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+NEW: LOOK INSIDE: New McDonald's open on West Boylston Street
+NEW: Worcester Shooting Victim 'Great Mother, Sister, Friend'
+NEW: JetBlue adds flights to 17 destinations from Logan; no news about Worcester
+NEW: Worcester needs new urban development plan, Mercantile Center owner says
+NEW: Attorney Bob Cox Named Chair of Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce
+NEW: It's Thirsty Thursday! Here's Jay Berman's Live Music and Dancing Listings
+NEW: Because of snow days, last day of school in Worcester is now Monday, June 15
+NEW: Vape Ban Lifted Wednesday in Changed Market
+NEW: Table Talk’s 3 for $1 Pie of the Day: PUMPKIN
+NEW: Most Popular Holiday Cookie in Massachusetts
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – Dec. 12, 2019
-Few answers for family after 21-year-old woman killed (1:32)
-Worcester woman facing new charges related to harassing stepdaughter’s biological mother
-Worcester man already in prison facing charges in two-day domestic violence rampage
-More than 2 kilos of fentanyl seized from Worcester apartment
-Federal agency investigating blaze that killed Worcester Fire Lt. Jason Menard
-Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (13:50): Tax rate
-'508, A show about Worcester' (48:35): One More Thing on Renaissance
-Comedy night fundraiser tonight at WooHaHa! to benefit family of Lt. Menard
-Here's what to do in Worcester this week
-Mass. Pirates announce 2020 schedule
-29 reports of gun shots were made to Worcester Police in November. When and where
-Worcester Police log for Dec. 3
-Dana-Farber Study: New Drugs Show Rare Promise Against Advanced Breast Cancer
-This is America’s all-time favorite Christmas film
-Today's Hero: 10-year-old with autism sells handmade crafts to bring awareness to the disorder
Top Posts
-Machete-wielding man clobbers Worcester resident during home invasion
-West Boylston Street store sells $100K Mass Cash winner
-21-year-old Suheill Ortiz identified as victim in fatal Worcester shooting; Police file manslaughter charge against suspect (1:49)
-Police Officer Fractures Hand During Arrest of Worcester Man
-Shrewsbury Street restaurant to change name, menu
-'The Christmas King:' Meet Holy Cross grad in charge of Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas
-Memorial unveiled for fallen Worcester firefighter (1:36)
-Decision on new Doherty high school site in Worcester due next week
-What the ... ? Man fakes death in world's worst marriage proposal
-Final Four: Ricky Duran secures spot in next week's finale of 'The Voice'
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 40 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police S.W.A.T. team arrests man after armed domestic incident on Lawnfair Street
-Real estate developer Chip Norton sued by creditor who claims he owes $1 million
-Federal judge forces Worcester pastor Encarnacion into bankruptcy
-R.F.K. Jr. demands Dunkin', Starbucks prove drinks are "safe" (1:51). Article
-Radio Worcester (10:45): Vendors sought for Out to Lunch summer series on the Common
-Aislinn Doyle: March 5th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester considers cutting school busing distance to 1.5 miles
-Updated Worcester trash and recycling schedule through March 9th
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:05)
-ICYMI: Auburn police seek missing woman last seen in Florida over a month ago
-What you need to know: Worcester St. Patrick’s Parade ready to step off
-A.G. confirms lawsuit to follow Holden Town Meeting vote on housing law
-Holy Cross students keep community fed with fridge program (1:32)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Debate over homework load continues at W.R.H.S.
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Wachusett Echo: The rewards and realities of A.P. classes at Wachusett
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): D.A. says foul play suspected after human remains found in Shirley
-Grafton Select Board approves increase to pay-as-you-throw bag fees
-Good deed by Gardner D.P.W. raises eyebrows on City Council
-$1 million lottery winner in Shrewsbury eyes investment, home buy
-Spencer selectmen hear more about FY'27 budget
-Police logs from Shrewsbury, Northborough and Westborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Grace Givertz in the spotlight for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
-Listen Up: Worcester's Many Kids Take Meds debuts new singles
-Discovering King Tut's Tomb exhibit coming to Boston (1:54)
>OPINION: Last Call: Rosa Fernandez, community health leader
-Tracey Faraday: Self-care station for your 2 a.m. feedings
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:00): Worcester police staffing crisis and $35 million Holden sewer lawsuit loss
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to past president of the Worcester Rotary Club
>SPORTS: Patriots to release Stefon Diggs in cost-saving move: Reports
-Mike Vrabel sparks A.J. Brown-to-Patriots trade speculation with latest comments
-Celtics lose to Hornets, 118-89 (2:04). Article
-Holy Cross women’s basketball completes 12-point fourth-quarter comeback against B.U.; secures No. 2 seed in Patriot League tournament
-Holy Cross women's hockey coach Katie Lachapelle named Hockey East Coach of the Year
-Holy Cross men’s basketball travels to No. 2 Lehigh for Patriot League quarterfinals
-South girls' hoops star Madison Leighton balances court, class, crisis
>NATIONAL: Iran launches new wave of attacks on Israeli and U.S. bases
-Father who gave gun to alleged school shooter is convicted of murder
-Tragic: Husband fatally shot wife and himself at hospital moments after welcoming their first child
>NEW ENGLAND: Providence diocese abuse report exposes decades of cover up
-Cash box with $1,000 stolen from Girl Scouts selling cookies in New Hampshire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Expedia's most affordable U.S. and abroad destinations for 2026
-The ultimate guide to solo travel confidence
>BUSINESS: 21 Attorneys General demand action from GoFundMe
-LPL Financial Research: How LPL Research thinks about dividends
-How long will it take to pay off your credit card?
>HOMES: Tips for snow and ice removal around your home
>HEALTH: Rates of rectal cancer rising, particularly among young people (1:59)
>FOOD: KFC revives beloved '90s menu item—but fans say something's missing
>TV/STREAMING: What is “Netflix After Dark”? Is the N.S.F.W. streaming category real?
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" (2:40)
>CELEBRITY: All the celebrities at Paris Fashion Week March
-Christina Applegate dumped Brad Pitt for '80s rocker: memoir
>ANIMALS: Orange cat outsmarts his entire household (1:52)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: The Worcester woman who refused to pay taxes
>GOOD NEWS: Years-old lottery numbers finally earn woman a $100,000 prize
-Meanwhile, world's smallest arcade machine is only .98 inch tall
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