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In The News
-Latest weather: Sunny, high of 70 to 75 today in Worcester
-"We could've been back to work by now": Day of solidarity for striking nurses at St. V's
-Affordable housing advocates in Worcester want innovation, action
-Rosalie Tirella: Worcester’s homeless scattered throughout the city because city has no PIP
-Construction on Crompton Park Skatepark will begin in next few weeks
-City tests out device to map road conditions, assess potholes at Hope Cemetery
-ICYMI: Worcester's newest apartments set to open in 125-year-old downtown building. Top price: $3,600 per month
-Breen's Cafe steak and cheese trending after flurry of Facebook posts
-Central Mass restaurants face paper, plastic and food shortages
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Five Things to Do: Tyra Penn, Clock Out and more ...
-Homes: See the latest 5 foreclosed homes in Worcester
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Here's what Worcester's 2021 municipal election ballot will look like
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Clinton has been quietly evolving
-Channel 5's "Chronicle" visits the Wachusett Reservoir dam
-Man wanted for breaking into Sturbridge gas station, stealing money
-Northborough nonprofit helping kids gain access to books
-Marlborough land near industrial developments sells for $2.1 million
-Blackstone Valley Tech Practical Nursing program ranked #3 in Massachusetts
-Sports: Here's what Bill Belichick thinks about former Assumption star Deonte Harris (4:32)
-Former Assumption player Brian Kelly became the winningest coach in Notre Dame history
-Holy Cross football romps to 45-15 victory over Monmouth
-Worcester Country Club makes the cut as Sports Illustrated unveils all-time Ryder Cup rankings
-WooSox beat Rochester, 3-1
-Grand Finale for WooSox ’21 at Polar Park
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Cars: It's still summer at Bertera Nissan (3:03)
-RV rentals and sales, including at Fuller RV in Boylston, are shaking up the travel industry
-National: At least 3 people are dead after an Amtrak train derailed in Montana
-New England: Man struck, killed by truck on Cape Cod
-Tragic: Mom, 2-year-old child fall to their deaths at San Diego's Petco Park
-Business: APDerm opening 31st location, in Worcester
-Food: Nearly 223,000 pounds of ready-to-eat salad products recalled
-Massachusetts ranks 10th in study of most caffeinated states
-Colleges: New podcast examines how Clarkies have persevered in a COVID world
-UMass Medical School Research-Based Career Fair is September 29th
-Animals: Guy tries to befriend a stray cat for over a year (3:16)
-Shopping/Deals: Groupon for "Escape To Margaritaville" at the Hanover
-TV/Streaming: New on Disney+ in October
-Movies: Here's the old but new cast of the Soprano's movie "The Many Saints of Newark" (3:12)
-Celebrity: Celeb chef and Clark grad Padma Lakshmi responds to "Top Chef" criticisms after production begins in Texas
-History: $3 bill from Worcester County Bank
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman with fitting name feeds linemen after hurricane (2:58)
-Meanwhile, in Maine, woman wanting to spend more time with boyfriend calls in bomb threats to his workplace, officials say
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Mass. health officials announce how eligible residents can access Pfizer booster shots
-ICYMI: Some Worcester parents shocked only 40% of middle school students got vaccine
-Parent group criticizes lack of "consistent" approach to COVID in Mass. schools
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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