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>WEATHER: Timing out Christmas Eve snow, high of 32 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Workers at Starbucks in Worcester join national strike
-Judge orders suspended trooper to stay away from Target stores
-Earlier: State trooper suspended amid charges he repeatedly stole from Central Mass. Target stores
-2 skaters hospitalized after falling through ice at local pond
-Shopping today? Here are when the malls in Mass. are open
-Christmas, Hanukkah on the same day: What to know about "Christmukkah"
-Worcester’s slate of multifamily developments was hit hard in the last year, but a handful of projects broke through
-A college student from Uxbridge needed a kidney to regain her life. A stranger stepped up
-Worcester Magazine readers' pets dig the holidays
-Fire officials share holiday safety concerns after house fires (2:31)
-Safe Exit Initiative: Response to recent events following release of the D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Will sex allegations against Worcester police stick? What experts say
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:48): D.O.J. report fallout — City Manager’s response & new investigations
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:50): Dissecting the D.O.J. report and city’s biggest stories of 2024
>DINING OUT: Check Dining Out for last-minute holiday deals and meals
-ICYMI: 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
-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): Spencer police seek help IDing car in property damage case
-Ward to leave as Clinton administrator
-Shrewsbury to vote on M.B.T.A. Community Act zoning February 4th
-Fitchburg City Council updates zoning laws for Community Act requirements
-Woman arrested for intentional crash at traffic light, held on bail for domestic incident in June
-Wachusett Rotary hosts senior breakfast, bench dedication
-Lancaster library begins Bookopoly challenge
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Cara Brindisi sings in the season with rousing, sold out Mechanics Hall show
-Burncoat High School Winter Concert (1:26:06)
-Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton back in the saddle with Close Enemies
-40 years Beyond Band Aid's failings, "feed the world" endures
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 212 (28:53): Worcester, Then and Now
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (1:30:01)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who passed away at 103
>SPORTS: Patriots finally show progress in best lost of season
-Celtics lose to Magic, 108-104
-Bruins beat Capitals, 4-1
-210 Sports' Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 11
>CARS: Tesla, Kia, Jeep among 700,000 vehicles recalled
>NATIONAL: Bill Clinton hospitalized for medical testing
-Social Security 2025: How full retirement age affects benefits
-Tragic: Sleeping woman dies after being set on fire on New York City subway
>NEW ENGLAND: Abandoned Amazon packages in Lakeville woods; driver cites stress
-Former U.S. Sen. Brown considers another run
>COLLEGES: Assumption students to visit U.S.-Mexico border
-Anna Maria receives $975,000 for clinical equipment and nursing support
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Visiting the U.K. soon? Entry requirements are changing
>BUSINESS: The Container Store files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
-LPL Financial Research: The Fed resets expectations for next year
-Big Lots to start holding "Going out of Business" sales at remaining locations
>HOMES: America’s households are shrinking, ushering in the "golden age" of guest bedrooms
>SHOPPING: What's the best way to wrap your holiday gifts? (7:32)
-Gift guide for ghouls offers ghastly ideas for haunted holidays
>HEALTH: Shortage of popular weight loss drug is over. Is that good news for all patients? (3:14)
-F.D.A. places its most serious warning on menopause drug due to risk of liver injury
>FOOD: Sweeten up the holidays with D.I.Y. treats at home (4:12)
>TV/STREAMING: 17 holiday movies to stream right now with a Prime Video subscription
>MOVIES: If you spend Christmas at the movies, you're not alone
>CELEBRITY: Sarah Michelle Gellar sparks Jennifer Love Hewitt feud rumors with red carpet exchange
>HISTORY: 1984 snowstorm couldn't stop last-minute shopping (:36)
>ANIMALS: Adoption Option: Dominic the dog needs a loving home
>GOOD NEWS: Students make Christmas cards for residents at senior living community
-Meanwhile, in Florida, motorcycling Santa Claus outruns police in 120mph, high-speed chase and gets away
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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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