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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:49). High of 41 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Fallen Worcester Firefighter Christopher Roy remembered on 4-year anniversary of his death
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - December 9th
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+Noon: "A Christmas Carol" in Worcester has many diverse parts
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "She Said," "Call Jane" and more
-Worcester police seek help in shooting investigation
-Worcester honors firefighter Jon Davies Sr., killed in action in 2011
-In wrongful termination suit, Worcester radio exec claims company "set him up to fail"
-Lawrence investor grows Worcester holdings with $17 million multi-family purchase
-Long-empty lot near Polar Park sold to developers for $1 million
-Veteran priest in Worcester retires with lavish sendoff
-Worcester volunteers recognized for providing hot meals to those in need
-Gordon Hargrove named grand marshal for Worcester County St. Patrick's Parade
-"Guns to Garden" event set for Saturday in Worcester County
-Bill Shaner: Breakdown of the devil in the details of the Worcester Cultural Academy
-In emergency meeting, area school superintendent placed on leave
-Victims ID'd following fatal wrong-way crash in Charlton on Route 20
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Remembering Bowlers Nightclub: A brief, shining moment of rock 'n' roll
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (47:52): 5 Japanese Whiskies You Must Try
>SHOWTIME: Seven Things To Do: Holiday Pops, Nutcracker, Salisbury Mansion ...
-Worcester Art Museum to present exhibition Frontiers of Impressionism
-Ali McGuirk to play "Til It's Gone" album in Worcester December 9th
-Christmas Celtic Sojourn celebrates "The joy of music together"
-Music legends Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks to perform together at Gillette Stadium
-Aerosmith cancels rest of 2022 shows because of Steven Tyler's health
-Accio Harry Potter fans: New England Wizardfest welcomes all in Marlborough
-The Faces of Worcester: Jessica Hopkins
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man dedicated to the local Lithuanian community
-ICYMI: 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
-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
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): Fitchburg woman arrested for theft after failing to deliver packages
-Shrewsbury Police Department's November at a glance
-Princeton community gathers for Lights in Common
-Grafton lacrosse players selected to All-State tour team, heading to Texas Saturday-Sunday
-Tractor-trailer truck gets stuck under aqueduct bridge in Northborough
-Millbury High School wins contest to turn classroom into science lab
-Fire hits silo at Rutland farm
-End of an area as Austin Liquors in Shrewsbury closes
>SPORTS: Holy Cross prepared for FCS playoff battle with No. 1 seed South Dakota State
-Holy Cross women's basketball rallies in fourth quarter to beat Stonehill. Highlights (1:38)
-"It was a tremendous experience for me": Saint John's football coach John Andreoli steps down
-Due to popular demand, Bravehearts' Cyber Week Sale is back
-Railers lose to Trois-Rivieres, 4-1
>CARS: NEW! Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: WNBA star Brittney Griner released from Russian detention in prisoner swap
-Philadelphia police reveal identity of child found dead inside a box 65 years ago
-Tragic: Man finds brother’s body in building fire rubble
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. regulators award first sports gambling license
-Woman killed after vehicle rollover on I-495 in Bellingham
>FOOD: Mochi Doh another option for Worcester doughnut lovers
>COLLEGES: Clark research on tap at conference in Austria
-QCC's first craft and vendor fair 11-3 Friday
>HOMES: 5 Worcester area houses on the market
>HEALTH: Hospitals in the U.S. are the fullest they’ve been throughout the pandemic — but it’s not just COVID
-Free COVID vaccinations on Friday: 9-4 at AIDS Project Worcester
>BUSINESS: Jobless claims rise by 4,000 as labor market remains tight
-101: Managing supply chain problems
>SHOPPING: Christmas tree prices skyrocket with high demand, low supply
>TELEVISION: Ring in the Christmas season with Freeform's 25 days of Christmas
>MOVIES: "Woman Woman 3" cancelled by new D.C. boss James Gunn
>CELEBRITY: Celine Dion reveals she has a rare neurological syndrome
-Al Roker is still hospitalized, tells fans that he’s “hopefully coming home soon"
>ANIMALS: Cat hates his new kitten brother until... (4:05)
>HISTORY: Worcester City Hall, 1951
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boy who dressed up as store cashier for Halloween gets surprise from grocery chain
-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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