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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:58). High of 30 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+1:00: W.P.D. needs help IDing suspect in Salisbury St. armed robbery (pictured)
-Central Massachusetts prepares for snow storm (2:34)
-Worcester winter parking ban starts at 10 p.m. Saturday
-"Expecting a busy weekend," Central Mass. businesses hope for snow storm boost
-Planned Downtown Worcester restaurants not expected to open anytime soon
-JetBlue's inaugural flight from Worcester to Fort Myers takes off
-Worcester bakery preparing special treats for Three Kings Day
-Pair involved in Worcester State shooting back in court
-Mayor Petty shakes it up with many new standing committee assignments
-New Worcester charity aiming to help young adults transitioning out of foster care
-Wormtown brewmaster unveils new taproom-brewery
-Second Chance Animal Services receives $1.1 million donation to expand low-cost surgical centers
>DINING OUT: Owner of popular Worcester restaurant sells to new owners after 8 years
-ICYMI: State Sen. Robyn Kennedy reflects on her first year in office
-How high is Worcester? Legal cannabis is a big "hit," but challenges remain
-PAWS for People visits Worcester Public Library
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Christmas tree chipping next 2 Saturdays
-TODAY! New dates for the Jazzed Up Duo at Val's
-Merry Christmas greetings from the team at Lamoureux Ford (:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Search for accused wife killer Aaron Pennington resumes
-Body cam video of police shooting in Killingly released
-Shrewsbury apartment project receives $49 million in financing, tax credits
-Charlton collecting "Care Kits" to help homeless individuals this winter
-Legal questions raised over Sterling Board of Health regulation
-Fitchburg man arrested for trafficking drugs out of Union Street garage
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: BBQ & beer, Petty tribute, curling: 5 fun things this weekend
-Three Things to Do: Go for a walk, listen to music, welcome 2024
-100FM The Pike (8:31): The Breakdown Lane for January 5th
-Tribute artist Dan Fontaine brings Elvis show to Worcester
-Ray Mariano on Pope Francis, LGBTQ couples, Bishop Robert McManus
-First Person: A precious object lost, but a sacred truth remains
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 520 (27:58): Looking ahead to 2024
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:17): Meet the faces behind "Youth Unity"
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Polish immigrant who came to Worcester and rose from clerical jobs to upper management
>SPORTS: NFL insider gives insight into potential timeline for Bill Belichick decision
-NFL Week 18 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics blow out Utah, 126-97
-North boys basketball team unveils state title banner, beats Doherty
-Holy Cross men's hockey team ties A.I.C., 3-3
-Related: Men’s hockey home contest moved to 6 p.m. Saturday
-Railers beat Lions, 5-4
>CARS: Christmas Greetings from Bertera Nissan (1:31)
>NATIONAL: All the A-listers named in new Jeffrey Epstein documents
-What is cyber kidnapping? How an exchange student was targeted
-Tragic: Family grieves after mom dies suddenly as her children unwrap gifts on Christmas Day
>NEW ENGLAND: Another $50 scratch ticket coming to the Mass.
-Mass. ballot questions now before the Legislature
>COLLEGES: 48-hour "game jam" puts Clark student designers’ skills to the test
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 of the coldest cities in the world
>BUSINESS: Can I sue a career coach for getting me fired?
-Open job positions dip more than 15% in 2023: Indeed data
>HOMES: Worcester named among hottest small rental markets in U.S.
>HEALTH: What is 75 Hard challenge? What to know about workout, diet program
-What's the deal with that cough everyone seems to have right now?
>FOOD: Is oat milk bad for you? Some nutritionists don't love the stuff
>SHOPPING: These were some of the most potentially dangerous products recalled in 2023
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "Eileen" and more
>CELEBRITY: David Soul, who played Hutch in TV's "Starsky and Hutch," dies at age 80
-Glynis Johns, "Mary Poppins" actress, dies at 100
>ANIMALS: K-9 helps reunite child with Virginia family
>HISTORY: Today in History for January 6th (1:30)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mass. town celebrates veteran's 100th birthday in style (1:30)
-Meanwhile, in Colorado, burglar busted after using Uber as getaway car for heist (:51)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Mass. could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: How Worcester residents can sign up for 2027 health plans
+Noon: Gov. Healey sets 60% school breakfast goal; Worcester schools averaged 37.6%
+Noon: Early voting update: Nearly 10,000 ballots cast so far in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester man's Halloween display raises money for charity (2:57)
-Asbestos discovery closes Worcester Head Start facility
-Kelley Square and Mill Street were redesigned. Are they safer today?
-Worcester Human Rights Commission to review police policies, homeless encampment proposal
-Where is Aaron Pennington? Fugitive search enters third year (2:22)
-Max German of Shrewsbury a finalist in "Voice of Logan" contest
-Westborough police chief on leave following an incident in Shrewsbury (:20). Article
-Parents recall Uxbridge Officer LaPorta as community honors him
-Earlier: D.A.: Investigation into death of Uxbridge officer results in no charges
-Worcester County Wonders: The Phantom of the Palladium
-In historic company: Women of Worcester's past, present honored in new mural
-College closures derail students’ plans, leaving some unsure when they’ll return
>DINING OUT: Avvio Ristorante wins early buzz with home-made pasta and tasty pizzas
-Large audience, low price: Give your restaurant's social media a boost on The 016
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-ICYMI: Anna Maria weighs giving interested buyers more time after auction cancellation
-Worcester Homeowner Summit set for November 7th at DCU Center
-Worcester police, D.E.A. find fentanyl in Clover Street raid
-Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: Brian Lux
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community Advocate Hometown Helper: Bernice Gero, animal advocate
-Warrant issued for man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep
-Coolidge Elementary School's hidden staircase evokes Shrewsbury memories from decades past
-Meadows Montessori excited to open in Westborough
-New warehouse plans before Westborough Planning Board
-New Northborough fire chief says he has felt "truly welcomed" by town officials, community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players in Southbridge to hold auditions for "The Lifespan of a Fact"
-Dudley's first poetry slam brings community to the Fun Zone Playground wooded stage
-100 FM The Pike (20:41): Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys on music as a force for change
>OPINION: Tommy Dorfman: Ticket prices are out of control. Gov. Healey’s bill will make them worse
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 510 (28:21): City clerks & state election
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a lauded poet
>SPORTS: NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross contests
-Railers lose to Maine, 3-1
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Worcester Railers celebrate 1,000 wins for city hockey
>NATIONAL: Christa Pike's executioners given ominous warning before botched lethal injection: court docs
-Devastated mom recalls horror of toddler being pronounced dead, before he's discovered alive in morgue
-Tragic: Nurse dies after shrimp allergy during honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore's therapist back on the stand Monday (:59)
-Woman charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death (:22)
-Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home (2:25)
>POLITICS: What does the Governor's Council do? Worcester candidates weigh in
-What is Mass. ballot Question 7? (8:52)
-Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7 (29:03)
>COLLEGES: Clark campus conversation, McGovern visit examine America’s past and present
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb making changes to guest cleaning requirements (1:39)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-U.S credit card debt is on the rise. Here's how to keep yourself out of credit card debt
-Small businesses need to leverage home field advantage with S.E.O.
>SHOPPING: How inflation is hitting all parts of Halloween celebration (1:59)
>HOMES: The surprising places to never charge your phone, safety experts say
>HEALTH: "Circadian" depression may be the reason why you can't sleep
-How walking regularly can protect your brain for years to come (6:18)
>FOOD: Ina Garten reveals unique ingredient she uses in eggs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Lupin: Part 4" on Netflix (2:30)
>MOVIES: The craziest horror villains compilation (42:09)
>CELEBRITY: "Office Space" star Richard Riehle dies at 78
-Kurt Cobain's death investigation takes new turn over cop's shocking claim casting doubt on suicide
>ANIMALS: Hound gets caught breaking all her friends out of daycare (1:54)
>HISTORY: The Old Yarmouth Inn on the Cape is still going strong after 330 years
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran sees brother face-to-face for first time in 40 years
-Meanwhile, in England, escaped emu wins wrestling match in middle of road
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