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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
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>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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-4 positions, Worcester Division of Public Health
-Servers and hostesses at Worcester restaurant
-Before/After School Site Coordinator, Holden Recreation
-Finance Manager Assistant in Boylston
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 56 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: M.B.T.A. announces return of morning Worcester-to-Boston express train
+1:00: Isaiah Disla, 16 at time of killing, to be tried as adult in Worcester
+1:00: Things to Do: The Porch Party Mamas, Pride launch, "Nine" and more
+1:00: The Ghost Inside returns to Palladium on the heels of new album
+1:00: W.C.P.A. to launch poetry series in memory of Richard Fox
+1:00: Shaun Connolly: Low T Troubles
-Worcester Art Museum discrimination lawsuit has been dismissed
-Worcester Housing Authority looking to relocate Lakeside residents
-Worcester pastor commemorates the 109th anniversary of Armenian Genocide
-Worcester Facebook groups support the local community with resources
-Worcester woman arrested after multi-agency investigation
-New Worcester Police Department gun unit targets repeat offenders, strengthens penalties
-Central Mass. unemployment rates drop in March
-First Worcester Miyawaki forest planting targets library lot
-Sturbridge's Robin Lataille still hoping for second kidney transplant after being taken off the list
-Radio Worcester (16:55): Mayor Petty discusses Worcester Public Schools, M.B.T.A. boost and Heart to Hub express
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:58): City violence and upcoming State of the City address
-ICYMI: Planned Downtown Worcester restaurant may lose licenses
-See Worcester job, income, population changes over 30 years
-Judge orders prosecutor to turn over documents in Turtleboy case
-Ride-share drivers rally in Worcester to support contractor work, benefits
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Attorney General gives Holden until December to comply with M.B.T.A. law
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Wachusett names new principal
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Northbridge company settles wage violations for $190,000
-Sutton Historical Society to host presentation on metal detecting
-Community Harvest Project Plantapalooza begins May 2nd
-Houghton hosts Community Reading Day
-Nashoba opens some slots for School Choice
-Will Harper harvests F.F.A. Agribusiness award
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Singer Cara Brindisi wants to talk
-TODAY! "Beyond the Frames: A Musical Celebration" set for Mechanics Hall
-Screen Time: Remembering Clinton's Bewitching star, Agnes Moorehead
-Gardening Central Mass.: Spring ephemerals a great start to the season
-Sarah Connell Sanders: A few spring things to fling yourself into family fun
-Last Call: Fred Gerhard, poet
-Manny Jae Media (28:06): Manny and City Manager Eric Batista
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 200 (27:20): Peter Panagiotou, Pay It Forward Card Shows
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 32 (28:51): Sidnee Cox, Part 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime area lawyer
>SPORTS: Bruins beat Toronto, 4-2
-Celtics lose to Miami, 111-101
-Red Sox beat Cleveland, 8-0
-Bill Belichick joining ESPN's "Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli"
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (31:03): Get to know field hockey coach Lindsay Jackson
-'Saders in 60 (1:00)
-The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2023-2024 season (Part 1)
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Hyundai recalls Genesis vehicles for crash risk
>NATIONAL: Fluoride being removed from water systems in more U.S. communities
-Universal Studios tram accident injures 15
-Tragic: Tourist plunges to her death into active volcano while posing for photo
>NEW ENGLAND: Final jury seated in Karen Read murder trial (2:01)
-State revenues are up from last year, but budget concerns linger
>COLLEGES: WPI shows introverts how to succeed in college, work
-Anna Maria AMCAST (28:35): Revive, a recovery community outreach program
-Deadline for Mass. students to get college aid moved amid F.A.F.S.A. problems
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The calmest cities in the world
>BUSINESS: The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits holds steady
-LPL Research: The ever-changing market narrative
-Mass. surpasses $6 billion in cannabis sales as unofficial 4/20 holiday breaks singe-day sale record
>SHOPPING: Birch Alley leaves Canal District, moves to Manchaug
>HOMES: Climbing prices, declining sales of Central Mass. homes largely continue in March
>HEALTH: Does working out before bed affect sleep? Experts explain
-3.6 million Medicare enrollees may now be eligible for Wegovy coverage
>FOOD: Public health alert for ground beef over possible E. coli contamination
>TV/STREAMING: "The Office" follow-up will star Domhnall Gleeson and "White Lotus" star Sabrina Impacciatore: Report
>MOVIES: Toy Story 5, next Star Wars movie set release dates
>CELEBRITY: Morgan Wallen breaks silence on Nashville arrest: "I'm not proud of my behavior"
>ANIMALS: Heartbroken dog reunited with her puppies after fiend abandons mom, sells babies in parking lot
>HISTORY: Former Post Office in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Drummer celebrates 100th birthday playing with his band (:47)
-Meanwhile, in Scotland, reported armed man at train station was "Star Wars" stormtrooper
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+Food runner at White Eagle
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