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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:12). High of 33 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-2 fallen Worcester firefighters to be honored in ceremonies Sunday, Monday
-Worcester principal gets the ice cream sundae treatment
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Street Santa Pub Crawl 2 to 5 Saturday
-Kate McEvoy named Grand Marshal for St. Patrick's parade
-Worcester man who raped, impregnated 15-year-old gets 18 to 20 years in prison
-City Solicitor Michael Traynor retires after 37 years working for Worcester
-Join Worcester's Housing Production Plan Forum on Monday
-Christmas tree fire demonstration held at WPI
-World War II serviceman from Southbridge accounted for nearly 80 years after his death
-Small biz profile: Bubble Bath, car detail that comes to you
>DINING OUT: Once-popular Chi-Chi's restaurants to open 20 years after closure
-ICYMI: Struck Catering to close in December following 25 years in business
-4-story, 122-room hotel proposed for Worcester near Route 146
-Little known about shooting that left 2 dead in Worcester apartment
-Worcester police arrest suspect in convenience store robberies on train
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Holidays in Holden continues
-TONIGHT! Fireworks around 7:30 Saturday
-TODAY! Key ceremony for custom home built for Marine sergeant
+NEW Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Fill the Wagon toy drive in Shrewsbury
-TODAY! Holiday open house at Shrewsbury library
-TODAY! Fill a Cruiser toy drive in Millbury
-TODAY! Stuff a Cruiser event in Leicester
-Scandinavian Lucia Feat Sunday at S.A.C. Park
-Matthew Ryel promoted to sergeant in Boylston
-Leicester winter parking ban in effect
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Six Things to do: Clowning, carols, bells a-ringing
-Release party for Victor Infante's new novella, "Suffer for this" Sunday
-Musicians of the Old Post Road's Worcester concert to span geography, centuries
-Millbury artist to judge Small Stones Festival of the Arts
>OPINION: Janice Lindsay: Simplify, simplify
-First Person: Upset about the election? Then join the women's march
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 921 (29:21): Genesis Club Inc.
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 330 (28:23): Jay Givan and Post-Election Comments
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a nurse at St. V's for 42 years
>SPORTS: West Boylston repeats in Division 8 State Championship
-Patriots unveil renderings of new football facility at Gillette Stadium
-Celtics beat Milwaukee, 111-105
-Holy Cross women's hockey team beats No. 10 B.C., 2-1, in overtime. Highlights (1:32)
-Holy Cross men's hockey beats A.I.C., 1-0
-Holy Cross men's basketball team hosts Central Conn. on Saturday
-Railers beat Maine, 2-1, in overtime
>CARS: Over 315,000 Ram trucks recalled for brake system issue
>NATIONAL: Pennsylvania grandmother is found dead days after fall into sinkhole
-Siblings plotted to kill their stepfather for his $1.75 million trust
-Tragic: Newlywed tragically randomly dies in his sleep
>NEW ENGLAND: Boston city councilor hit with federal corruption charges (3:36)
-Struggle to obtain documents under Mass. public records law (4:09)
>COLLEGES: Learning about HIV/AIDS with Holy Cross faculty experts
-Radio Worcester (13:07): Clark's Florencia Sangermano talks Amazon research and Worcester connections
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the biggest holiday markets around the world
>BUSINESS: Scam alert — "Banks never ask that"!
-Number of 401(k) "millionaires" just jumped by 9.5%
>SHOPPING: Mattel is releasing a Rita Moreno Barbie doll as part of its Tribute collection
>HOMES: Simple, cheap ways to save money on heating bill this winter (2:23)
>HEALTH: Holiday drinks and medication — What you need to know (2:29)
-How Ozempic is changing the way America eats, travels and lives
>FOOD: Dairy Queen menu adds Peppermint Blizzard, Frozen Hot Chocolate
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "Juror #2," "Weekend In Taipei" and more
>CELEBRITY: How Taylor Swift reacted to Beyoncé being named greatest pop star of the 21st century
>HISTORY: Vernon Square in Worcester
>ANIMALS: 5 times very persistent dogs convinced cats to love them back (13:56)
>GOOD NEWS: 11-year-old Boston boy's weekly newspaper brings neighborhood together
-Meanwhile, thieves steal more than $1 million worth of Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar's Santo Tequila
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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