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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 (: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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