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In The News
-Latest weather: Cloudy, high of 42 today in Worcester
+5:30: 27-year-old Worcester man arrested for carjacking
+5:30: Killings in Worcester down over past 2 years
+5:30: Ray Mariano: Gordon Hargrove, a Friendly House icon for 63 years
+5:30: Adoption Option: Meet Larry
+5:30: Monkees singer and guitarist Michael Nesmith dies at 78
+5:30: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+5:30: Sandra Bullock shows her tough side in "The Unforgivable"
+Noon: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - December 10th
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: "Don't Look Up" may be HollyWoo's finest effort
+Noon: New movies on demand
+Noon: QCC holding a FREE children’s dental clinic on Saturday
+Noon: Worcester boxer returns to ring Saturday in main event bout in Florida
+Noon: Channel 5 Wake Up Call from American Heritage Girls Troop 0716 in Worcester (:49)
-Victim in Worcester double homicide was involved in Franklin shooting death
-Related: Makeshift memorial takes shape on Grafton Street sidewalk where men killed
-Earlier: Brothers shot, killed outside Worcester bar, family says (1:41). Article
-Worcester woman, 48, dead after Grove Street crash
-Worcester remembers fallen Firefighter Christopher Roy on 3-year anniversary of his death
-Canal District businessman buys 2 former bars on Water Street
-Chatham Lofts introduce 24 market-rate apartments to Worcester’s Main Street corridor
-Historical Commission denies demolition of Hovey Laundry building
-Food: Worcester bakery part of Channel 4's Gingerbread House Competition
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Radio Worcester (12:51): Worcester Regional Airport gets back to business, with Airport Director Andy Davis
-NEW: Wachusett Wine & Spirits podcast (55:38): Whiskey Wednesday with special guest John Ellsessar
-Six Things to Do: "Nutcracker," "Good Grief!" and more
-20th Annual Goods for Guns buyback event is happening Saturday
-Worcester reports rise in homeless residents in 2021
-Backers of Park Ave. gas station withdraw ZBA permit application
-Worcesteria: Another year losing the Boston Music Awards!
-What should have been on the Worcester Monopoly board
-Rep. Jim McGovern has cancerous cells removed (:32)
-Tribute to man with local ties who was killed by a alleged drunk driver while on his way to work
-ICYMI: Worcester Vice Squad recovers assault weapon during Canal District arrest of suspected fentanyl trafficker
-Shrewsbury mother strangled her 12-year-old daughter, hanged herself, DA says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Iconic Strand Theatre in Clinton will permanently close
-Holden woman recovering after knee surgery delayed twice because of pandemic, staffing shortages (2:05)
-Holden tree lighting is celebration and tribute
-Patrick Subaru plans move to Route 9, South Street intersection in Shrewsbury
-Auburn Chamber awards teachers over $1,200 in grants
-Haze Cannabis enters Grafton’s marijuana race
-Sports: Kit Hughes introduced as Holy Cross Director of Athletics. Video (24:55)
-Bravehearts' mascot Jake the Lion to rappel down building in Worcester for charity
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Former Patriot Demaryius Thomas dead at 33
-Bruins win in Edmonton
-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: Data breaches across Central Mass. raise concern over cyberthreats
-Local branding organization brings empathy, new mindset to industry
-U.S. jobless claims fall to 52-year low
-Colleges: WPI receives $499,509 to research on-campus nuclear reactors
-Health: Push for skin cancer education, protection in Worcester
-National: Breaking down Build Back Better Act and where it stands
-A look at the top Google searches of 2021
-New England: Man found dead on kitchen floor on Cape Cod was shot in head
-Firefighter hurt after falling through floor of burning New Hampshire home
-Tragic: 54 dead, over 100 hurt in horror crash of truck smuggling migrants in Mexico
-TV/Streaming: Brian Williams signs off from NBC after 28 years
-Movies: Partly filmed in Worcester, Netflix’ releases "Don’t Look Up" Thursday, will stream Christmas Eve
-Celebrity: Jury finds actor Jussie Smollett guilty on 5 of 6 charges that he faked attack
-Jury finds reality TV star guilty on child porn charges
-Animals: Video of bear in Leominster making off with a bird feeder (:30)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Sheriff's Office handing out thousands of winter coats in Worcester County
-Meanwhile, in Saudi Arabia, over 40 camels barred from beauty contest over use of botox
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+5:30: Sean M. Rose: Pandemic demands a call to community service
+Noon: When do booster shots become fully effective?
-UMass Memorial activates surge response, as inpatient levels mirror 2020 holidays
-Updated case numbers for every city, town in Worcester County
-Worcester's contact tracers continuing efforts as cases increase
-Most parents still have concerns about safety of vaccines for children, survey finds
-CDC, FDA back boosters for 16- and 17-year-olds
-How will the world decide when the pandemic is over?
-ICYMI: Mass. vaccine numbers show millions opting out of 3rd shot
-Mass. officials report 5,472 new cases, 27 additional deaths as hospitalizations top 1,200
-Field hospitals not needed in Massachusetts for now to handle holiday surge, Gov. Baker says
-One third of hospitalized COVID patients in Mass. are vaccinated
-COVID patients at this hospital are dying "at a rate we’ve never seen die before"
-Should the Omicron variant change your holiday party plans? An expert weighs in
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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