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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 (:36). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: The end of an era for Pecorino Cheese Shop, set to close July 31st
+Noon: Things to Do: Christine Ohlman, Speak Easy Story Night and more
+Noon: Highlights and history mark Denholm Building exhibit
+Noon: Poetry Town: "Empty Chairs" by Ronald C. McGilvray
+Noon: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. brings jokes to Mass as saints listen in
+Noon: Tracking Patriots' schedule leaks with dates and times
-Worcester pastor accused of fraud shuns testimony in bankruptcy case
-Worcester fox attack leads to rabies treatment, public health questions
-Holden man recalls time in quarantine unit now used for hantavirus
-READ: Worcester-area complaints to F.C.C. about Super Bowl halftime show
-Weekly farmers market in Worcester opens Sunday
-UMass Medical School students launch summer camp for Worcester high schoolers interested in careers in medicine
-Worcester nonprofit leader Ron Waddell announces run for state Rep.
-Burncoat High School launches feasibility study for possible new school project
-Out to Lunch set to return to Worcester Common with new musical acts
-Check out this McDonald's-themed cake from Worcester bakery
-Last Call: Retired astronaut and researcher Al Sacco Jr. keeps looking up
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-2 dogs found at Hope Cemetery in Worcester, 1 found on Belmont Street
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Globally Inspired Restaurants (5:23)
-ICYMI: Victim of fatal Worcester pedestrian crash was beloved firefighter
-Police body camera video shows moments after child fell from window in Worcester
-Worcester cybersecurity firm issues warning over financial future
-Controversial 288-unit Worcester housing project in limbo after zoning request withdrawn
-Worcester airport director to retire after 18 years
-Popular true crime podcast examines 2017 Worcester murder
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Town warns that door‑to‑door solar sales aren't affiliated with Light Department
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-$35 million sewer settlement will not offset $5.5 million override, officials say
-Official results: Voters pass Proposition 2 1/2 override
-Related: Message from Town Manager Peter Lukes
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): House arrest for ex-Westminster postal worker who hid bathroom camera
-Spencer man arrested for pulling knife on Leicester Walmart employee, threatening to slit cop's throat
-Candidates thank voters after Shrewsbury election wins
-Endangered Central Mass. school gets to stay open — for now
-Grafton Town Meeting approves override vote on town ballot
-Hear from the Grafton School Committee candidates in lead-up to Election Day
-Stephen Koronis named Charlton Select Board Chairman
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Between The Buried And Me to rise again at Palladium
-Chance the Rapper, Lainey Wilson among Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular performers (1:42)
-WPI Professor Michelle Ephraim’s memoir shortlisted for international literary prize
>OPINION: Tiffany Williams: Worcester is trying to build a modern city while still operating in the past
-Mary C. DeSouza: Parenting as a part of spring's natural flow
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 934 (28:01): Donald Perron, Part 2
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:12): Worcester’s future, from Union Station to housing
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Vietnam veteran and former senior Worcester building inspector
>SPORTS: Patriots returning to Germany for international game against Lions
-Patriots rookie arrested on assault charge
-Red Sox beat Phillies, 3-1
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 6-2
>NATIONAL: U.S. wholesale inflation came in hot last month
-South Carolina Supreme Court overturns murder convictions and life sentence for Alex Murdaugh
-Tragic: Video shows Frontier Airlines plane striking person on runway in Denver (2:14)
>NEW ENGLAND: Man goes viral for comments over Marblehead housing plan (1:44)
-Mass. looks to ban social media, but experts, even advocates, are skeptical
>COLLEGES: 6 Worcester State students win Library Research Awards
-African Diaspora Dance Association at Clark brings students together for shared culture and rhythm
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Experts reveal simple ways to avoid outrageous baggage fees
>BUSINESS: ComputerVault joins Advans IT in filing for bankruptcy
-LPL Financial Research: A new Fed regime: Warsh, policy direction and treasury market consequences
-Radio Worcester (21:07): Why fundraising for life sciences startups is so difficult in 2026
>HOMES: Home sales barely budge in April as spring buying season off to disappointing start
>HEALTH: How having a baby affects mom's heart (2:50)
-Why younger adults are rethinking alcohol (2:48)
>FOOD: Salmonella contamination recalls: List of products
>TV/STREAMING: Late-night hosts crash "Colbert," he reveals which A-list actress he was "wildly attracted" to
>MOVIES: "Grown Ups 3" in the works at Netflix
>CELEBRITY: Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt's "Devil Wears Prada 2" salaries revealed
-James Van Der Beek's widow shares heartbreaking life update 3 months after actor's death
>ANIMALS: These baby squirrels never forgot who saved them (1:58)
>HISTORY: Princeton fighter plane has had a long journey over the decades
>GOOD NEWS: Wrong way crash survivor reunites with deputies who saved her
-Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, Hollywood stars' free gas stunt sparks pandemonium at station
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