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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:11). High of 57 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: Inmate convicted of beating Worcester man to death at treatment center
+4:00: Worcester man refuses to move in drive-thru, gets busted with stolen gun
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Alma Gaucha generates buzz with splashy debut
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "The Running Man," "Now You See Me: Now You Don't," and more
+Noon: A ghost of Christmas past: Charles Dickens' ties to Worcester, WPI
+Noon: First Person: On making friends, and not knowing much about Tolkien
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 15-year-old girl
-Porch pirate thefts down in Worcester, police say
-Worcester Public Schools vow action after rise in staff assaults
-Worcester, Boston law firms to merge
-Majority of Solomon Pond Mall sold for $8.5 million
-Clark sells site of Peppercorn’s to restaurant's owner for $1 million
-Law opens records of Worcester State Hospital, other asylums
-"Clearopathra": Here are the winners in Worcester’s snowplow naming contest
-Q.C.C. food pantry sees record demand
-No room for "it can't happen here": Central Mass. colleges react to Brown shooting
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:53): Worcester’s dual tax rate and the supermarket debate
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:14): Worcester Superintendent Brian Allen
>DINING OUT: Best steakhouses in New England roundup includes Willy's, One Eleven
-ICYMI: Coming soon, an upscale cocktail lounge at the top of the Glass Tower in Worcester
-City Council honors former Worcester firefighter who saved woman from burning building
-Witness: Firefighters pulled woman to safety during blaze in Grafton
-Feds charge Worcester man with collecting unemployment while working for T.S.A.
-Driver charged with motor vehicle homicide in death of Irish visitor to Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden woman, 94, tied to T&G Santa since childhood
-Merry Christmas from Lamoureux Ford! (:47)
-M.B.T.A. effort takes 1 parcel off Holden's list
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury's Christmas gift to residents? Free disposal of trash
-1 injured after assumed propane flash in Lancaster
-McKenna resigns from Millbury Select Board, accepts finance position
-Rutland tax rate down, tax bills up
-Sterling celebrates community with tree lighting
-Unique opportunity for unique site in Clinton
-Water worries continue to plague Nashoba building
-Emotions run high as Bolton transfer station future debated
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: "Wings" screening, Women’s Ensemble chorus
-Millbury dancer Tyler George joins boy band Just Your Type
-Disney on Ice is coming to Boston
>OPINION: Tom Marino: City Council unsure if City Auditor can audit
-Jeff Raymond: Just a thought or 2 to close out 2025
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 106 (29:38): Bwema Matata on D.R.C. Conflict
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (55:58): The Landing Properties/Friendly House
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to mason who built his family's brick home
>SPORTS: How can Patriots bounce back vs. Ravens? David Andrews, Brian Hoyer discuss
-Bruins lose to Oilers, 3-1
>NATIONAL: Bondi Beach terrorist Naveed Akram charged with 15 murders
-Woman caught canoodling with boss at Coldplay concert blames "bad decision" on a "couple of High Noons"
-Tragic: Skydivers plunge to their death after parachutes tangled in mid-air
>NEW ENGLAND: Suspect in Brown shooting, MIT professor killing found dead (22:38). Article
-Related: "Attentive tipster" helped police to identify Brown shooter (1:59)
-Brian Walshe given life sentence for murder of wife, Ana (3:05)
>COLLEGES: WPI researcher helps make the case for different approach to biofuel production
-Worcester State’s Binienda Center celebrates community partnerships at inaugural luncheon
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the best European-style Christmas markets in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Bill aims to secure community health workers amid job insecurity
-LPL Financial Research: Policy tailwinds and artificial intelligence to power stocks in 2026
-F.T.C. probing Instacart's A.I. pricing tool after being caught charging customers different prices: report
-W.B.D.C. Podcast (23:27): Worcester’s climate goals vs. economic growth
>HOMES: Home sales in Central Mass. dropped in November, as prices climb again
>SHOPPING: Must-have gifts that every reader will love
>FOOD: So Delicious ice cream recalled, may contain small stones
>HEALTH: Scientists are a breath away from beating pancreatic cancer
>TV/STREAMING: The sexiest movie and TV nude scenes on HBO Max in 2025
>MOVIES: 2026 Oscars Shortlists
>CELEBRITY: Rihanna shuts down audience Scrooge at Mariah Carey holiday show in just 2 words
-Dick Van Dyke wants to be remembered for these 2 "iconic" projects as he turns 100
>ANIMALS: Wild polar bear mother adopts orphaned cub in "rare" occurrence
>HISTORY: "The Whistler" was a Worcester legend
>GOOD NEWS: Woman collects 2 lottery prizes at once
-Meanwhile, in England, man sings Christmas songs for 42 hours to break world record
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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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