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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:06). High of 65 today in Worcester
-Another mild winter for Massachusetts? N.O.A.A. maps show long-range seasonal forecast
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Masked men with guns steal moped, W.P.D. arrests 2
+6:00: Worcester traffic advisories for Tuesday
+6:00: Worcesteria: Ballot initiatives, obscure races among seasonal scares
+6:00: 100FM The Pike Breakdown Lane (8:21)
+6:00: 210 Sports' WooSox Rewind: Worcester ends 2024 season with 3-3 week against Lehigh Valley
+Noon: No credible threat found in Worcester schools after social media scare
+Noon: Worcester man arrested for break-in at local pub
+Noon: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
+Noon: H.R.T. captures the terror, nuance of Salem Witch Trials with "Crucible"
+Noon: Worcester County Wonders: New England's largest apple is ripe for the picking in Lancaster
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: "Second Summer" shows visitors a different side of vacation hotspot
-New pancreatic cancer treatment developed at UMass Medical School (2:10). Article
-Large part of Holden to experience prolonged power outage overnight
-2 area bakeries make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 cookies (5:16)
-State Police suspends boxing training at Academy after Enrique Delgado-Garcia's sudden death (2:11). Article
-Related: A.C.L.U. wants federal investigation into death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia of Worcester (2:42)
-Related: Senators want independent investigation into death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia (1:26)
-Anniversary celebration for The Worcester Guardian October 29th
-City of Worcester (1:12): Ways to vote in presidential election. Espanol (1:37)
-What Works: The future of local news (44:40): Founder Mark Henderson talks about the016.com and news in Worcester
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:49): City budget process, WPI update and Worcester’s top festivals
-ICYMI: Maria Acosta Cruz teaches Spanish and helps her Worcester community
-Victim of latest fatal pedestrian crash in Worcester described as "beautiful person"
-Year-to-date crime stats through August for the city of Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road construction update
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sutton Select Board responds to Open Meeting Law complaint
-Sutton Senior Center hosts portrayal of unsung heroine Frances Perkins
-The Museum of the Millbury Historical Society open on Wednesday
-Spencer Selectmen want to hear from methadone clinic operators
-Autumn activities will make Berlin "truly special"
-Clinton cross country team goes international
-Signs to note Paxton as Purple Heart Community
-Wachusett area public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: 100FM The Pike (10:56): Jeff Tremaine on "Nöthin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of '80s Hair Metal"
-100FM The Pike (14:16): Trans-Siberian Orchestra drummer Jeff Plate talks living in Worcester, the upcoming tour and more
-Janice Lindsay: Pondering travels
-WCCA-TV's This is Worcester No. 206 (28:17): Baseball
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 41 (28:40): TechSafe Schools
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to public defender from Worcester
>SPORTS: Drake Maye reacts to making debut in Patriots’ loss to Jets
-Holy Cross Athletics' Dining with Dani (1:08): Jaiden Feroah
-Red Sox sweep doubleheader from Twins
-WooSox fall to Lehigh Valley, 7-4
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
>NATIONAL: Spending deal averts a possible federal shutdown
-California yacht bursts into flames
-Tragic: Teen cheerleader from "America’s Got Talent" plunges to death in apparent suicide
>NEW ENGLAND: Parts of Mass., Cape Cod and Islands battered by heavy rain, flooding (1:14)
>COLLEGES: The door is open to the Career Closet at Clark
-Delinquency reports for student loan borrowers restart in October
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 underrated spots in Florida where you can beat the crowds
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Neural Network podcast (18:41): Youth A.I. programs with Carnegie-Mellon's Dr. Rosé
-Work remotely or hybrid? You still need a work best friend
>SHOPPING: Best day for coupons — Online shopping strategies
>HEALTH: New study says coffee may help with muscle mass—here's why
-Radio Worcester (14:25): E.E.E. and West Nile — Facts, myths tips from Dr. George Abraham of Saint Vincent Hospital
>HOMES: Mass. tries to reign in teardowns of smaller, older homes (2:51)
>FOOD: Peanut butter jelly M&Ms unveiled as Mars announces new PB&J flavor
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 12 of "The Great British Baking Show" (2:12)
>MOVIES: "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" scores a 3-peat atop the weekend box office
>CELEBRITY: Hayden Panettiere sparks concern with People interview
>HISTORY: Take a spin back in time at these memorable roller-skating rinks
>ANIMALS: Golden Doodle rescued from puppy mill plays for first time (3:27)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Ryan Reynolds surprises young fan undergoing cancer treatment in Boston (:56). Article
-Meanwhile, in Attleboro, 7 bulls corralled after escaping rodeo at mall; 1 still on the loose (:59)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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