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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Cool, high of 36 today in Worcester; 1" to 2" of snow tomorrow
+6:00: Worcester man charged with 7th OUI offense after police K-9 chase through Oxford woods
+6:00: 216-unit apartment building planned for Worcester would be among largest buildings outside downtown
+6:00: "Don't Look Up" director Adam McKay recalls his childhood in city
+6:00: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - December 7th
+6:00: Radio Worcester (12:42): City Manager Ed Augustus talks new parking, School Committee elections and tercentennial
+6:00: Janice Harvey: An old-fashioned Christmas on the Common
+6:00: Worcesteria: Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots takes Worcester mission seriously
+6:00: Worcester County Light Opera Company stages "A Comedy of Tenors"
+6:00: New pets available for adoption in the Worcester area
-Code violations force closure of Worcester Flea Market
-Worcester’s 30-year plan to have Polar Park pay for itself has hit a rough patch
-Body found in Gulf of Mexico nearly 20 years ago identified as Spencer man
-Worcester to remove single parking space meters, add 120 pay stations
-Industrial land across from Worcester Amazon site sells for $9.6 million
-Christmas movie shot in Worcester playing for free Friday on the Common
-Winter-themed storefronts on display in downtown Worcester
-Total blindness no obstacle for Worcester man building backyard shed
-Santa to return to Lake Quinsigamond for jet ski run
-UMass Police Department collects toys for foster children
-Wachusett Brewing teams up with Mass. nonprofit to give Christmas trees to veterans, families
-Local artist unveils Coney Island, WooSox collection
-Assisted living chorus brightens Worcester holiday season
-Worcester County Light Opera Company offers humorous holiday alternative
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits Podcast (37:59): The best whiskies in the world
-Rosen's Roundtable #459 (27:59): They discuss tax rates and much more
-Radio Worcester (9:42): City Councilor-elect Etel Haxhiaj talks ARPA Priorities and Housing
-City Council Preview December 7th: Tax rates, School Committee districts
-The 10 largest property taxpayers in Worcester
-Worcester names search committee in hunt for new school superintendent
-Worcester Diocese's Partners in Charity raised 89% of goal
-ICYMI: Crowds descend on Canal District for Holiday Stroll, tree lighting
-Tribute to man named to Boys and Girls Club of America Hall of Fame for 50 years of service
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Barre teenager perishes in Sunday evening truck crash
-Clinton warehouse leased to Rotmans, Tighe Logistics, & Scholastic Books sells for $56 million as part of 4-building deal
-Collette retires from Grafton Police
-Webster Ski Collective hosts 2nd Annual Swaterski fundraiser
-Southbridge Garden Club hosts annual Greens Sale
-Large crowds come out for annual White Christmas in West Brookfield
-Sports: Patriots throw just 3 passes in 14-10 win in blustery Buffalo
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross names Kit Hughes as new Athletics Director
-Holy Cross coach Bob Chesney reflects on historic season for Crusaders
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, week 8
-Cars: Happy Holidays from Bertera Nissan (2:04)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-Business: Worcester is seeing a resurgence of minority-owned small businesses
-Biotech’s diversity problems require more resources
-Health: Type 1 diabetes cure? Man credits Boston company's study for new lease on life
-Food: 115 tons of pork products recalled for possible Listeria contamination
-National: Marine killed in California crash while helping stranded motorists
-History: Survivors gather to remember those lost at Pearl Harbor
-New England: Strapped Mass. public health departments poised for massive boost
-Drugged driver was hanging out of open door, going wrong way on New Hampshire highway
-Tragic: Pizza delivery driver dies in Indiana porch collapse
-TV/Streaming: Showtime's "Dexter" airs episode with a touch of Worcester
-Movies: Crews spotted filming "Boston Strangler" movie in Mass.
-Celebrity: Hollywood signs J.K. Simmons up for endless roles
-Shopping/Deals: Groupons for 7 shows at the Hanover Theatre
-Here are the holiday shipping deadlines for USPS, UPS, FedEx
-Animals: Rescued Golden Retriever treats first toy like a baby (3:54)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): High school student saves 2nd-grader from choking
-Meanwhile, in Colorado, bear raids $600 worth of frozen meats from garage
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Over 100 people a day in Worcester tested positive last week
-Pharmacists struggling to keep up with vaccine, booster demand
-ICYMI: Radio Worcester (9:33): Dr. Michael Hirsh on Omicron, hospital capacity and vaccinations
-Mass. averaged 3,733 new cases a day this weekend as state reports 11 straight increases in hospitalizations
-Parents say too soon for flexible mask policy in Westborough
-Omicron v. Delta: Battle of coronavirus mutants is critical
-Can I still transmit COVID after the booster?
In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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