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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:06). High of 40 today in Worcester
>DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE REPORT ON WORCESTER POLICE DEPARTMENT
-Pastor shares experience amid Worcester's D.O.J. civil rights report (1:42). Article
-Related: Radio Worcester (18:29): Worcester mayor responds to D.O.J. report
-Related: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: What Worcester must do in response to the D.O.J. investigation
-Earlier: Woman says she was victim of aggressive Worcester police officers (3:10)
-Earlier: Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:39): D.O.J. report criticizes Worcester police
-Earlier: Read the D.O.J. report (43 pages)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Jury finds Lind guilty of perjury in treehouse murder case
+5:00: Roof of Uxbridge building partially collapses in storm (1:58). Article
+5:00: Dudley Middle School collecting gifts for kids in need (4:13)
+5:00: Scratch ticket worth $100,000 sold at Worcester store
+5:00: Four Year Strong returns to Worcester for annual holiday show
+5:00: Six Things to Do: Shopping, concerts, sequins, chainmail
-Pan-Mass Challenge will begin in Worcester in 2026 (2:27). Article
-Tropical Smoothie Cafe opening first location in Worcester
-At Ruby Doo’s, chef Drew Day shares "the food I grew up on"
-Drone video of Festival of Lights in Worcester (:56)
-National Organization for Human Services lauds Safe Homes Worcester
-Alliance For Community Media names WCCA's Mauro DePasquale 2024 Brian Wilson Mentor Award winner
-Jury begins deliberations in perjury trial of Jonathan Lind
-Union ratifies labor deal for Community Healthlink in Worcester
->DINING OUT: Peppercorn's Secret Santa Sweepstakes in back
-ICYMI: 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
-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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Kids Christmas Party and Ugly Sweater Party at Mexicali
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Penniman chosen as ice hockey captain
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Honeygrow seeks to open in Shrewsbury
-Ryan top pick for new West Boylston administrator
-Clinton man arrested after assaulting woman and stealing from apartment above frequented liquor store
-Hubbardston man charged with assaulting mother after punching her in the face
-Rutland Police Department Warrant Wednesday
-Clinton students pay up to "pie" their principal
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-New brewery creates brew to honor Worcester IceCats
>SHOWTIME: Film festival turns its eye on Clark alum
-Vermont's Noah Kahan named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list in music
-As a singer turns 80, the Christmas song she sang as a teen is a holiday staple
-Last Call: Officer Nick Yacuzzi and Siggy, QCC's K-9 team
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 464 (27:54): Perceptions of women with tattoos
-WCCA-TV's Worcester Education Collaborative’s 2nd annual John E. Bassett Symposium (1:15:57)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Auburn Optometrist
>SPORTS: Bill Belichick named next head coach at U.N.C. (2:39). Article
-Belichick’s ex-players react to coach’s North Carolina move
-NFL Week 15 schedule, TV and announcers
-Red Sox acquire All-Star left-hander Garrett Crochet from White Sox
-Boston acquires catcher from Yankees after giving up a top prospect
-'Sader Stories podcast (29:10): Varsity Club Hall of Fame inductee Anthony Froio
-Railers lose to Reading, 5-2
>CARS: GM pulls plug on Cruise robotaxi after investing over $10 billion
>NATIONAL: Malibu wildfire grows, thousands remain evacuated
-Teen, 14, charged with murdering 19-year-old during botched gun deal: cops
-Tragic: Statue crushes boy, 8, after falling over at hotel
>NEW ENGLAND: Pittsfield High School dean arrested for drug dealing
-18-year-old passenger dies after drunken driver crashes head-on into vehicle in Braintree
>COLLEGES: WPI plays prominent role in robotics discussion (4:24)
-Assumption announces Presidential Award winners
-3D printing is transforming occupational therapy at M.C.P.H.S.
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The top 10 most-visited cities in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Airlines seen making $1 trillion for the first time in history
-LPL Financial Research: High-level thoughts on stock and bond markets in 2025
-What to know about OpenAI's new A.I. video generator, Sora
>SHOPPING: Shopping sustainably at Burncoat Center for Arts and Wellness for the Holidays
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, December 1st to 7th
>HEALTH: Just 4 minutes of vigorous exercise could cut heart risk (1:08)
-Clark prof's study on COVID mental health impact on young adults
>FOOD: Wendy's brings back fan-fave Frosty deal in time for holiday season
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: These movies just saw their Oscar chances plummet
>CELEBRITY: Nicole Kidman interview on "Babygirl," Keith Urban, daughters & career
>HISTORY: Why are Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Kentucky called Commonwealths?
>ANIMALS: Kitten keeps showing up in family's backyard (1:30)
>GOOD NEWS: Hero 6th grader comforted other students when gunman opened fire
-Meanwhile, in Fall Fiver, man arrested after "Santa-like antics" leave him stuck in chimney
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+Part-time host/hostess at Shrewsbury Street restaurant
-Staff Associate, Counselor (10-month Position) at Worcester State
-Full-time barista at Worcester bakery
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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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+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
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