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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 34 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: PETA says UMass Medical School and a Worcester company took in illegally trafficked monkeys
+6:00: Silver Alert: Webster pair seen in Shrewsbury asking for directions
+6:00: New state law offers relief for some elderly Worcester homeowners
+6:00: Worcesteria: CSX and MBTA workers rally for safer work conditions
+6:00: Inside Mechanics Hall (24:41): December Portraits
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - December 14th
+Noon: Worcester middle schoolers take up 4th Amendment rights case in mock trial
+Noon: Blackstone Valley mills explored, captured by photographers at exhibit
+Noon: Jazzed Up Trio at CHA SHU 5:30-9 at Thursday
+Noon: The Mayor's Forum No. 32 (28:08): Amy Waters
+Noon: Rare St. John's football coaching opportunity should attract plenty of interest
-St. Vincent nurses slam hospital's owner over $1.7 million fine for overcharging
-St. V's faces Teamsters strike December 26th over contract
-2 companies moving to Downtown Worcester
-California real estate investment firm buys Worcester complex for $10 million
-The Canal District is changing, but it’s far from the end of the story
-Shrewsbury police arrest Worcester man with felony warrants after chase
-Paving private streets in Worcester may get easier under new law
-Worcester's new true crime podcast
-Worcester City Manager Eric Batista shares his vision for city’s future
-Auto crashes in recent snowfall noted at brief City Council meeting
-Worcester's health and human services commissioner calls homelessness a public health crisis
-T&G Santa: Fund close to $30K with these generous donations
-Giving Tree Why Me Sherry’s House Parade (11:57)
-Abby Kelley Foster Charter School students organize toy drive
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (43:52): Top 10 whiskies of 2022
>SHOWTIME: Got It Made Gallery makes Elwood Adams space a gathering place again
-Songs to Get You Through the Holidays: Duran, Brindisi and more
-James Keyes releases "New Frequency Response" album after pandemic
-First Person: Thoughts upon joining a new "Club"
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to an Italian immigrant who helped build the old Worcester Galleria
-ICYMI: Claim of sexual abuse of minor against priest "credible", says Bishop McManus
-Trapped! Worcester neighborhoods still suffer from the legacy of redlining
-Related: See all the elements from the WBJ-WRRB report on redlining
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Brilla Coffee Welcomes You to Holden (7:05)
-Water to be shut off in part of Holden Wednesday as part of sewer replacement
-Happy holidays from the staff at Lamoureux Ford (1:13)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Football team's success helped keep St. Bernard's High open (2:25)
-Man threatens to fight passersby at Great Wolf Lodge, is arrested for disorderly conduct
-Leicester police log December 1st through December 7th
-Princeton chooses new police chief
-Grafton Public Library events
-Millbury Public Library events
-Are Clinton High students ready to travel to Europe again?
-Sterling fiber optics company announces rebranding
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Lakers, 122-118, in OT
-Bruins beat Islanders, 4-3
-"It is such a special group," Bob Chesney says of all who are around Holy Cross football program
-WPI's Chris Bartley engineers tradition "with the help of a lot of people"
-Keep an eye on these 5 boys' basketball stars this season
>CARS: Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Bipartisan bill would ban TikTok from U.S. over Communist China ties
-Congress faces looming government shutdown deadline at end of the week
-Tragic: 3 young boys die after falling into icy lake in U.K.
>NEW ENGLAND: Fire destroys Vermont dairy barn; 40 cows die
-Russian spy ring ran stolen U.S. weapons tech through N.H. home, feds say
>HOMES: Worcester area real estate roundup
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross's "Authors on the Hill" presents Professor Lee Oser (1:04:49)
-QCC holds inaugural apprenticeship conference
>HEALTH: Brand of over the counter COVID tests recalled
-Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday: 11-7 at Worcester Public Library, 2-6 at Stratton Hill Apartments
>BUSINESS: New England's premier entrepreneur conference coming to Worcester
-Take WBJ's 2023 Economic Forecast survey
-WBJ's Movers & Shakers for December 12th
>FOOD: This huge fast-food chain ranks last in customer loyalty
>SHOPPING: How to prevent gift card balances from being stolen
>TELEVISION: Hallmark vs. Great American Family -- Who’s winning the holiday movie war?
>MOVIES: Trailer for Tom Hanks's new movie, "A man called Otto" (1:13)
>CELEBRITY: Actor Stuart Margolin dead at 82
>ANIMALS: Adopt from Worcester area shelters -- New pets this week
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman reunites with siblings she spent decades looking for
-Meanwhile, in India, deer fleeing from dogs gets stuck in ATM vestibule
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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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