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In The News
>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 (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years\
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester restaurant until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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