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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:12). High of 55 today in Worcester
-What are the chances of a white Christmas? (10:58)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: William Breault, lifelong advocate of Worcester's Main South, dies at 80 (pictured)
+6:00: Worcester Public Schools have more staff of color, but district still falls short of goals
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:50): Dissecting the D.O.J. report and city’s biggest stories of 2024
+6:00: Holy Cross women’s basketball rolls to victory on Worcester Schools Day
+Noon: Paul Winter Consort to celebrate winter solstice in Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Shop and listen local for albums by Worcester artists
+Noon: Listen Up: Riding peaks, valleys with HIgh Lowdowns
+Noon: Janice Harvey: Columnist takes a trip with Ghost of Christmas Past
+Noon: Adoption Option: Lola the dog needs a loving home
-National monument established for Worcester's Frances Perkins, first female cabinet secretary
-Another fatal shooting in Worcester after victim found in truck
-Givenchy Smith ordered held in shooting death of Carlos Mangual
-Earlier: Man shot to death in Worcester, 24-year-old arrested
-Police: Spa owner bribed victim to stay silent about assault
-Some advocates worry Worcester leaders not serious about police reform
-Related: D.O.J. to hold Worcester community meeting on bombshell police report
-Related: Worcester launches hotline to report police misconduct allegations
-Earlier: Worcester city manager's claims on "rushed" D.O.J. report are false, sources say
-Earlier: Worcester city manager permitted lawyer’s statement on police report, spokesman confirms
-Crumbl Cookies files permits to open in White City
-Bravehearts' donation fuels local food pantry
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (10:50): ACLU challenges City Council over exclusion of Gaza ceasefire resolution
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant to hold annual free holiday meal
-ICYMI: 52nd Planting the Seed event collects more than 10,000 gifts
-11-year-old Worcester girl headed to national classic musical competition
-Viral "Dubai chocolate bar" hits shelves at this Worcester cake shop
-2 Worcester residents arrested, police attacked while breaking up fight at toddler’s birthday party, police say
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Regional High School honor roll
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Holden Police Department welcomes new officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury’s M.B.T.A. zoning plan to be put to townwide vote
-Shrewsbury man assaults mother, throws police officer into parked car following police chase
-Man arrested for throwing woman against wall, punching patrons during bar fight
-Leicester police holding Home Firearms Safety class on Wednesday
-The Landmark's public safety logs
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Burncoat Dance and Music Holiday Extravaganza (41:00)
-The Sound of Solstice: Cara Brindisi's third annual winter concert set at Mechanics Hall
-Justin Schwartz reflects on a semester of Clark University theater
>OPINION: Tom Marino: Worcester's illegal restriction on Human Rights Commission
-Lori Rohleder: Reining in pharmacy benefit managers Rx for lower costs
-Shaun Connolly: Holiday Ho Ho Oh No
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 444 (27:29): Mass Academy at WPI
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 99 (28:12): Money and the Resource Curse
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who played in the Marine Corps band and was a long time member of the Lions Club
>SPORTS: Holy Cross center Christo Kelly joins Bill Belichick at North Carolina, via transfer portal
-Holy Cross Football: Dan Curran season recap (3:02)
-Has Robert Kraft told Jerod Mayo he’ll return in 2025? Patriots coach responds
-Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 10
>CARS: Jeep, PACCAR among 223,000 recalled
>NATIONAL: 15-year-old girl ID'd as killer of teacher, student in Wisconsin shooting
-Prince William, Kate Middleton "preparing" to take over as king and queen
-Tragic: 3 women found dead in home in grisly mystery
>NEW ENGLAND: Maine police sergeant killed in Piscataqua River Bridge crash on his way home
-15-year-old boys arrested, accused of stealing car and causing crash
>COLLEGES:Anna Maria given $1 million to launch school safety and mental health initiative
-At WPI, sharing educational opportunities to build a brighter future (5:04). Article
-2 Holy Cross students examine American education’s past and future
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Tips for flying with checked bags over the holidays (2:02)
>BUSINESS: Verizon customers rage over "greedy" upcharge on phone bill
-LPL Financial Research: A Golden Age for Income Investors
-November inflation report shows moderate 2.7% increase
>HOMES: Worcester County home listings asked for less money in November
>SHOPPING: Top toys for Christmas (6:23)
>HEALTH: Certain foods may disrupt your body's fight against cancer cells, study says
-What are the different causes of headaches and when should you seek immediate medical attention? (1:11)
>FOOD: Subway gets "wild" with new footlong — but not all fans are sold
>TV/STREAMING: BritBox's 2025 schedule includes shows with Hugh Bonneville, Anjelica Huston and Matthew Rhys
>MOVIES: Trailer for "28 Years Later" (2:13)
>CELEBRITY: The Oscar snubs stars can't get past
>HISTORY: Worcester State Hospital, circa 1926
>ANIMALS: Guy finds a senior dog trapped under a log (3:04)
>GOOD NEWS: N.I.C.U. twins return to celebrate third birthday at hospital
-Meanwhile, in South Korea, huge 7-foot shark leaps onto boat (:50)
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+Staff Associate, Urban Action Institute, Worcester State
+Controller, Worcester State
+Multiple positions, Holden DPW
+Recording Secretary, Town of Holden
-Full-time day bartender at Canal District bar restaurant
-Part-time host/hostess at Shrewsbury Street restaurant
-Staff Associate, Counselor (10-month Position) at Worcester State
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In The News
>WEATHER: High of 71 today in Worcester (3:36)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: As Robert Stoddard slept, thieves made off with 9 valuable paintings, including recovered Avercamp
+4:00: Related: Stolen Dutch master painting back in Worcester after nearly 47 years — to be shown at Worcester Art Museum
+4:00: Man arrested after pursuit through Worcester Common
+4:00: WPI lays off 24 employees, citing rising costs and federal uncertainty
+4:00: Radio Worcester (9:25): At airport, 44 acre solar farm planned and American Eagle flights return
+4:00: Holy Cross baseball falls to North Carolina in NCAA regional tourney opener
+4:00: 210 Sports' Friday 4: Handshakes, USA Hockey, Touch the trophy, and Wienie racing
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Bella Pizzeria brings Brazilian pizza to Worcester
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Fight or Flight," "The King of Kings" and more
-Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
-Related: Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:23:13)
-Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
-Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
-D.O.J. retracts investigations of 8 police departments. What about Worcester?
-Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
-Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
-W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
-Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
-Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
-100 FM The Pike (9:38): Middle Eastern Festival
-Mass. Attorney General issues guidance on rights during I.C.E. enforcement
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Banned from City Hall — The boundaries of protest
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Red Lobster menu changes — Under $20, hush puppies, Happy Hour deals
-ICYMI: Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): June Among Friends senior newsletter
-Jazzed Up Duo 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday at Val's
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-May & June Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Joann Fabrics officially closes in Shrewsbury
-Join the inaugural Shrewsbury Pride 5K Run/Walk
-Struggling Quabbin Reservoir towns make public appeal for more state funding
-James Ettamarna, Christine Watkins will join Sutton Select Board
-West Boylston ballot features races, override
-New senior center director introduced in West Boylston
-Clinton Select Board restricts recycling center to residents only amid surge of use by outsiders
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
-Shakira, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn concerts at Fenway Park canceled after sources say staging fell apart (3:44). Article
-"American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
-Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
-Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
-WCCA-TV's Mayor's Forum No. 53 (28:26): Dr. Tasia Cerezo, Meryl's Safe Haven
-Unity Radio's Cannabis 101 (31:48)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who expanded his family's trucking business
>SPORTS: TODAY! What to know before Bravehearts Home Opener
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Today. Get tickets here
-Bravehearts fall to Starfires, 10-6
-Vrabel's vibes, Drake Maye's relationship with Josh McDaniels (6:47)
-Jordon Hudson's raunchy sexual innuendo from viral Bill Belichick getaway revealed
-Holy Cross baseball to face No. 1 North Carolina in Chapel Hill Regional
-Related: Crusaders celebrate resilient journey to NCAA Tournament
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 3-2
>CARS: Ford recalls more than 1 million vehicles due to rearview camera issue
>NATIONAL: Blatten, Switzerland buried following glacier collapse (2:13). Photos
-4-year-old Mexican girl faces deportation amid medical crisis
>TRAGIC: Teen dies from playing social media "tackle game"
>NEW ENGLAND: Major traffic trouble on the Mass. Pike begins today (2:07). Article
-Around 40 people arrested during I.C.E. operations on Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard
-Karen Read trial (21:07): The prosecution rested its case — our experts grade it
>COLLEGES: Celebrate the Holy Cross Class of 2025
-WPI graduate commencement (:27)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What American tourists should know about "terrorism" threat in Italy
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. nonprofits snag portion of $6.7 million for small business training
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Most employees would invite family or a friend on a work trip
>SHOPPING: Shoppers are exploiting retail return policies
>HEALTH: Mental health organizations in Mass. struggle with federal funding cuts (:57)
-Doctor on Hepatitis A after exposure warning issued at Mass. eatery (3:10)
>FOOD: Coke or Pepsi? Best-selling sodas in America in 2024 revealed
>TV/STREAMING: Worcester plays strong supporting role in episode of "The Walking Dead"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Pete Davidson horror movie, "The Home" (1:58)
>CELEBRITY: Sarah Silverman reveals A-lister who saved her after "SNL" firing
>ANIMALS: Lonely puppy who wasn't moving slowly comes back to life (1:44)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Burke Square, Main and Ripley streets, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman's gas stop turns into 6-figure lottery win
-Meanwhile, in Utah, 7-year-old boy drove his little sister to get McDonald's
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+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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