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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:42). High of 42 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester couple arrested on federal sex trafficking charges
+6:00: Porch pirates pillage Worcester; 46 package thefts reported in less than 2 months
+6:00: 2 indicted on charges of organized retail crime
+6:00: Princeton’s Mountain Barn Restaurant to reopen as The Barn in early 2023
+Noon: Mayor Joe Petty says he plans on running again in 2023
+Noon: Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (12:20): Re-election, Big D, WPD investigation and more
+Noon: Paul's Barber & Styling Shop closing after 39 years of cutting hair to Sinatra
+Noon: Ghost of the Machine, Jafet Muzic join forces on "Crash Landed"
+Noon: Facebook group admin reflects on Worcester area's wildlife
-Worcester woman sues Diocese, ex-official over coerced sex allegations
-Worcester police investigation years in making, U.S. Attorney says
-Worcester police help Santa surprise elementary students
-Toys for Recovery gift giveaway helps families in Worcester
-Recently found painting stolen from Worcester valued at $10 million
-TODAY! Santa visits Stearns Tavern on Wednesday
-Fitchburg man indicted in fatal July shooting in Worcester
-Worcester poaches longtime Brookline planner for its new transportation department
-Worcester Gay Professionals group offers opportunity to connect
-Worcester COVID rate hits recent high as city urges vaccination
-Person ejected from car after colliding with tractor-trailer in Shrewsbury
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester - Season 2, Episode 2 - Face Down and Floating in Geese Pond. Video (21:52). Audio (23:50)
>ANIMALS: Worcester area pets up for adoption: Meet Princess, Paladin and more
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Harlem Globetrotters to hold court at DCU Center
-Janice Harvey: The fight to keep the Christmas tree lit
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: I am coming out; Mental illness is real
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to longtime Worcester pastor
-ICYMI: City of Worcester collects nearly $37 million in online bill pay during pandemic, leaving residents paying fees
-Longtime Worcester area nonprofit leader to retire
-Temporary homeless shelter opens at Worcester church
-2 Worcester men arrested in investigation of an assault
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Wachusett area goings on
-Happy holidays from the staff at Lamoureux Ford (1:13)
-Brilla Coffee Welcomes You to Holden (7:05)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Substitute shortage makes Sutton raise daily pay
-Former State Rep. Harold Naughton Jr. nominated for judgeship by Gov. Baker
-Shrewsbury holds ARPA funding forum
-Bolton firefighter finds a sweet passion in beekeeping
-Sterling town administrator gets high grades
-The incredible Leicester Christmas display from above (:59)
>SPORTS: Patriots playoff picture begins to take shape with key AFC matchups ahead
-Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris dies days before 50th anniversary of Immaculate Reception
-Boston Marathon 2021 winner disqualified, suspended
-Holy Cross women's basketball can't find rhythm in rough home loss to Vermont
-2 Holy Cross football players earn Stats Perform All-America honors
-Holy Cross selects MOGL as its NIL solution
>CARS: Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATION/WORLD: Ukraine's Zelenskyy preparing to visit D.C. on Wednesday
-97-year-old former Nazi secretary sentenced for involvement in more than 10,000 murders
-Airlines already making flight changes ahead of big Christmas storm
-Tragic: 8 teen girls charged with murdering Toronto homeless man
>NEW ENGLAND: Man dies during ammonia leak at Mass. food plant
-Deadline looms for Mass. residents to start the new year with coverage through Health Connector
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County December 11th-17th
>HEALTH: 3 subvariants causing 70% of New England COVID infections
-Free COVID vaccination on Wednesday: 10-6 at Centro Cristiano Betesda, 11-7 at Worcester Public Library
>BUSINESS: Cyber threats are growing; Central Mass. experts urge ways to avoid disaster
-Wells Fargo fined $3.7 billion for illegal activity including unjust foreclosures, vehicle repossessions
>COLLEGES: WPI prof turns a pesky yard work problem into an opportunity for students
-Clark Esports brings home 2 divisional championships
>SHOPPING: Cape Cod nail polish company takes an eco-conscious spin on manicures
>FOOD: Taco Bell is testing 2 new Mexican Pizza varieties
>TELEVISION: Google’s YouTube TV the frontrunner for NFL’s Sunday Ticket package
>MOVIES: "Avatar 2" called out for "cultural appropriation"
>CELEBRITY: Amber Heard says she settled defamation lawsuit with Johnny Depp
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Dancing Grannies make triumphant return after parade tragedy (2:17)
-Meanwhile, in North Carolina, overturned truck spills load of hams, various meats
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: The end of an era for Pecorino Cheese Shop, set to close July 31st
+Noon: Things to Do: Christine Ohlman, Speak Easy Story Night and more
+Noon: Highlights and history mark Denholm Building exhibit
+Noon: Poetry Town: "Empty Chairs" by Ronald C. McGilvray
+Noon: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. brings jokes to Mass as saints listen in
+Noon: Tracking Patriots' schedule leaks with dates and times
-Worcester pastor accused of fraud shuns testimony in bankruptcy case
-Worcester fox attack leads to rabies treatment, public health questions
-Holden man recalls time in quarantine unit now used for hantavirus
-READ: Worcester-area complaints to F.C.C. about Super Bowl halftime show
-Weekly farmers market in Worcester opens Sunday
-UMass Medical School students launch summer camp for Worcester high schoolers interested in careers in medicine
-Worcester nonprofit leader Ron Waddell announces run for state Rep.
-Burncoat High School launches feasibility study for possible new school project
-Out to Lunch set to return to Worcester Common with new musical acts
-Check out this McDonald's-themed cake from Worcester bakery
-Last Call: Retired astronaut and researcher Al Sacco Jr. keeps looking up
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-2 dogs found at Hope Cemetery in Worcester, 1 found on Belmont Street
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Globally Inspired Restaurants (5:23)
-ICYMI: Victim of fatal Worcester pedestrian crash was beloved firefighter
-Police body camera video shows moments after child fell from window in Worcester
-Worcester cybersecurity firm issues warning over financial future
-Controversial 288-unit Worcester housing project in limbo after zoning request withdrawn
-Worcester airport director to retire after 18 years
-Popular true crime podcast examines 2017 Worcester murder
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Town warns that door‑to‑door solar sales aren't affiliated with Light Department
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-$35 million sewer settlement will not offset $5.5 million override, officials say
-Official results: Voters pass Proposition 2 1/2 override
-Related: Message from Town Manager Peter Lukes
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): House arrest for ex-Westminster postal worker who hid bathroom camera
-Spencer man arrested for pulling knife on Leicester Walmart employee, threatening to slit cop's throat
-Candidates thank voters after Shrewsbury election wins
-Endangered Central Mass. school gets to stay open — for now
-Grafton Town Meeting approves override vote on town ballot
-Hear from the Grafton School Committee candidates in lead-up to Election Day
-Stephen Koronis named Charlton Select Board Chairman
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Between The Buried And Me to rise again at Palladium
-Chance the Rapper, Lainey Wilson among Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular performers (1:42)
-WPI Professor Michelle Ephraim’s memoir shortlisted for international literary prize
>OPINION: Tiffany Williams: Worcester is trying to build a modern city while still operating in the past
-Mary C. DeSouza: Parenting as a part of spring's natural flow
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 934 (28:01): Donald Perron, Part 2
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:12): Worcester’s future, from Union Station to housing
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Vietnam veteran and former senior Worcester building inspector
>SPORTS: Patriots returning to Germany for international game against Lions
-Patriots rookie arrested on assault charge
-Red Sox beat Phillies, 3-1
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 6-2
>NATIONAL: U.S. wholesale inflation came in hot last month
-South Carolina Supreme Court overturns murder convictions and life sentence for Alex Murdaugh
-Tragic: Video shows Frontier Airlines plane striking person on runway in Denver (2:14)
>NEW ENGLAND: Man goes viral for comments over Marblehead housing plan (1:44)
-Mass. looks to ban social media, but experts, even advocates, are skeptical
>COLLEGES: 6 Worcester State students win Library Research Awards
-African Diaspora Dance Association at Clark brings students together for shared culture and rhythm
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Experts reveal simple ways to avoid outrageous baggage fees
>BUSINESS: ComputerVault joins Advans IT in filing for bankruptcy
-LPL Financial Research: A new Fed regime: Warsh, policy direction and treasury market consequences
-Radio Worcester (21:07): Why fundraising for life sciences startups is so difficult in 2026
>HOMES: Home sales barely budge in April as spring buying season off to disappointing start
>HEALTH: How having a baby affects mom's heart (2:50)
-Why younger adults are rethinking alcohol (2:48)
>FOOD: Salmonella contamination recalls: List of products
>TV/STREAMING: Late-night hosts crash "Colbert," he reveals which A-list actress he was "wildly attracted" to
>MOVIES: "Grown Ups 3" in the works at Netflix
>CELEBRITY: Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt's "Devil Wears Prada 2" salaries revealed
-James Van Der Beek's widow shares heartbreaking life update 3 months after actor's death
>ANIMALS: These baby squirrels never forgot who saved them (1:58)
>HISTORY: Princeton fighter plane has had a long journey over the decades
>GOOD NEWS: Wrong way crash survivor reunites with deputies who saved her
-Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, Hollywood stars' free gas stunt sparks pandemonium at station
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