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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:04). High of 31 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester apartment project on Shrewsbury Street faces parking concerns
+5:00: Worcester Public Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh retires
+5:00: Police determine threat at Sterling school not legitimate
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Bonchon, from owners of Gong cha, sees crowds, lines
+Noon: How to stream Taylor Swift docuseries, "The End of an Era," on Disney+
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "Die My Love," "Christy," and more
+Noon: "Sister's Christmas Catechism" coming to Worcester
+Noon: "Night Lights" named best holiday garden display in nation
-Couple arrested after 5-hour standoff in Worcester (1:37). Article
-Related: Worcester officers treated for hypothermia after standoff
-Earlier: Large police presence overnight in Worcester, Paxton ends with man in handcuffs
-Water restored as crews continue work on Shore Drive in Worcester
-Earlier: Aerial view of damage (:42)
-Winter homeless shelter to open at former Quality Inn near Lincoln Plaza
-Worcester woman wins Lucky for Life, takes lump sum of $390,000
-Central Mass. nonprofit receives $40,000 from global organization to help local families
-New bill aims to protect Mass. libraries from book bans
-Radio Worcester (12:45): Dr. Michael Hirsch on Worcester’s “Guns to Gardens” program
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:36): Worcester snowstorm response, police oversight & affordability
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant to host industry Christmas party on Monday
-ICYMI: 4-year-old Worcester girl under D.C.F.'s watch suffered "chronic, cumulative" neglect before death: Report (4:03). Article
-2 people displaced after fire in Worcester home
-Lottery open for 22 affordable condos on Elm St. in Worcester
-Demolition of Harrison Street bridge over I-290 begins
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Chief Tim Sherblom sworn in as head of Central Mass. Chiefs of Police Association
-NEW! Merry Christmas from Lamoureux Ford! (:47)
-Pressure and Pushback: Holden’s high-stakes clash with the state
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man arrested in Auburn for human trafficking
-16 Worcester County first responders honored for frozen lake rescue
-Leicester Gardens, a 24-unit multifamily property, hits the market for $5.67 million
-Shrewsbury cardboard dumpster moved temporarily
-Fire department issues "boiling over" in Clinton
-Welcome to Clinton, little lady!
-Millbury E.M.T. reunites with the man he helped save
-Rutland man sworn in as trained correctional officer
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Marlborough brewery to close at end of year
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Assabet Valley Mastersingers, High Command and more ...
-Music Worcester presents American Spiritual Ensemble at Mechanics Hall
-Indian Ranch fans sad at death of Mavericks singer Raul Malo
>OPINION: Rosalie Tirella: Christmas wish
-Marianne Lyons Delorey: Listening carefully
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (56:35): Rob Wipond
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who fostered hundreds of children
>SPORTS: How Drake Maye’s stats compare to quarterbacks who won NFL MVP in Year 2
-Celtics lose to Bucks, 116-101 (1:57). Article
-Bruins beat Winnipeg, 6-3
-'Sader Stories (1:59): Civic engagement
>NATIONAL: Senate rejects bills as A.C.A. tax credits set to expire (2:38)
-Time magazine names "Architects of A.I." as person of the year for 2025
-Tragic: Dad dies after dropping barbell on chest in freak gym accident
>NEW ENGLAND: Brian Walshe murder trial Day 9 analysis (29:45)
-More than 10,000 in Mass. drop health insurance plans for '26 (1:48)
-State Police crisis negotiator rescues man in distress on Tobin Bridge
>COLLEGES: WPI's Time To Startup (56:33): How to be a mentor & mentee
-A pipeline of excellence: Assumption’s organ scholarship
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why aren’t these big cities the capitals of their states?
>BUSINESS: Amazon settlement explained: Do you qualify for a refund?
-Delayed September report shows decline in Greater Worcester unemployment, feds cancel October release
-ChatGPT accused of being complicit in murder for the first time in bombshell suit
-Anheuser-Busch closing its facility in Merrimack, N.H., next year
>HOMES: Mass. ramping up efforts to permit more Accessible Dwelling Units (1:18)
>SHOPPING: Parenting gift guide: Educational toys (2:17)
>HEALTH: Common appliance increasing risk of lung cancer and diabetes
>FOOD: Classic Mass. candy bar almost vanished, until a little store stepped in (1:22)
>TV/STREAMING: Will Smith makes surprise cameo in "Bel-Air" finale on Peacock
>MOVIES: Trailer for "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie"
>CELEBRITY: Cher, 79, set to marry boyfriend Alexander "AE" Edwards, 39: report
-Matthew Lillard responds to Quentin Tarantino criticizing his acting
>ANIMALS: Puppy reunites with his sister for cutest playdate ever (3:06)
>HISTORY: A day in the life of Worcester — May 3, 1989 (30:12)
>GOOD NEWS: Lost dog found 5 years later, 520 miles from home
-Meanwhile, in Australia, skydiver's parachute gets caught on plane tail at 15,000 feet
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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