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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:03). High of 75 today in Worcester
-Worcester sets watering restrictions as city enters Level 1 drought
-Why has it been so warm this fall? Meteorologists discuss the beautiful fall weather (16:36)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Disturbing details in case of Worcester man charged in 4-year-old daughter's death
+5:00: Related: Hearing (13:04)
+5:00: "Worst it’s ever been": Deadly summer on Worcester roads with 10 deaths topping city average
+5:00: Brush fire burns in Holden, bringing in neighboring fire departments
+Noon: Stephen Nedoroscik transforms into Hercules for Disney night on "Dancing with the Stars"
+Noon: Film: "Recovery City" shares women's stories of substance use, recovery
+Noon: Last Call: Mitchelle Gamache, video professional
+Noon: Red Sox docuseries released today on Netflix
-St. Vincent, UMass Memorial patients may be forced to find new doctors or insurance plans (:31). Article
-S.U.V. crashes into building on West Boylston Street in Worcester
-Vigil marks 40 years after Worcester teen's unsolved murder (1:50). Article
-Local Social Security employee arrested in sex for money scheme
-City Council meeting cut short amid protests over Gaza conflict
-Related: Video (1:43:55)
-Earlier: Protest planned after Gaza ceasefire resolution blocked from Worcester City Council agenda
-Clergy sex abuse survivors urge release of Attorney General's report
-Veterans Inc. gala held in Worcester
-New Worcester fitness court unveiled at University Park
-Mathew Locke homicide trial: Medical examiner testifies on brutal nature of attack
-Get out the vote 2024: Who's running in Worcester County?
-Hank Stolz to receive Community Service Award at 28th Arthritis Charity Ball, honored by Independent Order of Odd Fellows (10:08)
>DINING OUT: Central Mass. Food Trucks: A hot dog you can't refuse from The Dogfather
-ICYMI: Man suspected of killing his wife in Gardner still at large 1 year later (2:14). Article
-Fitchburg shooting victim identified as shooting suspect appears in court (2:34)
-Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in Webster, D.A. says
-Search warrant in Worcester leads to arrest for drugs, guns
-Dave’s Hot Chicken to open Worcester location this week
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Early voting hours at Town Hall
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Final paving of the milled areas on Newell Road on Wednesday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury diver dies following incident at Rockport beach
-Multiple injuries reported in serious Mass. Pike crash in Westborough (:48). Article
-Fugitive Mass. child porn suspect caught in Woodstock woods (:32). Article
-Negotiations ongoing as Shrewsbury paraeducators work without contract
-Leominster man charged with arson after leaving children unattended to burn stump
-David Prouty School Building Committee hears updates about timing, processes
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Worcester Historical Museum celebrates Women's Convention 175th anniversary
-Listen Up: Self-titled album shows how much band Twelveyes has grown
-Robin Darling: Debunking homeschooling myths
-Manny Jae Media's Innerviews (42:53): Nayari Veras of NV Creations
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (59:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked at Sharfman Jewelers for 59 years
>SPORTS: Celtics hit record-tying 29 3-pointers in 132-109 win over Knicks
-Boston Celtics raise Banner No. 18 (:31)
-An inside look at the Celtics' championship rings (3:48)
-Bruins lose to Nashville, 4-0
-Bravehearts' Ticket to Read program kicks off
-Holy Cross basketball teams announce television schedules
-Holy Cross Jersey Retirement Reflections: Tyler McGregor
-Fernando Valenzuela, the Dodgers ace who inspired "Fernandomania" in the 1980s, dies
>CARS: Honda recalls 700,000 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs over fuel leak issue
>NATIONAL: Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders sickens 49 people in 10 states
-Teen taken into custody after 5 found dead in Washington home
-Tragic: Man shot to death on wedding night
>NEW ENGLAND: Carbon monoxide leak leaves 2 dead in Maine
-Understanding Ballot Question 5 on tipped workers' wages (2:02). Article
>COLLEGES:A career dream come true for Anna Maria's Jason Shell
-Holy Cross professor on what witches teach us about today
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 ancient Roman roads that are still in use
>BUSINESS: Local bank appoints new C.F.O.
-LPL Financial Research: Q3 earnings should be fine, but expectations beyond this quarter are high
-Corporate Transparency Act reporting requirements
>SHOPPING: Colsen fire pits recalled after burn injuries reported
>HOMES: Gardening Central Mass.: Get your summer garden ready for the cold
>HEALTH: Stress promotes chance of colon cancer, study finds (:45)
-Spending less time sitting can lessen back pain, research shows (:47)
>FOOD: Meat firm recalls 10 million pounds of chicken due to listeria
>TV/STREAMING: Julie Bowen shares the fate of a "Modern Family" reunion
>MOVIES: How "Terrifier 3" upended the movie ratings system by going unrated
>CELEBRITY: Steve Martin reacts to Meryl Streep and Martin Short dating rumors
>HISTORY: Former Worcester post office, now the U.S. Federal Courthouse
>ANIMALS: Neglected senior dog learns to be part of a family (2:15)
>GOOD NEWS: Struggling dog rescued from Mass. lake
-Meanwhile, in Washington, watch as dozens of hungry raccoons take over woman's property
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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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