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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 54 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Westborough man arrested in fatal shooting on Highland Street in Worcester
+5:00: 2 die in wrong way crash on Route 20 in Charlton (pictured, from WCVB)
+5:00: Worcester only diocese in Mass. not to release list of priests credibly accused of sex abuse
+5:00: Review: WCLOC's "Allergist's Wife" hits close to home
+Noon: Worcester man arrested after sending obscene material to 14-year-old, officials say
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - December 7th
+Noon: Fire hits silo at Rutland farm
+Noon: Auburn Fire Rescue warns of possible explosions during training this afternoon
+Noon: Time to sing, shine and soar again for Worcester Children's Chorus
+Noon: Last Call -- Janice Harvey, columnist turned novelist
+Noon: Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old girl
-Overnight: Intense fire breaks out at Worcester recycling plant
-Worcester getting Verizon Fios high speed wired internet access
-Worcester City Councilor announces he won't run again
-Katie Couric to deliver address at UMass Medical School’s 50th Commencement
-Worcester to send stimulus funds to winter heating assistance program
-Worcester receives $4.2 million from state for economic development
-CDC says flu vaccine appears to be a very good match to circulating strains
-Opposition to Worcester charter school strengthened by City Council vote
-Bill Shaner: We need to destroy this charter school proposal
-Project to double capacity at Union Station, 10th busiest in commuter rail network, on track
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (47:52): 5 Japanese Whiskies You Must Try
>SHOWTIME: You too can be "Saved by the '90s" in Worcester December 16th
-Worcester Magazine Editor Victor Infante talks with Mike Hsu about the 2022 best New England albums
-Janice Harvey: Grandson learns Santa Claus' secret
-What's Up Worcester's The Sitdown (1:12:47): Jose Ramos, resident commissioner, Worcester Housing Authority
-ICYMI: First look: Here's what will replace historic Brattle Stop building
-Justice delayed again as trial for man accused of murdering woman in O'Connor's Restaurant in 2019 moved until June
-62-year-old man in minivan killed in Auburn crash
-Ziggy Bombs restaurant officially opens in Downtown Worcester
-The Faces of Worcester: Jessica Hopkins
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester woman who worked for Worcester Girls Club for over 25 years
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Big Weekend for Holiday Fun in Holden (5:16)
-Specialty Sandwich Company hosting "Elf" trivia on Thursday
-Happy holidays from the staff at Lamoureux Ford (1:13)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury "lights up the Common" for the holidays
-Online group "Buy Nothing Grafton" has created a community for those who need it
-Stowe Road in Grafton closed to through traffic for culvert replacement
-Lacrosse could be a future option for West Boylston students
-Millbury’s Juelz Gonzalez to participate in 2022 U.S. Army Bowl
-With deficit looming, Lancaster officials ponder options
-Gardner man with handgun who assaulted several people in his apartment building, heading to trial
-Paxton Center School Honor Roll
>SPORTS: Bill Belichick is the highest paid coach in American sports, report says
-Holy Cross auctioning off an exclusive opportunity to join trip to South Dakota for FCS quarterfinals
-Holy Cross' Pat Haughney named semifinalist for FCS Punter of the Year
-Assumption women's basketball coach Kerry Phayre earns all-time wins record for Greyhounds
-Worcester Bravehearts release 2023 schedule
>CARS: Bertera has a wide variety of cars for your every need (3:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: January 6th "heroes" honored for defending Capitol
-Man who jumped to death at Disneyland was accused of child endangerment
-Tragic: N.C. Home Depot worker, 83, dies after shoplifter pushes him aside
>NEW ENGLAND: One killed in wrong-way crash on Route 3
-Police arrest suspect in fatal stabbing at Somerville laundromat
>COLLEGES: Amazon to pay for employees to attend QCC
-Froelich School of Nursing at Assumption University announces innovative program (10:02)
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County November 27th - December 3rd
>HEALTH: Ultra-processed foods linked to cognitive decline, dementia
-Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday: 11-7 at Worcester Public Library
>FOOD: Oscar Mayer Ham & Cheese Loaf recalled over possible contamination
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business confidence again scores optimistic on future
>SHOPPING: Holiday shipping deadlines -- When to order Christmas gifts
>TELEVISION: "Dahmer" becomes 3rd series in Netflix history to surpass 1 billion viewing hours
>MOVIES: 8 holiday movies from 2021 that deserve a rewatch in 2022
>CELEBRITY: Sally Field names Burt Reynolds as her worst on-screen kiss
>ANIMALS: Adopt from Worcester area shelters -- New pets added this week
>HISTORY: This is Worcester No. 156 (28:05) -- Richard Pinto on the history of the El Morocco, part 2
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Friendsgiving diners tip Waffle House waitress $1,125
-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 (: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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