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+NEW: Worcester police assist in apprehension of a Mass. Most Wanted Fugitive
+NEW: Here are 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - Dec. 19
+NEW: WCCA offers home to shows canceled by Spectrum (Charter)
+NEW: Worcester could use 4,500 more units of housing around Union Station, study claims
+NEW: It's Thirsty Thursday! Here's Jay Berman's Live Music and Dancing Listings
+NEW: Here's how Yankee Candle makes its famous jar candles in Mass. (1:11)
+NEW: Here's the secret to the gift-wrapping trick sweeping the internet
-NEW: Thousands of wooden chests sold at Bob's Discount Furniture and other stores recalled for tip-over hazard
-Holy Name, St. Peter-Marian to merge, Diocese says
-New Doherty High to be built on current Highland St. site
-One dead after June Street crash
-Lawsuit against city over police records will proceed to trial
-Defendants in Worcester burned-body case plead not guilty
-Worcester Police seek help IDing man involved in assault outside McDonald's on Mill St.
-WPD delivers more than 500 winter coats to Andy's Attic at South High
-City, Architectural Foundation reach deal on Worcester Auditorium
-Worcester honors trailblazing public servant Konnie Lukes
-Because of snow day, last day of school in Worcester in now June 16
-Weeks of Ricky: Relive Ricky Duran's road on 'The Voice'
-Leominster Woman Decorates 16 Trees To Show ‘Beauty of Christmas’ (2:04)
-'Sader Stories, Episode 7 (18:30): On National Signing Day, Coach Bob Chesney talks about newest members of program
-Railers battle back at home, but fall again
-At the office: Want to have an affair with a co-worker? There's now a website for that
-Deer scores goal, prances around in victory dance
-Today's Hero: Despite illness, seamstress hand-sews nearly 70 dolls for kids in hospitals
Top Posts
-Downtown eatery sold, to get new name, liquor license
-Greendale Mall to be demolished, turned into apartments, medical offices
-Greendale Mall sold, redevelopment as ‘mixed-use destination’ envisioned
-Man arrested for allegedly parking car in middle of Park Ave. after midnight
-Woman hit by sander in Worcester (:18); Also: Pedestrian injured in accident near Burncoat High
-Deonte Harris (Assumption), Pat Ricard (David Prouty) headed to NFL's Pro Bowl
-Wreck closed I-290 Eastbound closed at Worcester-Auburn line Monday night
-The Votes are In: Ricky Duran is Runner-Up on ‘The Voice’. Related: Ricky's ‘A Woman Like Her’ tops iTunes chart
-3 men indicted in connection with body found in bubble wrap in Worcester
-Cute: Leicester police arrest Grinch, stop him from stealing Christmas
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
+Noon: Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
+Noon: UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center lands on Newsweek’s national hospital list
-Shirley company uses renewable energy to roast coffee (4:36)
-T&G This Week: It's a WoMag takeover!
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Sip makes West African beverages available
-Worcester restaurant selling new merch
-ICYMI: Restaurant Depot looks to be first business at GreenTech Park, former Saint-Gobain site in Greendale
-6 months after Uxbridge Officer Stephen LaPorta killed on Route 146, no charges filed
-Waiver allows ex-Worcester schools chief to collect pension while working
-Vacant Bowker House above Main Street in Worcester? It's a dream house, soon enough
-Worcester board OKs new shopping plaza with Mediterranean and brunch restaurants
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Bagel Inn reopening today
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Holden police introduce newest officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Missing Warren man with dementia found dead after 11-day search
-Worcester County Wonders: Westminster's most iconic company
-Whitney Pond Dam, deemed "significant hazard," removed in Ashburnham
-Westborough High principal leaving for new job in neighboring district
-Dudley Recreation Commission awarded $2,400 to support community events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Justin Bieber, Madonna, BTS and Shakira divide World Cup audience
-Pianist Alley May Coté Dorgan to perform benefit concert for Community Cat Connection
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam Country No. 244 (59:58): American Blonde, John Carter Cash and more
>OPINION: Hank Naughton: Utility curbs wrong move to cut energy costs
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:37): Main South Business Association
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:35): Worcester tobacco rules, express rail, downtown mall, diners & roundabouts
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who was an I.C.U. nurse for over 40 years
>SPORTS: Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina, 1-0
-Robert Kraft breaks silence on Mike Vrabel's troublesome offseason
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-1, for 13th straight win
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 11-1
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 5-4
>NATIONAL: U.S. bombing of Iran expands as Tehran retaliates against the Gulf states
-Hero cops stop mass shooting that left 9 people critically wounded
-Tragic: Father drowned while trying to save family from river
>NEW ENGLAND: Looking ahead to the Lindsay Clancy trial (4:18)
-Matt Damon says he’s making a Karen Read movie
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 39 (35:21): The A.I. Connector: Social and Data Sciences | Rob Krueger
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What is a pillow menu and which hotels have one?
-Disneyland fans furious after park raises prices on food and drinks
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Radio Worcester (8:46): Recognizing the signs of elder financial abuse could prevent a devastating scam
>SHOPPING: Panasonic toaster ovens recalled for shock, fire risk
>HEALTH: How to navigate health insurance prior authorization (2:12)
-What is cyclosporiasis and how can you avoid catching it?
>FOOD: Tiffany’s homestyle breakfast bake
>TV/STREAMING: Matt Damon movies on streaming to watch if you didn’t get tickets to "The Odyssey"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" seizes $124 million opening in box office triumph
>CELEBRITY: TIME100 Sports Gala red carpet: LeBron James, Ciara, Lindsey Vonn and more
-Julia Garner and husband Mark Foster separate after 6 years of marriage
>ANIMALS: Everyone walked past this sick cat until 1 woman stopped (5:06)
>HISTORY: Cape Cod’s "Texas Tower" was a stark reminder of the Cold War
>GOOD NEWS: Tartan Army members help Mass. girls raise money for kids with epilepsy (2:11)
-Meanwhile, in Alaska, bear enters mall on military base, poops on floor
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