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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 26 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Operator of 6 Central Mass. healthcare facilities to pay $1.75 million for failing to meet needs of patients
-Worcester to spend $6 million to fix raw sewage problem at Lake Quinsigamond
-Worcester police lawyer asks judge to set aside $8 million wrongful arrest verdict
-Zoe’s Rocks continue to make a difference 2 years after girl's untimely death
-Local comedian publishes first book on the love of reading
-No W.R.T.A. service on Christmas
-What's open, closed over Christmas weekend in Worcester
-Harriette Chandler says goodbye to Beacon Hill after 28 years
-Ray Mariano: Providing shelter for those in shadows true spirit of season
-An elaborate scale model railroad layout chugs its engine in a Leominster
-Athol man convicted in Jan. 6 attack on U.S. Capitol
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Christmas Day
>SHOWTIME: Six Things To Do: Hip Hop Nutcracker, Kwanzaa, EcoTarium, and more ...
-Laurel: Merry Christmas!
-Unsolved: Worcester - Season 2, Episode 2 - Face Down and Floating in Geese Pond. Video (21:52). Audio (23:50)
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to local 23-year-old who passed after a lifelong battle with Marfan’s Syndrome
-ICYMI: Downtown Worcester store closes after more than 25 years
-Worcester Airport celebrates release of Whitney Houston biopic, which filmed there
-Polar Park builders will pay $1.9 million to settle charges they misled Worcester
-Worcester Women to Watch in 2023: 20 women who are making an impact on Worcester
-Worcester takes down social media post that included "insensitive" meme
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): 2 electric crews from Holden head to N.H. to help out
-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): West Boylston official thanks everyone for dedication
-Support floods in after crash damages Grafton Country Store
-Members sought for 2 municipal boards in Grafton
-Sutton Senior Center gets into the holiday spirit
-Blackstone Heritage Corridor gives first super-volunteer award
-Josh's Place owner looks to diner's future with an eye on its past in Southbridge
-Bolton’s Florence Sawyer School announces honor roll
>SPORTS: 7 keys from Patriots loss to Bengals
-Robert Kraft gives berated, viral Patriots fan VIP treatment
-Bill O’Brien "emerging as option" to return as Patriots offensive coordinator
-Bengals make emergency landing in New York after win over Patriots
-J.D. Martinez bids farewell to Red Sox Nation
-Bruins raffling off 2 tickets to Winter Classic on January 2nd
-Last week for discounted registration to the 2023 Woo Sports Summit
-New England Revolution kicks off 2023 season on February 25th
>CARS: Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATION/WORLD: Here’s what’s in the $1.7 trillion federal spending bill Congress passed
-Winter storm pounds Buffalo with record snowfall, at least 3 dead
-5 arrested in deadly shooting at Minnesota’s Mall of America
-Tragic: Newborn baby killed by family dog, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 dead, several displaced after early morning Roxbury blaze
-Department of Corrections settles civil rights claims with Department of Justice
>HOMES: See the 10 most expensive homes sold in city of Worcester December 11th-17th
>HEALTH: Flu activity remains high, but decreased for a second week in a row, according to CDC
>BUSINESS: Cannabis leaders say dispensary’s closure could be first of many
-Bloomberg reportedly eyes W.S.J. parent Dow Jones, Washington Post
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria College receives $20,000 from foundation
>TV/STREAMING: 8 shows and movies to watch on Christmas
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Spoiler Alert," "Aftersun," "Violent Night" and more
>CELEBRITY: Tory Lanez found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet
-Ellen DeGeneres posts heartfelt video tribute to Stephen "tWitch" Boss
>HISTORY: Boat house and lake at Green Hill Park
>ANIMALS: Female dog Tenley waits at Worcester Animal Rescue League for new home
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Army father comes home for Christmas, surprises son
-Meanwhile, in North Carolina, watch as squirrel hides out in family's Christmas tree
-Christmas brain teaser: Can you find Rudolph among the reindeer?
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: American Airlines restarts Philadelphia service to Worcester, replacing N.Y.C. nonstop
+5:00: Massport announces location of huge new solar field near Worcester Airport
+5:00: New Hampshire woman killed in crash on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Earlier: Serious crash on I-84 in Sturbridge brings Friday morning traffic to a halt
+5:00: The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2024-2025 season, part 1
+5:00: John Keough: 3 things I think about Tuesday night
+Noon: Investigation underway after fire destroys home in Millbury
+Noon: Worcester colleges slam ballot question that would sap their endowments
+Noon: It's Good Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Captain America: Brave New World" and more
+Noon: Bad Religion, Pennywise set to headline Punk in the Park at Palladium
+Noon: Beyond Beer: Defunct Honey Bee Orchards new home for Ragged Hill Cider
+Noon: Keep the Faith: Considering the effects of Easter beyond Holy Week
-Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Rachel Monárrez to leave in June
-UMass Medical School lays off and furloughs 200 employees
-Earlier: Cuts will have irretrievable effects as UMass Medical School stands to lose $80 million, Gov. Healey says
-$100,000 lottery winner sold in Worcester
-Paul Revere lantern replica coming to Worcester City Hall
-State throws out License Commission's penalties against Worcester cigar bar
-Worcester reports 9 hate crimes in 2024, mostly nonviolent
-Mass. graduation requirements listening session in Worcester
-Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. will stop covering popular drugs for weight loss
>FAITH: Christians in Worcester practice their faith amid cultural, political divisions
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): 2 locals make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Sushi restaurants (5:36)
-ICYMI: Federal cuts are about to cripple Central Mass. food pantries
-Where Worcester ranks among U.S. cities where a family making $100,000 can "still be broke"
-Pickleball push sparks discussion over Worcester court upgrades
-How Armenian-American Heritage Month was proclaimed
-Worcester getting a second Chick-fil-A
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: “Disconnect to Reconnect”
-NEW: Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden slated to get fiber internet
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster woman arrested for stealing $38 in merchandise from Hannaford
-2 arrested after traffic stop leads to fentanyl trafficking bust in Shrewsbury
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Recreation Department Eggstravaganza
-David Prouty center court logo to be embedded in lobby floor
-Snow changes plans for Richards Library Book Sale
-Clinton election paper deadline is Friday
-Blackstone River tributaries in Sutton and Millbury graded
-Become a Salt Sleuth and clean up near the reservoir
-Bolton board will be a duo at least 'til fall
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Art at the Harold Stevens Gallery. hip-hop and more ...
-Call for vendors for 2025 Wednesdays on Water
>OPINION: Tracey Faraday: Finding the perfect balance in friendship & motherhood
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (52:47): Nataki Romeo, Cafe Romeo
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career firefighter in Worcester
>SPORTS: Celtics enter playoffs embracing adversity, tougher path to repeating as NBA champs
-Bravehearts rolls out new menu for corporate outings
-Bravehearts introduce 2025 coaching staff
-Holy Cross football 2025 season ticket memberships on sale now
-WooSox throw combined no-hitter over 7 innings in doubleheader sweep
>CARS: Honda denies reported plan to shift production from Canada, Mexico to U.S.
>NATIONAL: 2 dead, 6 hospitalized after Florida State shooting; suspect in custody
-At least 4 tourists reported dead following devastating cable car crash in Italy
>TRAGIC: "Hero" deacon shot dead protecting others at church Easter egg hunt
>NEW ENGLAND: Militia memorializes 250th anniversary of Battle of Lexington (3:35)
-Assailant storms Mass. courthouse in gas mask, tactical gear and pepper sprays, assaults several victims: video
>COLLEGES: The WPI Podcast, Episode 6 (38:32): Global Projects Program at 50
-Holy Cross Policy and Politics Seminar hosts Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of the most densely populated cities on Earth
>BUSINESS: M.B.I. welcomes 7 biotech startups to incubator facility in Worcester
-LPL Financial Research: Decent chance stock market bottom is in but far from certain
-What to know about paying down credit cards with personal loan (1:55)
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales drop slightly, as price climb in Worcester County continues
>SHOPPING: Shein, Temu price hike — What shoppers need to know amid tariffs
>HEALTH: Dr. Mallika Marshall answers questions about measles outbreak (2:21)
-Heated workouts and hot yoga are all the rage. But are they actually good for you?
>FOOD: McDonald's Gold Card — What it is and how to get one
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch "Law and Order: Organized Crime" Season 5 on Peacock
>MOVIES: Who could be next James Bond amid Amazon shakeups: experts
>CELEBRITY: "Sopranos" star Lorraine Bracco is looking for love
>ANIMALS: Yes, your cat is ignoring you on purpose (1:48)
>HISTORY: 6 jobs from the 1950s that barely exist today
>GOOD NEWS: High school senior accepted to 7 Ivy League colleges: "I'm still processing it"
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, 309 people don banana hats to break world record at museum
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