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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:11). High of 57 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: Inmate convicted of beating Worcester man to death at treatment center
+4:00: Worcester man refuses to move in drive-thru, gets busted with stolen gun
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Alma Gaucha generates buzz with splashy debut
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "The Running Man," "Now You See Me: Now You Don't," and more
+Noon: A ghost of Christmas past: Charles Dickens' ties to Worcester, WPI
+Noon: First Person: On making friends, and not knowing much about Tolkien
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 15-year-old girl
-Porch pirate thefts down in Worcester, police say
-Worcester Public Schools vow action after rise in staff assaults
-Worcester, Boston law firms to merge
-Majority of Solomon Pond Mall sold for $8.5 million
-Clark sells site of Peppercorn’s to restaurant's owner for $1 million
-Law opens records of Worcester State Hospital, other asylums
-"Clearopathra": Here are the winners in Worcester’s snowplow naming contest
-Q.C.C. food pantry sees record demand
-No room for "it can't happen here": Central Mass. colleges react to Brown shooting
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:53): Worcester’s dual tax rate and the supermarket debate
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:14): Worcester Superintendent Brian Allen
>DINING OUT: Best steakhouses in New England roundup includes Willy's, One Eleven
-ICYMI: Coming soon, an upscale cocktail lounge at the top of the Glass Tower in Worcester
-City Council honors former Worcester firefighter who saved woman from burning building
-Witness: Firefighters pulled woman to safety during blaze in Grafton
-Feds charge Worcester man with collecting unemployment while working for T.S.A.
-Driver charged with motor vehicle homicide in death of Irish visitor to Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden woman, 94, tied to T&G Santa since childhood
-Merry Christmas from Lamoureux Ford! (:47)
-M.B.T.A. effort takes 1 parcel off Holden's list
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury's Christmas gift to residents? Free disposal of trash
-1 injured after assumed propane flash in Lancaster
-McKenna resigns from Millbury Select Board, accepts finance position
-Rutland tax rate down, tax bills up
-Sterling celebrates community with tree lighting
-Unique opportunity for unique site in Clinton
-Water worries continue to plague Nashoba building
-Emotions run high as Bolton transfer station future debated
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: "Wings" screening, Women’s Ensemble chorus
-Millbury dancer Tyler George joins boy band Just Your Type
-Disney on Ice is coming to Boston
>OPINION: Tom Marino: City Council unsure if City Auditor can audit
-Jeff Raymond: Just a thought or 2 to close out 2025
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 106 (29:38): Bwema Matata on D.R.C. Conflict
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (55:58): The Landing Properties/Friendly House
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to mason who built his family's brick home
>SPORTS: How can Patriots bounce back vs. Ravens? David Andrews, Brian Hoyer discuss
-Bruins lose to Oilers, 3-1
>NATIONAL: Bondi Beach terrorist Naveed Akram charged with 15 murders
-Woman caught canoodling with boss at Coldplay concert blames "bad decision" on a "couple of High Noons"
-Tragic: Skydivers plunge to their death after parachutes tangled in mid-air
>NEW ENGLAND: Suspect in Brown shooting, MIT professor killing found dead (22:38). Article
-Related: "Attentive tipster" helped police to identify Brown shooter (1:59)
-Brian Walshe given life sentence for murder of wife, Ana (3:05)
>COLLEGES: WPI researcher helps make the case for different approach to biofuel production
-Worcester State’s Binienda Center celebrates community partnerships at inaugural luncheon
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the best European-style Christmas markets in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Bill aims to secure community health workers amid job insecurity
-LPL Financial Research: Policy tailwinds and artificial intelligence to power stocks in 2026
-F.T.C. probing Instacart's A.I. pricing tool after being caught charging customers different prices: report
-W.B.D.C. Podcast (23:27): Worcester’s climate goals vs. economic growth
>HOMES: Home sales in Central Mass. dropped in November, as prices climb again
>SHOPPING: Must-have gifts that every reader will love
>FOOD: So Delicious ice cream recalled, may contain small stones
>HEALTH: Scientists are a breath away from beating pancreatic cancer
>TV/STREAMING: The sexiest movie and TV nude scenes on HBO Max in 2025
>MOVIES: 2026 Oscars Shortlists
>CELEBRITY: Rihanna shuts down audience Scrooge at Mariah Carey holiday show in just 2 words
-Dick Van Dyke wants to be remembered for these 2 "iconic" projects as he turns 100
>ANIMALS: Wild polar bear mother adopts orphaned cub in "rare" occurrence
>HISTORY: "The Whistler" was a Worcester legend
>GOOD NEWS: Woman collects 2 lottery prizes at once
-Meanwhile, in England, man sings Christmas songs for 42 hours to break world record
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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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