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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 32 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 16-year-old girl
-Area house fire leaves 5 people displaced, 1930s home extensively damaged
-Wreaths Across America honors fallen veterans in visit to Hope Cemetery
-Memory of Holy Cross rower Grace Rett inspires 62-hour row-a-thon fundraiser (1:47). Article
-Worcester Board of Health: Local hospitals face capacity crisis
-More Worcester school buses delivered; new drivers on board
-School bus emissions in Worcester targeted in federal suit
-Worcester Superintendent Rachel Monárrez: Change in police approach at schools "a really big step for the community"
-South High receives award for design of new facility
-Worcester inventor hopes to play role in saving Earth from climate change
-5 Cheapest Places to Get Gas this Weekend in Worcester
-Unsolved: Worcester - Season 2, Episode 1 - "Mistaken for a Mannequin". Video (16:12). Audio (18:26)
>FOOD: Mrs. Moriconi's Ice Cream offering delivery before holidays
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (43:52): Top 10 whiskies of 2022
>SHOWTIME: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Six Things To Do: Cara Brindisi, Worcester Youth Orchestras, more ...
-"Noh Place" like home: Poetry reading Tuesday at TidePool Bookshop Worcester
-Spread the Love, Episode 2 (23:27): Katie talks about Matt Bruce
-Peter / Wendy presented by Burncoat Theater (57:57)
-Laurel: Happy Hanukkah!
-WCCA-TV's This is Worcester No. 158 (28:40): Dennis Lipka, Administrator, WRTA
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to Worcester woman who worked for local law firm for over 35 years
-ICYMI: Famous painting stolen in Worcester located thanks in part to an $18 throw pillow
-Feds may investigate claims of Worcester police misconduct involving prostitution
-Worcester police, Santa bring smiles and gifts to city schoolkids
-A year after St. Vincent nurses strike ends, tension between union, management remains
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Breakfast with Mrs. Claus Sunday at 122 Diner
-Brilla Coffee Welcomes You to Holden (7:05)
-Happy holidays from the staff at Lamoureux Ford (1:13)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Santa visits West Boylston on fire truck Sunday
-Screening of "The Snowball Effect" Sunday at Spencer Country Inn
-Sutton Select Board OKs revised tax agreement for UN1F1ED² project
-Fine, 3-day license suspension for Vape City in Westborough
-Sterling lights up for holidays
-Clinton area calendar of events
>SPORTS: 10 things to watch in Sunday's Patriots-Raiders game
-Expert predictions for Patriots-Raiders game
-Down 33-0, Minnesota Vikings post largest comeback in NFL history
-Bruins beat Columbus, 4-2
-J.D. Martinez, Dodgers reportedly agree to 1-year deal
-Holy Cross and WePlayed Sports join forces for new short-form videos
-Railers beat Newfoundland, 8-3
>CARS: Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-Ram recalls 1.25 million trucks
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Huge aquarium bursts in Berlin, releases flood of 1,500 fish
-Attorney for 10-year-old Wisconsin boy accused of killing his mom asks to lower bail to $100
-Tragic: Malaysia landslide at campground leaves 16 dead, 17 missing
>NEW ENGLAND: Fall River man uses "intuition" to win 6 $25,000 a year for life prizes in same drawing
-Massachusetts to add cannabis education to driving school
>HOMES: 5 new houses on the market in Worcester
>COLLEGES: Clark planning centennial celebration for Graduate School of Geography
-UMass Medical School PhD candidate seeks to develop first clinically approved antifungal vaccine
>HEALTH: UMass Medical School (24:36) -- At-home COVID tests explained in time for holiday gatherings
-New report says only 14% of diagnosed cancers in the U.S. are detected by screening
>BUSINESS: Mass. business confidence hit highest level in more than a year
-Bay State Brewing Co. has learned not to chase beer fads
>SHOPPING: Shoppers, workers clash over post-pandemic expectations
>TELEVISION: "SNL" cast serenades Cecily Strong with "Blue Christmas" in her final sketch
>MOVIES: "Avatar: The Way of Water" makes $53 million box office splash
>CELEBRITY: Ellen Pompeo tells Drew Barrymore she left "Grey’s Anatomy" because her brain turned into “scrambled eggs"
>ANIMALS: Rescue cow didn't have any friends until he met dalmatian (3:15)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Automotive mechanic school gives 12 single moms cars for the holidays
-Meanwhile, in the U.K., sleigh-riding Santa Claus ticketed by Grinch cop
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Police investigating after man shot near Fitchburg State
+6:00: Tri-axle dump truck rollover shuts down road in Sutton
+6:00: Worcester unveils major redesign for busy College Street
+6:00: 168 students, staff honored at Worcester schools Special Education Celebration Of Success
+6:00: Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Message (1:42): Start of the fourth quarter
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
+Noon: Mass. Pike traffic after semi crash on I-495 in Westborough
+Noon: State Police lieutenant back in court on perjury charge in Worcester recruit’s death
+Noon: Ex-Worcester food bank C.E.O. McMurray to receive social justice award
+Noon: "Handmaid's Tale" author Margaret Atwood to speak at Holy Cross
+Noon: A new arts epicenter: Creative Hub Worcester set to open at long last
+Noon: Last Call: Samantha Bucci, poet and poetry slam organizer
+Noon: First Person: For Joe Fusco Jr., remembering Mom brings laughs, stings
-Q.C.C. police officer has certification suspended after domestic violence charges filed
-Curtis Sliwa visits Worcester, and can't resist "glazing" local diner
-Think Derek Herman loves Worcester? He has the tattoos to prove it
-Could the old Dive Bar spot be pouring drinks again?
-When will the Denholm building be torn down? Developer agrees to timeline
-Inside the state's biggest office-to-residential conversion in Worcester (2:30)
-Worcester City Manager proposes $1.4 million tax break for housing project by Polar Park
-See compensation for all 8,363 City of Worcester employees
-Rift with Pope Leo "really unprecedented," says Holy Cross religious studies professor (2:42). Article
-Related: Worcester bishop issues statement
-How Audra Doody of Safe Exit Initiative is helping to change our world
-Worcester County Wonders: Setting the Revolution record straight
-Aislinn Doyle: April 16th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester Public Schools to hold April 15th community forum on school boundary and quadrant alignment project
>DINING OUT: The Broadway Restaurant
-ICYMI: Vigil held for 10-year-old killed by car in Webster (2:19). Article
-Related: Driver in fatal Webster crash was arrested week before for drug possession, police say (1:49)
-Before reporting to prison for hacking, former Assumption student from Sterling thanks F.B.I. for arresting him (3:25). Article
-No one in truck that was found in Leicester pond, police say (:20). Article
-"They’re lucky to be alive": 3 people hospitalized after tree crushes pickup truck in Princeton
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Project Adventure – not just a physical workout
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Train hits vehicle at Clinton railroad crossing (:23)
-Overdose leads to 21-day suspension for Webster Boosters Club
-Barre firefighters respond to residential fire on Oak Street
-Another Oxford leader heads to Canton as Gifford named deputy chief
-Southbridge council denies Open Meeting Law claims, refers complaints to counsel
-Man charged after breaking into ex-girlfriend’s Leominster apartment through window
-Construction alert from the Millbury D.P.W.
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Usher and Chris Brown announce tour, including August stop at Gillette Stadium
-Des Rocs to play Worcester in lead up to new album release
-Listen Up: Worcester musician Sam Femino eyes social media in new song
-Remembering "Voice of Clannad" Moya Brennan
-Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
>OPINION: Michael Garand: Why banking local means investing in Worcester's future
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (13:17): Heather Cassani, owner, Wattson Home Solutions
-Unity Radio Unity in the Community (57:47): Michael Goldstein, owner, Empire Loan
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who taught in the Worcester Public Schools for more than 35 years
>SPORTS: NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after photos with Mike Vrabel
-Related: Read Russini's full resignation letter
-No tailgating at Gillette Stadium during World Cup
-Celtics superlatives and awards: Most improved, biggest surprise and more
-Bruins beat Devils, 4-0
-Red Sox lose to Twins, 6-0
-Bravehearts announce Fireworks Friday dates
-Holy Cross names Scott Black assistant men’s soccer coach
-Coach Jon Ladino announces 2030 Holy Cross softball signing class
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 9-4
-33 Worcester runners set for Boston Marathon
>CARS: Ford C.E.O. Jim Farley warns Chinese car sales in U.S. would be "devastating"
>NATIONAL: Frightening new Yellowstone study sparks eruption fears
-Doctor accused of fatally removing organ from patient arrested for botched operation
-Tragic: Couple abused their 6 children, kept boy in dog kennel: officials
>NEW ENGLAND: Elderly homeowner trapped with "tenant from hell" (1:09)
-FedEx driver struck, killed by alleged drunken driver in Vermont, police say
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Professor Andrew Burkhardt connects Goddard’s legacy to modern discoveries
-Holy Cross President Rougeau on Commencement, leadership updates, the job market and more
-A.I. salon at Assumption brings students, faculty, staff and industry voices together for a dynamic conversation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why Antarctica is unlike any other travel destination
-8 states where the weather forecast is always wrong
>BUSINESS: New Disney C.E.O. announces 1,000 job cuts via email
-LPL Financial Research: The economy takes multiple shocks in stride
-What to expect from an I.R.S. business audit
-Lack of motivation, rejection stalls job searches for millions of unemployed Americans: survey
>HEALTH: Deaths from a silent disease have quadrupled among young U.S. women, study shows
-Man undergoes experimental treatment to prevent A.L.S. (2:59)
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (44:48): Somatic movement, with Emily Konstan
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: Get a refund on this recalled Sam’s Club Christmas decoration
>FOOD: How good are the Polar Seltzer Summer flavors? (2:13)
>TV/STREAMING: Meryl Streep to star in "The Corrections" limited series adaptation
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Insidious: Out of the Further" (2:34)
>CELEBRITY: Alec Baldwin talks "Rust" prosecution health toll, retiring on podcast
-"Lost" star Matthew Fox reveals why he walked away from Hollywood at height of his stardom
>ANIMALS: Mama dog dumped at shelter walks herself into a better life (2:04)
>HISTORY: Abandoned "ghost towns" are scattered across Massachusetts
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. "sewer singer" gains TikTok fame for underground opera performances (2:31)
-Meanwhile, in Canada, video shows confused beaver wandering into store, getting stuck behind automatic doors
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