In and around The 016 - Thursday, December 15th

• Posted by 016 Administrator December 15, 2022 - Filed in News - 1,795 views

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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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