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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 (:50). High of 44 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: From "lost and broken" to Woman of Consequence — LIFT VP among 2 honored by city
+6:00: UMass Medical School to lay off 26 at Boston-based vaccine manufacturing division
+6:00: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks coming to the DCU Center
+Noon: Police chase ends near Sterling day care after N.H. armed robbery
+Noon: 2 trucks crash on Mass Pike in Oxford, causing traffic delays
+Noon: "Wonderful" memories linger 55 years after Hendrix played at Clark
+Noon: Nine Things To Do: St. Patrick's Parade, Tequila Bonfire, "Bagrock"
-4-year-old girl, man hospitalized after crash in Worcester, police say (pictured)
-Man sentenced in 2015 shooting of 15-year-old at Worcester motel
-Worcester vaccinations still flat with COVID in "rearview mirror"
-Earlier: Worcester nursing home dealing with COVID outbreak
-Worcester leaders evaluating ways to spend remaining A.R.P.A. funds
-Abby's House in Worcester preparing for significant renovations to shelter
-Worcester program helps expose young girls to careers in S.T.E.M. and leadership roles
-Worcester schools now accepting applications for fall Head Start program
-Travel on Amtrak's auto train to Orlando for $29
-Retired Worcester educator dies after emergency on vacation in Mexico
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "What Happened to Marion Kerswell?". Video (15:29). Audio (17:15)
>FOOD: Made to order ice cream shop opens in Worcester
>ANIMALS: Locksmith dog greets customers, guards Worcester shop
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Worcester Home Show returns this weekend to the DCU Center (:30)
-Higgins Armory collection to reopen in former Worcester Art Museum library
-International Women's Day, women shaping Worcester's history, future
-Worcester Emerald Club wants to treat you to dinner
-JAZZED UP Trio to play sold out Orchids After Dark on Friday in Boylston
-Inner Views podcast (17:42): Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Rachel Monárrez, part 3
-Shaun Connolly: Bad Advice
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to Worcester detective who helped solve infamous murder of 2-year-old girl
-ICYMI: 5 names to be added to Worcester monument honoring civilians who have died in fires
-New restaurant pitched for former Sake Bomb spot in Worcester
-Vote for the best pizza in Worcester
-New Spectrum scam targets Worcester area customers: D.A.
-Drone video update of construction at new Doherty High (1:48)
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): Holden still holding out on mandate for housing near transit
-Paw enforcement -- Holden P.D. recruits new 4-legged officer
-A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Rutland P.D. seeks public's help in attempted break-in
-Oxford man sentenced for stealing identity to obtain tax refund, driver's license
-Bigfoot expert to present at Oak Middle School
-Local member of Tedy’s Team hosting trivia fundraiser
-West Boylston author focuses on "Magical Realism"
-West Boylston students of the month for December, January and February
-Shrewsbury bridge purple to celebrate International Women’s Day
-Shrewsbury Town Meeting Member candidates needed
-Man arrested at Southbridge bar after report of gun
-NEW! Murder in Grafton Center, Part 4
>SPORTS: Celtics power past Blazers, 115-93
-South High's undefeated run ends as Colonels upended by Foxborough in state tournament
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (23:09): Title IX reflection with Cassandra Clark
-Mass. Pirates games to be broadcast on WCRN
>CARS: NEW! Bertera. Huge Selection. Great Prices. (3:29)
-U.S. investigates Tesla for steering wheels that can fall off
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: 3 Los Angeles police officers shot
-4 killed when small planes collide in Florida
>NEW ENGLAND: Instagram influencer who stole Mass. resident's identity pleads guilty to $1 million COVID relief fraud
>COLLEGES: Mental health first aid expands Anna Maria’s commitment to behavioral health and public safety
-UMass Medical School program for students interested in mental health
>HEALTH: Long COVID associated with increased risk of death, study says
-Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday: 10-noon at Grafton Senior Center
>SHOPPING: Thrift Store Threads -- Performer finds designer delights with sparkle
>BUSINESS: Rideshare workers rally at Statehouse for rights, want say in job parameters
-Worcester Business Connect No. 40 (21:05): Kearney Speech Therapy
>HOMES: Learn to plant and harvest fresh vegetables in early spring
>TV/STREAMING: Roku vs. Fire TV stick review -- How the streaming sticks compare
>MOVIES: Where to watch the Oscars Best Picture nominations (and what order to watch them)
>CELEBRITY: Madonna confirms romance with new boyfriend Josh Popper
>HISTORY: Union Station’s Past and Present
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 6-year-old calls 911 for mom found unresponsive
-Meanwhile, weird TikTok trend of people eating oranges in the shower explained
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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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