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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 (:28). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: City Manager Batista: Lack of cleanliness in Worcester "unacceptable," maps plan for August cleanup
+5:00: Workers seal stone bus shelter in Worcester; had been haven for homeless
+Noon: Goose, a 5-foot lizard, still evading capture in Central Mass. (:32). Article
+Noon: Related: Goose, the reptile on the run, now emblazoned on T-shirt in Webster
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend: "My Oxford Year" on Netflix and more
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "28 Years Later," "The Life of Chuck," and more
+Noon: Former Clintonian makes mark with "Hollywood Grit"
+Noon: British organist Carol Williams coming to Mechanics Hall for recital
+Noon: Is this your dog?
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing girl
-Worcester city officials, Caribbean American Carnival organizers address I.C.E. concerns
-Missing daughter of Worcester woman arrested by I.C.E. has returned to Brazil, attorney says
-Worcester psychiatrist gets probation for illegal prescriptions
-Worcester man guilty of creating sex videos with underage girls
-Police nab woman in $20,000 mortgage scam attempt
-Where did all the kids go? Most districts in Worcester County see declines in enrollment
-West Nile virus detected on Sandra Drive in Worcester; area to be treated
-As E.P.A. looks to end climate change fight, what does it mean for Mass. and Worcester?
-Seabra Foods opens new Worcester supermarket
-Gary Rosen seeks at-large council comeback
-Radio Worcester (23:56): W.B.D.C. celebrates 60 years of economic development
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Downtown Worcester eatery has fun with story of missing lizard
-ICYMI: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
-A Place to Live: 2 years in, Worcester housing development celebrates tenants' success
-Dr. Michael Collins is leaving an historic legacy at UMass Medical School. His successor will face a new world of challenges
-Preliminary election looms for 2 Worcester races
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): July Senior Center events
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Try an Enchanted Transformation at Keyes Castle
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
-Boylston Police Department's National Night Out on Tuesday
-I.G. urges changes in Barre after finding ex-D.P.W. head worked multiple jobs on town time
-Sterling awards 3 Maria Houghton/Conant scholarships
-Leominster man arrested after outburst on cross-country flight to avoid further jail time
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Mamadou, Savoir Faire, Bella's Bartok and cat videos ...
-This year's Color the City draws from a Renaissance and fantasy vibe
-Billy Joel playlist on YouTube, Spotify a companion to HBO Max doc
>OPINION: Stacey Kenneally: Summer from the POV of a SAHM
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 60 (29:22): Dr. Ross Andersen
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who was planning to retire next year
>SPORTS: Will Campbell has the "It Factor" according to veteran Morgan Moses
-Quarterback Drake Maye hasn't thrown an interception through 8 training camp practices (1:05)
-Bravehearts clinch playoff berth
-Bravehearts game canceled. Next home game: 6:30 Tuesday. Buy tickets here
-Day 1 of Holy Cross football practice (:28)
-'Sader Stories Podcast (39:44): Henley Regatta recap
-WooSox game postponed
>CARS: More than 56,000 Ford F-150 hybrids recalled, could have seatbelt issue
>NATIONAL: U.S. reaches weapons supply agreement with Ukraine (5:01)
-Delta flight hit with turbulence, injures passengers, diverts to Minnesota
>TRAGIC: Mom dies after being crushed by tree branches at daughter's softball camp
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. bar advocates vow not to return to work despite pay raise (2:57). Article
-Channel 5 looks into near midair collisions at Logan Airport
-Police chase involving stolen garbage truck, several crashes ends with suspect in custody (5:32)
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross CrossTalks Episode 4 (9:07): Tavares Brewington
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside France’s sleek new high-speed trains coming next year
>BUSINESS: Gen Z workers looking at blue collar jobs amid A.I. displacement fears
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Eminent domain laws & property owner rights
>SHOPPING: Labor Day shopping guide to end-of-summer deals and sales
>HEALTH: Harmful bacteria could be living inside your water bottle (3:06)
-Kate Hayes: Simple ways for busy moms to prioritize their wellbeing
-Cortisol cocktails marketed to relieve stress may not work (1:23)
>FOOD: Pepsi's Prebiotic Cola: Launch date, flavors
>TV/STREAMING: Apple TV+ drops first look at "Pluribus," the new series from "Breaking Bad" creator Vince Gilligan
>MOVIES: 50th anniversary trailer for "Jaws" (1:32)
>CELEBRITY: Is Rachael Ray OK? Everything we know about her recent concerning behavior
>ANIMALS: Stray dog keeps showing up on porch — then brings kitten (1:36)
>HISTORY: Recent donation to the American Antiquarian Society is its most complete collection of nineteenth-century diaries
>GOOD NEWS: Age has no barrier as golf lover sinks "miracle" hole-in-one for 90th birthday
-Meanwhile, in California, reported person stuck in canal turns out to be blow-up doll
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