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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:16). High of 36 today in Worcester
-A white Christmas in New England? Latest snow forecast (7:37)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Inmate convicted of beating Worcester man to death at treatment center
-Worcester man refuses to move in drive-thru, gets arrested with stolen gun
-Amid rising rates of violence, UMass Memorial E.R. nurses union demands new safety plan by January 1st
-Table Hoppin': Alma Gaucha generates buzz with splashy debut
-Kindergartners, seniors bond at Abby Kelley
-City Council honors Legendary Legacies with proclamation
-T&G This Week: A tragedy hits close to home
-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: Worcester restaurant's Brunch with Santa on Saturday
-ICYMI: 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
-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): Grand jury issues indictments in separate Fitchburg killings
-Barre Select Board votes to explore restitution after alleged double-dipping by former D.P.W. superintendent
-Fire department issues "boiling over" in Clinton
-Boylston police not happy with way report released
-Conway in talks to be next Berlin-Boylston superintendent
-Lancaster recreating records after open meeting complaint
-Nashoba district on hunt for key position
-Veterans honored by Sterling Grange
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Coming soon, an upscale cocktail lounge at the top of the Glass Tower in Worcester
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: "Wings" screening, Women’s Ensemble chorus
-A ghost of Christmas past: Charles Dickens' ties to Worcester, WPI
-Review: Hanover upholds its record with this year's "Christmas Carol"
>OPINION: Victor D. Infante: Moving out of 3-decker apartment means learning to part with stuff
-First Person: On making friends, and not knowing much about Tolkien
-Tom Marino: City Council unsure if City Auditor can audit
-Jeff Raymond: Just a thought or 2 to close out 2025
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1400 (26:59): Blerina Sulo, local author and poet
-Manny Jae Media's 508 LIVE! (55:46): Papee Paye and Milhomme Jean-charles, Ronald Burgess Jr., Manny Alvarado
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who died tragically at age 24
>SPORTS: Is Stefon Diggs’ fluctuating playing time with Patriots cause for concern?
-Drake Maye says he’d rather win Super Bowls than NFL MVP awards
-Celtics beat Miami, 129-116
-Holy Cross men’s basketball concludes nonconference slate at Harvard Saturday
-Holy Cross halftime interview (3:48): Egetta Alfonso
-Assumption women's basketball coach Kerry Phayre reaches milestone 500th career win
-Railers beat Norfolk, 3-2
>CARS: See list of top 10 least reliable cars by Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: Who is named in Epstein files?
-Justice Department releases limited set of files tied to Epstein investigation
-U.S. not planning to release full unedited boat strike video to public
-Tragic: Woman found dead in Dollar Tree freezer
>NEW ENGLAND: U.S. Attorney reveals chilling new details about killings (12:06)
-Related: Support these verified fundraisers for Brown students
-D.C.F. drops gender-identity requirement amid lawsuit, federal probe
>COLLEGES: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Holy Cross (1:17)
-WPI Podcast Episode 25 (47:27): Holiday Marketing 101 with Purvi Shah of The Business School
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the tallest Christmas trees in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Instacart to refund $60 million to consumers to settle F.T.C. lawsuit
-Ballot initiative to recriminalize recreational cannabis sales receives certification
-101: Anticipating holiday breaks
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: These are this year's most popular toys (2:32)
>FOOD: Kevin McCallister spent $19.83 on groceries in "Home Alone." Here’s what it costs now
>HEALTH: Mass. uninsured rate is far lower than nation's average
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "The Running Man," "Now You See Me: Now You Don't," and more
>CELEBRITY: Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry are loving the attention
-Amy Schumer and husband Chris Fischer split after 7 years of marriage
>ANIMALS: Aggressive cat melts when she gets to know her new mom (2:11)
>HISTORY: Grande’s Market was the last mom-and-pop grocery store in Shrewsbury
>GOOD NEWS: Internet raises over $1 million after 88-year-old veteran reveals he works full time at supermarket after losing pension
-Meanwhile, Swedish man shoves 81 matches up his nose, earns 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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