In and around The 016 - Wednesday, December 7th

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  Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:  

  

  In The News

  >WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 54 today

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +5:00: Westborough man arrested in fatal shooting on Highland Street in Worcester

  +5:00: 2 die in wrong way crash on Route 20 in Charlton (pictured, from WCVB)

  +5:00: Worcester only diocese in Mass. not to release list of priests credibly accused of sex abuse

  +5:00: Review: WCLOC's "Allergist's Wife" hits close to home
  
  

  +Noon: Worcester man arrested after sending obscene material to 14-year-old, officials say

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - December 7th

  +Noon: Fire hits silo at Rutland farm

  +Noon: Auburn Fire Rescue warns of possible explosions during training this afternoon

  +Noon: Time to sing, shine and soar again for Worcester Children's Chorus

  +Noon: Last Call -- Janice Harvey, columnist turned novelist

  +Noon: Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
  
  

  -Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old girl

  -Overnight: Intense fire breaks out at Worcester recycling plant

  -Worcester getting Verizon Fios high speed wired internet access

  -Worcester City Councilor announces he won't run again

  -Katie Couric to deliver address at UMass Medical School’s 50th Commencement

  -Worcester to send stimulus funds to winter heating assistance program

  -Worcester receives $4.2 million from state for economic development

  -CDC says flu vaccine appears to be a very good match to circulating strains 

  -Opposition to Worcester charter school strengthened by City Council vote

  -Bill Shaner: We need to destroy this charter school proposal

  -Project to double capacity at Union Station, 10th busiest in commuter rail network, on track
   

  >BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday

  -Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (47:52): 5 Japanese Whiskies You Must Try

  >SHOWTIME: You too can be "Saved by the '90s" in Worcester December 16th

  -Worcester Magazine Editor Victor Infante talks with Mike Hsu about the 2022 best New England albums

  -Janice Harvey: Grandson learns Santa Claus' secret

  -What's Up Worcester's The Sitdown (1:12:47):  Jose Ramos, resident commissioner, Worcester Housing Authority  

  -ICYMI: First look: Here's what will replace historic Brattle Stop building

  -Justice delayed again as trial for man accused of murdering woman in O'Connor's Restaurant in 2019 moved until June

  -62-year-old man in minivan killed in Auburn crash

  -Ziggy Bombs restaurant officially opens in Downtown Worcester

  -The Faces of Worcester: Jessica Hopkins

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester woman who worked for Worcester Girls Club for over 25 years 

  See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Big Weekend for Holiday Fun in Holden (5:16)

  -Specialty Sandwich Company hosting "Elf" trivia on Thursday

  -Happy holidays from the staff at Lamoureux Ford (1:13)

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury "lights up the Common" for the holidays 

  -Online group "Buy Nothing Grafton" has created a community for those who need it

  -Stowe Road in Grafton closed to through traffic for culvert replacement

  -Lacrosse could be a future option for West Boylston students

  -Millbury’s Juelz Gonzalez to participate in 2022 U.S. Army Bowl

  -With deficit looming, Lancaster officials ponder options

  -Gardner man with handgun who assaulted several people in his apartment building, heading to trial

  -Paxton Center School Honor Roll
   

  >SPORTS: Bill Belichick is the highest paid coach in American sports, report says

  -Holy Cross auctioning off an exclusive opportunity to join trip to South Dakota for FCS quarterfinals

  -Holy Cross' Pat Haughney named semifinalist for FCS Punter of the Year

  -Assumption women's basketball coach Kerry Phayre earns all-time wins record for Greyhounds

  -Worcester Bravehearts release 2023 schedule
   

  >CARS: Bertera has a wide variety of cars for your every need (3:08)

  -RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)

  >NATIONAL: January 6th "heroes" honored for defending Capitol

  -Man who jumped to death at Disneyland was accused of child endangerment

  -Tragic: N.C. Home Depot worker, 83, dies after shoplifter pushes him aside 

  >NEW ENGLAND: One killed in wrong-way crash on Route 3

  -Police arrest suspect in fatal stabbing at Somerville laundromat
  
  

  >COLLEGES: Amazon to pay for employees to attend QCC

  -Froelich School of Nursing at Assumption University announces innovative program (10:02)

  >HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County November 27th - December 3rd 

  >HEALTH: Ultra-processed foods linked to cognitive decline, dementia

  -Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday: 11-7 at Worcester Public Library 

  >FOOD: Oscar Mayer Ham & Cheese Loaf recalled over possible contamination 

  >BUSINESS: Central Mass. business confidence again scores optimistic on future 

  -The 016 expands into Holden
  
  

  >SHOPPING: Holiday shipping deadlines -- When to order Christmas gifts

  >TELEVISION: "Dahmer" becomes 3rd series in Netflix history to surpass 1 billion viewing hours 

  >MOVIES: 8 holiday movies from 2021 that deserve a rewatch in 2022 

  >CELEBRITY: Sally Field names Burt Reynolds as her worst on-screen kiss 

  >ANIMALS: Adopt from Worcester area shelters -- New pets added this week

  >HISTORY: This is Worcester No. 156 (28:05) -- Richard Pinto on the history of the El Morocco, part 2

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Friendsgiving diners tip Waffle House waitress $1,125 

  -Meanwhile, in Brazil, man discovered alive in body bag after being declared dead 

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