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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:09). High of 40 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester reached $354,000 settlement with man whose leg was mauled by police dog
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Related: Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:48): D.O.J. report fallout — City Manager’s response & new investigations
-Related: Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:50): Dissecting the D.O.J. report and city’s biggest stories of 2024
-"Praying for a miracle": Rutland rallies around firefighter following family tragedy
-Firefighters battle multi-alarm house fire in area
-Worcester Kwanzaa celebration to feature food and performances Saturday
-Worcester community Kwanzaa celebrations
-Here's how to dispose of your tree in Worcester after Christmas
-Vacation hours at The Oval skating rink on Worcester Common
-Worcester trash and recycling pickup delayed a day
>DINING OUT: From scrambled eggs to Seinfeld, Brody's Diner has it all
-ICYMI: Worcester State student saves life of woman at retirement community
-Developer OK'd for makeover of Shrewsbury Street site; new building planned
-Downtown housing projects in Worcester given 1-year extensions
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holidays in Holden (45:15)
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Town election nomination papers available January 2nd
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grafton Town Clerk resigns
-Shrewsbury police officers enjoy policing their hometown
-Parking issues dominate Clinton discussions
-1 seriously injured in rollover crash in Paxton
-Sutton Town Hall closed Friday
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve and getting "Out of Worcester"
-Cirque du Soleil's restaged "OVO" makes first tour stop in Worcester
>OPINION: Katlin Elaine: Missing the life of addiction
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 32 (28:38): D.O.J. report on Worcester Police Department
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1361 (25:53): Jeremiah's Inn
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area woman who passed away at 101
>SPORTS: Kayshon Boutte makes bold Instagram boast after big day vs. Bills
-Sunday’s Railers loss featured some comically bad officiating
>NATIONAL: Shooting wounds 2 at Phoenix airport, 1 other stabbed, police say
-Millions expected to begin journey home from holidays before new year
-Tragic: Teacher killed, 5 kids hurt in crash as parents were picking up kids following holiday concert
>NEW ENGLAND: Bird flu detected in Vermont, backyard flock put down
-Mount Washington avalanche caught on camera (:30)
>COLLEGES: Ghanian Roots and American Dreams: Anna Maria's Kelvin AntwiSarpong shares life goals
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most anticipated new hotels opening in 2025
>BUSINESS: The 10 highest-paying jobs with the lowest stress revealed
-LPL Financial Research: The Fed resets expectations for next year
-Unemployed workers having trouble finding a job, latest claims data suggest
>HOMES: Mass. home heating money-saving tips
>SHOPPING: Nuna Baby Essentials recall — Over 608,000 RAVA car seats recalled
>HEALTH: Whooping cough cases in U.S. are highest they’ve been in a decade
-Surgeon: Beware these most common winter injuries
>FOOD: Saucy by KFC: A look at the new concept, what's on the menu
>TV/STREAMING: Key CNN rating sinks to new all-time low
>MOVIES: Lee Cronin to revive "The Mummy" franchise, and fans are begging Brendan Fraser to return
>CELEBRITY: Full timeline of Sean "Diddy" Combs’ downfall
>HISTORY: The Chutes at White City, circa 1906
>ANIMALS: Puppy's mission is to play with her older cat sibling (1:53)
>GOOD NEWS: Community brings Christmas joy to family who lost car, presents
-Meanwhile, in Barcelona, holiday proposal goes wrong as thief attempts to steal phone during romantic moment
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Mass. could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: How Worcester residents can sign up for 2027 health plans
+Noon: Gov. Healey sets 60% school breakfast goal; Worcester schools averaged 37.6%
+Noon: Early voting update: Nearly 10,000 ballots cast so far in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester man's Halloween display raises money for charity (2:57)
-Asbestos discovery closes Worcester Head Start facility
-Kelley Square and Mill Street were redesigned. Are they safer today?
-Worcester Human Rights Commission to review police policies, homeless encampment proposal
-Where is Aaron Pennington? Fugitive search enters third year (2:22)
-Max German of Shrewsbury a finalist in "Voice of Logan" contest
-Westborough police chief on leave following an incident in Shrewsbury (:20). Article
-Parents recall Uxbridge Officer LaPorta as community honors him
-Earlier: D.A.: Investigation into death of Uxbridge officer results in no charges
-Worcester County Wonders: The Phantom of the Palladium
-In historic company: Women of Worcester's past, present honored in new mural
-College closures derail students’ plans, leaving some unsure when they’ll return
>DINING OUT: Avvio Ristorante wins early buzz with home-made pasta and tasty pizzas
-Large audience, low price: Give your restaurant's social media a boost on The 016
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-ICYMI: Anna Maria weighs giving interested buyers more time after auction cancellation
-Worcester Homeowner Summit set for November 7th at DCU Center
-Worcester police, D.E.A. find fentanyl in Clover Street raid
-Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: Brian Lux
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community Advocate Hometown Helper: Bernice Gero, animal advocate
-Warrant issued for man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep
-Coolidge Elementary School's hidden staircase evokes Shrewsbury memories from decades past
-Meadows Montessori excited to open in Westborough
-New warehouse plans before Westborough Planning Board
-New Northborough fire chief says he has felt "truly welcomed" by town officials, community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players in Southbridge to hold auditions for "The Lifespan of a Fact"
-Dudley's first poetry slam brings community to the Fun Zone Playground wooded stage
-100 FM The Pike (20:41): Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys on music as a force for change
>OPINION: Tommy Dorfman: Ticket prices are out of control. Gov. Healey’s bill will make them worse
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 510 (28:21): City clerks & state election
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a lauded poet
>SPORTS: NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross contests
-Railers lose to Maine, 3-1
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Worcester Railers celebrate 1,000 wins for city hockey
>NATIONAL: Christa Pike's executioners given ominous warning before botched lethal injection: court docs
-Devastated mom recalls horror of toddler being pronounced dead, before he's discovered alive in morgue
-Tragic: Nurse dies after shrimp allergy during honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore's therapist back on the stand Monday (:59)
-Woman charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death (:22)
-Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home (2:25)
>POLITICS: What does the Governor's Council do? Worcester candidates weigh in
-What is Mass. ballot Question 7? (8:52)
-Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7 (29:03)
>COLLEGES: Clark campus conversation, McGovern visit examine America’s past and present
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb making changes to guest cleaning requirements (1:39)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-U.S credit card debt is on the rise. Here's how to keep yourself out of credit card debt
-Small businesses need to leverage home field advantage with S.E.O.
>SHOPPING: How inflation is hitting all parts of Halloween celebration (1:59)
>HOMES: The surprising places to never charge your phone, safety experts say
>HEALTH: "Circadian" depression may be the reason why you can't sleep
-How walking regularly can protect your brain for years to come (6:18)
>FOOD: Ina Garten reveals unique ingredient she uses in eggs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Lupin: Part 4" on Netflix (2:30)
>MOVIES: The craziest horror villains compilation (42:09)
>CELEBRITY: "Office Space" star Richard Riehle dies at 78
-Kurt Cobain's death investigation takes new turn over cop's shocking claim casting doubt on suicide
>ANIMALS: Hound gets caught breaking all her friends out of daycare (1:54)
>HISTORY: The Old Yarmouth Inn on the Cape is still going strong after 330 years
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran sees brother face-to-face for first time in 40 years
-Meanwhile, in England, escaped emu wins wrestling match in middle of road
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