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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 31 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Claim of sexual abuse of minor against priest "credible", says Bishop McManus
+6:00: Bronagh Power-Cassidy named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
+Noon: Updated: At least 70 crashes on slick roads in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester parking ban lifted at noon
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - December 12th
+Noon: Visit New England's biggest holiday Christmas light displays
+Noon: Full list of Golden Globe nominees
+Noon: Golden Globes snubs and surprises
-Slick roads cause more than 50 accidents in Worcester
-Battling snowy conditions in Worcester (1:42)
-Shrewsbury mother of woman killed in Lockerbie bombing reacts to new arrest (2:07). Article
-Worcester Firefighters Local 1009 collects nonperishables, toys and money
-Trailer drops for Season 2 of Unsolved: Worcester (1:22)
-WRTA Special Advisory Board Q&A meeting on Monday
-Hospitals like UMass Memorial are adding beds, while overall seeing fewer patients
-At meeting, Worcester residents react to new homeless shelter plan
-Homelessness in Worcester an issue heading into winter
-Proposed charter school in Worcester draws frustration from City Hall
-Sex trade to safe haven: Worcester program may hit milestone in 2022
-Residents anonymously give up 191 guns in countywide program offering amnesty and gift cards in return
>HOMES: 5 new homes for sale in Worcester
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-NEW! Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (43:52): Top 10 whiskies of 2022
-Rosalie Tirella: Mike Moreshead of Worcester’s Friendly House
-Vocero Hispano: 12-09-2022 al 12-15-2022
-WCCA-TV's The Mayor's Forum No. 31 (28:11): Jason Homer
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman "best known for her extraordinary talent as a psychic"
-ICYMI: Historic Downtown Worcester building is for sale
-6th grade girl from Worcester will quarterback Massachusetts team in national tournament (2:03). Article
-Local school bus driver has students run errand at convenience store, officials say
-Worcester fined for dumping sewage into Lake Quinsigamond
-Local police looking for suspected pickpockets
-Worcester firefighters holding annual food drive Sunday at 4 local supermarkets
-Local health, transportation sectors optimistic in face of Great Resignation
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden selectmen to fill open school seat
-Meet and greet with The Grinch Monday at Mexicali Mexican Grill
-Happy holidays from the staff at Lamoureux Ford (1:13)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): A raptor tale with a happy ending – owl rescued in Shrewsbury
-Town of Dudley tree lighting (3:35)
-$36 million Westborough library renovation voted down at special town meeting
-Lancaster valuations fueling higher tax bills
-Sutton’s Caraline Lambert signs Letter of Intent to play field hockey
-Clinton area public safety log
-Leominster man arrested for trespassing after notice for sitting at bus stop in Monument Square
-One last glow-round for Leicester couple's outdoor Christmas display
>SPORTS: 10 players to watch in Monday's Patriots-Cardinals game
-Expert predictions for Patriots-Cardinals
-Holy Cross football fans reflect as magical season comes to an end
-Holy Cross women's basketball wins fifth straight, 62-57 over UMass-Lowell
-Bruins beat Golden Knights, 3-1
-Video emerges of massive brawl at Friday's Bruins game in Arizona
-Former Celtics great Paul Silas dies at 79
-Railers swept by Steelheads, 5-3
>CARS: Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Historic moon mission ends with splashdown of Orion capsule
-Facing COVID surge, China expanding hospitals, ICUs
-Tragic: Girl, 15, shot dead when gunfire erupts at birthday party
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. hiker dead after falling off Mount Willard in Crawford Notch
-Investigation underway after workers overdose at Cambridge construction site
>FOOD: Find My Food Stu (3:58) -- Why you should leave Worcester
>COLLEGES: More than just education at work at QCC
-UMass Medical School, Lahey Hospital regional medical campus plan moves forward
>HEALTH: Hospitalizations signal rising COVID risk for U.S. seniors
>BUSINESS: Couple makes $9,000 a month teaching people to launch lucrative side hustles
-Avoid these 10 cringeworthy phrases that are annoying your co-workers
>SHOPPING: Beware of these 4 holiday scams
>TELEVISION: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>MOVIES: "It's a Wonderful Life" still draws fans to movie theaters
>CELEBRITY: Patti LaBelle rushed off stage at concert due to bomb threat
>ANIMALS: Raccoon stays for dinner every night (3:21)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Army reservist surprises daughters, comes home for the holidays
-Meanwhile, in Germany, more than 900 Santas participate in 13th annual run
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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