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>WEATHER: 4 to 6 inches of snow tapering off, high in the 20s today in Worcester (3:53)
-Worcester residents prepping for winter weather
-Winter parking ban in effect overnight in Worcester
-Worcester storm alert: The 8 p.m. ban, $1,000 fines, and the “10-hour rule”
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester doctor, towering figure in public health, dies at 96
-Serious crash in Barre kills 2, injures another
-Strike ends at Starbucks on East Central St. in Worcester and W. Broadway in Gardner
-Yolk & Crumb brings buttery, flaky croissants to Worcester's West Side
-Babies dress up for Christmas at Saint Vincent
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for December
-T&G This Week: Reporting with impact
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Water mains, P.E.T.A. points fingers, Cousy's floor
-Bank foundation awards $50,000 to 17 Central Mass. nonprofits
-Worcester gets state funding for paving on Route 122
-Worcester’s chief equity officer lays out goals for next year
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:47): Elections, leadership struggles and housing dominate the year
-Worcester Christmas tree drop-off update: Clark St. drop-off closed Saturday
>DINING OUT: 2025 a dramatic year for Worcester restaurant openings and closings
-ICYMI: P.E.T.A. files animal welfare complaints against UMass Medical School
-Worcester students strike a high note at regional music auditions
-This Week in Worcester Exclusive: D.O.J. A.I. tools lead Epstein files redactions
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Vacancy on Board of Health
-Merry Christmas from Lamoureux Ford! (:47)
-Holden override vote now planned for spring
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hours-long police standoff in Leominster comes to a peaceful end
-Hopedale officers try to set record straight after euthanizing raccoon (1:45). Article
-Police/fire share stories of generosity in season of giving
-A Shrewsbury educator is running the Boston Marathon for her father
-Nashoba capital projections offer costs called "stunning"
-Special meeting will decide funding source for Bolton filtration
-Echo Lake D.C.R. management program December 30th
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Comedian Bob Marley, Beyond Wrestling and more ...
-Worcester area programs get $28,000 for outdoor recreation events
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: My predictions for the new year
-WPI professor: Rest is essential during the holidays, but it may mean getting active, not crashing on the couch
-Woo! Science: R.N.A. is rocking medicine, and UMass Professor's written the book
-Manny Jae Media's 508 Live Christmas Special (1:18:33)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to restaurateur who was the "king of the triple lobster special"
>SPORTS: AFC playoff picture: What’s at stake for Patriots in Week 17
-Patriots Mailbag: Issues to fix, 2026 free agent targets and more
-NFL Week 17 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Indiana, 140-122 (2:02). Article
-ECHL players go on strike, Worcester Railers' game in Maine postponed
>NATIONAL: Gen Z is drinking less and engaging in N.S.F.W. content, report says
-Most Americans aren't making year-end charitable donations amid economic fears
-Tragic: Man chokes to death on panettone in Christmas Eve tragedy
>NEW ENGLAND: Massive fire breaks out in Portland’s Old Port (:32)
-$400,000 worth of live lobsters stolen after leaving Taunton facility
-Town overwhelmed by "heavy" fried dough smell from new Dunkin' factory pumping out 1 million donuts per day
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria student nurses association delivers warmth to local veterans
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney World plans "demolition" of park attraction
-Use this packing hack to avoid a lost luggage debacle
>BUSINESS: Here's how Big Beautiful Bill could impact your tax refunds in April
>HOMES: Here are some helpful tips to lower your home heating bill (2:25)
>SHOPPING: Have holiday returns to make? Here's what you need to know (3:18)
>HEALTH: "Forever chemicals" linked to devastating, lifelong condition
>TV/STREAMING: New movies on streaming: "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere," "Sentimental Value" and more
>MOVIES: Hidden detail in beloved Christmas movie that will break fans' hearts all over again
-The funniest Christmas movie is also the most honest about why holidays are so hard
>CELEBRITY: Sydney Sweeney is the hottest sex symbol of the 2020s — and here’s proof
-Corey Feldman walks back claim that Corey Haim "molested" him
>ANIMALS: Dog found living on an old mattress is actually total goofball (2:51)
>HISTORY: First-ever recorded Mafia induction ceremony occurred in Medford
>GOOD NEWS: Steve Hartman stories about Secret Santa spreading holiday joy (22:30)
-Meanwhile, in New York, woman's afro hairstyle is officially the world's largest
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>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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