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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:12). High of 64 today in Worcester
>DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE REPORT ON WORCESTER POLICE DEPARTMENT
-"We need some identification": Worcester mayor responds to Worcester Police Department report
-Woman says she was victim of aggressive Worcester police officers (3:10)
-Worcester leaders, NAACP angry over attorney response on behalf of city to D.O.J. report
-City councilors demand answers after D.O.J. report on police (2:36). Article
-Worcester city manager to prepare report on civilian review board
-Advocates for sex workers say Worcester police used "sex as a weapon"
-Safe Exit Initiative response to D.O.J. report
-Worcester police pepper sprayed a suicidal man. They were supposed to de-escalate
-Worcester police unions respond to Justice Department investigation
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:39): D.O.J. report criticizes Worcester police
-Earlier: Feds find "outrageous government conduct" within Worcester Police Department (2:05)
-Earlier: U.S. Attorney seeks binding agreement after Worcester police probe
-Earlier: Read the D.O.J. report (43 pages)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Pan-Mass Challenge will begin in Worcester in 2026 (2:27). Article
+5:00: Tropical Smoothie Cafe opening first location in Worcester
+5:00: At Ruby Doo’s, chef Drew Day shares "the food I grew up on"
+5:00: National Organization for Human Services lauds Safe Homes Worcester
+5:00: TONIGHT! Jazzed Up at 961 Union 6 to 9
+5:00: Last Call: Officer Nick Yacuzzi and Siggy, QCC's K-9 team
-Icy save in Worcester after 4 get stuck on island
-Man reportedly drags girl, 16, into woods near Shrewsbury school bus stop (2:05). Article
-City Council approves city manager's contract amid tax debates
-A.C.L.U.: Worcester City Council used unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination
-Worcester police ask for the public's help in finding missing girl
-Worcester police ask for the public's assistance in finding missing man
-Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
-Celtics present Bob Cousy with 2024 NBA championship ring
-Radio Worcester (7:55): Eric Casey discusses proposed WoodSpring Suites Hotel in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (14:33): City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj pushes for life-saving sprinkler law
->DINING OUT: Peppercorn's Secret Santa Sweepstakes in back
-ICYMI: Firefighter Christopher Roy memorial ceremony at Webster Square station
-Preserving Worcester’s Green Island neighborhood
-Rutland man sleeping outside to raise awareness of homeless veterans (4:19)
-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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Penniman chosen as ice hockey captain
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Voters defeat Rutland facility planning
-Norman Rockwell's "The Runaway" cover re-created at Northbridge museum
-Boosterthon Glow Run gets kids energized
-West Boylston police log December 2nd to 9th
-Clinton students paint Chinese calligraphy in class
-Grafton News Holiday Happenings
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-TODAY! Worcester bar holding holiday cocktail class on Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Levin Valayil is the new Bob Cratchit as "A Christmas Carol" returns
-"Wicked" has origins in Massachusetts. What to know about author Gregory Maguire
-Taylor Swift's Eras Tour ends by shattering own record, grossing an estimated $2.2 billion
>OPINION: Amanda Khatib: Changing a holiday tradition to better suit my son’s needs
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 77 (27:18): Worcester Symphony Orchestra's Rhapsody in Blue Concert, Part 1
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life Show (58:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Greek immigrant who came to Worcester and became a successful restaurateur
>SPORTS: NFL Free Agents 2025: Top tackles Patriots can sign to protect Drake Maye
-Bill Belichick-North Carolina decision imminent? Albert Breer shares the latest
-Bill Belichick’s girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, leaves U.N.C. clues on Instagram
-Bruins lose to Winnipeg, 8-1
-Holy Cross Athletics Moments of the Month (3:20)
-Check out Rich Garven's final Terrific 10 Large School football poll
-Check out Rich Garven's final Top 20 Small Schools football poll
>CARS: Luxury brand Infiniti to close U.S. dealerships
>NATIONAL: Luigi Mangione arrest warrant details murder, weapons charges for C.E.O.'s killing
-Dramatic video shows Coast Guard rescue 2 from plane that crashed during "training"
-Tragic: Man shoots own brother dead in spat over car and then kills himself to avoid prison time
>NEW ENGLAND: Baby of man fatally shot born day after he died, family says (1:40)
-Man who spent decades in prison for murder he didn't commit awarded $13 million
>COLLEGES: Clark Collective sellers build community through entrepreneurship
-Curator Kimberly Toney discusses land acknowledgements, building community at Worcester State
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This untapped destination just got a new international airport
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business leaders feel optimistic about economy for first time since May
-LPL Financial Research: High-level thoughts on stock and bond markets in 2025
-Litigator joins local law firm as partner
>SHOPPING: Shopping sustainably at Burncoat Center for Arts and Wellness for the Holidays
>HOMES: What $350,000 or less gets you in Worcester County, December 1st to 7th
>HEALTH: Doctor makes case for larger Medicare reimbursements (3:33). Article
-Dizziness could mean many things - what questions you should be prepared to answer at doctor (1:24)
>FOOD: Learning about different chai flavors and concentrates (4:24)
>TV/STREAMING: Will there be a "Yellowstone" Season 6? Everything we know
>MOVIES: Daniel Craig slams James Bond's "Quantum of Solace"
>CELEBRITY: Cher and Dick Van Dyke evacuate their Malibu homes amid "very dangerous" wildfire
>HISTORY: Jack’s Joke Shop kept Boston laughing for 85 years
>ANIMALS: Kitten is obsessed with mom's baby bump (1:43)
>GOOD NEWS: Good Samaritan saves 2 babies abandoned in ditch in freezing weather while checking for mail
-Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, 10-year-old calls 911 for help with math homework
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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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