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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 45 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester police seek help in shooting investigation
+5:00: Worcester Art Museum to present exhibition Frontiers of Impressionism
+Noon: Worcester honors firefighter Jon Davies Sr., killed in action in 2011
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - December 8th
+Noon: Victims ID'd following fatal wrong-way crash in Charlton on Route 20
+Noon: Tractor-trailer truck gets stuck under aqueduct bridge in Northborough
+Noon: Seven Things To Do: Holiday Pops, Nutcracker, Salisbury Mansion ...
+Noon: Ali McGuirk to play "Til It's Gone" album in Worcester December 9th
+Noon: Christmas Celtic Sojourn celebrates "The joy of music together"
+Noon: Remembering Bowlers Nightclub: A brief, shining moment of rock 'n' roll
+Noon: Accio Harry Potter fans: New England Wizardfest welcomes all in Marlborough
-Westborough man arrested in fatal daytime shooting on Highland Street in Worcester
-Worcester man arrested after sending obscene material to 14-year-old, officials say
-Worcester only diocese in Mass. not to release list of priests credibly accused of sex abuse
-1,000 days later, Worcester Together Coalition continues addressing needs of residents
-Worcester nonprofit leaders of color say they don’t have a fair chance at grant money
-Worcester makes Realtor.com’s top real estate markets of 2023 list
-Open house at Worcester Technical High School on Thursday
-Group behind Worcester Cultural Academy charter school proposal to move forward despite opposition
-Eric Batista, officially Worcester’s city manager, signs $275,000 contract
-2 die in wrong way crash on Route 20 in Charlton (1:43). Article
-Fire hits silo at Rutland farm
-End of an area as Austin Liquors in Shrewsbury closes
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (47:52): 5 Japanese Whiskies You Must Try
-Cocktail Corner: Matthew Gonzalez
>SHOWTIME: Review -- WCLOC's "Allergist's Wife" hits close to home
-Time to sing, shine and soar again for Worcester Children's Chorus
-Last Call -- Janice Harvey, columnist turned novelist
-What's Up Worcester's The Sitdown (1:12:47): Jose Ramos, resident commissioner, Worcester Housing Authority
-The Faces of Worcester: Jessica Hopkins
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Millbury man who had a 70-year-career as a hair stylist
-ICYMI: Worcester getting Verizon Fios high speed wired internet access
-First look: Here's what will replace historic Brattle Stop building
-Intense fire breaks out at Worcester recycling plant
-Worcester City Councilor announces he won't run again
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holidays in Holden -- Complete schedule
-Big Weekend for Holiday Fun in Holden (5:16)
-Happy holidays from the staff at Lamoureux Ford (1:13)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Gardner man covered in mud arrested for assault following church brawl involving several people
-Man caught carrying medication of young woman who died in Sterling, questioned by police
-Shrewsbury teen graduates from Student Trooper program
-Asa Waters Mansion Gift Shoppe to hold special openings in December
-Willard House & Clock Museum launches most ambitious annual appeal to date
-New book from Grafton marathoner Bill Murphy helps guide path to a thriving mentality
-Boylston veterans receive Quilts of Valor
>SPORTS: Sox let go of Xander Bogaerts, who signs with Padres
-Red Sox sign closer Kenley Jansen to 2-year, $32 million deal
-Celtics beat Phoenix, 125-98
-Bruins beat Colorado, 4-0
-NFL Week 14 Schedule, TV and announcers
-Holy Cross running back Peter Oliver of Auburn has been a driving force for the Crusaders
-Holy Cross linebacker Liam Anderson invited to Hula Bowl
-Worcester State's Clare Conway will skate for Team USA at World University Games
-Worcester Bravehearts release 2023 schedule
>CARS: NEW! Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy named TIME's Person of the Year
-Wordle is the most-searched term on Google in 2022
-Tragic: Hero dad dies saving son, 10, from "monster" waves
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 men killed, 2 women injured in apparent murder-suicide in Southern Mass.
-Santa is in high demand in Mass. this Christmas season
>FOOD: McDonald's is giving people the chance to win free food for life
>COLLEGES: Clark prof speaks with Foreign Policy about China's ongoing protests
-Katie Couric to deliver address at UMass Medical School’s 50th Commencement
-Froelich School of Nursing at Assumption University announces innovative program (10:02)
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County November 27th - December 3rd
>HEALTH: Breakthrough study on why people get more colds in winter
-Free COVID vaccinations on Thursday: 10-3 in Downtown Worcester
>BUSINESS: Mass. to offer $169 million for small businesses and startups
-CarMax settles claims over selling practices for $1 million
>SHOPPING: 15 last-minute HSN gift ideas to shop for Christmas
>TELEVISION: 11 best new shows on Netflix in December
>MOVIES: Trailer for "A Christmas Story Christmas" (1:51)
>CELEBRITY: Toni Collette and husband Dave Galafassi break up after nearly 20 years of marriage
>ANIMALS: Little boy learned to crawl by chasing his dogs (:47)
>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): Interracial couple marries decades after being torn apart (2:42)
-Meanwhile, in Iowa, dog accidentally pulls fire alarm at day care
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Police investigating after man shot near Fitchburg State
+6:00: Tri-axle dump truck rollover shuts down road in Sutton
+6:00: Worcester unveils major redesign for busy College Street
+6:00: 168 students, staff honored at Worcester schools Special Education Celebration Of Success
+6:00: Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Message (1:42): Start of the fourth quarter
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
+Noon: Mass. Pike traffic after semi crash on I-495 in Westborough
+Noon: State Police lieutenant back in court on perjury charge in Worcester recruit’s death
+Noon: Ex-Worcester food bank C.E.O. McMurray to receive social justice award
+Noon: "Handmaid's Tale" author Margaret Atwood to speak at Holy Cross
+Noon: A new arts epicenter: Creative Hub Worcester set to open at long last
+Noon: Last Call: Samantha Bucci, poet and poetry slam organizer
+Noon: First Person: For Joe Fusco Jr., remembering Mom brings laughs, stings
-Q.C.C. police officer has certification suspended after domestic violence charges filed
-Curtis Sliwa visits Worcester, and can't resist "glazing" local diner
-Think Derek Herman loves Worcester? He has the tattoos to prove it
-Could the old Dive Bar spot be pouring drinks again?
-When will the Denholm building be torn down? Developer agrees to timeline
-Inside the state's biggest office-to-residential conversion in Worcester (2:30)
-Worcester City Manager proposes $1.4 million tax break for housing project by Polar Park
-See compensation for all 8,363 City of Worcester employees
-Rift with Pope Leo "really unprecedented," says Holy Cross religious studies professor (2:42). Article
-Related: Worcester bishop issues statement
-How Audra Doody of Safe Exit Initiative is helping to change our world
-Worcester County Wonders: Setting the Revolution record straight
-Aislinn Doyle: April 16th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester Public Schools to hold April 15th community forum on school boundary and quadrant alignment project
>DINING OUT: The Broadway Restaurant
-ICYMI: Vigil held for 10-year-old killed by car in Webster (2:19). Article
-Related: Driver in fatal Webster crash was arrested week before for drug possession, police say (1:49)
-Before reporting to prison for hacking, former Assumption student from Sterling thanks F.B.I. for arresting him (3:25). Article
-No one in truck that was found in Leicester pond, police say (:20). Article
-"They’re lucky to be alive": 3 people hospitalized after tree crushes pickup truck in Princeton
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Project Adventure – not just a physical workout
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Train hits vehicle at Clinton railroad crossing (:23)
-Overdose leads to 21-day suspension for Webster Boosters Club
-Barre firefighters respond to residential fire on Oak Street
-Another Oxford leader heads to Canton as Gifford named deputy chief
-Southbridge council denies Open Meeting Law claims, refers complaints to counsel
-Man charged after breaking into ex-girlfriend’s Leominster apartment through window
-Construction alert from the Millbury D.P.W.
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Usher and Chris Brown announce tour, including August stop at Gillette Stadium
-Des Rocs to play Worcester in lead up to new album release
-Listen Up: Worcester musician Sam Femino eyes social media in new song
-Remembering "Voice of Clannad" Moya Brennan
-Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
>OPINION: Michael Garand: Why banking local means investing in Worcester's future
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (13:17): Heather Cassani, owner, Wattson Home Solutions
-Unity Radio Unity in the Community (57:47): Michael Goldstein, owner, Empire Loan
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who taught in the Worcester Public Schools for more than 35 years
>SPORTS: NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after photos with Mike Vrabel
-Related: Read Russini's full resignation letter
-No tailgating at Gillette Stadium during World Cup
-Celtics superlatives and awards: Most improved, biggest surprise and more
-Bruins beat Devils, 4-0
-Red Sox lose to Twins, 6-0
-Bravehearts announce Fireworks Friday dates
-Holy Cross names Scott Black assistant men’s soccer coach
-Coach Jon Ladino announces 2030 Holy Cross softball signing class
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 9-4
-33 Worcester runners set for Boston Marathon
>CARS: Ford C.E.O. Jim Farley warns Chinese car sales in U.S. would be "devastating"
>NATIONAL: Frightening new Yellowstone study sparks eruption fears
-Doctor accused of fatally removing organ from patient arrested for botched operation
-Tragic: Couple abused their 6 children, kept boy in dog kennel: officials
>NEW ENGLAND: Elderly homeowner trapped with "tenant from hell" (1:09)
-FedEx driver struck, killed by alleged drunken driver in Vermont, police say
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Professor Andrew Burkhardt connects Goddard’s legacy to modern discoveries
-Holy Cross President Rougeau on Commencement, leadership updates, the job market and more
-A.I. salon at Assumption brings students, faculty, staff and industry voices together for a dynamic conversation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why Antarctica is unlike any other travel destination
-8 states where the weather forecast is always wrong
>BUSINESS: New Disney C.E.O. announces 1,000 job cuts via email
-LPL Financial Research: The economy takes multiple shocks in stride
-What to expect from an I.R.S. business audit
-Lack of motivation, rejection stalls job searches for millions of unemployed Americans: survey
>HEALTH: Deaths from a silent disease have quadrupled among young U.S. women, study shows
-Man undergoes experimental treatment to prevent A.L.S. (2:59)
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (44:48): Somatic movement, with Emily Konstan
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: Get a refund on this recalled Sam’s Club Christmas decoration
>FOOD: How good are the Polar Seltzer Summer flavors? (2:13)
>TV/STREAMING: Meryl Streep to star in "The Corrections" limited series adaptation
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Insidious: Out of the Further" (2:34)
>CELEBRITY: Alec Baldwin talks "Rust" prosecution health toll, retiring on podcast
-"Lost" star Matthew Fox reveals why he walked away from Hollywood at height of his stardom
>ANIMALS: Mama dog dumped at shelter walks herself into a better life (2:04)
>HISTORY: Abandoned "ghost towns" are scattered across Massachusetts
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. "sewer singer" gains TikTok fame for underground opera performances (2:31)
-Meanwhile, in Canada, video shows confused beaver wandering into store, getting stuck behind automatic doors
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