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Worcester
Monday, December 15th, 2025
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ T&G Santa's toy drive helped nearly 10,000 children receive gifts from 20 local partner organizations yesterday. Donations from readers + local businesses and civic groups boosted the running total to $41,546.30, with the United Way of Central Massachusetts as a key partner. Telegram & Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ In 1875, manufacturer Lucius Pond vanished and local police appointed their first detective (Ezra Churchill) to probe alleged forgery that unsettled the local business scene. His trial later sparked community efforts for a pardon, marking a key chapter in Worcester’s industrial history. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Brian Nelson’s cartoon Laurel explored Green Hill Park’s past and present — a creative journey through the park’s evolving history. It was published on Dec. 13 and offers a unique take on local heritage. Telegram & Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UMass Chan Medical School is ranked among the top primary care programs by U. S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools 2025. The school is expanding its class size and opening a new regional campus and research building to train future physicians. UMass Chan Medical School
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UMass Chan Medical School launched a six-episode podcast series that features Catherine, a two-year-old with Tay-Sachs who is the final participant in a gene therapy clinical trial, and the episode is available on all major streaming platforms. UMass Chan Medical School
- ➤ UMass Chan Medical School hosted a naming event on Wednesday, July 9 for the Paul J. DiMare Center, a nine-story, 350,000 sqft research building funded by a $35 million gift from the DiMare Foundation. The center will boost studies in neurodegenerative and genetic diseases with more than 70 investigators involved. UMass Chan Medical School
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Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay
8:30-9:30 p.m. — Mechanics Hall — $25.65 — Experience the music of Coldplay in a candlelit setting for a unique musical celebration.
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A Christmas Carol
7:00 – 8:30 PM — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Tickets from $102 — Enjoy a classic holiday tale brought to life in a stunning theatrical performance.
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Fourth Annual Royal Holiday Ball
6-11 p.m. — Courtyard by Marriott Worcester — Cost not specified — Experience a magical evening of celebration, dancing, and festive treats fit for royalty.
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Sans Souci Tribute to JGB
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Electric Haze Llc — Tickets starting at $15.44 — Experience a tribute to JGB with live alternative rock music.
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A Christmas Carol
7:00 – 8:30 PM — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a classic holiday tale brought to life in a beautiful theater setting.
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Dueling Pianos Show
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Rascals — Ticket prices vary — Get ready to rock and roll at an electrifying musical experience where you choose the playlist.
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Home for the Holidays Hockey Game
3:05-4:35 p.m. — DCU Center — $10 Kids Tickets — Celebrate the season with festive hockey, family fun, and a chance to win during the Ugly Sweater Contest.
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New Year's Eve Celebration with Whiskey Boulevard
7 PM - 1 AM — Samuel Slater's Restaurant — $95 Dinner, $30 Celebration Only — Celebrate New Year's Eve with live music, dinner buffet, and a champagne toast at midnight.
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