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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 22 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-75-year-old Worcester family business closing its doors
-Man pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter in 2013 killing of Rutland woman
-Neighborhood advocate made city safer — and better — place
-Daughter of slain trooper George Hanna remembers father on 40th anniversary of his death
-Worcester wants state auditor to examine O.S.V. ties to charter school
-Related: Special meeting called for Monday to consider a Worcester charter public school
-Related: Bill Shaner: Cara Berg Powers on the newly recommended charter school proposal
-Worcester bar's license suspended following rooftop overdoses, death in June
-Worcester plans a new library and park on Tacoma Street
-Worcester Public Library shifting hours at 2 branches
-Unsolved: Worcester - "What Happened to Sabrina Hatheway? - Part 1". Video (19:22). Audio (21:06)
>HOMES: See inside Salisbury Street mansion on the market for $2.9 million (42 photos)
-Worcester RV and Camping Show opens to great crowds (1:22)
-THIS WEEKEND! Get ready for adventure: Worcester RV & Camping Show runs through Sunday
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (33:42): Monteru French Brandy
>SHOWTIME: 5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
-Eight Things To Do: Balinese performances, Powerwolf, Fiber Art ...
-JAZZED UP Duo performs at Val's in Holden on Saturday
-Worcesteria: Alone in a crowded Zoom
-"Flora in Winter" springs to life at Worcester Art Museum
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 494 (28:14): Affordable Housing/Seeds of Hope
-Radio Worcester (7:30): City Councilor Kate Toomey responds to story on texting and relationship with police
-Radio Worcester (44:27): Radio Roundtable takes on the Worcester Public Schools sex ed issue
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to man who worked as a gallery interpreter at the Higgins Armory Museum
-ICYMI: Drug suspect found hiding in neighbor's closet in Worcester
-Abby Kelley principal leaving amid cheerleading program sexual misconduct investigation; school won't say if related
-A sneak peek inside piano lounge in Worcester set to open Saturday
-Table Hoppin': Worcester Restaurant Week returns
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): Wachusett area goings on
-Holden ice rink brings back winter tradition
-Holden D.P.W. has new home (12:06)
-A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): House fire leads to street closure in Westborough
-Plans underway for second edition of Grafton Fourth of July Parade
-Gen. Rufus Putnam Building in Sutton to mark 200 years
-Rutland police welcome new officer
-Shrewsbury treasurer/collector announces new bill inquiry portal
-Sterling family hosts fundraiser for March of Dimes
-Paxton police remind people to clear off their cars
>SPORTS: How Bailey Zappe factors into questions about Mac Jones' Patriots future
-Wachusett waiver claim denied by Worcester Superior Court
-Railers beat South Carolina, 4-0
>CARS: NEW! Bertera Nissan has a great car for you (4:39)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: 5 dies in Care Flight aircraft crash in Nevada
-Tragic: Terrifying video shows moment alligator kills Florida woman, 85
>NEW ENGLAND: Longtime Mass. Congressman John Olver dies at 86
-Large tree falls on home, shatters glass in teen's bedroom
>HISTORY: Historical photo of Lincoln Square in Worcester
>COLLEGES: WPI receives $606,146 to develop transparent wound dressing inspired by a kitchen observation
-Anna Maria's top 10 college fair questions answered (2:16)
>BUSINESS: Companies can’t ask you to shut up to receive severance, N.L.R.B. rules
-Eversource earned $1.4 billion ahead of Mass. gas, electric rate hikes
>HEALTH: Household products could cause cancer in kids: study
-Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday: Noon-3:30 at Worcester Public Library
>FOOD: Recall issued for popular Rao's specialty food product
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "The Whale," "Knock At The Cabin," and more
>CELEBRITY: MrBeast launches new YouTube feature for his 135 million followers
>SHOPPING: Americans have a collective $21 billion in unspent gift cards
>ANIMALS: This cow is the best snuggle buddy (:48)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Local World War II veteran Victor "Perry" Sacco celebrates his 100th birthday
-Meanwhile, Florida woman pulls loaded gun on McDonald’s worker over free cookie
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Classifieds
+Prep cook and griil positions at George's Coney Island
-Part-Time Receptionist/Cashier at Lamoureux Ford
-Call-Taker, Scheduler at W.R.T.A.
-Seasonal jobs with Worcester Parks, Rec & Cemetery Division
-All-Star bartender wanted for Canal District restaurant
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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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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
-Staff Associate, Urban Action Institute, Worcester State
-Controller, Worcester State
-Multiple positions, Holden DPW
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