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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 44 today in Worcester
-Windy storm leaves behind downed trees, power outages and flooded roads
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+8:00: Lawmakers urge A.G. to join Worcester firefighters' lawsuit
+8:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:00): 2023 top stories & 2024 outlook in Worcester
+8:00: Radio Worcester (9:17): 14th anniversary of Haiti quake & Be Like Brit update
+8:00: Music Worcester celebrates the voice with 3 vocal concerts in February
+Noon: Roomful of Blues, back at Bull Run for New Year's Eve show
+Noon: Linnea's Garden's "Mirrors" is "pop songs for a rock band"
-Worcester police looking for 54-year-old man missing since December 10th
-Worcester spa where woman killed under investigation by Mass. business regulators
-See how Worcester placed in over 60 city rankings in 2023
-Worcester Diocese responds to Pope Francis on same sex blessings
-Related: Local advocates call Pope's approval of same-sex blessings a positive step
-Santa brings gifts, smiles to kids at Great Brook Valley
-Spirit of the season: Mint Bar & Kitchen offering free holiday meals on Christmas Eve
-Near-record holiday traffic: When to get out of Mass.
-AC Marriott continues to help Columbus Park School in Worcester (2:13)
-The most popular and romantic places to pop the question in Worcester
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview for December 19th
-Longtime T&G reporter and editor William Clew has died
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant announces vacation December 24th to January 1st
-ICYMI: Worcester barbershop owner gives back to the community
-Worcester pastor receives warm welcome home after kidney transplant
-Drone video above and inside South High Community School (3:27)
-Tragedy strikes local family as father, son die a day apart
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Adversity is no stranger for Wachusett student-athlete Hannah Best
-Merry Christmas greetings from the team at Lamoureux Ford (:50)
-Corinne Sweeney of Holden to perform in "A Christmas Carol"
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): No injuries in fire at Leominster restaurant
-Authorities identify 21-year-old Charlton man who was killed after fall from vehicle
-Grafton food waste company receives another fine for odor, other violations
-Webster Police Department auctioning old speed feedback trailer
-Woman in sophisticated fraud scheme arrested with $48,000 of gift cards stolen from Leominster supermarket
-New principal settles into Chocksett Middle School
-Sterling Scouts honored for community Eagle projects
-Moran Square Diner closing in downtown Fitchburg
-Sen. Kennedy, Rep. Kilcoyne visit Nashoba
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: The dilemma of children's unending art
-Alas, neigh-sayers: Worcester's mounted police will be missed
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who succumbed to Becker Muscular Dystrophy at age 41
>SPORTS: Red Sox to induct 3 World Series champs into Hall of Fame
-Eric Montross, former Celtic, dies at 52
-Patriots claim quarterback off waivers from Jaguars
-Jacob Dobbs wins Comeback Player of the Year Award
-Holy Cross men's basketball team downed by Quinnipiac
-Worcester Hockey Alumni 2023-24 highlights, NHL week 10
>CARS: Christmas Greetings from Bertera Nissan (1:31)
-Tesla, Mazda, Lamborghini among 2 million recalled
>NATIONAL: Iceland volcano erupts
-Tragic: Boy, 3, on life support after attack by 12-year-old sitter: cops
>NEW ENGLAND: Boston brothel bust: Feds seek charges against 28 alleged clients
-Multiple bomb threats made to synagogues in Mass. over the weekend
-Pemigewasset River becomes raging monster amid flash flooding (1:00)
>COLLEGES: Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (12:59): Professor analyzes how faith in politics can empower or unbalance
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 places you won't believe are in the Caribbean
>BUSINESS: W.B.J. Viewpoint: Local business is good business
-Radio Worcester (12:09): Karyn Rhodes on 2024 H.R. trends & A.I.’s workplace impact
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor answers questions about mycoplasma pneumonia (3:39)
-New discovery could lead to new morning sickness treatment for pregnant women, researchers say
>SHOPPING: Secret Santa gifts — What not to buy this Christmas
>HOMES: 3 Nantucket homes meant for hosting this holiday season
>FOOD: Mass. grocery prices some of the worst in U.S., report says
>TV/STREAMING: Best Christmas movies on Paramount+
>MOVIES: Timothee Chalamet’s "Wonka" charms box office With $39 million U.S. opening
>CELEBRITY: Actor Jonathan Majors dumped by Marvel after assault conviction
>ANIMALS: Dog insists on saying hi to everyone on his train rides (:57)
>HISTORY: Today in History for December 19th (1:34)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Westborough resident celebrates 102nd birthday
-Meanwhile, Doritos creates nacho cheese-flavored liquor
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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
+6:00: UMass Memorial woes: Hiring freeze, operating loss, looming strike threat
+6:00: Worcester city councilor charged with assaulting police after I.C.E. arrest
+6:00: Councilor Etel Haxhiaj's response
+6:00: Burncoat High awards diplomas at DCU Center ceremony
+6:00: Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:56): Natale Consenza settlement, I.C.E. arrest protests, Clark layoffs
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Worcester-shot "Walking Dead" scenes may all have all been shown
+Noon: Teseracte Players do "Time Warp" again at "Rocky Horror" in Worcester
+Noon: Listen Up: Role Model, Megan Thee Stallion and sizzle summer playlists
+Noon: Last Call: P.E. James, musician
-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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