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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 (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years\
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester restaurant until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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