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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 31 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Claim of sexual abuse of minor against priest "credible", says Bishop McManus
+6:00: Bronagh Power-Cassidy named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
+Noon: Updated: At least 70 crashes on slick roads in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester parking ban lifted at noon
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - December 12th
+Noon: Visit New England's biggest holiday Christmas light displays
+Noon: Full list of Golden Globe nominees
+Noon: Golden Globes snubs and surprises
-Slick roads cause more than 50 accidents in Worcester
-Battling snowy conditions in Worcester (1:42)
-Shrewsbury mother of woman killed in Lockerbie bombing reacts to new arrest (2:07). Article
-Worcester Firefighters Local 1009 collects nonperishables, toys and money
-Trailer drops for Season 2 of Unsolved: Worcester (1:22)
-WRTA Special Advisory Board Q&A meeting on Monday
-Hospitals like UMass Memorial are adding beds, while overall seeing fewer patients
-At meeting, Worcester residents react to new homeless shelter plan
-Homelessness in Worcester an issue heading into winter
-Proposed charter school in Worcester draws frustration from City Hall
-Sex trade to safe haven: Worcester program may hit milestone in 2022
-Residents anonymously give up 191 guns in countywide program offering amnesty and gift cards in return
>HOMES: 5 new homes for sale in Worcester
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-NEW! Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (43:52): Top 10 whiskies of 2022
-Rosalie Tirella: Mike Moreshead of Worcester’s Friendly House
-Vocero Hispano: 12-09-2022 al 12-15-2022
-WCCA-TV's The Mayor's Forum No. 31 (28:11): Jason Homer
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman "best known for her extraordinary talent as a psychic"
-ICYMI: Historic Downtown Worcester building is for sale
-6th grade girl from Worcester will quarterback Massachusetts team in national tournament (2:03). Article
-Local school bus driver has students run errand at convenience store, officials say
-Worcester fined for dumping sewage into Lake Quinsigamond
-Local police looking for suspected pickpockets
-Worcester firefighters holding annual food drive Sunday at 4 local supermarkets
-Local health, transportation sectors optimistic in face of Great Resignation
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden selectmen to fill open school seat
-Meet and greet with The Grinch Monday at Mexicali Mexican Grill
-Happy holidays from the staff at Lamoureux Ford (1:13)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): A raptor tale with a happy ending – owl rescued in Shrewsbury
-Town of Dudley tree lighting (3:35)
-$36 million Westborough library renovation voted down at special town meeting
-Lancaster valuations fueling higher tax bills
-Sutton’s Caraline Lambert signs Letter of Intent to play field hockey
-Clinton area public safety log
-Leominster man arrested for trespassing after notice for sitting at bus stop in Monument Square
-One last glow-round for Leicester couple's outdoor Christmas display
>SPORTS: 10 players to watch in Monday's Patriots-Cardinals game
-Expert predictions for Patriots-Cardinals
-Holy Cross football fans reflect as magical season comes to an end
-Holy Cross women's basketball wins fifth straight, 62-57 over UMass-Lowell
-Bruins beat Golden Knights, 3-1
-Video emerges of massive brawl at Friday's Bruins game in Arizona
-Former Celtics great Paul Silas dies at 79
-Railers swept by Steelheads, 5-3
>CARS: Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Historic moon mission ends with splashdown of Orion capsule
-Facing COVID surge, China expanding hospitals, ICUs
-Tragic: Girl, 15, shot dead when gunfire erupts at birthday party
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. hiker dead after falling off Mount Willard in Crawford Notch
-Investigation underway after workers overdose at Cambridge construction site
>FOOD: Find My Food Stu (3:58) -- Why you should leave Worcester
>COLLEGES: More than just education at work at QCC
-UMass Medical School, Lahey Hospital regional medical campus plan moves forward
>HEALTH: Hospitalizations signal rising COVID risk for U.S. seniors
>BUSINESS: Couple makes $9,000 a month teaching people to launch lucrative side hustles
-Avoid these 10 cringeworthy phrases that are annoying your co-workers
>SHOPPING: Beware of these 4 holiday scams
>TELEVISION: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>MOVIES: "It's a Wonderful Life" still draws fans to movie theaters
>CELEBRITY: Patti LaBelle rushed off stage at concert due to bomb threat
>ANIMALS: Raccoon stays for dinner every night (3:21)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Army reservist surprises daughters, comes home for the holidays
-Meanwhile, in Germany, more than 900 Santas participate in 13th annual run
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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
+6:00: M.O.A.D. to host African Festival in Worcester August 1st (6:28)
+6:00: Latest "Walking Dead" premieres this weekend, with strong touch of Worcester
+6:00: Worcesteria: A tale of 2 murals at site of the former Dive Bar
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+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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