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In The News
-Latest weather: Mostly sunny, high of 47 today in Worcester
+6:00: Tractor-trailer hits Worcester bridge, roads closed
+6:00: Worcester teachers say they're still waiting for last year's pay-raise check
+6:00: In Worcester, a search for career happiness during the pandemic
+6:00: Bravehearts release 2022 schedule
+6:00: Holy Cross' Jacob Dobbs named a second team All-American
+6:00: Worcester area adoptable pets: Meet Jasmine & More
+Noon: Charter/Spectrum service and cost in Worcester criticized again
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - December 14th
-Worcester man sentenced after concealing millions in cash wages from IRS
-Worcester police warn of "porch pirates" striking across city
-Spencer great-grandmother wins $1 million Mass. lottery prize
-$100,000 Mass Cash winner sold on Lincoln Street in Worcester
-Students at Rice Square School in Worcester earn mechanical engineering Girl Scout badges
-Police to be removed from Worcester schools by December 31st
-Health care in Central Mass. is at an inflection point, WBJ panelists say
-Premier Referral Networking Group to hold toy drive networking event Tuesday in Canal District
-Free skating at Worcester Common this weekend for event aimed at helping Worcester County Food Bank
-Tribute to a Worcester woman who dedicated her life to helping and caring for those in need
-ICYMI: Worcester restaurant closes after more than 20 years in business
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-A Night of Brass Funk, Reggae/Rocksteady, Rhythm Blues & Ska coming January 7th
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits podcast (55:38): Whiskey Wednesday with special guest John Ellsessar
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 460 (28:08): WRTA
-Bill Shaner: We absolutely need a sixth City Council district
-Mike Benedetti: City Council preview for December 14th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Millbury apartment complex breaks ground
-Grafton man collects donations after deadly tornadoes in Midwest (1:55)
-Sutton family honors dog lost to cancer by helping other pups
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): West Boylston first responders honored for resuscitating a 41-year-old man
-Douglas receives grant for $150 million Blackstone Logistics Center
-Fitchburg principal informs parents of "slaves" Instagram page with photos of Black students (1:37)
-Sports: Carlie Magier named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Pats get some rest ... and some help
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, week 9
-Tatum scores 42, carries Celtics past Bucks, 117-103
-Cars: Happy Holidays from Bertera Nissan (2:04)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-Business: Central Mass. business confidence slightly below state average
-"The internet's on fire" as techs race to fix software flaw
-Health: Falling asleep at your desk? Try these simple exercises to beat the afternoon slump
-Colleges: Nichols launches robotic automation learning center
-A year after Becker College's closing, former students have landed on their feet
-2 incoming WPI faculty members selected to Forbes’ 30 under 30 list
-National: Factory workers threatened with firing if they left before tornado, employees say
-Nassar victims reach $380 million settlement with USA Gymnastics, Olympic Committee
-New England: Healey picks up fundraising pace ahead of decision on governor's race
-History: Remembering local toy store giant Child World (5:11)
-Shopping/Deals: Brick and mortar stores still popular even with online options
-Homes: 1895 home with views of Webster Lake lists $895,500
-TV/Streaming: Peloton strikes back at "Sex and the City" revival twist with new ad
-Screen Time: Remembering the time Anne Rice got a good laugh in Worcester
-Celebrity: Golden Globes nominees
-Animals: Mass. shelters prepare to receive pets displaced by tornadoes
-Meanwhile, in Florida, woman takes cops on wild car chase through golf course
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Cases among children are on the rise again
-Mass. provides 2.1 million rapid tests to 102 communities
-Map: Which cities, towns will get free rapid tests?
-A grim milestone: At least 800,000 Americans have died
-ICYMI: Worcester sees 6 straight week-over-week increases
-Mass. officials report more than 11,000 new cases over 3-day period as hospitalizations top 1,300
-Air Force discharges 27 for refusal to get vaccine
-Getting vaccine in afternoon could produce more antibodies, Harvard study finds
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: American Airlines restarts Philadelphia service to Worcester, replacing N.Y.C. nonstop
+5:00: Massport announces location of huge new solar field near Worcester Airport
+5:00: New Hampshire woman killed in crash on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Earlier: Serious crash on I-84 in Sturbridge brings Friday morning traffic to a halt
+5:00: The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2024-2025 season, part 1
+5:00: John Keough: 3 things I think about Tuesday night
+Noon: Investigation underway after fire destroys home in Millbury
+Noon: Worcester colleges slam ballot question that would sap their endowments
+Noon: It's Good Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Captain America: Brave New World" and more
+Noon: Bad Religion, Pennywise set to headline Punk in the Park at Palladium
+Noon: Beyond Beer: Defunct Honey Bee Orchards new home for Ragged Hill Cider
+Noon: Keep the Faith: Considering the effects of Easter beyond Holy Week
-Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Rachel Monárrez to leave in June
-UMass Medical School lays off and furloughs 200 employees
-Earlier: Cuts will have irretrievable effects as UMass Medical School stands to lose $80 million, Gov. Healey says
-$100,000 lottery winner sold in Worcester
-Paul Revere lantern replica coming to Worcester City Hall
-State throws out License Commission's penalties against Worcester cigar bar
-Worcester reports 9 hate crimes in 2024, mostly nonviolent
-Mass. graduation requirements listening session in Worcester
-Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. will stop covering popular drugs for weight loss
>FAITH: Christians in Worcester practice their faith amid cultural, political divisions
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): 2 locals make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Sushi restaurants (5:36)
-ICYMI: Federal cuts are about to cripple Central Mass. food pantries
-Where Worcester ranks among U.S. cities where a family making $100,000 can "still be broke"
-Pickleball push sparks discussion over Worcester court upgrades
-How Armenian-American Heritage Month was proclaimed
-Worcester getting a second Chick-fil-A
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: “Disconnect to Reconnect”
-NEW: Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden slated to get fiber internet
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster woman arrested for stealing $38 in merchandise from Hannaford
-2 arrested after traffic stop leads to fentanyl trafficking bust in Shrewsbury
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Recreation Department Eggstravaganza
-David Prouty center court logo to be embedded in lobby floor
-Snow changes plans for Richards Library Book Sale
-Clinton election paper deadline is Friday
-Blackstone River tributaries in Sutton and Millbury graded
-Become a Salt Sleuth and clean up near the reservoir
-Bolton board will be a duo at least 'til fall
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Art at the Harold Stevens Gallery. hip-hop and more ...
-Call for vendors for 2025 Wednesdays on Water
>OPINION: Tracey Faraday: Finding the perfect balance in friendship & motherhood
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (52:47): Nataki Romeo, Cafe Romeo
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career firefighter in Worcester
>SPORTS: Celtics enter playoffs embracing adversity, tougher path to repeating as NBA champs
-Bravehearts rolls out new menu for corporate outings
-Bravehearts introduce 2025 coaching staff
-Holy Cross football 2025 season ticket memberships on sale now
-WooSox throw combined no-hitter over 7 innings in doubleheader sweep
>CARS: Honda denies reported plan to shift production from Canada, Mexico to U.S.
>NATIONAL: 2 dead, 6 hospitalized after Florida State shooting; suspect in custody
-At least 4 tourists reported dead following devastating cable car crash in Italy
>TRAGIC: "Hero" deacon shot dead protecting others at church Easter egg hunt
>NEW ENGLAND: Militia memorializes 250th anniversary of Battle of Lexington (3:35)
-Assailant storms Mass. courthouse in gas mask, tactical gear and pepper sprays, assaults several victims: video
>COLLEGES: The WPI Podcast, Episode 6 (38:32): Global Projects Program at 50
-Holy Cross Policy and Politics Seminar hosts Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of the most densely populated cities on Earth
>BUSINESS: M.B.I. welcomes 7 biotech startups to incubator facility in Worcester
-LPL Financial Research: Decent chance stock market bottom is in but far from certain
-What to know about paying down credit cards with personal loan (1:55)
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales drop slightly, as price climb in Worcester County continues
>SHOPPING: Shein, Temu price hike — What shoppers need to know amid tariffs
>HEALTH: Dr. Mallika Marshall answers questions about measles outbreak (2:21)
-Heated workouts and hot yoga are all the rage. But are they actually good for you?
>FOOD: McDonald's Gold Card — What it is and how to get one
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch "Law and Order: Organized Crime" Season 5 on Peacock
>MOVIES: Who could be next James Bond amid Amazon shakeups: experts
>CELEBRITY: "Sopranos" star Lorraine Bracco is looking for love
>ANIMALS: Yes, your cat is ignoring you on purpose (1:48)
>HISTORY: 6 jobs from the 1950s that barely exist today
>GOOD NEWS: High school senior accepted to 7 Ivy League colleges: "I'm still processing it"
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, 309 people don banana hats to break world record at museum
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