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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:42). High of 42 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester couple arrested on federal sex trafficking charges
+6:00: Porch pirates pillage Worcester; 46 package thefts reported in less than 2 months
+6:00: 2 indicted on charges of organized retail crime
+6:00: Princeton’s Mountain Barn Restaurant to reopen as The Barn in early 2023
+Noon: Mayor Joe Petty says he plans on running again in 2023
+Noon: Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (12:20): Re-election, Big D, WPD investigation and more
+Noon: Paul's Barber & Styling Shop closing after 39 years of cutting hair to Sinatra
+Noon: Ghost of the Machine, Jafet Muzic join forces on "Crash Landed"
+Noon: Facebook group admin reflects on Worcester area's wildlife
-Worcester woman sues Diocese, ex-official over coerced sex allegations
-Worcester police investigation years in making, U.S. Attorney says
-Worcester police help Santa surprise elementary students
-Toys for Recovery gift giveaway helps families in Worcester
-Recently found painting stolen from Worcester valued at $10 million
-TODAY! Santa visits Stearns Tavern on Wednesday
-Fitchburg man indicted in fatal July shooting in Worcester
-Worcester poaches longtime Brookline planner for its new transportation department
-Worcester Gay Professionals group offers opportunity to connect
-Worcester COVID rate hits recent high as city urges vaccination
-Person ejected from car after colliding with tractor-trailer in Shrewsbury
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester - Season 2, Episode 2 - Face Down and Floating in Geese Pond. Video (21:52). Audio (23:50)
>ANIMALS: Worcester area pets up for adoption: Meet Princess, Paladin and more
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Harlem Globetrotters to hold court at DCU Center
-Janice Harvey: The fight to keep the Christmas tree lit
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: I am coming out; Mental illness is real
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to longtime Worcester pastor
-ICYMI: City of Worcester collects nearly $37 million in online bill pay during pandemic, leaving residents paying fees
-Longtime Worcester area nonprofit leader to retire
-Temporary homeless shelter opens at Worcester church
-2 Worcester men arrested in investigation of an assault
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Wachusett area goings on
-Happy holidays from the staff at Lamoureux Ford (1:13)
-Brilla Coffee Welcomes You to Holden (7:05)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Substitute shortage makes Sutton raise daily pay
-Former State Rep. Harold Naughton Jr. nominated for judgeship by Gov. Baker
-Shrewsbury holds ARPA funding forum
-Bolton firefighter finds a sweet passion in beekeeping
-Sterling town administrator gets high grades
-The incredible Leicester Christmas display from above (:59)
>SPORTS: Patriots playoff picture begins to take shape with key AFC matchups ahead
-Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris dies days before 50th anniversary of Immaculate Reception
-Boston Marathon 2021 winner disqualified, suspended
-Holy Cross women's basketball can't find rhythm in rough home loss to Vermont
-2 Holy Cross football players earn Stats Perform All-America honors
-Holy Cross selects MOGL as its NIL solution
>CARS: Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATION/WORLD: Ukraine's Zelenskyy preparing to visit D.C. on Wednesday
-97-year-old former Nazi secretary sentenced for involvement in more than 10,000 murders
-Airlines already making flight changes ahead of big Christmas storm
-Tragic: 8 teen girls charged with murdering Toronto homeless man
>NEW ENGLAND: Man dies during ammonia leak at Mass. food plant
-Deadline looms for Mass. residents to start the new year with coverage through Health Connector
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County December 11th-17th
>HEALTH: 3 subvariants causing 70% of New England COVID infections
-Free COVID vaccination on Wednesday: 10-6 at Centro Cristiano Betesda, 11-7 at Worcester Public Library
>BUSINESS: Cyber threats are growing; Central Mass. experts urge ways to avoid disaster
-Wells Fargo fined $3.7 billion for illegal activity including unjust foreclosures, vehicle repossessions
>COLLEGES: WPI prof turns a pesky yard work problem into an opportunity for students
-Clark Esports brings home 2 divisional championships
>SHOPPING: Cape Cod nail polish company takes an eco-conscious spin on manicures
>FOOD: Taco Bell is testing 2 new Mexican Pizza varieties
>TELEVISION: Google’s YouTube TV the frontrunner for NFL’s Sunday Ticket package
>MOVIES: "Avatar 2" called out for "cultural appropriation"
>CELEBRITY: Amber Heard says she settled defamation lawsuit with Johnny Depp
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Dancing Grannies make triumphant return after parade tragedy (2:17)
-Meanwhile, in North Carolina, overturned truck spills load of hams, various meats
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 77 today in Worcester
>THE DEATH OF KURT SOLOMON AND SEARCH FOR KAREN SOLOMON
-Where is Karen Solomon? Search enters another day (1:44). Article
-First H.E.L.P. issues statement amid search for Karen Solomon, the nonprofit's founder
-Karen Solomon timeline: Surveillance, cellphone ping and 3 days searching Coes Pond
-If Coes Pond produces nothing, search for Karen Solomon could shift from water recovery to fugitive hunt
-True Crime Report (Steve Huff): The Hunt for Karen Solomon and "True Crime Brain"
-Earlier: Arrest warrant issued for Karen Solomon as Worcester police reveal 1 new detail
-Earlier: Funeral plans announced for Kurt Solomon amid ongoing search for Karen
-Earlier: Radio transmissions show Karen called to report husband's death
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Area woman avoids prison for stealing $110K of dead person's benefits
-Shooting suspect at Worcester County Jail extradited to Arizona
-Primary foes Mary Keefe, Ron Waddell clash over experience, criminal justice issues
-Related: 15th Worcester District debate Wednesday: Mary Keefe vs. Ron Waddell
-UMass Medical School professors: Quitting alcohol changes the brain and can increase the risk of compulsive drinking – new research in mice
-The monkey wrench was invented in Worcester
-Advocates rally to protect S.N.A.P. recipients in Central Mass.
-Worcester to hold Overdose Awareness Day event at City Hall Plaza
-Here's the first day of school at all Worcester County public districts
-Aislinn Doyle: WPS in Brief for August
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Sandwiches, cannoli a draw at Sturbridge's Mangia Bene
-NOLA Cajun Kitchen brings New Orleans to Central Mass.
-ICYMI: Worcester biomedical company receives U.S.D.A. warning over injured, killed lab primates
-Former City Councilor appointed to key city board, despite open investigation
-Area business owner delivering free treats to children (3:15)
-Defendant in 2012 Worcester killing faces jail-assault charges
-Amazon may start drone deliveries in and around Worcester
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Bandstand Concert Series 6 to 8 Sunday
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Traffic advisory Monday in Auburn
-Grafton principal appointments raise questions on district policies
-Ribbon cutting Tuesday at Arrowwood Playground in Shrewsbury
-Webster woman arrested after erratic driving call leads police to suspected heroin, array of prescription drugs
-Running Out of Summer 5K returns to Spencer Rail Trail
-Southbridge schools announce open houses, early start to 2026-27 school year
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Get The Led Out, Elle King, Brody Bett, Jubilee Gardens
-Pulse Magazine's Weekend Guide (:20)
-Maroon 5 free beach concert draws massive crowd in Narragansett
-Worcester Chamber Music Society presents "Autumn Winds" in Worcester and Harvard
-ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at 77
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Thoughts on upcoming Democratic primary
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Don’t save her
-WCCA-TV's Close To Home No. 608 (29:12): Domenic Mercurio Jr.
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:32): Worcester charter review and police oversight
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Kurt Solomon
>SPORTS: Patriots beat Eagles, 24-21
-Stock Up, Stock Down for Patriots’ young players vs. Eagles
-Red Sox beat Giants, 3-2
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Syracuse, 3-0
>NATIONAL: Traffic through Strait of Hormuz skyrockets nearly 400%
-Tragic: Conjoined twin girls, 2, die minutes after being separated following 5 grueling surgeries
>NEW ENGLAND: Connecticut cops shot, suspect dead after car chase
-Psychiatrist on Lindsay Clancy's medication history, extended interview (12:52)
-Radio Worcester (13:34): Why Seth Moulton says Massachusetts needs a new senator
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 42 (36:14): Student research | Mechanical and materials engineering
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 4 liquids you can bring through T.S.A. in any size
-Salt Barn on Cape Cod giving away $30,000 dream wedding (1:51)
>BUSINESS: American colleges are facing an enrollment crisis as young people turn to trades
-Second-largest Central Mass. human services nonprofit moving HQ to Marlborough
>HOMES: Worcester home sales climb as inventory falls in July
>HEALTH: How to help loved one struggling with depression or addiction (3:49)
>FOOD: Easy meals: Fast pasta with garlic and oil
-A beginner's guide to enjoying caviar (3:30)
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix wins "Sesame Street" movie rights
>MOVIES: "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" box office beats "Insidious" sequel, "Mutiny"
>CELEBRITY: Post Malone and Christy Lee are engaged: See the massive ring
-Animal Planet star Ed Cassano killed in hit-and-run while looking at snake
>ANIMALS: Rescued kitten helps dog heal after losing best friend (2:33)
>HISTORY: Author explains history of drinking during American Revolution (2:40)
>GOOD NEWS: Woman survives heart attack thanks to husband's C.P.R.
-Meanwhile, world's fastest motorized clog shoe exceeds 70 mph
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