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In The News
>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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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years\
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester bistro until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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