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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:07). High of 52 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Rutland firefighter’s wife, newborn twins die following medical emergency
-Man gets 10 years in prison after Worcester jury convicts him of child rape
-From TikTok to Foxwoods: Bri's Sweet Treats goes viral
-Help name Worcester's snowplows
-Worcester ranks among top 25% in national composting survey
-Help provide feedback on Worcester's disaster mitigation plans
-Here's how to dispose of your tree in Worcester after Christmas
-Vacation hours at The Oval skating rink on Worcester Common
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for December
>DINING OUT: A culinary tour through Worcester: From tavern classics to modern dumplings
-ICYMI: Student housing on tap for former Hope Lodge following $950,000 sale
-Longtime Worcester auto repair business expanding after $1.8 million purchase of 2 industrial parcels
-New Central Mass. movie theater makes major announcement about opening date
-Improvements proposed at 3 Worcester park areas
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett grad questions students' access to military career options
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Holden seeks community input on zoning bylaw
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Bill starts Paxton's Select Board change process
-Tax rate increases little, but property valuations up in Millbury
-New West Boylston administrator starts on January 21st
-Nashoba continues math/science curriculum review
-Impaired driving not part of happy holiday celebrations
-B.V.C.C. invites exhibitors to register for the 25th anniversary Home & Community Expo
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve and getting "Out of Worcester"
-Things to do in Central Mass — Winter Edition
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 446 (28:06): Joseph M. Petty
-Manny Jae Media (29:49): City Manager Eric Batista
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to World War II veteran from Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots routed by Chargers, 40-7
-Patriots defensive tackle Davon Godchaux takes issue with fans’ Jerod Mayo chants
-NFL Week 17 schedule, TV and announcers
-Bruins beat Blue Jackets, 4-0
-Railers beat Royals, 5-3
>NATIONAL: Plane catches fire at South Korean airport, killing at least 47
-Body found in same lake where 6 other deceased individuals were found in 2024
-Tragic: 38 people are dead and over 100 remain missing after ferry capsizes
>NEW ENGLAND: Could Charlie Baker be considering a return to Mass. politics?
-TD Bank teller stole more than $180,000 from accounts, prosecutors say
>COLLEGES: Bishop John Wright: A guiding light for Anna Maria
-Central Mass. state universities split $4.2 million to increase graduation rates within marginalized communities
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Destinations to add to your 2025 travel list (3:03)
>BUSINESS: Big Lots in deal to keep hundreds of stores open
-Steward Health Care’s Mass. history timeline through 2024 bankruptcy
>HOMES: What $800,000 can buy you in Worcester County, December 15th to 21st
>SHOPPING: What are the policies for Amazon, Target, Walmart?
>HEALTH: Holding your pee can have dangerous health risks, experts say
-What is brain rot? The science behind what obsessive scrolling does to our brains
>FOOD: Science finally knows why red wine causes splitting headaches
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch Sling TV, live sports, entertainment, news, movies and more
>MOVIES: "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" sprints back to the top of the box office
>CELEBRITY: Blake Lively sues Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment
>HISTORY: Moxie, the oldest soft drink in the country, got its start in Mass.
>ANIMALS: Dog who's been in the shelter 4 years gets new toys (2:27)
>GOOD NEWS: Missing dog rings doorbell, returns home for Christmas
-Meanwhile, passenger blasted for bringing "emotional support" Great Dane on airplane
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 90 today in Worcester
-What to know about past "very strong" El Niños
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 1 dead, 2 injured in stabbing off Ararat Street in Worcester, police say (:16). Article
+6:00: Worcester councilors say city is shouldering homelessness burden from surrounding towns
+6:00: Victor D. Infante's WoMag Rundown (7:20)
+1:00: Worcester man arrested after child found alone in locked car at Northborough Walmart (1:56). Article
+1:00: Worcester school principal involved in harassment call days before going on leave
+1:00: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: Decades by DeZyne to headline this year's Pet Rock Fest
+1:00: Facebook and Instagram down as Meta products hit with widespread outage
-Parents of WPI's “Lost Sons” speak out
-Worcester prepares for World Cup watch parties (2:21)
-Related: Security, parking plans for World Cup games on Worcester Common
-Related: Local E.M.T. squads ready for World Cup watch parties in Worcester
-Related: Worcester License Commission says bars can stay open later for World Cup
-Related: Worcester awaits World Cup, and fans get a view of history
-Here's what's replacing Boston Market on Park Ave.
-Federal government accuses Chip Norton of fraud and millions in undisclosed transfers
-Woman struck, killed by flatbed tow truck identified by Worcester police
-Earlier: Worcester pedestrian struck, killed by flatbed tow truck
-National Grid begins massive project to upgrade lines in Central Mass.
-TODAY! Traffic advisory Friday for Grove Street
-TODAY! Fitness in the Parks summer series kicks off Friday
-Northbridge man who accidentally killed brother avoids prison time in plea
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Claremont Academy graduation (54:56)
-Worcester names new principal for North High
>DINING OUT: Worcester pizzerias see business boom following visits from Dave Portnoy
-ICYMI: Worcester man faces murder charge after beloved baker’s death
-Worcester activist, barred from City Hall, arrested again
-Developer seeks to build a new shopping plaza with multiple restaurants on Grove Street in Worcester
-Worcester sweep nets 8 suspects, drugs and illegal guns
-Downtown Worcester restaurant closed until June 22nd
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Update on construction at Senior Center parking lot
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Annual business personal property inspections begin Monday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Motorcycle, S.U.V. involved in serious Auburn crash
-Pub to close after 8 years due to "more than a few challenges"
-Worcester man charged with trafficking after drugs found in Squishmallows tin at Northborough Inn
-Free kids bike rodeo at Paxton Days 10 to noon Saturday
-Nearly 300 Leominster employees made $100,000 or more in 2025
-Highlights from Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up (Trio) at Uxlocale Friday, (Duo) at Val's in Holden, Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Wormtown rising, do the Time Warp, many voices ...
-R&B Legend Jon B. on new tour, music release (5:05)
-"Blizzard of Lies" author on new Karen Read book (3:17)
-Kayem, M.F.A. unveil traveling art exhibit featuring historic American figures with hot dogs
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: June Horrorscopes
-Who remembers the wonderful, wacky World Cup of 1966? I do!
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 341 (28:47): Jay Givan, 250th anniversary of America
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who passed away at 22 after a lifelong battle with Tay-Sachs disease
>SPORTS: See the full U.S. men's soccer schedule for the World Cup
-A.J. Brown pushes Drake Maye to be "perfect" at Pats minicamp (2:21)
-Former Holy Cross star Jalen Coker earns a 3-year, $35 million extension from Carolina
-Red Sox exec Sam Kennedy calls season "embarrassing"
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Bravehearts to host Italian Heritage Night with Brian Scalabrine June 20th
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 6-0
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 6-4, in game 1, second game postponed because of weather
>NATIONAL: U.S. will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war
-U.F.O. whistleblower claims billions in secret spending hidden from Congress
-Tragic: Details emerge after dad executed twin sons in bedroom -- as adorable boys are pictured
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. court overturns father’s murder conviction in death of Harmony Montgomery
-2 men killed in bloody Fall River homicide, 1 found with pitchfork impaled in head
>COLLEGES: Worcester State and Everett schools partner to offer direct admission to high school seniors
-Clark senior interns for Department of Environmental Protection, researches soundscapes in cranberry bogs
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Beat the Summer travel chaos with these easy hacks (3:48)
-The surprising passport mistake that could ruin your trip
>BUSINESS: U.S. oil reserves near 40-year low at 349.2 million barrels
-LPL Financial Research: Is bad news already priced into the bond market?
-New investment accounts fund an early start for kids (2:14)
>SHOPPING: Mass. sets tax-free weekend date for August
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: This mobile clinic is bringing care to new moms' front door (2:29)
-Dirty soda drinks might be doing you dirty as doctors warn of health risks
>FOOD: Homemade roasted tomato sauce
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix series "Worst Neighbor Ever" (2:04)
>MOVIES: Summer movie guide: "The Odyssey," "Toy Story 5," and more
>CELEBRITY: Aubrey Plaza cradles her baby bump
-Lizzo gets candid about new album, details wild moment from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit show
>ANIMALS: This cat waited his whole life for a dog best friend (1:53)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: Restoring history one milestone at a time
>GOOD NEWS: After growing up homeless, woman shares apartment with mom (3:04)
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, boy, 7, puts on 50 sweaters to break world record
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