In and around The 016 - Thursday, December 8th

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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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