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In The News
-Latest weather: Record high of 60 expected today in Worcester
+5:30: Dudley firefighter is facing indecent assault charge after being accused of grabbing woman in a Cumberland Farms
+5:30: Food Hub member connecting people through cookie decorating
+5:30: Social media posts threaten schools in TikTok challenge
+5:30: Music producer, 8 others killed in plane crash
+Noon: Melissa Hunt-Deneault identified as Worcester woman killed in Grove Street crash on December 8th
+Noon: The scoop on Mrs. Moriconi's Ice Cream at Tatnuck Square
+Noon: It's the last day to vote for Bean Counter's gingerbread house in Channel 4 competition
+Noon: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - December 16th
+Noon: Five Things to Do: Nellie McKay, "A Christmas Celtic Sojourn" and more ...
+Noon: Leicester’s Jared Colby releases debut album with Second Spirit
-Worcester residents sing Christmas carols for cancer patient in hospice (1:35). Article
-Fiery crash in Oxford leads to investigation
-Worcester restaurateur buys 3 parcels on Shrewsbury Street
-Worcester bakery asks for community support in statewide gingerbread house competition
-2 9th-graders in custody after alleged Worcester Tech shooting threat
-Gun violence in Worcester looked at by teens: "All violence is a big deal"
-Worcester city councilors turn away from facial recognition technology
-Boston Globe: 2 Worcester City Councilors-elect among 4 reshaping politics in Worcester and Boston
-Clark alumni make election history in Worcester
-Diversity committee recommends Worcester leave civil service exam
-Tribute to former English professor at Clark and Worcester State
-Evanescence, Halestorm ready to rock Worcester in only New England stop
-Songs to Get You Through the Holidays: Local favorites add tunes for your holiday playlist
-Last Call: Anya Geist, student and author of "Born on the First of Two"
-Listen Up: The Real Chris Kaz offers little comfort in "The Bed I Made"
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits podcast (55:38): Whiskey Wednesday with special guest John Ellsessar
-Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (16:12): School safety plan, ARPA money and teacher pay
-ICYMI: Worcester police lead holiday parade to bring presents to local children with cancer
-"Not a COVID or food poisoning issue": After people fall ill, popular Worcester restaurant closes for cleaning
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Father and daughter plan new venture after closing The Local in Holden
-Grafton gets bit part in latest episode of "Dexter" on Showtime
-Grafton Special Town Meeting will talk taxes for proposed Upton Street "village"
-Millbury and Sutton will give Santa a ride through local neighborhoods this weekend
-Southborough tech firm moves HQ to Northborough with $2.15 million purchase
-Sports: ECHL postpones Railers games through December 19th
-Worcester Railers and booster club make donation to the Friendly House
-Revamped St. John's hockey squad gets off to strong start
-Bravehearts release 2022 schedule
-Here's what Patriots's No. 1 seed chances would be with a win over Colts
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-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: UMass Memorial among plaintiffs suing over interpretation of surprising billing law
-Stop & Shop payroll down after Kronos ransomware attack
-Food: Minute Maid products recalled over concerns of metal pieces
-Colleges: UMass Medical School researcher receives $150,000 to study lupus
-WPI awarded $1 million for new R&D center
-National: Drawing bought for $30 is actually worth $50 million
-N.J. woman who said she mistakenly shot husband charged with murder
-New England: Man at work saves sleeping family when security app notifies him of fire at home
-Investigators uncover elaborate marijuana grow operation after blaze rips through Foxboro home
-Tragic: 5 children killed in fall from bouncy castle that was blown into air
-Shopping/Deals: Holiday retail weaker than expected
-Homes: 5 open houses in Worcester
-TV/Streaming: "Dr. Oz" show ending next month amid host's senate run
-Movies: "Spider-Man: No way home" set to dominate box office, nab highest opening of the pandemic
-Celebrity: Michele Tafoya out at "Sunday Night Football" after disastrous turn on "The View"
-Animals: 100 cats from tornado-struck Kentucky await adoption in Mass.
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Malden police surprise 6-year-old boy battling cancer
-Meanwhile, in Delaware, world's worst bank robber deposits stolen loot in bank's ATM during getaway
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-UMass Medical School launches clinical trials of Moderna boosters
-Dr. Fauci says boosters work against Omicron, no need for targeted vaccine
-CDC guidelines for exposure: Timeline, quarantine, contagious period
-U.S. faces a double surge as Omicron advances
-Omicron is spreading faster than any other variant, WHO warns
-ICYMI: Local doctor hopeful COVID becomes more like common cold
-Mass. officials report 5,133 new cases and 27 additional deaths
-Fenway Park mass vaccination site re-opening in January
-"We need to update our playbook" for COVID, public health expert says
-How reliable are home COVID tests?
-Is it worth gathering for the holidays if not everyone is vaccinated? Experts weigh in
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
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