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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:04). High of 43 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-After 64 years, Ken's Barbershop closes — but owner's legacy lives on
-Brothers behind Pepe's Taqueria buy site of restaurant, adjacent retail site for $2 million
-Here's where to bring your Christmas tree after the holidays in Worcester
-Neighbor to Neighbor awarded $50,000 for campaigns in Worcester, other cities
-Mass. D.O.T. awards funding for 5 local road paving projects
-Worcester Guardian week in review
-T&G This Week: A tragedy hits close to home
-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: Table Hoppin': Alma Gaucha generates buzz with splashy debut
-ICYMI: Inmate convicted of beating Worcester man to death at treatment center
-Worcester man refuses to move in drive-thru, gets arrested with stolen gun
-Amid rising rates of violence, UMass Memorial E.R. nurses union demands new safety plan by January 1st
-Kindergartners, seniors bond at Abby Kelley
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Finance Committee asks to scrap February override vote
-Merry Christmas from Lamoureux Ford! (:47)
-Holden woman, 94, tied to T&G Santa since childhood
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Carter Terenzini chosen for West Boylston interim town administrator role
-Resident’s report leads to Life Flight response after rollover crash in Berlin
-An abundance of Grafton High clothing donations reaches Boston
-Change announced in Clinton school topping off ceremony
-Well at D.C.A.M.M. site long eyed for Lancaster water supply
-Decision on alcohol put off on new gas station in Sterling
-Call for art for North Brookfield's First Night celebration
-Goings on from Grafton News, Millbury-Sutton Chronicle
-The Landmark's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: "Wings" screening, Women’s Ensemble chorus
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (54:55): Worcester sings the holidays
-Katharine McPhee reveals the hardest part of touring with husband David Foster
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Worcester schools manipulate numbers so all looks rosy
-Janice Harvey: Online ornament shopping turns out to be a source of humbug
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:59): Brian Allen, Superintendent, Worcester Public Schools; Julie McDonald, Juniper Outreach Foundation
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to the first female Moderator in Massachusetts
>SPORTS: Patriots vs. Ravens: Key AFC showdown preview
-Sneaky-difficult matchup for Drake Maye?
-Clarifying Mike Vrabel’s comments about Josh McDaniels’ play-calling
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Toronto, 112-96 (1:58). Article
-Bruins fall to Vancouver, 5-4
-Holy Cross women's basketball to host UMass Lowell in final non-conference game on Sunday
-Holy Cross men's basketball team falls to Harvard
-Worcester Bravehearts 2026 Season Passes are now available
-Railers fall to Norfolk, 3-0
-Burncoat's Jaiden Johnston continues to make a name with his jump shot
>NATIONAL: New Epstein files include photos, documents with redactions
-Centrist Republicans force vote to extend A.C.A. subsidies
-Death row executions nearly doubled this year. Here's where and why
-Tragic: Horrific new video captures moment Greg Biffle's plane explodes killing NASCAR legend and his family, friends
>NEW ENGLAND: How the Brown University shooter evaded capture (2:49)
-Pair accused of trafficking $7 million in S.N.A.P. benefits (15:34). Article
>COLLEGES: 3D-printed scaffolds for new blood vessels (4:40)
-CrossTalks Episode 7 (16:20): Jonathan White
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Traveling with gifts this holiday season? What to know (1:52)
-What happens if you try to fly without a REAL I.D.?
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-101: Incorporating new graduates into your workforce
>HOMES: Top 10 metros where buyers can score more for a "fixer-upper"
>SHOPPING: Enter to win a GE Appliances® Digital Air Fry 8-in-1 Toaster Oven during Sclamos year-end savings giveaway
>FOOD: White Castle recalls 4-count cartons of Original Sliders
>HEALTH: How to get the most out of a doctor's appointment
>TV/STREAMING: Gayle King says there's drama at CBS and anticipates changes at "CBS Mornings"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Jack Black, Paul Rudd movie, "Anaconda" (1:28)
>CELEBRITY: "Petrified" Rob Reiner made shocking confession about son Nick at Conan O'Brien's party: report
-Bridget Fonda, 61, shows off weight loss during rare public outing
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy begs for help on side of road (1:38)
>HISTORY: Secrets of the White House: A look inside the hidden features of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
>GOOD NEWS: Couple score $3 million lottery prize 6 months after $1 million win
-Meanwhile, in England, enormous goose barrels through woman's front door, sending her into a panic thinking it was a thief
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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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