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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 34 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Fallen Worcester Firefighter Christopher Roy remembered on 4-year anniversary of his death
-6th grade girl from Worcester will quarterback Massachusetts team in national tournament (2:03). Article
-Local school bus driver has students run errand at convenience store, officials say
-Hospital agrees to pay $1.8 million to settle Medicare billing case
-Worcester fined for dumping sewage into Lake Quinsigamond
-New winter homeless shelter in Worcester follows Hotel Grace closure
-Bill Belichick rooting for Holy Cross football in today's national quarterfinal
-U.S. Attorney comments on investigation of Worcester police
-Critics say proposed Worcester charter school would be used to subsidize Old Sturbridge Village
-Worcester man pleads guilty to fentanyl distribution
-2 men indicted for distributing smokeless tobacco products
-Sheriff’s Office warns of scam calls using Sheriff’s number
-Worcester Now | Next vision statement, draft goals released
-After Hangover Pub and Broth closing, chef Michael Arrastia keeps busy
-"Guns to Garden" event set for Saturday in Worcester County
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (47:52): 5 Japanese Whiskies You Must Try
>SHOWTIME: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Seven Things To Do: Holiday Pops, Nutcracker, Salisbury Mansion ...
-Cara Brindisi and Kara McKee: After "The Voice," their friendship lives on
-Holiday sing Saturday at First Unitarian Church in Worcester
-"A Christmas Carol" in Worcester has many diverse parts
-The Faces of Worcester: Jessica Hopkins
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester resident killed in Auburn crash
-ICYMI: Worcester police seek help in shooting investigation
-In wrongful termination suit, Worcester radio exec claims company "set him up to fail"
-Worcester honors firefighter Jon Davies Sr., killed in action in 2011
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Composting for Holden residents 8-2:30 Saturday
-TODAY! Holidays in Holden -- Complete schedule
-Big Weekend for Holiday Fun in Holden (5:16)
-Happy holidays from the staff at Lamoureux Ford (1:13)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Santa coming to Paxton Fire Department 9-4 Saturday
-Millbury Fill-A-Cruiser toy drive for town families 9-2 Saturday
-Concerns voiced about South Street entrance of Subaru dealership in Shrewsbury
-Clinton committee honors students, staff of the month, Adams scholarship recipients
-With help from firefighters, Santa Claus to visit Sutton neighborhoods
-Grafton Garden Club announces programs for 2022-23 season
-Southbridge councilor accused of threatening employee at Town Hall
-In emergency meeting, area school superintendent placed on leave
>SPORTS: Holy Cross faithful sends off undefeated Crusaders eyeing FCS quarterfinal upset
-For Patrick Haughney, Holy Cross has been a "dream come true"
-Due to popular demand, Bravehearts' Cyber Week Sale is back
-Bruins lose to Phoenix, 4-3
-Railers lose to Idaho, 5-1
-Soccer journalist Grant Wahl dies in Qatar while covering World Cup
>CARS: NEW! Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-Honda driver killed by faulty exploding Takata air bag
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Foggy weather causes massive 30-car pileup in Washington
-Ukraine war is going to "take a while," Putin says
-Tragic: Ohio couple who celebrated 79 years of marriage die hours apart
>NEW ENGLAND: Galvin seeks Millionaire's Tax exemption for some older homeowners
-Manchester man gets 57 months for Mass., N.H. bank robberies
>FOOD: Baby formula shortage to persist through spring: report
>COLLEGES: Clark profs analyze what’s powering mushroom mania
-Feel represented in video games? WPI prof, students create diverse cast to change that
>HOMES: Worcester area real estate roundup
>HEALTH: Parents of sick children may run into problems finding pain medication. Here's why
-Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday: Noon-5 at Worcester Public Library
>BUSINESS: Beware of these 4 holiday scams
-Key inflation measure shows price pressures cooled off in November
>SHOPPING: A "Thank you" can net your Amazon delivery person a tip
>TELEVISION: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming -- "She Said," "Call Jane" and more
>CELEBRITY: Neil Diamond surprises audience with "Sweet Caroline" performance
>ANIMALS: Tiny kitten wanders up to woman in Mexico (3:16)
>HISTORY: Main Street in Worcester, date unknown
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Drew Barrymore gives away new car to 16-year-old hero
-Meanwhile, in Florida, iguana wanders into substation, causes "large scale outage"
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Environmental groups launch boycott of Polar Beverages
-New lead detective hopes to solve Molly Bish case, as murder hits 26 years
-Rutland disables social media comments amid tension, staff cuts
-Worcester parents demand money for books rather than iPads in schools
-Worcester outpatient rehab center opens on Elm Street
-2 from Worcester charged among 15 in federal benefit fraud sweep
-Free bus service to Worcester airport extended
-Worcester County Wonders: The survival of the Sir Vival
-Man convicted of killing Trooper George Hanna denied parole (:29)
-Radio Worcester (22:58): Thrive Support & Advocacy celebrates awards & growth
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review
>FAITH: Former mechanic to be ordained a priest
>DINING OUT: Airport Seafood & Grille ready for takeoff in Southbridge
-The 30 best ice cream shops in Massachusetts, ranked
-ICYMI: Child hospitalized after falling out of second-story window in Worcester (:14). Article
-Local family loses mother, daughter less than 2 weeks apart
-Worcester couple’s sex trafficking conviction in doubt after judge’s gift to victim revealed
-Worcester considers eliminating parking minimums to make way for more housing
-Missing pet tortoise returns to Worcester home after 3-day A.W.O.L.
-$1 million lottery ticket sold in Worcester
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Bandstand Concert Series 6 to 8 Sunday
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-July Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Lost dog found in Leicester
-Oakham battery storage facility gets state OK. Residents call it a "nightmare"
-100 FM The Pike (9:21): Westborough officer Ashlyn Mercier crowned Miss Mass.
-"Armed person in crisis" expected to face charges after discharging firearms from Princeton residence
-Southbridge keeps last call at 2 a.m., rejects state's 3 a.m. bar pilot
-Cumberland Farms in Blackstone sells $1 million winning ticket
-From petroleum to pollinators: Oxford project moves forward
-Closing West Brookfield Elementary School graduates its final class
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Jazzed Up (Duo) Saturday at Val's in Holden
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Blues with JC Smith, Colonail Charlton, Out to Lunch ...
-Pulse Magazine Weekend Guide (:25)
-See Studio Theater Worcester's "Superhero" this weekend
-Explore, create & connect at the Worcester Center for Crafts
>OPINION: WCCA-TV's Close To Home No. 604 (29:07)
-100 FM The Pike (18:54): Ask The City Manager: Scots, swans and cleaning up the city
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:13): Housing, rent control and Worcester's future
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a reading specialist for the Worcester Public Schools
>SPORTS: Patriots quarterbacks coach Ashton Grant helps motivate Fitchburg football team
-Ranking the 25 most important Patriots for 2026: Nos. 5 through 1
-Worcester's Aaron Nkrumah joins Denver Nuggets
-2 teams emerging as Jaylen Brown trade rumors swirl
-Team U.S.A remains in high spirits despite falling to Türkiye
-Red Sox beat Yankees, 6-1
-Bravehearts beat Lowell, 4-2
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Toledo, 13-1
>NATIONAL: Grandmother may be "involved" in deaths of grandchildren: Police
-America's 10 friendliest states
-Tragic: Army veteran suffers vicious road-rage attack as he claims suspect thought he was driving too slow
>NEW ENGLAND: Man allegedly stabbed father 20 times in daytime murder at park (1:04)
-Former Mass. orthopedic surgeon sentenced to prison for rape (2:13)
-Another resignation, criminal referral tied to Mass. D.O.T. overtime scandal (1:40)
>COLLEGES: What student loan borrowers need to know before switching from the S.A.V.E. Plan
-WPI researchers develop system to customize hydrogel implants
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The strange item now banned by Southwest Airlines
-This helpful hack saves on airport parking fees
>BUSINESS: How much water does A.I. really use?
-Local bank adds Sutton C.P.A. and entrepreneur to board of directors
-Business name disputes in Massachusetts
>SHOPPING: How scammers are using fake shopping websites to trick you (2:13)
>HOMES: 3 common laundry habits that may be wearing out your clothes
>HEALTH: 18 kids’ undiagnosable diseases solved by A.I.: "Total game changer"
>FOOD: Elevate your sips and snacks this summer (4:00)
>TV/STREAMING: What to watch this weekend: Top movies on Netflix and best shows on HBO
-Teaser for new Netflix series with Will Ferrell, "The Hawk" (1:44)
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Tuner," "Power Ballad" and more
>CELEBRITY: Is Taylor Swift getting married in Rhode Island? Every clue becomes a wedding rumor in small beach town (:21). Article
-"Lilo & Stitch" actress Daveigh Chase reportedly had millions in residuals at time of death
>ANIMALS: Couple realizes coyote following them isn't what it seems (4:00)
>HISTORY: Black patriots finally get their place in history (3:15)
>GOOD NEWS: Conjoined twins separated after 19 months see each other for first time
-Meanwhile, filmmakers claim they've caught America's Loch Ness Monster on video: "My eyes were popping out"
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