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>WEATHER: Decreasing clouds, high of 36 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-TODAY! Candlelight vigil in Rutland for family in medical crisis
-Worcester State student saves life of woman at retirement community
-1 seriously injured in rollover crash overnight in Paxton
-Developer OK'd for makeover of Shrewsbury Street site; new building planned
-Downtown housing projects in Worcester given 1-year extensions
-Worcester community Kwanzaa celebrations
-Vacation hours at The Oval skating rink on Worcester Common
-T&G Santa: Thank you to hundreds of contributors
-Here's how to dispose of your tree in Worcester after Christmas
-Worcester trash and recycling pickup delayed a day
-Mega Millions jackpot hits $1.15 billion
>DINING OUT: From scrambled eggs to Seinfeld, Brody's Diner has it all
-ICYMI: Raging fire destroys Winchendon home on Christmas Eve
-Convenience store opening at former bakery site in Worcester
-Executive behind redevelopment of Worcester Auditorium is more optimistic than ever
-Worcester nonprofit makes sure everyone is clothed and fed this winter
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holidays in Holden (45:15)
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Town election nomination papers available January 2nd
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 37-year-old man arrested on child pornography charge
-Shrewsbury girls hockey alumni raises money for cancer patient
-Man threatens to kick girlfriend's daughter out of apartment, gets arrested for kicking her dog, assault
-Duo arrested with stolen goods, illegal guns following string of vehicle break-ins
-West Boylston police log December 16th to 22nd
-Lancaster brings back familiar face temporarily
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Openest Mic delivers an eclectic mix of music and poetry
-Shadows Fall perform first new single in over a decade, "In The Grey," live in Worcester
-South High Community School Winter Concert (37:40)
-"Suffer For This" So Cal Publication Parties Part 1 (35:56)
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Racist tropes rooted in propaganda
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 32 (28:38): D.O.J. report on Worcester Police Department
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 580 (28:56): Our Lady of Guadalupe, Part 1
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who was married for more than 75 years
>SPORTS: How Drake Maye showed leadership in his comments after Patriots-Bills
-Celtics lose to 76ers, 118-114
>CARS: Thinking of buying an E.V.? You might want to move quickly
>NATIONAL: Indonesia marks 20th anniversary of tsunami that killed 230,000 (1:04)
-Pope calls for "lasting peace" in Ukraine on Christmas Day
-Tragic: Man dies in Christmas house fire after rescuing his family
>NEW ENGLAND: "Sweet" couple in 80s killed in Christmas morning fire (1:59). Article
-4 found dead inside N.H. home, carbon monoxide poisoning suspected (1:04). Article
>COLLEGES: At WPI, Tesla coils play video game tune (:28)
-Ghanian Roots and American Dreams: Anna Maria's Kelvin AntwiSarpong shares life goals
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 U.S. cities with the best public transportation
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. unemployment rose in November
-LPL Financial Research: The Fed resets expectations for next year
-Government sues Walmart, Branch Messenger over delivery driver "junk fees"
>HOMES: America’s households are shrinking, ushering in "golden age" of guest bedrooms
>SHOPPING: "12 Days of Christmas" 5.4% higher than 2023 as inflation soars
>HEALTH: Stem cell therapy could correct heart failure in children
-Mass. adult hospital readmissions held steady in 2023 but differed greatly by patient characteristics
>FOOD: Food label overhaul targets yogurt, bread, energy bars (3:43)
>TV/STREAMING: 8 Hanukkah TV episodes to watch and stream
>MOVIES: Jim Carrey is open to returning for a "Mask" sequel
>CELEBRITY: John Lennon’s son Julian reveals second cancer scare
>HISTORY: Veterans commemorating the Battle of the Bulge return home to Mass.
>ANIMALS: Dog loves visiting her best friend in memory care home (2:02)
>GOOD NEWS: Officer praised for cooking for man after wellness check
-Meanwhile, in Needham, police called to home to remove fake snake (1:16)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Mass. could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Asbestos discovery closes Worcester Head Start facility
-Kelley Square and Mill Street were redesigned. Are they safer today?
-Worcester Human Rights Commission to review police policies, homeless encampment proposal
-Where is Aaron Pennington? Fugitive search enters third year (2:22)
-Max German of Shrewsbury a finalist in "Voice of Logan" contest
-Westborough police chief on leave following an incident in Shrewsbury (:20). Article
-Parents recall Uxbridge Officer LaPorta as community honors him
-Earlier: D.A.: Investigation into death of Uxbridge officer results in no charges
-Worcester County Wonders: The Phantom of the Palladium
-In historic company: Women of Worcester's past, present honored in new mural
-College closures derail students’ plans, leaving some unsure when they’ll return
>DINING OUT: Avvio Ristorante wins early buzz with home-made pasta and tasty pizzas
-Large audience, low price: Give your restaurant's social media a boost on The 016
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-ICYMI: Anna Maria weighs giving interested buyers more time after auction cancellation
-Worcester Homeowner Summit set for November 7th at DCU Center
-Worcester police, D.E.A. find fentanyl in Clover Street raid
-Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: Brian Lux
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community Advocate Hometown Helper: Bernice Gero, animal advocate
-Warrant issued for man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep
-Coolidge Elementary School's hidden staircase evokes Shrewsbury memories from decades past
-Meadows Montessori excited to open in Westborough
-New warehouse plans before Westborough Planning Board
-New Northborough fire chief says he has felt "truly welcomed" by town officials, community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players in Southbridge to hold auditions for "The Lifespan of a Fact"
-Dudley's first poetry slam brings community to the Fun Zone Playground wooded stage
-100 FM The Pike (20:41): Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys on music as a force for change
>OPINION: Tommy Dorfman: Ticket prices are out of control. Gov. Healey’s bill will make them worse
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 510 (28:21): City clerks & state election
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a lauded poet
>SPORTS: NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross contests
-Railers lose to Maine, 3-1
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Worcester Railers celebrate 1,000 wins for city hockey
>NATIONAL: Christa Pike's executioners given ominous warning before botched lethal injection: court docs
-Devastated mom recalls horror of toddler being pronounced dead, before he's discovered alive in morgue
-Tragic: Nurse dies after shrimp allergy during honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore's therapist back on the stand Monday (:59)
-Woman charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death (:22)
-Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home (2:25)
>POLITICS: What does the Governor's Council do? Worcester candidates weigh in
-What is Mass. ballot Question 7? (8:52)
-Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7 (29:03)
>COLLEGES: Clark campus conversation, McGovern visit examine America’s past and present
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb making changes to guest cleaning requirements (1:39)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-U.S credit card debt is on the rise. Here's how to keep yourself out of credit card debt
-Small businesses need to leverage home field advantage with S.E.O.
>SHOPPING: How inflation is hitting all parts of Halloween celebration (1:59)
>HOMES: The surprising places to never charge your phone, safety experts say
>HEALTH: "Circadian" depression may be the reason why you can't sleep
-How walking regularly can protect your brain for years to come (6:18)
>FOOD: Ina Garten reveals unique ingredient she uses in eggs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Lupin: Part 4" on Netflix (2:30)
>MOVIES: The craziest horror villains compilation (42:09)
>CELEBRITY: "Office Space" star Richard Riehle dies at 78
-Kurt Cobain's death investigation takes new turn over cop's shocking claim casting doubt on suicide
>ANIMALS: Hound gets caught breaking all her friends out of daycare (1:54)
>HISTORY: The Old Yarmouth Inn on the Cape is still going strong after 330 years
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran sees brother face-to-face for first time in 40 years
-Meanwhile, in England, escaped emu wins wrestling match in middle of road
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