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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:57). High of 43 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Man reportedly drags girl, 16, into woods near Shrewsbury school bus stop (1:15). Article
+5:00: "We need some identification": Worcester mayor responds to Worcester Police Department report
+5:00: Related: Advocates for sex workers say Worcester police used "sex as a weapon"
+5:00: Related: Worcester police pepper sprayed a suicidal man. They were supposed to de-escalate
+5:00: A.C.L.U.: Worcester City Council used unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination
+Noon: Worcester police ask for the public's help in finding missing girl
+Noon: Worcester police ask for the public's assistance in finding missing man
+Noon: Levin Valayil is the new Bob Cratchit as "A Christmas Carol" returns
+Noon: Check out Rich Garven's final Terrific 10 Large School football poll
+Noon: Check out Rich Garven's final Top 20 Small Schools football poll
-Feds find "outrageous government conduct" within Worcester Police Department (2:05)
-Related: Worcester police used excessive force, engaged in sexual misconduct, D.O.J. investigation finds
-Related: U.S. Attorney seeks binding agreement after Worcester police probe
-Related: 6 takeaways from the federal investigation of the Worcester police
-Related: Read the D.O.J. report (43 pages)
-Firefighter Christopher Roy memorial ceremony at Webster Square station
-Preserving Worcester’s Green Island neighborhood
-There's no place finer than the Boulevard Diner
-Hot Dog Safari, Youth Flag Football team for food drive at George's Coney Island Hot Dogs
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Local activist faces court over firearm license suspension
-Rutland man sleeping outside to raise awareness of homeless veterans (4:19)
-Fire at large Westborough apartment complex displaces 100 families
-Trade programs in Worcester, Leicester win state approval
-TODAY! T.S.A. rep to be guest speaker at Tatnuck Neighborhood Association meeting Tuesday
->DINING OUT: TODAY! Shrewsbury Street restaurant to host Sip & Shop Craft Show 4 to 9 on Tuesday
-ICYMI: Church declines charges in thefts from donation box after suspect identified
-Worcester remembers fallen firefighter Jon Davies Sr.
-Midday host Laura St. James exits WXLO
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): American Legion Post 42 meeting Tuesday
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Jonathan Lind perjury trial in treehouse murder case opening arguments
-Local hero, Leicester officers presented with Life Saving Award
-Shrewsbury to increase impaired driving enforcement this month
-Grafton Food Bank feeds 200 families for the holidays
-Grafton Water District postpones water rate increase
-Auburn Police Department November stats
-The Landmark's public safety records
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour comes to an end
-Candlepin bowling exhibit opening at Worcester Historical Museum
-100FM The Pike (12:58): Jeff Belanger talks "The Fright Before Christmas" & spooky holiday history
>OPINION: W.B.J. Editorial: Worcester needs to move toward a single tax rate
-Ronald B. Waddell Jr.: In these times, remember - today is enough
-Jennifer Davis Carey: Updating MassCore ideal lesson for student success
-Manny Jae Media's Innerviews (45:24): Dizzy Dizasta
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 77 (27:18): Worcester Symphony Orchestra's Rhapsody in Blue Concert, Part 1
>SPORTS: Patriots roster reset: Which players will hit free agency in 2025?
-Bill Belichick says he's had "good conversations" with U.N.C. chancellor amid coaching search
-What Red Sox, Dodgers offered Juan Soto in record-setting negotiations
-210 Sports' Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 9
>CARS: Ram, Honda, General Motors among 660,000 recalled
>NATIONAL: Luigi Mangione, suspect in health care C.E.O.’s killing, charged with murder
-Radio Worcester (14:01): Rep. Jim McGovern criticizes pardon, disappointed pledge not honored
-Tragic: Man falls 630 feet to his death while trying to climb Spain's tallest bridge
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read's second trial will be delayed
-Attleboro special ed teacher accused of slapping 2 elementary students
>COLLEGES: Clark Scarlet: Clark’s war on mutual aid
-WPI’s project-based learning studied as part of higher ed overhaul in Brazil
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 of America's most historic bars and taverns
>BUSINESS: What business owners need to know about new federal filing requirements
-LPL Financial Research: High-level thoughts on stock and bond markets in 2025
-Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
>SHOPPING: Google Chrome users warned to never click on these websites
>HOMES: Homes in Worcester County sold for lower prices recently
>HEALTH: Why am I still coughing weeks after having a cold? (1:11)
-What to know about the high rate of hypertension in the U.S. (2:38)
>FOOD: McDonald’s McRib is missing a key ingredient — and fans feel burned
>TV/STREAMING: Pete Davidson divulges how much "SNL" cast members are paid
>MOVIES: Christmas movies for the entire family
>CELEBRITY: Full list of Golden Globe nominees
>HISTORY: Worcester City Manager Francis J. McGrath's legacy endures in city
>ANIMALS: Guy who never wanted a cat won't leave home without him now (1:38)
>GOOD NEWS: Lost dog found more than 400 miles from home after 3 weeks
-Meanwhile, White Castle cooks up stuffing recipe made with sliders
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 82 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Expensive weapon detection system leased by UMass Medical School rarely used (3:18). Article
-Worcester woman, firm admit to $1.6 million MassHealth fraud
-"Caretaker" stole from local elderly victim, squatted, police say
-Dominican man sold rifles, guns in Walmart parking lot in Worcester, feds say
-Worcester Housing Authority gives old movie theater new life
-Today! Mural honoring slain mother and daughter to be unveiled at Worcester school
-Worcester schools approve grant for new machines at Worcester Tech, with a caveat
-Worcester schools release bus routes early. Video (1:56)
-End of summer celebration Saturday at The Village
-Central Mass. tomato farmers bounce back from wet, cold start in spring
-Is Goose a he or a she? Now we know, as celebrity lizard settles into new home
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:27): Meeting law violation, preliminary election, does any of it matter
>DINING OUT: 100 FM The Pike (9:54): James and Gabriella from Worcester’s legendary Boulevard Diner
-ICYMI: Family of missing Worcester man seeking public’s help with finding him
-Worcester police mourn tragic loss of animal control officer at age 41
-Report on St. Vincent Hospital validates nurses' concerns
-Turtleboy alleges malfeasance by prosecutors in witness intimidation trial
-Radio Worcester (12:44): Worcester Business Journal's Eric Casey discusses stunning bankruptcy
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Planned power outage August 26th
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 sought in attempted carjacking of Uber driver, passenger in Lancaster (1:34). Article
-Inside the futuristic traffic technology Shrewsbury is using to prevent accidents
-Man’s car towed for revoked registration after passing field sobriety test in Rutland
-Leominster City Council votes to raise school committee stipend to $4,000
-Police seize unsecured guns, family seeks involuntary commitment for man struggling with addiction
-Bill causes concern for towns housing fairs
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-New Gallup poll shows what Americans are thinking about alcohol
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Lee Brice, Tyler Hubbard and Hot Dog Safari
-Stephen Martin's "Thumper" evokes growing up in Worcester in the 1950s
>OPINION: Tim Murray: State government belongs in office, not in spare room
-Asha Holmes: 5 after-school routine ideas for a calm home
-Unity Radio's Susanity Life (53:53)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who owned multiple restaurants with her husband
>SPORTS: Patriots’ Mike Vrabel demanding more leadership from Drake Maye
-Red Sox getting some schedule relief after daunting stretch
-Roman Anthony putting himself on short lists with Hall of Famers
-Celtics schedule with dates, opponents for every game
-Holy Cross women's soccer drops season opener to Fairfield
-Holy Cross women's soccer 2025 season preview
-Holy Cross football media day
-WooSox beat Iowa, 13-10
>CARS: Here's what to check to avoid buying a water-damaged car
>NATIONAL: 6 dead in Michigan after truck crashes into van carrying members of Amish group
-Idaho killer called his mom on way home from slaying and again on his way to visit crime scene: report
>TRAGIC: Parents and child killed when tree falls on their car
>NEW ENGLAND: Landscaping worker killed after contacting live power line in N.H. (2:27). Article
-Woman injured in shooting at Mass. pond, police believe incident was intentional
>COLLEGES: Plant puncture tools: Holy Cross summer research (1:25)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most remote places in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Inc. magazine names 17 Central Mass. companies among annual list of fastest-growing businesses
-LPL Financial Research: Stocks sailing smoothly through policy crosscurrents so far
-State equity fund boosts cannabis small businesses with $27 million amid uphill battle with larger firms
>SHOPPING: The North Face has an Amazon storefront
>HOMES: Real estate mogul Anthony Lamacchia discusses current state of Mass. home prices
>HEALTH: Putting our stress on D.N.D. with modern mindfulness (4:36)
-Local doctor urges young people to get screened for colon cancer after son’s passing (6:18)
>FOOD: Healthy or harmful: Taking a look at plant-based meats
>TV/STREAMING: Kelly Clarkson's talk show future confirmed following ex-husband death
>MOVIES: First look at new Jordan Peele movie, "Him" (1:42)
>CELEBRITY: Leonardo DiCaprio, 50, insists he's "emotionally" 32 amid backlash over dating younger women
>ANIMALS: Someone adorable was abandoned in this doghouse (2:46)
>HISTORY: "Dirty Water" is more than a game-winning song
>GOOD NEWS: Boy's heartwarming moment with prize-winning goat at animal show goes viral
-Meanwhile, Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver's "Marriage Story" used to scare wolves
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