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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:07). High of 52 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Rutland firefighter’s wife, newborn twins die following medical emergency
-Man gets 10 years in prison after Worcester jury convicts him of child rape
-From TikTok to Foxwoods: Bri's Sweet Treats goes viral
-Help name Worcester's snowplows
-Worcester ranks among top 25% in national composting survey
-Help provide feedback on Worcester's disaster mitigation plans
-Here's how to dispose of your tree in Worcester after Christmas
-Vacation hours at The Oval skating rink on Worcester Common
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for December
>DINING OUT: A culinary tour through Worcester: From tavern classics to modern dumplings
-ICYMI: Student housing on tap for former Hope Lodge following $950,000 sale
-Longtime Worcester auto repair business expanding after $1.8 million purchase of 2 industrial parcels
-New Central Mass. movie theater makes major announcement about opening date
-Improvements proposed at 3 Worcester park areas
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett grad questions students' access to military career options
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Holden seeks community input on zoning bylaw
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Bill starts Paxton's Select Board change process
-Tax rate increases little, but property valuations up in Millbury
-New West Boylston administrator starts on January 21st
-Nashoba continues math/science curriculum review
-Impaired driving not part of happy holiday celebrations
-B.V.C.C. invites exhibitors to register for the 25th anniversary Home & Community Expo
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve and getting "Out of Worcester"
-Things to do in Central Mass — Winter Edition
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 446 (28:06): Joseph M. Petty
-Manny Jae Media (29:49): City Manager Eric Batista
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to World War II veteran from Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots routed by Chargers, 40-7
-Patriots defensive tackle Davon Godchaux takes issue with fans’ Jerod Mayo chants
-NFL Week 17 schedule, TV and announcers
-Bruins beat Blue Jackets, 4-0
-Railers beat Royals, 5-3
>NATIONAL: Plane catches fire at South Korean airport, killing at least 47
-Body found in same lake where 6 other deceased individuals were found in 2024
-Tragic: 38 people are dead and over 100 remain missing after ferry capsizes
>NEW ENGLAND: Could Charlie Baker be considering a return to Mass. politics?
-TD Bank teller stole more than $180,000 from accounts, prosecutors say
>COLLEGES: Bishop John Wright: A guiding light for Anna Maria
-Central Mass. state universities split $4.2 million to increase graduation rates within marginalized communities
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Destinations to add to your 2025 travel list (3:03)
>BUSINESS: Big Lots in deal to keep hundreds of stores open
-Steward Health Care’s Mass. history timeline through 2024 bankruptcy
>HOMES: What $800,000 can buy you in Worcester County, December 15th to 21st
>SHOPPING: What are the policies for Amazon, Target, Walmart?
>HEALTH: Holding your pee can have dangerous health risks, experts say
-What is brain rot? The science behind what obsessive scrolling does to our brains
>FOOD: Science finally knows why red wine causes splitting headaches
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch Sling TV, live sports, entertainment, news, movies and more
>MOVIES: "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" sprints back to the top of the box office
>CELEBRITY: Blake Lively sues Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment
>HISTORY: Moxie, the oldest soft drink in the country, got its start in Mass.
>ANIMALS: Dog who's been in the shelter 4 years gets new toys (2:27)
>GOOD NEWS: Missing dog rings doorbell, returns home for Christmas
-Meanwhile, passenger blasted for bringing "emotional support" Great Dane on airplane
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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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