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In The News
-Latest weather: Record high of 60 expected today in Worcester
+5:30: Dudley firefighter is facing indecent assault charge after being accused of grabbing woman in a Cumberland Farms
+5:30: Food Hub member connecting people through cookie decorating
+5:30: Social media posts threaten schools in TikTok challenge
+5:30: Music producer, 8 others killed in plane crash
+Noon: Melissa Hunt-Deneault identified as Worcester woman killed in Grove Street crash on December 8th
+Noon: The scoop on Mrs. Moriconi's Ice Cream at Tatnuck Square
+Noon: It's the last day to vote for Bean Counter's gingerbread house in Channel 4 competition
+Noon: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - December 16th
+Noon: Five Things to Do: Nellie McKay, "A Christmas Celtic Sojourn" and more ...
+Noon: Leicester’s Jared Colby releases debut album with Second Spirit
-Worcester residents sing Christmas carols for cancer patient in hospice (1:35). Article
-Fiery crash in Oxford leads to investigation
-Worcester restaurateur buys 3 parcels on Shrewsbury Street
-Worcester bakery asks for community support in statewide gingerbread house competition
-2 9th-graders in custody after alleged Worcester Tech shooting threat
-Gun violence in Worcester looked at by teens: "All violence is a big deal"
-Worcester city councilors turn away from facial recognition technology
-Boston Globe: 2 Worcester City Councilors-elect among 4 reshaping politics in Worcester and Boston
-Clark alumni make election history in Worcester
-Diversity committee recommends Worcester leave civil service exam
-Tribute to former English professor at Clark and Worcester State
-Evanescence, Halestorm ready to rock Worcester in only New England stop
-Songs to Get You Through the Holidays: Local favorites add tunes for your holiday playlist
-Last Call: Anya Geist, student and author of "Born on the First of Two"
-Listen Up: The Real Chris Kaz offers little comfort in "The Bed I Made"
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits podcast (55:38): Whiskey Wednesday with special guest John Ellsessar
-Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (16:12): School safety plan, ARPA money and teacher pay
-ICYMI: Worcester police lead holiday parade to bring presents to local children with cancer
-"Not a COVID or food poisoning issue": After people fall ill, popular Worcester restaurant closes for cleaning
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Father and daughter plan new venture after closing The Local in Holden
-Grafton gets bit part in latest episode of "Dexter" on Showtime
-Grafton Special Town Meeting will talk taxes for proposed Upton Street "village"
-Millbury and Sutton will give Santa a ride through local neighborhoods this weekend
-Southborough tech firm moves HQ to Northborough with $2.15 million purchase
-Sports: ECHL postpones Railers games through December 19th
-Worcester Railers and booster club make donation to the Friendly House
-Revamped St. John's hockey squad gets off to strong start
-Bravehearts release 2022 schedule
-Here's what Patriots's No. 1 seed chances would be with a win over Colts
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Cars: Happy Holidays from Bertera Nissan (2:04)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-Business: UMass Memorial among plaintiffs suing over interpretation of surprising billing law
-Stop & Shop payroll down after Kronos ransomware attack
-Food: Minute Maid products recalled over concerns of metal pieces
-Colleges: UMass Medical School researcher receives $150,000 to study lupus
-WPI awarded $1 million for new R&D center
-National: Drawing bought for $30 is actually worth $50 million
-N.J. woman who said she mistakenly shot husband charged with murder
-New England: Man at work saves sleeping family when security app notifies him of fire at home
-Investigators uncover elaborate marijuana grow operation after blaze rips through Foxboro home
-Tragic: 5 children killed in fall from bouncy castle that was blown into air
-Shopping/Deals: Holiday retail weaker than expected
-Homes: 5 open houses in Worcester
-TV/Streaming: "Dr. Oz" show ending next month amid host's senate run
-Movies: "Spider-Man: No way home" set to dominate box office, nab highest opening of the pandemic
-Celebrity: Michele Tafoya out at "Sunday Night Football" after disastrous turn on "The View"
-Animals: 100 cats from tornado-struck Kentucky await adoption in Mass.
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Malden police surprise 6-year-old boy battling cancer
-Meanwhile, in Delaware, world's worst bank robber deposits stolen loot in bank's ATM during getaway
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-UMass Medical School launches clinical trials of Moderna boosters
-Dr. Fauci says boosters work against Omicron, no need for targeted vaccine
-CDC guidelines for exposure: Timeline, quarantine, contagious period
-U.S. faces a double surge as Omicron advances
-Omicron is spreading faster than any other variant, WHO warns
-ICYMI: Local doctor hopeful COVID becomes more like common cold
-Mass. officials report 5,133 new cases and 27 additional deaths
-Fenway Park mass vaccination site re-opening in January
-"We need to update our playbook" for COVID, public health expert says
-How reliable are home COVID tests?
-Is it worth gathering for the holidays if not everyone is vaccinated? Experts weigh in
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Artemis II spacesuits made in Worcester can protect astronauts even in "worst case" scenario (1:01). Article
+7:00: Channel 25 Zip Trip coming to Rutland in July (2:23)
+7:00: Worcesteria: Flag-raising at City Hall marks Trans Day of Visibility
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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