen dies from playing social media "tackle game"
>NEW ENGLAND: Major traffic trouble on the Mass. Pike begins today (2:07). Article
-Around 40 people arrested during I.C.E. operations on Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard
-Karen Read trial (21:07): The prosecution rested its case — our experts grade it
>COLLEGES: Celebrate the Holy Cross Class of 2025
-WPI graduate commencement (:27)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What American tourists should know about "terrorism" threat in Italy
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. nonprofits snag portion of $6.7 million for small business training
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Most employees would invite family or a friend on a work trip
>SHOPPING: Shoppers are exploiting retail return policies
>HEALTH: Mental health organizations in Mass. struggle with federal funding cuts (:57)
-Doctor on Hepatitis A after exposure warning issued at Mass. eatery (3:10)
>FOOD: Coke or Pepsi? Best-selling sodas in America in 2024 revealed
>TV/STREAMING: Worcester plays strong supporting role in episode of "The Walking Dead"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Pete Davidson horror movie, "The Home" (1:58)
>CELEBRITY: Sarah Silverman reveals A-lister who saved her after "SNL" firing
>ANIMALS: Lonely puppy who wasn't moving slowly comes back to life (1:44)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Burke Square, Main and Ripley streets, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman's gas stop turns into 6-figure lottery win
-Meanwhile, in Utah, 7-year-old boy drove his little sister to get McDonald's
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