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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 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: M.O.A.D. to host African Festival in Worcester August 1st (6:28)
+6:00: Latest "Walking Dead" premieres this weekend, with strong touch of Worcester
+6:00: Worcesteria: A tale of 2 murals at site of the former Dive Bar
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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