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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:01). High of 28 today in Worcester
+Noon: White Christmas Eve possible. See snow prediction map
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Workers at Starbucks in Worcester join national strike
+6:00: A holiday pause for W.R.T.A.
+6:00: Burncoat High School Winter Concert (1:26:06)
+6:00: 210 Sports' Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 11
+Noon: Cara Brindisi sings in the season with rousing, sold out Mechanics Hall show
+Noon: Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton back in the saddle with Close Enemies
+Noon: 40 years Beyond Band Aid's failings, "feed the world" endures
+Noon: Adoption Option: Dominic the dog needs a loving home
-2 homes destroyed, another damaged by massive fire in Spencer (2:18). Article
-4 people, including 1 firefighter, hurt in blaze at Fitchburg home (2:05). Article
-Family left homeless by house fire in Southbridge
-A tale of 2 towers: The Mercantile Center and The Glass Tower
-State trooper suspended amid charges he repeatedly stole from Central Mass. Target stores
-Worcester picked for federal environmental job training grant
-Radio Worcester (13:00): Polar Park deficit — WooSox President Charles Steinberg explains funding model and future development challenges
-Secretary Ed Augustus shares his holiday wish list for housing in Mass. (4:17)
-Will sex allegations against Worcester police stick? What experts say
-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
>DINING OUT: Check Dining Out for holiday deals and meals
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Town election nomination papers available January 2nd
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Shrewsbury pay-as-you-throw customers to get 1 free bag
-West Boylston police log December 9th to 15th
-Committee to tackle Paxton charter review
-Local communities receive recycling dividend awards
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
>SHOWTIME: Holy Cross professor on the enduring power of "A Christmas Carol"
-"Feliz Navidad" singer "never would have dreamed" song would be so popular 54 years after release
>OPINION: Etel Haxhiaj: Opting in to sprinkler law will save more lives in Worcester
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 212 (28:53): Worcester, Then and Now
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 80 (1:22:35): Firefighter of the Year Awards
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who lived with diabetes for over 59 years
>SPORTS: Late errors undo Pats’ upset effort in 24-21 loss to Buffalo
-Drake Maye backs Jerod Mayo, Alex Van Pelt after close loss to Bills (1:08). Article
-Holy Cross baseball’s game at Navy to be broadcast nationally on CBS Sports Network
-Railers lose to Maine, 8-5
>NATIONAL: 5 family members have been found dead inside a home, including 3 children
-The scary reason why you should never share phone chargers
-Tragic: Child beaten over missing couch cushion, authorities allege
>NEW ENGLAND: Groups threaten action in support of auditing Mass. Legislature
-Mass. responds to "gap" in care for adults with disabilities (2:49)
>COLLEGES:Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-See WPI come to life (1:09)
-An expert in environmental humanities, new Leir Chair at Clark champions climate solutions, not despair
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This city is home to the world's largest natural ice rink
>BUSINESS: Nissan, Honda announce plans to merge, creating world’s No. 3 automaker
-Local hospital promotes risk director to chief nursing officer
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
>HOMES: Real estate platform lets residents check neighbors' political affiliations
>SHOPPING: How police, neighbors are trying to stop porch pirates (2:04)
>HEALTH: A single mutation could send avian flu from birds to humans
-Obesity expert discusses new proposal for dietary guidelines (3:51)
>FOOD: Why do we cook so many foods at 350 degrees?
>TV/STREAMING: Tom Hanks, Emma Stone, Tina Fey and more 5-time "SNL" hosts welcome Martin Short to the club
>MOVIES: "Sonic 3" zooms to $62 million box office opening, Mufasa limps to $35 million
>CELEBRITY: Morgan Wallen sentenced to 2 years of probation after pleading guilty for drunken chair-throwing incident
>HISTORY: Former Lido Cafe on Pearl Street in Worcester
>ANIMALS: Baby rescue squirrel waits at the window for foster moms (2:38)
>GOOD NEWS: 8-year-old receives heart transplant before the holidays
-Meanwhile, Miller High Life is releasing a dive-bar-scented perfume
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years\
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester bistro until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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