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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:12). High of 55 today in Worcester
-What are the chances of a white Christmas? (10:58)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: William Breault, lifelong advocate of Worcester's Main South, dies at 80 (pictured)
+6:00: Worcester Public Schools have more staff of color, but district still falls short of goals
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:50): Dissecting the D.O.J. report and city’s biggest stories of 2024
+6:00: Holy Cross women’s basketball rolls to victory on Worcester Schools Day
+Noon: Paul Winter Consort to celebrate winter solstice in Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Shop and listen local for albums by Worcester artists
+Noon: Listen Up: Riding peaks, valleys with HIgh Lowdowns
+Noon: Janice Harvey: Columnist takes a trip with Ghost of Christmas Past
+Noon: Adoption Option: Lola the dog needs a loving home
-National monument established for Worcester's Frances Perkins, first female cabinet secretary
-Another fatal shooting in Worcester after victim found in truck
-Givenchy Smith ordered held in shooting death of Carlos Mangual
-Earlier: Man shot to death in Worcester, 24-year-old arrested
-Police: Spa owner bribed victim to stay silent about assault
-Some advocates worry Worcester leaders not serious about police reform
-Related: D.O.J. to hold Worcester community meeting on bombshell police report
-Related: Worcester launches hotline to report police misconduct allegations
-Earlier: Worcester city manager's claims on "rushed" D.O.J. report are false, sources say
-Earlier: Worcester city manager permitted lawyer’s statement on police report, spokesman confirms
-Crumbl Cookies files permits to open in White City
-Bravehearts' donation fuels local food pantry
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (10:50): ACLU challenges City Council over exclusion of Gaza ceasefire resolution
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant to hold annual free holiday meal
-ICYMI: 52nd Planting the Seed event collects more than 10,000 gifts
-11-year-old Worcester girl headed to national classic musical competition
-Viral "Dubai chocolate bar" hits shelves at this Worcester cake shop
-2 Worcester residents arrested, police attacked while breaking up fight at toddler’s birthday party, police say
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Regional High School honor roll
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Holden Police Department welcomes new officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury’s M.B.T.A. zoning plan to be put to townwide vote
-Shrewsbury man assaults mother, throws police officer into parked car following police chase
-Man arrested for throwing woman against wall, punching patrons during bar fight
-Leicester police holding Home Firearms Safety class on Wednesday
-The Landmark's public safety logs
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Burncoat Dance and Music Holiday Extravaganza (41:00)
-The Sound of Solstice: Cara Brindisi's third annual winter concert set at Mechanics Hall
-Justin Schwartz reflects on a semester of Clark University theater
>OPINION: Tom Marino: Worcester's illegal restriction on Human Rights Commission
-Lori Rohleder: Reining in pharmacy benefit managers Rx for lower costs
-Shaun Connolly: Holiday Ho Ho Oh No
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 444 (27:29): Mass Academy at WPI
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 99 (28:12): Money and the Resource Curse
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who played in the Marine Corps band and was a long time member of the Lions Club
>SPORTS: Holy Cross center Christo Kelly joins Bill Belichick at North Carolina, via transfer portal
-Holy Cross Football: Dan Curran season recap (3:02)
-Has Robert Kraft told Jerod Mayo he’ll return in 2025? Patriots coach responds
-Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 10
>CARS: Jeep, PACCAR among 223,000 recalled
>NATIONAL: 15-year-old girl ID'd as killer of teacher, student in Wisconsin shooting
-Prince William, Kate Middleton "preparing" to take over as king and queen
-Tragic: 3 women found dead in home in grisly mystery
>NEW ENGLAND: Maine police sergeant killed in Piscataqua River Bridge crash on his way home
-15-year-old boys arrested, accused of stealing car and causing crash
>COLLEGES:Anna Maria given $1 million to launch school safety and mental health initiative
-At WPI, sharing educational opportunities to build a brighter future (5:04). Article
-2 Holy Cross students examine American education’s past and future
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Tips for flying with checked bags over the holidays (2:02)
>BUSINESS: Verizon customers rage over "greedy" upcharge on phone bill
-LPL Financial Research: A Golden Age for Income Investors
-November inflation report shows moderate 2.7% increase
>HOMES: Worcester County home listings asked for less money in November
>SHOPPING: Top toys for Christmas (6:23)
>HEALTH: Certain foods may disrupt your body's fight against cancer cells, study says
-What are the different causes of headaches and when should you seek immediate medical attention? (1:11)
>FOOD: Subway gets "wild" with new footlong — but not all fans are sold
>TV/STREAMING: BritBox's 2025 schedule includes shows with Hugh Bonneville, Anjelica Huston and Matthew Rhys
>MOVIES: Trailer for "28 Years Later" (2:13)
>CELEBRITY: The Oscar snubs stars can't get past
>HISTORY: Worcester State Hospital, circa 1926
>ANIMALS: Guy finds a senior dog trapped under a log (3:04)
>GOOD NEWS: N.I.C.U. twins return to celebrate third birthday at hospital
-Meanwhile, in South Korea, huge 7-foot shark leaps onto boat (:50)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:58). High of 45 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing woman
+6:00: Worcester E.M.S. union warms of UMass Medical staffing levels
+6:00: Q&A with the MacArthur genius from Clark University
+6:00: Worcester holds info sessions on joining city boards, commissions on Wednesday
+6:00: Different setting, atmosphere at Trans Day of Remembrance
+6:00: Big Nate Allstar is the winner of WoMag's Digital Battle of the Bands
+6:00: Digital Battle of the Bands runners up Evil Felipe relish community support for musicians
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 6
-CBS Mornings to film at Worcester’s Boulevard Diner today
-Exchange Building transforms to "Hell": 'Walking Dead' returns to familiar streets (and alleys) of downtown Worcester
-Woman indicted for manslaughter, O.U.I. in crash that killed mother of 6
-3 loaded guns found in raid; Worcester man charged
-Area police department defends arrest of teen caught on video after he accuses them of excessive force. Video (2:40)
-62 animals, including horses, cats, dogs and goats removed from area home
-Man seriously injured after car crashes into U-Haul in Sturbridge Friday night
-This Week in Worcester exclusive: Administration has plan to raid churches over holidays
-Missing teen daughter of Worcester mother arrested by I.C.E. has been found, police say
-Related: Judge to provide update on charges against Worcester leaders in I.C.E. arrest case
-Related: New York Times: A councilwoman intervened during an I.C.E. arrest. Then she faced the voters
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Recount of councilor-at-large vote will begin this week
-Worcester Election Commission reviews recount petitions Tuesday
-Aislinn Doyle: November 20th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester police find dog with broken leg
-Dog found on Ward Street in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:01): Worcester recount, I.C.E. arrest sparks debate
-ICYMI: Garage in Nortborough partially collapses after fire rips through (:16). Article
-Family of Higgins Armory founder has reunion to see new Arms and Armor Galleries
-Related: Arms and Armor Galleries set to open at Worcester Art Museum. Take a look inside
-Local star Angelo Gray, 12, shines in Hollywood debut at Millbury theater
-Related: What's Up Worcester interview with Angelo Gray (3:54)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden voters to face override decision
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Blue and Gold Star Memorial Fundraiser under way
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Yuletide Market & Light the Common returns to Shrewsbury Center
-Webster police arrest wanted man who jumped from bathroom window
-Athol man arrested on child sexual exploitation charges indicted by federal grand jury
-Wachusett Food Pantry faces increased need
-Grafton firefighter graduates from State Fire Academy
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Styx's Dennis DeYoung slams "shameful" Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: Where we go one, Wegovy
-Unity Radio's Q.C.C. State of Mind (57:41): Director of Veteran Affairs Matthew Casaubon
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked at Grants
>SPORTS: Patriots will face Bengals without Ja’Marr Chase, multiple stars
-Patriots’ standing in AFC East, potential playoff matchups and more
-Bruins lose to Hurricanes, 3-1
-New England Sports Summit returns February 13th
>NATIONAL: F.E.M.A. chief steps down as administration prepared to oust him
-Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails
-Tragic: New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 dead following a house fire in Maine, officials say
-Ex-officer charged with killing Sandra Birchmore's unborn child (:34)
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 21 (29:44): Thinking with A.I. | Erin Solovey
-Worcester State awarded $1.3 million federal grant to launch student support services program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 vacations that are more expensive than travelers realize
>BUSINESS: Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-LPL Financial Research: Early keys to 2026
-Radio Worcester honored with Community Impact Award by Better Business Bureau
>SHOPPING: GameStop unveils Trade Anything Day. When is it and what is it?
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Doctor's perspective on making GLP-1s more affordable (2:00)
>FOOD: Listeria recall: Ready-to-eat pastas linked to 6 deaths
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 5 of "Stranger Things" (2:55)
>MOVIES: "Moana" live-action trailer stars Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Laga'aia
>CELEBRITY: GQ Men of the Year red carpet: Sydney Sweeney, Hailey Bieber and more
-L.A. County Sheriff investigating new sexual battery claim against Sean "Diddy" Combs
>ANIMALS: Dog follows woman on a hike and ends up being her soul dog (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: At 100, WWII veteran still inspires gratitude in his community
-Meanwhile, filmmaker declares existence of U.F.O.s "no longer a question" — as doc probes 80 years of secrets
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