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>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 (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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