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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 (:33). High of 53 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 32-year-old man indicted in 2021 murder at Hotel Vernon (pictured)
+6:00: 3 children, 3 adults killed at Christian school in Nashville
+6:00: Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, NHL week 24
+Noon: Worcester police thwart daytime break-in, bust armed suspect
+Noon: For more than 40 years, The Mountain Barn restaurant in Princeton was a beloved dining destination
-Worcester celebrates North High School boys basketball state champions (:36)
-Related: Article and gallery (34 photos)
-4 major construction projects are reshaping Worcester’s Canal District
-Worcester school Superintendent Rachel Monárrez 9 months in: "There’s just not enough space"
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 499 (28:11): Homework
-Division of Youth Opportunities opens survey on bicycling in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (12:10): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista on the new Worcester Police Crisis Response Program
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "Did Sue Paye Run Away?". Video (14:51). Audio (16:37)
-Channel 5 Wake Up Call from Shrewsbury Middle School Unified Basketball Team (:51)
-Here’s the 3 most common last names in Massachusetts, according to Ancestry.com
>HISTORY: Historical & architectural tour of Worcester City Hall (11:49)
-ICYMI: Worcester 20-year-olds open Infused Café in Canal District
-Green Hill Golf Course reopens for the season
-Police investigation underway following late night shooting in Worcester that left victim wounded
-W.P.D. seeks suspect in attempted robbery on Vernon Street
-Polar brings back its Jalapeño Citrus Margarita Seltzer in limited production
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: The Library of Disposable Art: Gum Gardens
-Selections from what customers at That's Entertainment are reading
-Lorie C. Martiska, Open Sky Community Services: Is it possible to end homelessness in Worcester?
-Amie Shei, The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts: Keep W.R.T.A. buses fare-free
-Bill Shaner: Why's it so hard to do cool things in this city?
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: I'm Latina but I'm Not Spicy
-A Word from Echo (24:04): James Lambert III, Anthony Barbosa and Steph Corio
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 898 (29:30): Author Joanna MacGugan
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a Worcester hair stylist appreciated for her artistic talents, friendship and warmth
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden police wants to I.D. man who stole from firewood money box
-Holden charity helping animals impacted by war in Ukraine (2:09)
-A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston submits form for new school grant
-Shrewsbury Complete Streets Project public outreach meeting Monday evening
-Clinton considers A.R.P.A. fund uses
-Papers available for Clinton’s June 12th election
-Boylston to conduct test of CODERED system on Wednesday
-Wachusett area publlc safety logs
>SPORTS: Bruins top Hurricanes, 4-3
-Celtics beat Spurs, 137-93
-Pirates open season with 55-41 win
-Revolution beats D.C. United, 2-1
>CARS: NEW! Bertera. Huge Selection. Great Prices. (3:29)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: First Citizens Bank to acquire Silicon Valley Bank
-6 children die in Tennessee highway crash
-Tragic: 3-year-old girl can no longer smile after dog bite
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 people, dog killed in house fire on Cape Cod
-Scammers are targeting teens by asking them to send nude photos online, then blackmailing them
>BUSINESS: Baby Boomers support a 4-day work week more than Gen Z: survey
-Banks aren’t out of the woods yet and neither is the economy. Here’s why
>FOOD: Recall issued for beef product due to possible E. Coli contamination
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria AMCAST (26:40): Communication with Professor Travis Maruska
-Worcester State's The Beat (25:28): Filmmaker and Assistant Professor of Communication Brittany Severance
>HEALTH: Drug that spurs weight loss without dieting in the works
-Steps have dropped since COVID and the trend is worrisome, study says
>HOMES: 5 new properties for sale in Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: "Arrested Development" is staying on Netflix after all
>MOVIES: "John Wick: Chapter 4" comes out blazing with $73.5 million
>CELEBRITY: The Weeknd is officially the most popular artist in the world
>ANIMALS: This baby and cockatoo are B.F.F. goals (:54)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Heart attack survivor reunites with good Samaritans who saved his life
-Meanwhile, in Maine, sasquatch? the cowardly lion? Pictures of robbery suspect have residents perplexed
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Classifieds
-Servers wanted at Worcester restaurant
-Head host and hosts at Downtown Worcester restaurant
-Multiple positions for Wonder Bar's Polar Park location
-Multiple positions at Worcester restaurant
-Grounds crew for Worcester Bravehearts
-Multiple positions, Law Department, City of Worcester
-Director of Planning and Community Development, Town of Holden
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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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