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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:01). High in the 30s todays
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: St. V's nurses slam hospital's owner over $1.7 million fine for overcharging
+6:00: Paving private streets in Worcester may get easier under new law
+6:00: Worcester's new true crime podcast
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - December 13th
+Noon: Worcester City Manager Eric Batista shares his vision for city’s future
+Noon: Mike Benedetti: City Council Preview -- Boards and Commissions, Sample Ballots
+Noon: Abby Kelley Foster Charter School students organize toy drive
+Noon: Brilla Coffee Welcomes You to Holden (7:05)
+Noon: Got It Made Gallery makes Elwood Adams space a gathering place again
+Noon: Songs to Get You Through the Holidays: Duran, Brindisi and more
+Noon: James Keyes releases "New Frequency Response" album after pandemic
+Noon: First Person: Thoughts upon joining a new "Club"
-Claim of sexual abuse of minor against priest "credible", says Bishop McManus
-Trapped! Worcester neighborhoods still suffer from the legacy of redlining
-Related: See all the elements from the WBJ-WRRB report on redlining
-At least 70 crashes on slick roads in Worcester in recent storm
-Auburn fundraiser supports kids fighting cancer, families
-Radio Worcester (7:05): Dr. Michael Hirsh on a successful gun buyback & winter health update
-Radio Worcester (13:03): 1,000 Days of Worcester Together
>HOMES: Worcester ranks in top 10 housing markets in U.S. for 2023
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (43:52): Top 10 whiskies of 2022
-Visit New England's biggest holiday Christmas light displays
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifelong resident of Shrewsbury Street in Worcester
-ICYMI: Trailer drops for Season 2 of Unsolved: Worcester (1:22)
-Shrewsbury mother of woman killed in Lockerbie bombing reacts to new arrest (2:07). Article
-Worcester Firefighters Local 1009 collects nonperishables, toys and money
-Hospitals like UMass Memorial are adding beds, while overall seeing fewer patients
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Benefits presentation for veterans, spouses on Tuesday
-Wachusett area fire, police logs
-Happy holidays from the staff at Lamoureux Ford (1:13)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury father advocates for students to get Diwali off
-American Rescue Plan Act Funding public forum in Shrewsbury on Tuesday
-Fitchburg truck driver involved in fatal crash in N.H.
-Jack Trottier Foundation supports Oxford man with spinal cord injury
-Clinton tax bills rise as residents and businesses keep same split
-White House and Congressional ornaments on display at Clinton's Holder Memorial
>SPORTS: Patriots rally for win in Arizona
-40th anniversary of Patriots' infamous Snowplow Game
-Clippers beat Celtics, 113-93
-Bronagh Power-Cassidy named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Worcester Hockey Alumni 2022-23 highlights, NHL week 9
-Undefeated Worcester Academy cruises to Blackburn Invitational championship
>CARS: Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: U.S. scientists reach long-awaited nuclear fusion breakthrough, source says
-45% of public schools had at least one teacher vacancy this fall
-Tragic: Football coach shot shielding kids from shooting that killed boy
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. driver loses control of vehicle, crashes into N.H. State Police cruiser
-Man charged after child brings guns to elementary school in region, police say
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria prof spent summer teaching Ukrainian refugees and Polish students
-Clark researchers are embarking on a 3-year project in Central Mexico
>HEALTH: How long could flu surge last? Doctor weighs in
-Free COVID vaccinations on Tuesday: 6-8 p.m. at St. Anne's Free Medical Program
>BUSINESS: Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX's founder, arrested in the Bahamas
-Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Amazon's Very Merry Deals offer sales on TVs, tablets, more
>TELEVISION: Disney+ offers discounted ad-supported subscription
>MOVIES: Jackie Chan reveals "Rush Hour 4" in works: report
>CELEBRITY: Full list of Golden Globe nominees
-Golden Globes snubs and surprises
>ANIMALS: Shelters pushed to capacity after 16 Fitchburg puppies surrendered
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Dancing Grannies make triumphant return after parade tragedy (2:17)
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, men dressed as Grinch, reindeer in work party fight
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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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