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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:04). High of 31 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester apartment project on Shrewsbury Street faces parking concerns
+5:00: Worcester Public Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh retires
+5:00: Police determine threat at Sterling school not legitimate
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Bonchon, from owners of Gong cha, sees crowds, lines
+Noon: How to stream Taylor Swift docuseries, "The End of an Era," on Disney+
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "Die My Love," "Christy," and more
+Noon: "Sister's Christmas Catechism" coming to Worcester
+Noon: "Night Lights" named best holiday garden display in nation
-Couple arrested after 5-hour standoff in Worcester (1:37). Article
-Related: Worcester officers treated for hypothermia after standoff
-Earlier: Large police presence overnight in Worcester, Paxton ends with man in handcuffs
-Water restored as crews continue work on Shore Drive in Worcester
-Earlier: Aerial view of damage (:42)
-Winter homeless shelter to open at former Quality Inn near Lincoln Plaza
-Worcester woman wins Lucky for Life, takes lump sum of $390,000
-Central Mass. nonprofit receives $40,000 from global organization to help local families
-New bill aims to protect Mass. libraries from book bans
-Radio Worcester (12:45): Dr. Michael Hirsch on Worcester’s “Guns to Gardens” program
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:36): Worcester snowstorm response, police oversight & affordability
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant to host industry Christmas party on Monday
-ICYMI: 4-year-old Worcester girl under D.C.F.'s watch suffered "chronic, cumulative" neglect before death: Report (4:03). Article
-2 people displaced after fire in Worcester home
-Lottery open for 22 affordable condos on Elm St. in Worcester
-Demolition of Harrison Street bridge over I-290 begins
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Chief Tim Sherblom sworn in as head of Central Mass. Chiefs of Police Association
-NEW! Merry Christmas from Lamoureux Ford! (:47)
-Pressure and Pushback: Holden’s high-stakes clash with the state
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man arrested in Auburn for human trafficking
-16 Worcester County first responders honored for frozen lake rescue
-Leicester Gardens, a 24-unit multifamily property, hits the market for $5.67 million
-Shrewsbury cardboard dumpster moved temporarily
-Fire department issues "boiling over" in Clinton
-Welcome to Clinton, little lady!
-Millbury E.M.T. reunites with the man he helped save
-Rutland man sworn in as trained correctional officer
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Marlborough brewery to close at end of year
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Assabet Valley Mastersingers, High Command and more ...
-Music Worcester presents American Spiritual Ensemble at Mechanics Hall
-Indian Ranch fans sad at death of Mavericks singer Raul Malo
>OPINION: Rosalie Tirella: Christmas wish
-Marianne Lyons Delorey: Listening carefully
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (56:35): Rob Wipond
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who fostered hundreds of children
>SPORTS: How Drake Maye’s stats compare to quarterbacks who won NFL MVP in Year 2
-Celtics lose to Bucks, 116-101 (1:57). Article
-Bruins beat Winnipeg, 6-3
-'Sader Stories (1:59): Civic engagement
>NATIONAL: Senate rejects bills as A.C.A. tax credits set to expire (2:38)
-Time magazine names "Architects of A.I." as person of the year for 2025
-Tragic: Dad dies after dropping barbell on chest in freak gym accident
>NEW ENGLAND: Brian Walshe murder trial Day 9 analysis (29:45)
-More than 10,000 in Mass. drop health insurance plans for '26 (1:48)
-State Police crisis negotiator rescues man in distress on Tobin Bridge
>COLLEGES: WPI's Time To Startup (56:33): How to be a mentor & mentee
-A pipeline of excellence: Assumption’s organ scholarship
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why aren’t these big cities the capitals of their states?
>BUSINESS: Amazon settlement explained: Do you qualify for a refund?
-Delayed September report shows decline in Greater Worcester unemployment, feds cancel October release
-ChatGPT accused of being complicit in murder for the first time in bombshell suit
-Anheuser-Busch closing its facility in Merrimack, N.H., next year
>HOMES: Mass. ramping up efforts to permit more Accessible Dwelling Units (1:18)
>SHOPPING: Parenting gift guide: Educational toys (2:17)
>HEALTH: Common appliance increasing risk of lung cancer and diabetes
>FOOD: Classic Mass. candy bar almost vanished, until a little store stepped in (1:22)
>TV/STREAMING: Will Smith makes surprise cameo in "Bel-Air" finale on Peacock
>MOVIES: Trailer for "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie"
>CELEBRITY: Cher, 79, set to marry boyfriend Alexander "AE" Edwards, 39: report
-Matthew Lillard responds to Quentin Tarantino criticizing his acting
>ANIMALS: Puppy reunites with his sister for cutest playdate ever (3:06)
>HISTORY: A day in the life of Worcester — May 3, 1989 (30:12)
>GOOD NEWS: Lost dog found 5 years later, 520 miles from home
-Meanwhile, in Australia, skydiver's parachute gets caught on plane tail at 15,000 feet
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 21 today in Worcester
+5:00: Another cold night, next snow threat develops Sunday (3:18)
-Worcester winter parking ban remains as snow cleanup continues
-720 tickets, 400 tows in Worcester during storm
-"There isn’t enough help out there": Worcester gets mixed reviews on plowing
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Massport seeks to double Worcester airport passenger use by 2035, grow cargo operations
+5:00: Mini-grants applications for Worcester teachers now open
+Noon: Lunenburg school resource officer helps recover more than $100,000 in crypto scam
+Noon: "I Declare" eyes Black perspectives in face of historic anniversary
+Noon: Last Call: Dee O'Connor, book collaborator
-UMass Memorial sees spike in shoveling heart attacks after storm (1:53). Article
-City Council moves forward on Main Street tax exemption
-Kraft honors fallen officer’s family with Super Bowl tickets
-As "Laverne & Shirley" turns 50, remembering Worcester's own Big Ragoo
-Saint Vincent names interim C.E.O. and C.N.O. in leadership transition
-Worcester County Wonders: The future is bright for a new Whalom Park
>DINING OUT: Best hidden gem restaurants in America? Beloved spots worth the trip
-ICYMI: Worcester couple convicted of sex trafficking relative sentenced to prison
-Town Fair Tire wants to take over former Fortin's Market (and Dollar Tree) on West Boylston Street
-3-story apartment building proposed for Worcester’s Millbury Street
-TV food personality Alton Brown is set to return to Worcester in April
-Mystery on Main Street: Catacombs under downtown Worcester
-85-year-old man in Worcester jokes about spending birthday digging car out of snow
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-NEW! Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-12-year-old cellist from Holden competes as semifinalist in national competition
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Massive water main breaks disrupt service in Grafton (1:30)
-Shrewsbury adds additional full-day Pre-K classrooms
-Traffic advisory for center of Millbury
-Clinton town clerk resigns, seat to be filled at upcoming election
-Woman arrested after sleeping on sidewalk, drinking near Leominster Market Basket
-Book your pup's next glow-up at Life is Ruff in Auburn
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Knox Train 250th celebrations at Old Sturbridge Village and Worcester
-Holy Cross, Worcester Academy legend Sherry Levin puts lifetime of lessons into new book
-Listen Up: Seeing "Faces" with Worcester rapper Ghost of the Machine
>OPINION: Dr. Mohammad Alhabbal: Many seniors face new crisis
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (58:04): TheHeavyWeight Dj Rasheed
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (51:35): How are the roads?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester C.P.A.
>SPORTS: Mike Vrabel says Patriots run to Super Bowl was "group effort" (1:06)
-Is Drake Maye hurt? Vrabel gives vague answer
-Maye had right shoulder issue before AFC Championship Game
-Whale comes in with $1.1 million wager on this Super Bowl bet
-NFL world shocked by Bill Belichick failing to make Hall of Fame
-How Belichick reacted to his shocking Hall of Fame snub
-Bill Polian denies being factor in Belichick's Hall of Fame miss
-Bruins beat Nashville, 3-2
-Caitlin Clark joining NBC's NBA coverage as special contributor
-Holy Cross men's basketball (on the road) and women's basketball (at home) face Colgate
>CARS: Volkswagen to recall 44,000 vehicles over high-voltage battery fire risk
>NATIONAL: Woman gets $3 million in romance scams
-Autopsy reports reveal horrific new details about University of Idaho victims' stabbing injuries
-Tragic: Father shoots and kills 4 family members, including wife, while his child hides in closet and calls 911: cops
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 children charged with murder after deadly beating in Providence
-Top Hawaiian chef and dad of 3 ID'd as fourth victim of Maine plane crash
-Radio Worcester (12:55): Jesse Littlewood explains ballot initiative to reform primary elections
>COLLEGES: Clark's visual arts M.F.A. residency includes learning, creating and building community
-Holy Cross professor: From ancient Rome to today, war-makers have talked constantly about peace
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Southwest's controversial plus-size passenger policy kicks in
-5 things you should always wear on a plane
>BUSINESS: UPS plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs as it scales back Amazon deliveries
-LPL Financial Research: The productivity advantage: Powering economic growth in 2026
-TikTok reaches last-minute settlement with woman who blamed app for depression, body dysmorphia
>HOMES: Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Worcester metro area
>SHOPPING: Behind the seams — A closer look at clothing quality (1:54)
>FOOD: Keurig recalls over 80,000 McCafé coffee pods
>HEALTH: Women who get pregnant in this window are more likely to live longer
-Deadly cancer risk spikes with certain level of alcohol consumption, study finds
>TV/STREAMING: Taylor Sheridan’s TV show lineup: "Landman" Season 3, "Marshals", "The Madison" and more
>MOVIES: Dirty Dancing sequel with Jennifer Grey moving forward
>CELEBRITY: Sydney Sweeney climbs Hollywood sign to hang up bras
-Claire Danes admits she had a "meltdown" after learning she was pregnant at 44
>ANIMALS: Wild squirrel visits dog every day for 5 years (2:13)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Belmont and Edward streets, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Bouquet of lottery tickets earns birthday girl $20,000
-Meanwhile, in Australia, kangaroo causes chaos during bike tour, bikers injured
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