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In The News
-Latest forecast: Sunny, high of 30 today in Worcester
-DA asked about "changing out" report, Ethics Commission lawyers say
-Christmas returns to Worcester today for scene in movie starring Paul Giamatti (1:01)
-Worcester, Holden home decor stores ranked among top 5 in New England
-Worcester nonprofit lands $500,000 gift
-Couple gets married in Worcester despite snow storm
-"I'm just stuck": Snow in Worcester causes spin-outs, driving issues in Worcester (2:20)
-Convertible with the top down seen driving on Route 2 during snowstorm (:29)
-Sex offender charged with serious crimes against children held on $77,500 bail
-Worcester brewery's beer to be more widely available
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-5 things to do: "Macbeth," animated Oscar nominees, "Flora in Winter" ...
-Memories of Worcester's jazz royalty
-Worcesteria: Poets of color react to Shrewsbury poem conflict
-Ray Mariano: Trying to make sense out of the police controversy at Shrewsbury High School
-CASA taps UMass fundraiser as new executive director
-Worcester joins federal initiative to address homelessness with additional, affordable housing
-Artist Spotlight: John Dunkelberg and Debra O’Connell
-Tribute to a woman proud of her Polish heritage who enjoyed polka music and making pierogis
-Trash collection to resume this morning in Worcester
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup in Worcester delayed a day this week because of holiday
-ICYMI: City of Worcester lifts public health advisory after massive sewage spill
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-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tractor-trailer rollover on Pike in Auburn (2 photos)
-Plow truck overturns in Hubbardston
-Shrewsbury’s Dale Magee reflects on School Committee career
-Local police promote self-defense classes for women
-Sports: Show off your creative skills and design the Bravehearts' next jersey
-Legendary Worcester coach Barry Finneron retires after over 700 wins
-These 5 "forgotten Patriots" could play key roles in 2022
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Railers lose to Idaho in OT, 5-4
-Cars: Great Savings All Month Long at Bertera Nissan! (6:05)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-National: J&J, distributors finalize $26 billion landmark opioid settlement
-President nominates Ketanji Brown Jackson for Supreme Court
-New England: Why have 3 Mass. court officers been on paid leave since 2017?
-Sentence for woman charged with hate crime draws criticism
-Business: State launches new $75 million small business relief fund
-5 effective ways to market your business in 2022
-Colleges: WPI faculty blast outgoing president
-Food entrepreneurs hone business skills with Worcester State-Food Hub program
-Clark colleagues remember Gary Chaison as dedicated teacher, mentor, and friend
-TV/Streaming: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
-Movies: New movies on demand
-Celebrity: "Inventing Anna" star Anthony Edwards, Mare Winningham are married
-Health: Cutting out this food group just twice a week slashes risk of cancer
-Animals: Adoption Option: Meet Phoenix
-Food: European Bakery in Worcester pumping out the paczkis as Lent approaches
-History: Worcester Black History Project passing Worcester's Black history on to next generation
-Homes: 5 new houses on the market in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Doorbell video catches good Samaritan helping woman after fall
-Meanwhile, in Georgia, herd of escaped cows makes late-night visit to neighborhood
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-Security guards and Ushers at DCU Center
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Worcester's 7-day average of new positive cases dropped for a 6th straight week to 44.9
-Many healthy Americans can take a break from masks, CDC says
-The 10 life-threatening Omicron side effects plaguing COVID survivors
-As Stealth Omicron advances, scientists are learning more
-Mass. officials report more than 1,300 new cases, 29 additional deaths
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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