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>WEATHER: Decreasing clouds, high of 36 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-TODAY! Candlelight vigil in Rutland for family in medical crisis
-Worcester State student saves life of woman at retirement community
-1 seriously injured in rollover crash overnight in Paxton
-Developer OK'd for makeover of Shrewsbury Street site; new building planned
-Downtown housing projects in Worcester given 1-year extensions
-Worcester community Kwanzaa celebrations
-Vacation hours at The Oval skating rink on Worcester Common
-T&G Santa: Thank you to hundreds of contributors
-Here's how to dispose of your tree in Worcester after Christmas
-Worcester trash and recycling pickup delayed a day
-Mega Millions jackpot hits $1.15 billion
>DINING OUT: From scrambled eggs to Seinfeld, Brody's Diner has it all
-ICYMI: Raging fire destroys Winchendon home on Christmas Eve
-Convenience store opening at former bakery site in Worcester
-Executive behind redevelopment of Worcester Auditorium is more optimistic than ever
-Worcester nonprofit makes sure everyone is clothed and fed this winter
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holidays in Holden (45:15)
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Town election nomination papers available January 2nd
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 37-year-old man arrested on child pornography charge
-Shrewsbury girls hockey alumni raises money for cancer patient
-Man threatens to kick girlfriend's daughter out of apartment, gets arrested for kicking her dog, assault
-Duo arrested with stolen goods, illegal guns following string of vehicle break-ins
-West Boylston police log December 16th to 22nd
-Lancaster brings back familiar face temporarily
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Openest Mic delivers an eclectic mix of music and poetry
-Shadows Fall perform first new single in over a decade, "In The Grey," live in Worcester
-South High Community School Winter Concert (37:40)
-"Suffer For This" So Cal Publication Parties Part 1 (35:56)
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Racist tropes rooted in propaganda
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 32 (28:38): D.O.J. report on Worcester Police Department
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 580 (28:56): Our Lady of Guadalupe, Part 1
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who was married for more than 75 years
>SPORTS: How Drake Maye showed leadership in his comments after Patriots-Bills
-Celtics lose to 76ers, 118-114
>CARS: Thinking of buying an E.V.? You might want to move quickly
>NATIONAL: Indonesia marks 20th anniversary of tsunami that killed 230,000 (1:04)
-Pope calls for "lasting peace" in Ukraine on Christmas Day
-Tragic: Man dies in Christmas house fire after rescuing his family
>NEW ENGLAND: "Sweet" couple in 80s killed in Christmas morning fire (1:59). Article
-4 found dead inside N.H. home, carbon monoxide poisoning suspected (1:04). Article
>COLLEGES: At WPI, Tesla coils play video game tune (:28)
-Ghanian Roots and American Dreams: Anna Maria's Kelvin AntwiSarpong shares life goals
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 U.S. cities with the best public transportation
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. unemployment rose in November
-LPL Financial Research: The Fed resets expectations for next year
-Government sues Walmart, Branch Messenger over delivery driver "junk fees"
>HOMES: America’s households are shrinking, ushering in "golden age" of guest bedrooms
>SHOPPING: "12 Days of Christmas" 5.4% higher than 2023 as inflation soars
>HEALTH: Stem cell therapy could correct heart failure in children
-Mass. adult hospital readmissions held steady in 2023 but differed greatly by patient characteristics
>FOOD: Food label overhaul targets yogurt, bread, energy bars (3:43)
>TV/STREAMING: 8 Hanukkah TV episodes to watch and stream
>MOVIES: Jim Carrey is open to returning for a "Mask" sequel
>CELEBRITY: John Lennon’s son Julian reveals second cancer scare
>HISTORY: Veterans commemorating the Battle of the Bulge return home to Mass.
>ANIMALS: Dog loves visiting her best friend in memory care home (2:02)
>GOOD NEWS: Officer praised for cooking for man after wellness check
-Meanwhile, in Needham, police called to home to remove fake snake (1:16)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:58). High of 45 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing woman
+6:00: Worcester E.M.S. union warms of UMass Medical staffing levels
+6:00: Q&A with the MacArthur genius from Clark University
+6:00: Worcester holds info sessions on joining city boards, commissions on Wednesday
+6:00: Different setting, atmosphere at Trans Day of Remembrance
+6:00: Big Nate Allstar is the winner of WoMag's Digital Battle of the Bands
+6:00: Digital Battle of the Bands runners up Evil Felipe relish community support for musicians
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 6
-CBS Mornings to film at Worcester’s Boulevard Diner today
-Exchange Building transforms to "Hell": 'Walking Dead' returns to familiar streets (and alleys) of downtown Worcester
-Woman indicted for manslaughter, O.U.I. in crash that killed mother of 6
-3 loaded guns found in raid; Worcester man charged
-Area police department defends arrest of teen caught on video after he accuses them of excessive force. Video (2:40)
-62 animals, including horses, cats, dogs and goats removed from area home
-Man seriously injured after car crashes into U-Haul in Sturbridge Friday night
-This Week in Worcester exclusive: Administration has plan to raid churches over holidays
-Missing teen daughter of Worcester mother arrested by I.C.E. has been found, police say
-Related: Judge to provide update on charges against Worcester leaders in I.C.E. arrest case
-Related: New York Times: A councilwoman intervened during an I.C.E. arrest. Then she faced the voters
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Recount of councilor-at-large vote will begin this week
-Worcester Election Commission reviews recount petitions Tuesday
-Aislinn Doyle: November 20th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester police find dog with broken leg
-Dog found on Ward Street in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:01): Worcester recount, I.C.E. arrest sparks debate
-ICYMI: Garage in Nortborough partially collapses after fire rips through (:16). Article
-Family of Higgins Armory founder has reunion to see new Arms and Armor Galleries
-Related: Arms and Armor Galleries set to open at Worcester Art Museum. Take a look inside
-Local star Angelo Gray, 12, shines in Hollywood debut at Millbury theater
-Related: What's Up Worcester interview with Angelo Gray (3:54)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden voters to face override decision
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Blue and Gold Star Memorial Fundraiser under way
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Yuletide Market & Light the Common returns to Shrewsbury Center
-Webster police arrest wanted man who jumped from bathroom window
-Athol man arrested on child sexual exploitation charges indicted by federal grand jury
-Wachusett Food Pantry faces increased need
-Grafton firefighter graduates from State Fire Academy
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Styx's Dennis DeYoung slams "shameful" Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: Where we go one, Wegovy
-Unity Radio's Q.C.C. State of Mind (57:41): Director of Veteran Affairs Matthew Casaubon
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked at Grants
>SPORTS: Patriots will face Bengals without Ja’Marr Chase, multiple stars
-Patriots’ standing in AFC East, potential playoff matchups and more
-Bruins lose to Hurricanes, 3-1
-New England Sports Summit returns February 13th
>NATIONAL: F.E.M.A. chief steps down as administration prepared to oust him
-Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails
-Tragic: New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 dead following a house fire in Maine, officials say
-Ex-officer charged with killing Sandra Birchmore's unborn child (:34)
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 21 (29:44): Thinking with A.I. | Erin Solovey
-Worcester State awarded $1.3 million federal grant to launch student support services program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 vacations that are more expensive than travelers realize
>BUSINESS: Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-LPL Financial Research: Early keys to 2026
-Radio Worcester honored with Community Impact Award by Better Business Bureau
>SHOPPING: GameStop unveils Trade Anything Day. When is it and what is it?
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Doctor's perspective on making GLP-1s more affordable (2:00)
>FOOD: Listeria recall: Ready-to-eat pastas linked to 6 deaths
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 5 of "Stranger Things" (2:55)
>MOVIES: "Moana" live-action trailer stars Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Laga'aia
>CELEBRITY: GQ Men of the Year red carpet: Sydney Sweeney, Hailey Bieber and more
-L.A. County Sheriff investigating new sexual battery claim against Sean "Diddy" Combs
>ANIMALS: Dog follows woman on a hike and ends up being her soul dog (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: At 100, WWII veteran still inspires gratitude in his community
-Meanwhile, filmmaker declares existence of U.F.O.s "no longer a question" — as doc probes 80 years of secrets
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