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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 33 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: City collects nearly $37 million in online bill pay during pandemic
+6:00: 2 Worcester men arrested in investigation of an assault
+6:00: Worcester COVID rate hits recent high as city urges vaccination
+6:00: Antisemitism is a concern as Worcester celebrates Hanukkah
+6:00: Ella Grey of Holy Cross track and field named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
+Noon: Get 25% off any item this week at That's Entertainment
+Noon: $75 gift cards available for people who get COVID vaccine
+Noon: Worcester Hanukkah celebrations spread light, hope
-Worcester restaurant to serve 500 free holiday meals on Christmas Eve
-Worcester City Councilor eyes incentive to redevelop abandoned supermarket
-Police looking for damaged Blue Honda involved in crash on Saturday in Shrewsbury
-Jersey Mike’s Subs grows fan base in Central Mass.
-Project New Hope hosts Operations Jeepers Christmas, provides gifts for veterans and their families
-Company celebrates 10 years of Haulin’ 4 Hunger
-Southbrorouh youth group making the holidays welcoming for LGBT Asylum seekers in Worcester
-T&G Santa Fund: Donations top $44,000 thanks to generous neighbors
-WRTA "talks transit" with public via Zoom
-Bill Shaner: Three chases, three deaths, zero accountability
-Vocero Hispano: 12-16-2022 al 12-22-2022
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Worcester's "A Christmas Carol" lives up to its rich history
-Voting for the Worcester Music Awards open through December 31st
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 540 (28:24): Michael Boover, The Mustard Seed
-Spread the Love, Episode 2 (23:27): Katie talks about Matt Bruce
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to Worcester native who dedicated over 20 years to middle school students
-ICYMI: 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
-Worcester Board of Health: Local hospitals face capacity crisis
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): TODAY! Come and meet the Grinch 5-8 Monday at Mexicali
-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): In Clinton’s downtown, more than half the businesses are women-owned
-Shrewsbury Board of Health reminds public of mask advisory
-Sterling town administrator gets high grades at review
-Sterling's Freezer Five road race a fine tradition to run in the New Year
-Northborough manufacturer raises $340 million for Georgia manufacturing facility
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor
>SPORTS: 8 takeaways from the Patriots shocking loss to the Raiders
-Magic beats Celtics again, 95-92
-Lionel Messi, Argentina win World Cup over France
-Red Sox sign Justin Turner to $22 million contract
-Holy Cross and WePlayed Sports join forces for new short-form videos
-Railers beat Newfoundland, 4-1
>CARS: Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: 11 people seriously injured amid turbulence on Hawaii flight
-Pentagon received hundreds of UFO reports after opening new tracking office
-Tragic: Sheriff's deputy killed during Wreaths Across America escort
>NEW ENGLAND: Ex-Mafia boss "Cadillac Frank" Salemme dies in prison at 89
-Cohasset man dangled his children from a second-story window during standoff: police
>HOMES: 5 new houses for sale in Worcester
>HEALTH: Mass. seeing a spike in COVID cases one week before Christmas
-Amid the "Tripledemic," here’s how to tell when you really need to wear a mask
>BUSINESS: Workers leaving Mass., new report shows
-Mass. minimum wage to increase as the new year begins
>FOOD: Mrs. Moriconi's Ice Cream offering delivery before holidays
>SHOPPING: Holiday discounts are already hard to resist, but the best bargains are yet to come
>TELEVISION: All the bombshell claims in Meghan and Harry's Netflix show
>MOVIES: See Margot Robbie’s fantastic "Barbie" transformation in teaser trailer
>CELEBRITY: Kate Winslet finally weighs in on "Titanic" door debate
>ANIMALS: Cow thinks she's a dog, follows human best friend everywhere (3:50)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 90-year-old woman receives her college degree
-Meanwhile, in Florida, black bear caught stealing man’s Chick-fil-A off doorstep
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-Bilingual-Multilingual Case Manage, at Abby's House
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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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-Controller, Worcester State
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