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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
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>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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-4 positions, Worcester Division of Public Health
-Servers and hostesses at Worcester restaurant
-Finance Manager Assistant in Boylston
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:07). High of 23 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester Public Schools will have 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 22nd
-Worcester Public Schools will deny immigration agents access without criminal warrants signed by a federal judge
-Worcester residents battle leaky pipes and cold temps; warming centers open (1:47). Article
-Related: City of Worcester opens warming centers Wednesday
-Worcester man charged with murder in death of former employee (:25). Article
-"Do better or step aside": Supporters rally for nonbinary Worcester city councilor
-Firm managing 2,700+ Central Mass. apartments facing second federal lawsuit over rents
-5 Worcester men arrested for fentanyl trafficking
-2 men in stolen car arrested on drug charges in Worcester
-Worcester County High School Club offers bowling to local high schoolers
-Trash & recycling pickup delayed by a day in Worcester
-Aislinn Doyle: A road map for improving literacy in Worcester. Part 2 of Worcester’s Literacy "Crisis"
-Related: Worcester's Literacy "Crisis" (Part 1)
-Radio Worcester (14:30): City Manager Eric Batista addresses allegations of transphobia
-Radio Worcester (16:49): District 3 City Councilor George Russell announces retirement, addresses council controversy
>DINING OUT: Worcester Restaurant Week will be back from February 24th through March 9th
-ICYMI: Worcester digs out from snow before cold sets in (2:10)
-Report, video show how Assumption "To Catch a Predator" case escalated
-King's teaching a reminder of conflict, unity at Worcester breakfast
-Worcester food hub fast-tracked to Union Station via fed, state funds
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden the town, like the Harvard chapel, takes name from London banker
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Holden Fire Department C.P.R. training February 2nd
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sutton swears in new police chief
-Hundreds pay respects to Auburn man killed in Vermont car crash
-Ernest Sawyer, owner of Northborough candlepin center for 70+ years, dies at 96
-Uxbridge School Committee names interim super after O.U.I. arrest (2:09)
-Woman with suspended license fails to stop for police, is released, then rearrested 2 days later
-Shrewsbury police and fire departments team up for Child Safety Day February 1st
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Recap of Central Mass. Mom's Sip & Shop and Candle Making Workshop at Flock & Flourish
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: OK Go, Carlos Odria and Between the Waves offer new music
-Central Mass. Jewish Film Fest is back with 3 "outstanding" movies
-WCCA-TV wins award for production of Mechanics Hall concert
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (57:16): Jose Vargas Zapata
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area man who passed away on his 57th birthday
>SPORTS: Josh McDaniels expected to be named Patriots offensive coordinator
-Ichiro leads 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class
-Crusaders record 3.40 G.P.A. during Fall semester
-Holy Cross' Abby Hornung named to Women’s Goalie of the Year Award Watch List
-Holy Cross men's basketball and women's basketball to face Army
>NATIONAL: Radio Worcester (16:39): Rich Rubino discusses unprecedented inaugural speech
-Historic snow amounts are falling in Florida, Louisiana and Texas as a once-in-a-generation storm hits
-Tragic: Fire chief shot, killed after helping drivers who hit deer
>NEW ENGLAND: Border Patrol agent killed at Vermont-Canada border mourned
-Footprints in snow help police solve vandalism spree during storm
>COLLEGES: Nichols student Pablo Arnau Beltran makes shoes that are good for the soul
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 fascinating abandoned airports around the world
>BUSINESS: 10 Things I know about ... Estate planning
-LPL Financial Research: Q4 earnings preview — Mix of solid growth and policy uncertainty
-Cash App ordered to pay $175 million for weak security, feds say
>SHOPPING: Revolve sale — Save on Norma Kamali, Veja sneakers, Marc Jacobs
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, January 12th to 18th
>HEALTH: Ways to fight recent spike in viral infections (2:40). Article
-Fiber could help protect you against infections: Research (1:05)
>FOOD: New-style ham and cheese
>TV/STREAMING: Survey reveals best TV shows and movies of 2024
>MOVIES: Trailer for new John Malkovich, Ayo Edebiri horror movie, "Opus"
>CELEBRITY: "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo named Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of Year
-Award-winning actress Dame Joan Plowright, wife of Laurence Olivier, dies at 95
>HISTORY: Worcester's Isaiah Thomas — legendary patriot, printer, collector
>ANIMALS: Guy who rescued duckling from pool still gets visits (1:44)
>GOOD NEWS: Wellesley man grateful to first responders who saved self, dog from icy lake
-Meanwhile, Florida's 7-foot-9 center meets Shaq in epic video
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Full-time firefighter/paramedics, Town of West Boylston
-Multiple positions, Holden D.P.W.
-Part-time maintenance position, Canal District bar/restaurant
-Hosts, wait staff & bussers, Worcester restaurant
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