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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 (: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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>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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