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In The News
-Latest weather: Dry, high of 41 today in Worcester, record warmth possible Thursday
+5:30: Water main repair shuts down water in part of Main South section of Worcester
+5:30: Gun violence in Worcester looked at by teens: "All violence is a big deal"
+5:30: Worcester city councilors turn away from facial recognition technology
+5:30: Worcester bakery asks for community support in statewide gingerbread house competition
+5:30: Grafton gets bit part in latest episode of "Dexter" on Showtime
+5:30: ECHL postpones Railers games through December 19th
+Noon: Diversity committee recommends Worcester leave civil service exam
+Noon: Evanescence, Halestorm ready to rock Worcester in only New England stop
+Noon: Last Call: Anya Geist, student and author of "Born on the First of Two"
+Noon: Listen Up: The Real Chris Kaz offers little comfort in "The Bed I Made"
-Worcester police lead holiday parade to bring presents to local children with cancer
-Restaurant at Lincoln Plaza closes abruptly
-"Not a COVID or food poisoning issue": After people fall ill, popular Worcester restaurant closes for cleaning
-Tractor-trailer hits Worcester bridge, roads closed
-Bad wreck closes Main Street in Shrewsbury
-Charter/Spectrum service and cost in Worcester criticized again
-Worcester teachers say they're still waiting for last year's pay-raise check
-In Worcester, a search for career happiness during the pandemic
-5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - December 15th
-Tribute to Worcester woman who spent her life helping others, whether as a nurse, a volunteer or a clown
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits podcast (55:38): Whiskey Wednesday with special guest John Ellsessar
-Climate activists rally in Worcester against Line 3 pipeline
-First Person: The Library of Disposable Art — Pine Cones
-WoMag looking for new Marijuana Scene columnist
-ICYMI: Worcester man sentenced after concealing millions in cash wages from IRS
-$100,000 Mass Cash winner sold on Lincoln Street in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Towns, WRSD apart by millions on budget
-Sutton tax rate dips to $15.18 per thousand
-Grafton glass company collecting donations for Midwest tornado victims
-Volunteers deck out Grafton Common for the holidays
-Spencer great-grandmother wins $1 million Mass. lottery prize
-Westborough offices sell for $10 million to Leominster lawyers with multi-million portfolio
-Sports: Bravehearts release 2022 schedule
-Holy Cross' Jacob Dobbs named a second team All-American
-Colts linebacker shares team's plan to stop Mac Jones, Pats' offense
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Las Vegas beats depleted Bruins, 4-1
-2 Doherty High grads meet up at Army-Navy game
-Cars: Happy Holidays from Bertera Nissan (2:04)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-Explained, the security flaw that's freaked out the internet
-Food: Grocers say eggs could be hard to come by after January 1st
-Colleges: QCC's Dental Clinic will be featured on Channel 5's "Chronicle" tonight
-Behind schedule, UMass Medical School begins construction on $325 million research building
-National: Organizers apologize for event that had teachers crawling for cash
-26 playgrounds dedicated to the students and the teachers killed at Sandy Hook
-Ex-NFL player had severe CTE when he killed 6 people, BU doctors say
-History: Grotto of "Our Lady of Victory," St. Vincent Hospital
-Shopping/Deals: The cheapest stuff is finally available online
-Homes: These houses in Mass. have some of the most festive holiday light displays
-TV/Streaming: How to watch the best Christmas movies and holiday specials
-Movies: DiCaprio "opposed" Meryl Streep nude scene in "Don't Look Up"
-Celebrity: Duggar’s siblings speak out about his conviction
-Animals: Worcester area adoptable pets: Meet Jasmine & more
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 8-year-old girl starts toy drive for foster children
-Meanwhile, woman finds out husband is cheating by reading birth announcement in newspaper
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+5:30: CDC guidelines for exposure: Timeline, quarantine, contagious period
+Noon: Fenway Park mass vaccination site re-opening in January
-New visitor policy in place at UMass Memorial
-Local doctor hopeful COVID becomes more like common cold
-Cases up 34 percent recently in Worcester County
-Winchendon school goes remote after outbreak
-5 million people are now fully vaccinated in Massachusetts
-Gov. Baker has no plans to bring back mandate
-ICYMI: Map: Which cities, towns will get free rapid tests?
-Mass. officials report 4,039 new cases, 61 additional deaths as positivity rate tops 5 percent
-Breakthrough cases in Mass. last week rose only by about 100 more despite surge in total cases
-Cases among children are on the rise again
-Doctor reacts to new CDC data on Omicron cases
-Pfizer says pill is effective against severe disease, Omicron variant
-Vaccine or new Pfizer treatment? Doctor says, "both"
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 56 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: M.B.T.A. announces return of morning Worcester-to-Boston express train
+1:00: Isaiah Disla, 16 at time of killing, to be tried as adult in Worcester
+1:00: Things to Do: The Porch Party Mamas, Pride launch, "Nine" and more
+1:00: The Ghost Inside returns to Palladium on the heels of new album
+1:00: W.C.P.A. to launch poetry series in memory of Richard Fox
+1:00: Shaun Connolly: Low T Troubles
-Worcester Art Museum discrimination lawsuit has been dismissed
-Worcester Housing Authority looking to relocate Lakeside residents
-Worcester pastor commemorates the 109th anniversary of Armenian Genocide
-Worcester Facebook groups support the local community with resources
-Worcester woman arrested after multi-agency investigation
-New Worcester Police Department gun unit targets repeat offenders, strengthens penalties
-Central Mass. unemployment rates drop in March
-First Worcester Miyawaki forest planting targets library lot
-Sturbridge's Robin Lataille still hoping for second kidney transplant after being taken off the list
-Radio Worcester (16:55): Mayor Petty discusses Worcester Public Schools, M.B.T.A. boost and Heart to Hub express
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:58): City violence and upcoming State of the City address
-ICYMI: Planned Downtown Worcester restaurant may lose licenses
-See Worcester job, income, population changes over 30 years
-Judge orders prosecutor to turn over documents in Turtleboy case
-Ride-share drivers rally in Worcester to support contractor work, benefits
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Attorney General gives Holden until December to comply with M.B.T.A. law
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Wachusett names new principal
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Northbridge company settles wage violations for $190,000
-Sutton Historical Society to host presentation on metal detecting
-Community Harvest Project Plantapalooza begins May 2nd
-Houghton hosts Community Reading Day
-Nashoba opens some slots for School Choice
-Will Harper harvests F.F.A. Agribusiness award
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Singer Cara Brindisi wants to talk
-TODAY! "Beyond the Frames: A Musical Celebration" set for Mechanics Hall
-Screen Time: Remembering Clinton's Bewitching star, Agnes Moorehead
-Gardening Central Mass.: Spring ephemerals a great start to the season
-Sarah Connell Sanders: A few spring things to fling yourself into family fun
-Last Call: Fred Gerhard, poet
-Manny Jae Media (28:06): Manny and City Manager Eric Batista
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 200 (27:20): Peter Panagiotou, Pay It Forward Card Shows
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 32 (28:51): Sidnee Cox, Part 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime area lawyer
>SPORTS: Bruins beat Toronto, 4-2
-Celtics lose to Miami, 111-101
-Red Sox beat Cleveland, 8-0
-Bill Belichick joining ESPN's "Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli"
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (31:03): Get to know field hockey coach Lindsay Jackson
-'Saders in 60 (1:00)
-The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2023-2024 season (Part 1)
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Hyundai recalls Genesis vehicles for crash risk
>NATIONAL: Fluoride being removed from water systems in more U.S. communities
-Universal Studios tram accident injures 15
-Tragic: Tourist plunges to her death into active volcano while posing for photo
>NEW ENGLAND: Final jury seated in Karen Read murder trial (2:01)
-State revenues are up from last year, but budget concerns linger
>COLLEGES: WPI shows introverts how to succeed in college, work
-Anna Maria AMCAST (28:35): Revive, a recovery community outreach program
-Deadline for Mass. students to get college aid moved amid F.A.F.S.A. problems
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The calmest cities in the world
>BUSINESS: The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits holds steady
-LPL Research: The ever-changing market narrative
-Mass. surpasses $6 billion in cannabis sales as unofficial 4/20 holiday breaks singe-day sale record
>SHOPPING: Birch Alley leaves Canal District, moves to Manchaug
>HOMES: Climbing prices, declining sales of Central Mass. homes largely continue in March
>HEALTH: Does working out before bed affect sleep? Experts explain
-3.6 million Medicare enrollees may now be eligible for Wegovy coverage
>FOOD: Public health alert for ground beef over possible E. coli contamination
>TV/STREAMING: "The Office" follow-up will star Domhnall Gleeson and "White Lotus" star Sabrina Impacciatore: Report
>MOVIES: Toy Story 5, next Star Wars movie set release dates
>CELEBRITY: Morgan Wallen breaks silence on Nashville arrest: "I'm not proud of my behavior"
>ANIMALS: Heartbroken dog reunited with her puppies after fiend abandons mom, sells babies in parking lot
>HISTORY: Former Post Office in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Drummer celebrates 100th birthday playing with his band (:47)
-Meanwhile, in Scotland, reported armed man at train station was "Star Wars" stormtrooper
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