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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:21). High of 33 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester doctor, towering figure in public health, dies at 96
-The “paper-thin” crisis: Inside Worcester’s December water main madness
-Worcester goes all out to celebrate World War II veteran's 100th birthday
-Worcester Tech students work together to give bathrooms a fresh start
-Wall Street Journal, from Worcester: The hottest high schools in Massachusetts are trade schools
-Grafton company to pay $250,000 for creating stench (:28)
-ECHL, players reach tentative labor agreement
-Fun for all, all for fun: Buffone Arena hosts adaptive ice skating
-Worcester breast cancer nonprofit earns national grant
-T&G This Week: Reporting with impact
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Water mains, P.E.T.A. points fingers, Cousy's floor
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:47): Elections, leadership struggles and housing dominate the year
>DINING OUT: Yolk & Crumb brings buttery, flaky croissants to Worcester's West Side
-ICYMI: Serious crash in Barre kills 2, injures another
-Strike ends at Starbucks on East Central St. in Worcester and W. Broadway in Gardner
-Babies dress up for Christmas at Saint Vincent
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for December
-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): Judge: Authorities were "negligent" in not pursuing Fitchburg murder case
-Princeton cop injured after individual approaches with shovel during domestic call
-Hubbardston Select Board moves to replace town administrator amid recent staff departures
-Woman arrested for O.U.I. after midday crash in Clinton
-Paxton average tax bill rising by $521
-Grafton High is a Morgan’s Message school
-Need a late Christmas gift? Look no further
-Goings on from Millbury-Sutton Chronicle and The Landmark
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Comedian Bob Marley, Beyond Wrestling and more ...
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (35:14): Visiting holiday songs with distinguished speaker Nick Noble
-Book explores faith and coping after father's death
>OPINION: Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on New Year's Eve in Worcester
-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
-Manny Jae Media's 508 Live (1:02:40): Papee Paye, Milhomme Jean-charles, Ronald Burgess Jr. and Manny Alvarado
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career nurse from Worcester
>SPORTS: Why Drake Maye is thriving in Josh McDaniels’ Patriots offense
-No limits on Patriots ceiling with Maye's play: Mike Reiss (4:01)
-Patriots place receiver Mack Hollins on injured reserve
-NFL Week 17 schedule, TV and announcers
-Old Grumbly Fan's Week 17 Patriots preview vs. the Jets
-Bruins lose to Sabres, 4-1
>CARS: New electric vehicle battery can run 600 miles before recharge
>NATIONAL: Tech-savvy users discover a way around redacted parts of Epstein files
-New D.N.A. technology could help solve JonBenet Ramsey case
-Tragic: Woman shot, killed on Christmas by man doing target practice in his backyard
>NEW ENGLAND: Man charged with murder after killing his mother in Maine
-Framingham official resigns following arrest in child sex sting
>COLLEGES: Assumption honors program brings Catholic liberal education to bear on a broad spectrum
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 cheapest places to fly in 2026 — and the best dates to get bang for your buck
-Should you use luggage locks while traveling?
>BUSINESS: $950 million deal to sell more than 100 JCPenney stores collapses
>HOMES: Here are some helpful tips to lower your home heating bill (2:25)
>SHOPPING: What to know about holiday returns (3:06)
>HEALTH: "Troubling" colorectal cancer complication is highest in those under 50
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Simon Cowell: The Next Act" (2:29)
>MOVIES: "Avatar: Fire and Ash" still heating up the box office
>CELEBRITY: "The Wire" actor James Ransone dies by suicide at 46
-Steven Spielberg "refused" to work with Ben Affleck after a pool party incident
>ANIMALS: Boxer loves getting tucked into bed by grandpa (1:34)
>HISTORY: World War II Gen. George S. Patton lived in Mass.
>GOOD NEWS: Boy goes viral after sharing bird mimicking talent with world (3:12)
-Meanwhile, naked Florida man arrested for Christmas burglaries in mansions
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In The News
>WEATHER: Get ready for heavy rain, high around 80 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-2 displaced after Worcester house fire
-Chronic church noise complaints prompt Worcester to review enforcement, ordinance
-Chance to win money, prizes at lottery event in Worcester
-Part of Lake Quinsigamond remains closed due to E. coli bacteria
-Central Mass. students fight to save closing low-income college prep program
-After Anna Maria and Becker closures, colleges embrace new strategies amid intensifying headwinds
-Former Worcester Academy ballfields slated for 207-unit housing complex
-Summer Eats treats Worcester youth to free breakfast, lunch
-Worcester Guardian seeks members for new Community Advisory Board
-Worcester man charged with trespass, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest
>DINING OUT: Saloon 139 in Worcester offers Chinese food kicked up a notch
-ICYMI: How Central Mass. school districts are faring as tax overrides have tripled in 10 years
-Meet the freshman teachers starting out this fall in local schools
-Music with spirit fills air at Summer Gospel Fest on Worcester Common
-Worcester cyclists tackle steep hill in race to honor Major Taylor
-Remember Goose? Here’s what the famous runaway lizard has been up to
-Worcester police warn of spike in Infiniti thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Mexicali reopens
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Driver charged with motor vehicle homicide in death of Oakmont student
-In Shrewsbury, Emerald Run construction halted after environmental issues
-Chris Starczewski elected chairman of Dudley Board of Selectmen
-Doug Small is Spencer’s new U & F superintendent
-East Brookfield celebrates America’s 250th with fireworks, parade and carnival fun
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players open "Escape to Margaritaville" Friday
-The Village's Revolutionary Reading Tuesday
-Cassinda Scharff: 4 extra spicy book series that consumed my life
>OPINION: Dr. Geneve Allison and Dr. Ethan Brackett: PC4YOU state's antidote to medical care cuts
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 107 (1:26:14): Commemorating Robert Goddard's launch of a small liquid-fueled rocket
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to second generation leader of family construction company in Worcester
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown starting to fit in and more takeaways from Day 3 (1:50)
-Patriots’ defense ahead of offense early in training camp
-How Chad Tracy is following in father Jim Tracy’s footsteps
-Red Sox beat A's, 4-2
-Holy Cross standout Michela Lio signs with German pro team
-Bravehearts beat Lowell, 10-0
-Bravehearts' 2027 ‘Hearts Club memberships are here
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts back above .500 after 3-1 post-All-Star week
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>NATIONAL: American Red Cross declares nationwide blood shortage (1:05)
-Police arrested a 15-year-old after a festival shooting that killed 3 near the Space Needle
-Tragic: 11-year-old boy dies from rabies after waking up with bat on his face
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial begins (18:34): Analysis on openings, ex-husband's testimony
-Opening statements: Prosecution (19:48), defense (33:05)
-Teacher accused of having child sex abuse material, police say (:30)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 people you should always tip on vacation
>BUSINESS: The key to North Central downtown revitalization? Small businesses
-National Grid's $474 million project leads push to power the economy of the future
>SHOPPING: Popular squishy toys may cause serious burns, doctors say (2:44)
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Cyclospora outbreak is changing people's eating habits (1:46)
-Women living in poverty are more likely to develop cervical cancer (2:49)
>FOOD: McDonald's employee reveals secret menu hacks
>TV/STREAMING: Where to stream Shark Week for free
>MOVIES: Ryan Gosling unveiled as Ghost Rider, David Jonsson joins Marvel in "Black Panther 3" role
>CELEBRITY: John Cusack reveals why he stepped away from Hollywood after decades
-Nickelodeon star has "crashout" over shocking residual check
>ANIMALS: Former stray cat kept hissing at her new kitten brother (2:22)
>HISTORY: This 56-foot Worcester castle was built to honor a U.S. Naval Academy founder
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. veterans take to the skies again with Dream Flights in World War II-era aircraft
-Meanwhile, in Colorado, deputies respond to "break-in," find bear cubs ransacking home
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>HELP WANTED
+Job fair at Worcester Post Office August 18th
-Part-time dishwasher and line cook, Canal District bar & restaurant
-Police officers, Town of Shrewsbury
-Front of house manager, Holden restaurant
-Part-time hosts, West Boylston restaurant
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