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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 (:32). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Uxbridge schools report teacher to police after "physical contact"
+Noon: In new documentary, Cara Brindisi explores her music therapist career
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: American Antiquarian Society a "national treasure"
+Noon: Last Call: Thomas D'Agostino, author and paranormal researcher
-This is why some tap water is brown in Worcester
-Worcester's Union Station closing Wednesday for "Walking Dead" production
-Earlier: "Walking Dead" sequel series shoot brings zombies to Worcester (1:42). Article
-Worcester Glass Tower top floors reopen as event space
-Saint John's urged to address sexual abuse allegations made by former students
-Culinary students from Worcester Tech travel to France for break
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for April
-Here’s how much overtime pay Worcester police made in 2023
-City Council: David Clark Co. T.I.F. sent for review; Rental Registration Program examined
-Mother's Day in Worcester; How to show Mom how much you care
-Water, sewer rate increase in Worcester coming this summer
-Supreme Court to rule on city's homeless encampment ban. What will it mean for Worcester?
-Habitat For Humanity holds fourth annual clothing drive
-Meanwhile, in Holden, police to monitor courts for pickleball pirates
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for May
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 17-year-old
-Why a helicopter will be hovering above Worcester this month
-Wanted man bites Worcester officer's ear during arrest, police say
-Worcester Human Rights Commission calls for end to Civil Service
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden election features 3 contests, 2 questions
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Water use restriction May 1st to September 30th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Northbridge stabbing victim died defending younger brother, family says (1:43). Article
-20-year-old man fatally stabbed outside Leominster apartment complex (1:34). Article
-Attorney General sues septic company over waste dumped into Blackstone wetland
-Flynn, Wensky re-elected to Shrewsbury Select Board, School Committee
-Radio Worcester (10:11): Nick Lazzaro talks Millbury issues post-election win
-Override on Paxton's May 13th election
-Princeton prepared to delay annual meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up gig at 961 (Union Station) Wednesday canceled because of TV show production
>SHOWTIME: Worcester band Berm haunts on "some passable ghost" E.P.
-How to buy tickets for Lana Del Rey's concert at Fenway Park
-Capturing life with Clark prof and photographer Stephen DiRado
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1340 (24:52): Worcester Symphony Orchestra
>SHOPPING: You still haven't bought Mother's Day presents? Aren't you lucky WoMag has your gift guide
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 324 (29:06): Jay Givan
-Unity Radio (58:34): The Susanity Life
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 33 (27:52): Minneapolis for Safe Tech
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who spent 38 years at Wyman Gordon and was very active in the community
>SPORTS: Celtics clobber Cavaliers, 120-95, in Game 1
-Eliot Wolf the "overwhelming favorite" to be named Patriots’ top exec
-Red Sox lose to Braves, 4-2
-This week in Holy Cross Athletics
-Paying college athletes appears closer than ever. How could it work and what stands in the way?
-WooSox Rewind — Worcester takes 5 of 6 from Lehigh Valley
-WooSox fall to Buffalo, 7-5
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Some Hyundai, Kia owners finding themselves uninsurable
>NATIONAL: Boeing faces 10 more whistleblowers after 2 die
-Killer nurse sentenced to hundreds of years behind bars for deaths of 17 patients
-Tragic: Newborn twins diagnosed with rare condition denied treatment
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial: Defense calls lieutenant's credibility into question (20:22)
-9-year-old boy from Orange left on school bus after he fell asleep
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria celebrates students and faculty at the Academic Awards
-Annual Clark alumni awards to be presented during Reunion Weekend
-Obstacles, opportunities, optimism: The journey of women in science
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Budget hotel vacancies top 50% as inflation-weary Americans cut back on travel
>BUSINESS: African Business Expo draws business leaders to Worcester
-LPL Research: Sell in May? Maybe not
-Radio Worcester (24:48): Worcester Emerging Workforce Forum Thursday
>HOMES: Homeowners say this clean energy industry has dirty secret
>HEALTH: Could A.I. help diagnose cancer with one drop of blood? (1:05)
-New survey shows more young people believe skin cancer myths (:57)
>FOOD: U.S. to test ground beef in states with bird-flu outbreaks in dairy cows
>TV/STREAMING: Tom Selleck says CBS should “come to their senses” and renew "Blue Bloods"
>MOVIES: Trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s new movie, "Trap": Josh Hartnett is a serial killer
>CELEBRITY: Susan Buckner, who played spirited cheerleader Patty Simcox in "Grease," dies at 72
>ANIMALS: Mama leopard reunites with her baby (:52)
>HISTORY: B & M R.R. Bridge from Dam in Clinton
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boston police officers bring cake and sing "Happy Birthday" to man who called 911
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, 2 vultures found "too drunk to fly"
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