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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:49). High of 41 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Fallen Worcester Firefighter Christopher Roy remembered on 4-year anniversary of his death
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - December 9th
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+Noon: "A Christmas Carol" in Worcester has many diverse parts
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "She Said," "Call Jane" and more
-Worcester police seek help in shooting investigation
-Worcester honors firefighter Jon Davies Sr., killed in action in 2011
-In wrongful termination suit, Worcester radio exec claims company "set him up to fail"
-Lawrence investor grows Worcester holdings with $17 million multi-family purchase
-Long-empty lot near Polar Park sold to developers for $1 million
-Veteran priest in Worcester retires with lavish sendoff
-Worcester volunteers recognized for providing hot meals to those in need
-Gordon Hargrove named grand marshal for Worcester County St. Patrick's Parade
-"Guns to Garden" event set for Saturday in Worcester County
-Bill Shaner: Breakdown of the devil in the details of the Worcester Cultural Academy
-In emergency meeting, area school superintendent placed on leave
-Victims ID'd following fatal wrong-way crash in Charlton on Route 20
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Remembering Bowlers Nightclub: A brief, shining moment of rock 'n' roll
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (47:52): 5 Japanese Whiskies You Must Try
>SHOWTIME: Seven Things To Do: Holiday Pops, Nutcracker, Salisbury Mansion ...
-Worcester Art Museum to present exhibition Frontiers of Impressionism
-Ali McGuirk to play "Til It's Gone" album in Worcester December 9th
-Christmas Celtic Sojourn celebrates "The joy of music together"
-Music legends Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks to perform together at Gillette Stadium
-Aerosmith cancels rest of 2022 shows because of Steven Tyler's health
-Accio Harry Potter fans: New England Wizardfest welcomes all in Marlborough
-The Faces of Worcester: Jessica Hopkins
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man dedicated to the local Lithuanian community
-ICYMI: 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
-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
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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): Fitchburg woman arrested for theft after failing to deliver packages
-Shrewsbury Police Department's November at a glance
-Princeton community gathers for Lights in Common
-Grafton lacrosse players selected to All-State tour team, heading to Texas Saturday-Sunday
-Tractor-trailer truck gets stuck under aqueduct bridge in Northborough
-Millbury High School wins contest to turn classroom into science lab
-Fire hits silo at Rutland farm
-End of an area as Austin Liquors in Shrewsbury closes
>SPORTS: Holy Cross prepared for FCS playoff battle with No. 1 seed South Dakota State
-Holy Cross women's basketball rallies in fourth quarter to beat Stonehill. Highlights (1:38)
-"It was a tremendous experience for me": Saint John's football coach John Andreoli steps down
-Due to popular demand, Bravehearts' Cyber Week Sale is back
-Railers lose to Trois-Rivieres, 4-1
>CARS: NEW! Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: WNBA star Brittney Griner released from Russian detention in prisoner swap
-Philadelphia police reveal identity of child found dead inside a box 65 years ago
-Tragic: Man finds brother’s body in building fire rubble
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. regulators award first sports gambling license
-Woman killed after vehicle rollover on I-495 in Bellingham
>FOOD: Mochi Doh another option for Worcester doughnut lovers
>COLLEGES: Clark research on tap at conference in Austria
-QCC's first craft and vendor fair 11-3 Friday
>HOMES: 5 Worcester area houses on the market
>HEALTH: Hospitals in the U.S. are the fullest they’ve been throughout the pandemic — but it’s not just COVID
-Free COVID vaccinations on Friday: 9-4 at AIDS Project Worcester
>BUSINESS: Jobless claims rise by 4,000 as labor market remains tight
-101: Managing supply chain problems
>SHOPPING: Christmas tree prices skyrocket with high demand, low supply
>TELEVISION: Ring in the Christmas season with Freeform's 25 days of Christmas
>MOVIES: "Woman Woman 3" cancelled by new D.C. boss James Gunn
>CELEBRITY: Celine Dion reveals she has a rare neurological syndrome
-Al Roker is still hospitalized, tells fans that he’s “hopefully coming home soon"
>ANIMALS: Cat hates his new kitten brother until... (4:05)
>HISTORY: Worcester City Hall, 1951
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boy who dressed up as store cashier for Halloween gets surprise from grocery chain
-Meanwhile, in Brazil, man discovered alive in body bag after being declared dead
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Thieves stole gutters from Worcester house while owner was home
+5:00: Death of Bob Weir sparks memories of Worcester's part in long, strange trip
+5:00: Planning winter entertainment in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 14
+Noon: 270-unit project at abandoned Spag's factory met with skepticism
+Noon: Central Mass. pizzeria reopens with explanation for abruptly closing
-No answers as cost of probe into death of State Police recruit from Worcester nears $700,000 (3:07). Article
-New year, new look, new amenities for W.R.T.A.
-Local restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Legends (5:32)
-Worcester City Council returns with social media scrutiny, transit fights
-Worcester, Fitchburg aim for uniform, safe sober houses
-Worcester County Wonders: First state-run asylum dates back to 1832
-Newly obtained court docs detail what happened inside Leominster home after man murdered wife, autopsy findings
-$80,000 Keno ticket sold in Millbury
-Police oversight questions persist after Research Bureau report
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-ICYMI: National Grid installs new underground cable to fix monthslong outage issues in Worcester
-"A very bad year": Here's what the flu numbers look like in Worcester
-Turtleboy factor: Aidan Kearney's influence on Karen Read case
-Venezuelan native in Worcester lauds capture of Maduro
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Fundraiser to help rebuild Ten West Market
-Ten West Market owner optimistic about return
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hope Chapel in Sterling dedicates new sanctuary
-Clinton buildings coming together
-Clinton Select Board hears Bates family request to explore right-of-way access at town dump
-Indigenous culture celebration day coming to Grafton this summer
-Spanish-language congregation to move into historic church in West Boylston
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Full list of winners and nominees at Golden Globes
-Golden Globes snubs and surprises
-Inside the Golden Globes: Everything you didn't see on TV
-World-renowned violinist to rehearse with J.O.M.P. students
>OPINION: Molly McCullough: For Worcester's schools, kids come first
-Maggie Calvetti: Someday they'll be grown & here's who i hope they become
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:18:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who had Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics
>SPORTS: Patriots defense shines in 16-3 Wild Card win over Chargers
-Patriots will play Steelers-Texans winner in AFC Divisional Round
-Bruins beat Penguins, 1-0
-Celtics star Jaylen Brown rips refs after loss to Spurs in Boston
-Holy Cross student-athletes record 3.39 G.P.A. during Fall 2025 semester
-100 FM The Pike (18:00): MassLive's Matt Vautour gives 2026 sports predictions
-Railers fall to Florida, 5-3
>NATIONAL: Ex-husband arrested in heinous double murder of slain dentist, wife
-Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as crackdown intensifies
-Tragic: Dad killed 5 of his children over a decade
>NEW ENGLAND: Deadly house fire in Burrillville, R.I.
-From Lindsay Clancy to Turtleboy: 5 Mass. criminal cases to watch in 2026
>COLLEGES: "We depend on fungi for absolutely everything"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney quietly changes course on controversial meal plan changes
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Samsung unveils "world's largest" TV of its kind at 130 inches
>HOMES: Laundry hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner
>HEALTH: Noom launches Proactive Health GLP-1 Program for long-term health
-Mass. mom fights for scalp cooling to be covered by insurance during chemo (2:06). Article
>FOOD: Your guide to a flavorful Dry January (4:34)
>TV/STREAMING: "The Simpsons" retires beloved character Duffman after 30 years
>MOVIES: 2026 new horror movie releases
>CELEBRITY: "High School Musical" star arrested on child pornography charges
-"Field of Dreams" and "West Wing" actor Timothy Busfield faces arrest warrant in child sex abuse case
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog does the cutest thing when she wants attention (2:00)
>HISTORY: Math, not myths: Inside the new search for Amelia Earhart
>GOOD NEWS: Lottery ticket rejected by another customer earns man $1 million
-Meanwhile, in Germany, watch 50 sheep escape shepherd, walk into grocery store
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