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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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Classifieds
-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 (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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