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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 38 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester among Mass. communities in need of snowplow drivers
+6:00: Six Things To Do: Cara Brindisi, Worcester Youth Orchestras, more ...
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - December 15th
+Noon: Mick Lawless set for holiday bash at Vincent's
+Noon: WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 439 (27:52): Personal chef Zachary Wentzell
+Noon: Today is the deadline for Massachusetts to return taxpayer money
-Famous painting stolen in Worcester located thanks in part to an $18 throw pillow (pictured)
-PETA says UMass Medical School and a Worcester company took in illegally trafficked monkeys
-September fire at Doherty High construction site caused an estimated $150,000 in damage
-Worcester Boys Club project may get city's first trust fund grant
-New state law offers relief for some elderly Worcester homeowners
-Worcesteria: CSX and MBTA workers rally for safer work conditions
-Worcester police seek assistance identifying theft suspects
-Worcester Police Department, Santa deliver toys to Why Me & Sherry’s House
-Worcester middle schoolers take up 4th Amendment rights case in mock trial
-Radio Worcester: Worcester Now | Next
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester - Season 2, Episode 1 - "Mistaken for a Mannequin". Video (16:12). Audio (18:26)
-Missing Webster couple found safe in Connecticut (1:31). Article
-Woman killed in crash on Mass Pike in Charlton (:18)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Trio at CHA SHU 5:30-9 on Thursday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (43:52): Top 10 whiskies of 2022
>SHOWTIME: Inside Mechanics Hall (24:41) -- December Portraits
-Supermassive Black Hole Symphony at Worcester planetarium
-Blackstone Valley mills explored, captured by photographers at exhibit
-Last Call: Kristy Kielbasinski balances comedy and kids' books
-What's Up Worcester's The Sitdown (1:05:32): Prince, owner, Palace Elite Barber Spa
-The Mayor's Forum No. 32 (28:08): Amy Waters
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a Worcester woman with a kind heart, bright faith with a deep faith
-ICYMI: St. Vincent nurses slam hospital's owner over $1.7 million fine for overcharging
-St. V's faces Teamsters strike December 26th over contract
-California real estate investment firm buys Worcester complex for $10 million
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden police get $30K grant for safe driving campaigns
-Brilla Coffee Welcomes You to Holden (7:05)
-Happy holidays from the staff at Lamoureux Ford (1:13)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury residents stock up community fridge for holiday season
-Westborough OKs former Superfund site for new regional dispatch center
-EDC now a full board in Paxton
-Grant will help plan future Bulfinch Meeting House renovations
-Grafton School Technology Department presents budget, new programs
-Grant for Blackstone Valley Hub to train local apprentices
-Item photos: Scenes from the Clinton All-School production of “Matilda Jr.”
-NEADS: The local nonprofit that has a nationwide impact on veterans
>SPORTS: NFL Week 15 schedule, TV, announcers
-Rare St. John's football coaching opportunity should attract plenty of interest
-Sports reporter Grant Wahl died of an aortic aneurysm at World Cup, wife says
>CARS: Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Government charges 8 social media influencers over alleged pump-and-dump scheme
-Tragic: Mom killed by stray bullet in gang shooting
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandy Hook 10 years later -- Grief remains but hope grows
-Baker withdraws pardon petition for Amiraults
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County December 4th to 10th
>SHOPPING: A "Thank you" can net your Amazon delivery person a tip
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross prof speaks with Brookings Institution about a country hosting the World Cup
-WPI researcher gets grant to develop a summer program for teens interested in medical device development
>HEALTH: FDA warns that LASIK surgery patients need to be better informed of risks
-Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday: 10-3 in Downtown Worcester
>BUSINESS: GM recalls 740,000 trucks, SUVs over headlight issue
New England's premier entrepreneur conference coming to Worcester
>FOOD: Florida orange production expected to fall to 80-year low point
>TELEVISION: "Harry & Meghan" sets record as Netflix’s biggest documentary debut
>MOVIES: "When Harry Met Sally," "Iron Man" and "Superfly" added to National Film Registry
>CELEBRITY: Stephen "tWitch" Boss, DJ for "Ellen DeGeneres Show," dead at 40
Comedian and actor Adam Sandler to get 2023 Mark Twain Prize
>ANIMALS: What is dog flu? Symptoms to look out for amid recent outbreaks
>HISTORY: Filene's to Friendly's -- Why are we obsessed with the past? (5:01)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Cancer patient gets the wedding of her dreams
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, watch as a deer crashes through window into a restaurant
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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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