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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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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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