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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Spotty rain early then dry, high of 68 in Worcester
-1 person dead, 2 others injured in a 2-car crash in Worcester
-Moose gallops around Worcester Sunday morning, busying police and delighting onlookers (16 photos)
-People in Central Mass., southern N.H. report loud boom, shaking
-No injuries reported in Dumpster fire in Worcester
-Project aims to uncover what's under Wachusett Reservoir, dam
-Hundreds enjoy rare walk across Wachusett Dam in Clinton for first time in 2 years
-Reminder: Trash and recycling in Worcester will be delayed one day all this week
-ICYMI: Developer plans to turn college properties into affordable homes (:19)
-34-year-old Worcester woman killed in Charlton rollover crash is identified
-"Worcester’s most insufferable restaurant critic" apologizes
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): What does it mean to be Bottled in Bond?
-SeltzerTime podcast #127 (1:08:03): Setting the record straight with District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose
-WCCA-TV's ''Activate Worcester'' (28:02): Greg Stratman, candidate, Worcester City Council District 5
-Going to the Marathon today? MBTA has $15 commuter rail passes
-Song to Get You Through the Week: Abbie Barrett lays down blistering rocker, "I Will Let You Know"
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury welcomes new officer
-Shrewsbury announces one stop park-and-walk to your favorite town center business or restaurant
-Open House to be held at Saint John's (:30)
-Open House at Millbury Fire Department headquarters. Gallery (6 photos)
-Rep. Kane supports bill to eliminate “meal shaming” in public schools
-Sports: Marathon news in Local Sports and Boston Sports
-Red Sox win an instant classic
-Patriots rally to beat Houston
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-Cars: Bertera Nissan in Auburn has a wide selection of new and preowned vehicles for you (5:38)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-Business: Southwest Airlines cancels more than 1,000 flights Sunday
-2 new tenants move into Mercantile Center in Downtown Worcester
-Colleges: Worcester Art Museum, Clark symposium on tracking art looted by Nazis
-Cantor Art Gallery at Holy Cross to exhibit works by artist and civil rights activist Elizabeth Catlett
-National: Officer killed in ambush during first shift on the job
-Dozens of runners rescued from northern Utah mountain after extreme winter weather
-Tragic: Performer killed in accident on stage during opera
-New England: 69-year-old diver dies in Lake Winnipesaukee
-Some schools seeing more behavior issues in classrooms after return from remote learning
-Health: Health officials concerned this flu season could be worse than normal
-Animals: Escaped EcoTarium pigeon found safe in Uxbridge Sunday, returned home
-Shopping/Deals: 15 best home and kitchen deals from Wayfair's October sale
-TV/Streaming: Here are all the holiday movies coming to Netflix this season
-Celebrity: Holy Cross alum and "Handmaid's Tale" fiend Ann Dowd is school shooter's mom in "Mass"
-Movies: Craig's final Bond takes $56 million at domestic box office
-Food: Baby cereal sold at Walmart recalled due to arsenic levels
-History: 1953 ad from Worcester men's store
-Homes: 5 new houses for sale in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Annual yard sale funds woman's random acts of kindness (2:24)
-Meanwhile, in Britain, man sets record for fastest lawnmower at 143 mph
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-These 8 Mass. towns still have a vaccination rate under 50%
-More than 90% of clusters in Massachusetts are happening at home
-ICYMI: Burncoat High School’s football team sidelined after 10 cases
-Is my immunity waning? Doctors advise Pfizer vaccine recipients not to worry
-How to talk to your kids about getting the vaccine
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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