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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:04). High of 43 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-After 64 years, Ken's Barbershop closes — but owner's legacy lives on
-Brothers behind Pepe's Taqueria buy site of restaurant, adjacent retail site for $2 million
-Here's where to bring your Christmas tree after the holidays in Worcester
-Neighbor to Neighbor awarded $50,000 for campaigns in Worcester, other cities
-Mass. D.O.T. awards funding for 5 local road paving projects
-Worcester Guardian week in review
-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: Table Hoppin': Alma Gaucha generates buzz with splashy debut
-ICYMI: 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
-Kindergartners, seniors bond at Abby Kelley
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Finance Committee asks to scrap February override vote
-Merry Christmas from Lamoureux Ford! (:47)
-Holden woman, 94, tied to T&G Santa since childhood
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Carter Terenzini chosen for West Boylston interim town administrator role
-Resident’s report leads to Life Flight response after rollover crash in Berlin
-An abundance of Grafton High clothing donations reaches Boston
-Change announced in Clinton school topping off ceremony
-Well at D.C.A.M.M. site long eyed for Lancaster water supply
-Decision on alcohol put off on new gas station in Sterling
-Call for art for North Brookfield's First Night celebration
-Goings on from Grafton News, Millbury-Sutton Chronicle
-The Landmark's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: "Wings" screening, Women’s Ensemble chorus
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (54:55): Worcester sings the holidays
-Katharine McPhee reveals the hardest part of touring with husband David Foster
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Worcester schools manipulate numbers so all looks rosy
-Janice Harvey: Online ornament shopping turns out to be a source of humbug
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:59): Brian Allen, Superintendent, Worcester Public Schools; Julie McDonald, Juniper Outreach Foundation
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to the first female Moderator in Massachusetts
>SPORTS: Patriots vs. Ravens: Key AFC showdown preview
-Sneaky-difficult matchup for Drake Maye?
-Clarifying Mike Vrabel’s comments about Josh McDaniels’ play-calling
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Toronto, 112-96 (1:58). Article
-Bruins fall to Vancouver, 5-4
-Holy Cross women's basketball to host UMass Lowell in final non-conference game on Sunday
-Holy Cross men's basketball team falls to Harvard
-Worcester Bravehearts 2026 Season Passes are now available
-Railers fall to Norfolk, 3-0
-Burncoat's Jaiden Johnston continues to make a name with his jump shot
>NATIONAL: New Epstein files include photos, documents with redactions
-Centrist Republicans force vote to extend A.C.A. subsidies
-Death row executions nearly doubled this year. Here's where and why
-Tragic: Horrific new video captures moment Greg Biffle's plane explodes killing NASCAR legend and his family, friends
>NEW ENGLAND: How the Brown University shooter evaded capture (2:49)
-Pair accused of trafficking $7 million in S.N.A.P. benefits (15:34). Article
>COLLEGES: 3D-printed scaffolds for new blood vessels (4:40)
-CrossTalks Episode 7 (16:20): Jonathan White
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Traveling with gifts this holiday season? What to know (1:52)
-What happens if you try to fly without a REAL I.D.?
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-101: Incorporating new graduates into your workforce
>HOMES: Top 10 metros where buyers can score more for a "fixer-upper"
>SHOPPING: Enter to win a GE Appliances® Digital Air Fry 8-in-1 Toaster Oven during Sclamos year-end savings giveaway
>FOOD: White Castle recalls 4-count cartons of Original Sliders
>HEALTH: How to get the most out of a doctor's appointment
>TV/STREAMING: Gayle King says there's drama at CBS and anticipates changes at "CBS Mornings"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Jack Black, Paul Rudd movie, "Anaconda" (1:28)
>CELEBRITY: "Petrified" Rob Reiner made shocking confession about son Nick at Conan O'Brien's party: report
-Bridget Fonda, 61, shows off weight loss during rare public outing
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy begs for help on side of road (1:38)
>HISTORY: Secrets of the White House: A look inside the hidden features of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
>GOOD NEWS: Couple score $3 million lottery prize 6 months after $1 million win
-Meanwhile, in England, enormous goose barrels through woman's front door, sending her into a panic thinking it was a thief
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:13). High of 32 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Salute to Worcester booster: Filmmaker, activist Caitlin McCarthy to be honored
-Growth of luxury apartments in Worcester leaves some residents cold
-National Grid work to restrict parking on Lakeside Ave. in Worcester
-Worcester Speaks No. 13: Parlee Jones
-Local bank donates $15,000 to Worcester schools for food pantries
-Former state Sen. Dean Tran pleads guilty to obstruction of justice in federal court
-More than 122 million Americans expected to travel for holiday this week
-Worcester County Wonders: The local twins who changed the world
-Radio Worcester (21:29): City Manager Eric Batista explains Worcester’s tax strategy, infrastructure challenges and winter shelter response
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:53): Worcester’s dual tax rate and the supermarket debate
>DINING OUT: Proposed law could require minimum gratuity during busy seasons
-ICYMI: After 64 years, Ken's Barbershop closes — but owner's legacy lives on
-Brothers behind Pepe's Taqueria buy site of restaurant, adjacent retail site for $2 million
-Here's where to bring your Christmas tree after the holidays in Worcester
-Neighbor to Neighbor awarded $50,000 for campaigns in Worcester, other cities
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Finance Committee asks to scrap February override vote
-Merry Christmas from Lamoureux Ford! (:47)
-Holden woman, 94, tied to T&G Santa since childhood
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Matt’s LEGO Drive stops in Millbury
-To raise funds for beloved colleague battling cancer, Shrewsbury P.D. and F.D. play exhibition hockey game
-Man arrested after refusing to leave Leominster hotel, grabbed knife during arrest
-Man held without bail after Leominster traffic stop results in trafficking, O.U.I.-drug charges
-Basement fire displaces 3 on Summer Street in Fitchburg
-Clinton police arrest passenger for trafficking cocaine during traffic stop
-New Rutland administrator starts in January
-Florence Sawyer announces honor roll
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Noon Years Eve events in Central Mass & beyond
-Radio Worcester (11:58): Mechanics Hall Executive Director Spotlight
>OPINION: Amanda Meady: Holidays as a single mom
-Rosalie Tirella: Saint Peter's Father Andy... Father Frank
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (58:40): Bella Smith
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:24:13)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to member of the Elks Lodge and American Legion Post
>SPORTS: Patriots clinch playoff spot with come-from-behind win
-Patriots’ No. 1 seed odds improve in Week 16
-Bruins lose to Senators, 6-2
-WNBA take gigantic step toward strike in overwhelming vote
-Balanced scoring helps Holy Cross women's basketball roll past UMass Lowell, 78-56
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. ignored Jeffrey Epstein child porn warning for 10 years, docs show
-At least 16 files have disappeared from the D.O.J. webpage for documents related to Epstein
-Tragic: Multiple gunmen open fire at a South African pub, killing 9 and wounding 10
>NEW ENGLAND: F.B.I. won't say whether homeless tipster will get $50,000 reward
-Suspected Brown and MIT professor shooter showed signs of anger, former friend says
>COLLEGES: CrossTalks Episode 8 (16:27): Eileen Hornor
-Anna Maria introduces program to fast track the next generation of educators and leaders
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The new highest bridge in the world just opened
-5 surprising things that can get you kicked off a flight
>BUSINESS: Gen Z fears A.I. will steal their jobs
-You won the lottery! Now, how do you protect your privacy and your cash prize?
>SHOPPING: Enter to win a GE Appliances® Digital Air Fry 8-in-1 Toaster Oven during Sclamos year-end savings giveaway
>HEALTH: This is the exact age when fitness and strength begin to decline: study
>FOOD: Tips to make holiday cooking less stressful (3:17)
>TV/STREAMING: YouTube TV to launch new slimmer subscription bundles, including sports plan
>MOVIES: "Avatar: Fire and Ash" box office opens on low end in U.S. with $88 million
>CELEBRITY: Julia Roberts looks 20 years younger in no-makeup selfie on Instagram
-Howard Stern's future with SiriusXM revealed after retirement rumors
>ANIMALS: Dog chained for 19 years finally gets to feel what freedom is (1:59)
>HISTORY: Rare pic of old Union Depot in Worcester as it was being built in 1875
>GOOD NEWS: Bus driver knits hats to keep students warm
-Meanwhile, in Venice, hundreds of Santas take over Grand Canal (2:27)
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