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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 45 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester police seek help in shooting investigation
+5:00: Worcester Art Museum to present exhibition Frontiers of Impressionism
+Noon: Worcester honors firefighter Jon Davies Sr., killed in action in 2011
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - December 8th
+Noon: Victims ID'd following fatal wrong-way crash in Charlton on Route 20
+Noon: Tractor-trailer truck gets stuck under aqueduct bridge in Northborough
+Noon: Seven Things To Do: Holiday Pops, Nutcracker, Salisbury Mansion ...
+Noon: Ali McGuirk to play "Til It's Gone" album in Worcester December 9th
+Noon: Christmas Celtic Sojourn celebrates "The joy of music together"
+Noon: Remembering Bowlers Nightclub: A brief, shining moment of rock 'n' roll
+Noon: Accio Harry Potter fans: New England Wizardfest welcomes all in Marlborough
-Westborough man arrested in fatal daytime shooting on Highland Street in Worcester
-Worcester man arrested after sending obscene material to 14-year-old, officials say
-Worcester only diocese in Mass. not to release list of priests credibly accused of sex abuse
-1,000 days later, Worcester Together Coalition continues addressing needs of residents
-Worcester nonprofit leaders of color say they don’t have a fair chance at grant money
-Worcester makes Realtor.com’s top real estate markets of 2023 list
-Open house at Worcester Technical High School on Thursday
-Group behind Worcester Cultural Academy charter school proposal to move forward despite opposition
-Eric Batista, officially Worcester’s city manager, signs $275,000 contract
-2 die in wrong way crash on Route 20 in Charlton (1:43). Article
-Fire hits silo at Rutland farm
-End of an area as Austin Liquors in Shrewsbury closes
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (47:52): 5 Japanese Whiskies You Must Try
-Cocktail Corner: Matthew Gonzalez
>SHOWTIME: Review -- WCLOC's "Allergist's Wife" hits close to home
-Time to sing, shine and soar again for Worcester Children's Chorus
-Last Call -- Janice Harvey, columnist turned novelist
-What's Up Worcester's The Sitdown (1:12:47): Jose Ramos, resident commissioner, Worcester Housing Authority
-The Faces of Worcester: Jessica Hopkins
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Millbury man who had a 70-year-career as a hair stylist
-ICYMI: Worcester getting Verizon Fios high speed wired internet access
-First look: Here's what will replace historic Brattle Stop building
-Intense fire breaks out at Worcester recycling plant
-Worcester City Councilor announces he won't run again
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holidays in Holden -- Complete schedule
-Big Weekend for Holiday Fun in Holden (5:16)
-Happy holidays from the staff at Lamoureux Ford (1:13)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Gardner man covered in mud arrested for assault following church brawl involving several people
-Man caught carrying medication of young woman who died in Sterling, questioned by police
-Shrewsbury teen graduates from Student Trooper program
-Asa Waters Mansion Gift Shoppe to hold special openings in December
-Willard House & Clock Museum launches most ambitious annual appeal to date
-New book from Grafton marathoner Bill Murphy helps guide path to a thriving mentality
-Boylston veterans receive Quilts of Valor
>SPORTS: Sox let go of Xander Bogaerts, who signs with Padres
-Red Sox sign closer Kenley Jansen to 2-year, $32 million deal
-Celtics beat Phoenix, 125-98
-Bruins beat Colorado, 4-0
-NFL Week 14 Schedule, TV and announcers
-Holy Cross running back Peter Oliver of Auburn has been a driving force for the Crusaders
-Holy Cross linebacker Liam Anderson invited to Hula Bowl
-Worcester State's Clare Conway will skate for Team USA at World University Games
-Worcester Bravehearts release 2023 schedule
>CARS: NEW! Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy named TIME's Person of the Year
-Wordle is the most-searched term on Google in 2022
-Tragic: Hero dad dies saving son, 10, from "monster" waves
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 men killed, 2 women injured in apparent murder-suicide in Southern Mass.
-Santa is in high demand in Mass. this Christmas season
>FOOD: McDonald's is giving people the chance to win free food for life
>COLLEGES: Clark prof speaks with Foreign Policy about China's ongoing protests
-Katie Couric to deliver address at UMass Medical School’s 50th Commencement
-Froelich School of Nursing at Assumption University announces innovative program (10:02)
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County November 27th - December 3rd
>HEALTH: Breakthrough study on why people get more colds in winter
-Free COVID vaccinations on Thursday: 10-3 in Downtown Worcester
>BUSINESS: Mass. to offer $169 million for small businesses and startups
-CarMax settles claims over selling practices for $1 million
>SHOPPING: 15 last-minute HSN gift ideas to shop for Christmas
>TELEVISION: 11 best new shows on Netflix in December
>MOVIES: Trailer for "A Christmas Story Christmas" (1:51)
>CELEBRITY: Toni Collette and husband Dave Galafassi break up after nearly 20 years of marriage
>ANIMALS: Little boy learned to crawl by chasing his dogs (:47)
>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): Interracial couple marries decades after being torn apart (2:42)
-Meanwhile, in Iowa, dog accidentally pulls fire alarm at day care
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: M.O.A.D. to host African Festival in Worcester August 1st (6:28)
+6:00: Latest "Walking Dead" premieres this weekend, with strong touch of Worcester
+6:00: Worcesteria: A tale of 2 murals at site of the former Dive Bar
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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