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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:07). High of 37 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Man shot to death in Worcester, 24-year-old arrested
-Worcester police arrest suspect in Park Ave. bank robbery
-Community rallies for answers in death of state police recruit from Worcester (2:01). Article
-Earlier: 3 months after death of Worcester's Enrique Delgado-Garcia, family demands justice (2:24). Article
-New developer taking over remaining Table Talk Pie site, planning 185-unit building
-Worcester police chief pushes back on Justice Department investigation
-Related: What's next after the scathing D.O.J. report alleging abuse by Worcester police
-Earlier: Feds find "outrageous government conduct" within Worcester Police Department (2:05)
-Related: Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:18): Tom Marino, Mark Henderson and Randy Feldman on D.O.J. report
-Related: Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:39): D.O.J. report criticizes Worcester police
-$1.4 million for emergency shelter in Worcester: homeless numbers expected to climb
-Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Rachel Monárrez sets high goals for students
-Here’s how much you’ll pay in property taxes in Worcester under the new 2025 tax rates
-Worcester native Sean McGrail made NESN the envy of regional sports networks
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant to hold annual free holiday meal
-ICYMI: Doherty High basketball court named for fallen officer Manny Familia
-Man pleads guilty in crash that killed 5-year-old Worcester girl
-Born in Worcester, Thomas and Ruth O'Brien, parents of comedian Conan O'Brien, die days apart
-Worcester, Leominster regional transit ridership boosted by free fares
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Improvement and determination — the 2 keys for Wachusett boys' basketball
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-December Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fire destroys building in Westminster
-New Business: Studio hopes to bring fitness to families
-Santa hears from children in West Boylston
-S.E.L.C.O. receives Public Power Customer Satisfaction Award
-Spencer-East Brookfield school district officially out of fiscal oversight
-11 Grafton students from Blackstone Valley Tech Class of 2025 are Adams Scholars
-Crystal Freeze Fun Walk/Run is January 4th
-Sterling Grange recognized as "Distinguished"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Six Things to Do: Shopping, concerts, sequins, chainmail
-Watch Beyoncé tease Christmas Day halftime show performance — "A Cowboy Carter Christmas"
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — A.I. Jesus might "listen" to your confession, but it can’t absolve your sins
>OPINION: Tom Marino: The Batista administration's disinformation campaign
-Worcester State President Barry Maloney: Bachelor's degree has never been more valuable or affordable
-Gisele Rivera-Flores: The complexities of unifying black and brown communities
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 78 (23:53): Worcester Symphony Orchestra's Rhapsody in Blue Concert, Part 2
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 443 (28:19): AHF Boston
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local chiropractor who practiced for over 40 years
>SPORTS: Why Patriots should aspire to be like Panthers late in 2024 season
-Bill Belichick reached out to Jets about their vacancy before taking U.N.C. job
-Belichick receives roaring ovation during North Carolina basketball game
-NFL Week 15 schedule, TV and announcers
-Bruins beat Vancouver, 5-1
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:20): Benching for a cure
-Railers fall in shootout, 3-2
>NATIONAL: South Korea's parliament impeaches president over martial law
-Government to begin expanded testing of milk supply to better track the spread of bird flu
-Tragic: Man severely injured in polar bear attack defending wife
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. police warn about Christmas lights on cars (2:01)
-Teen leads police on car chase through N.H., Vermont, Mass.
>COLLEGES:Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Podcast and Narrative
-"Feel Good Finals" activities help Clark students manage exam stress
-Radio Worcester (6:25): Q.C.C. President Pedraja on finals, mental health support and swearing in K9 Siggy, Worcester’s first college resource dog
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The world’s smallest inhabited islands
>BUSINESS: Class action lawsuit filed against T-Mobile for alleged hidden fee
-101: Managing your company through a merger or acquisition
>HOMES: Underutilized malls are becoming housing units
>SHOPPING: Central Mass. Mom's holiday gift guide for a sensory-seeking child
>HEALTH: What to know about the outbreak of "bleeding eye" virus
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (57:51)
>FOOD: F.D.A. may outlaw food dyes "within weeks": Bombshell move would affect candy, soda and cakes, revolutionize American diets
>TV/STREAMING: "Yellowstone" series finale episode run-time revealed
-"Yellowstone" finale theories run wild with Cole Hauser’s last day on set photo
>MOVIES: Michael Mann talks "Heat 2" film script
>CELEBRITY: Angela Kinsey's Hallmark Christmas debut (3:06)
>HISTORY: The story of David Prouty and others for whom a school was named
>ANIMALS: Dog interrupts window cleaner's shift to show favorite toy (1:45)
>GOOD NEWS: Man decorates his home and his neighbor's house for Christmas
-Meanwhile, in Japan, serial shoe thief at kindergarten identified as a weasel
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>HELP WANTED
+Full-time day bartender at Canal District bar restaurant
+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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>HELP WANTED
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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