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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 56 today
-Surprises in store for upcoming "volatile" winter in Massachusetts, experts say
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester preps for icing as temperatures plummet
+6:00: Worcester Airport marks release of Whitney Houston biopic, which filmed there
+6:00: Worcester-bound Disney's "Aladdin" making dreams come true
+Noon: Downed wires, scattered outages in area
+Noon: 10 great last-minute gift ideas in Worcester
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Artist Spotlight: Photographer Chelsea Bradway eyes beauty, struggles
+Noon: New movies & shows to watch this weekend: "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" on Netflix and More
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "Spoiler Alert," "Aftersun," "Violent Night" and more
+Noon: Female dog Tenley waits at Worcester Animal Rescue League for new home
-Worcester police looking for missing 12-year-old girl
-Man dies in house fire in Brimfield (:14)
-Worcester takes down social media post that included "insensitive" meme
-Polar Park builders will pay $1.9 million to settle charges they misled Worcester
-New apartments to be new "front door" to Worcester’s Canal District, architect says
-Worcester man indicted in Paxton homicide case
-Worcester Women to Watch in 2023: 20 women who are making an impact on Worcester
-Kamara first to seek new Worcester School Committee District seat
-Worcester Superintendent's Holiday Message (3:05)
-Channel 5's Wake Up Call from UMass Memorial Pediatric ICU Staff (:52)
-UMass Memorial Health reports $38.2 million operating loss for 2022
-Threatening call to doctor sends hospital in Leominster into lockdown
-Friday flight cancellations top 2,900, disrupting holiday travel
-U.S. Postal Service deliveries on track for Christmas despite delays
-Unsolved: Worcester - Season 2, Episode 2 - Face Down and Floating in Geese Pond. Video (21:52). Audio (23:50)
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Coney Island hosts free "Grinch" read-along for kids
-Six Things To Do: Hip Hop Nutcracker, Kwanzaa, EcoTarium, and more ...
-Silverbacks celebrate holidays at Greendale's Pub
-First Person: It's OK to be sober for the holidays
-Worcesteria: Honoring homeless lives lost; finding threads of hope
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to longtime Worcester elementary school teacher
-ICYMI: Worcester couple arrested on federal sex trafficking charges
-Porch pirates pillage Worcester; 46 package thefts reported in less than 2 months
-Couple ran $1 million organized retail crime ring out of Leominster video store, Worcester D.A. says
-Saint Vincent, Teamsters reach tentative deal to avoid post-Christmas strike
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden fills town’s WRSC vacancy
-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): Emergency boiler repairs close Richards Memorial Library
-Westborough company's mattress donation helping charity change lives (2:30)
-Police units surround Leominster street after man flees following domestic disturbance
-Clinton High announces its honor roll
-Cold weather races running for good causes
-Christmas light show on Runaway Brook Road in Lancaster (17:08)
>SPORTS: Bruins beat Jets, 3-2
-Patriots fan heckled in Las Vegas loss invited to home game by Kraft
-Last week for discounted registration to the 2023 Woo Sports Summit
-2 Crusaders were named to the AFCA All-America teams
>CARS: Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATION/WORLD: Target recalls weighted blankets for kids due to asphyxia risk
-NASA Mars lander InSight falls silent after 4 years
-Tragic: Beach sees "freak wave" kill 3 swimmers, injure 17
>NEW ENGLAND: Trailblazing Boston political journalist Janet Wu retiring after 50 years
-Mass. doctor faces health care fraud, money laundering charges
>HOMES: Home sales in Worcester County fell faster than state average in November
>HEALTH: Amid intense flu season, administration offers to release Tamiflu from national stockpile
-Free COVID vaccination on Friday: 9-noon at Worcester Senior Center
>BUSINESS: Worcester County unemployment drops to lowest rate since April 2019
-Associates of FTX founder plead guilty to criminal charges
>SHOPPING: Christmas tree demand remains high despite inflation
>TELEVISION: NFL Sunday Ticket is leaving DirecTV and heading to YouTube TV
>MOVIES: Need a new Christmas movie? Try these fun alternatives
>CELEBRITY: Gary Glitter to be freed from prison after serving half his sentence
>ANIMALS: Persistent donkey befriends donkey who hates everyone (:47)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman whose car was stolen off the side of highway surprised with new car
-Meanwhile, in Australia, girl trapped in claw machine after trying to grab bears (:42)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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