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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 15-year-old girl
-This Week in Worcester: Worcester police union leader threatened police chief if city councilor was not charged
-Earlier: "I did the humane thing": Worcester city councilor stands by actions at I.C.E. arrest
-Sewage leak into Lake Quinsigamond prompts E. Coli advisory
-Quick-thinking high school staff members save student’s life after medical emergency
-Doherty High delivers diplomas in DCU ceremony
-South High Community School awards diplomas at DCU Center
-Why's it called that? Meet the coach, teacher and namesake behind the Gerald Creamer Center
-TODAY! World of Foods event noon to 6 at Elm Park
-Assumption teen facing years in prison after plea to $3 million hacking scheme
-Worcester City Council hopeful pushes for smarter street work tracking
-David Jordan resigns as Clark School of Business dean, following university’s restructuring plan
-Hassanamisco Nipmuc Band face interference, threats from nonprofit organization
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:56): Natale Consenza settlement, I.C.E. arrest protests, Clark layoffs
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Mass. Hidden Gems: Comfy classics and a mystery menu at Peppercorn’s
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial to close teen detox center
-Strike averted? UMass Memorial Health has tentative deal with union
-New store coming to Lincoln Plaza
-Worcester housing, homeless crisis deepens
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): June Senior Center events
-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): Fiery explosion in Charlton prompts investigation
-Microburst brings down trees in Shirley and Ayer
-Foul odor displaces residents of Blackstone apartment complex
-TODAY! Paxton Garden Club plant sale 8 to noon
-Grafton beach opening provides a center for summer fun
-Road closures, parking for Sunday's Tarentino Strong 5K
-Sutton High seniors graduate at Mechanics Hall
-The Landmark's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: We & The Dawg, Sunset Serenades Art Market and more ....
-Kathleen M. Gagne ready for final "Encore" at Mechanics Hall
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Overcoming shame & mom guilt
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to founder of family run investment firm in Worcester
>SPORTS: Red Sox lose to Yankees, 9-6
-Coaches Mark Daigneault (Leominster) and Rick Carlisle (Worcester Academy) meet in NBA Finals
-Brad Marchand becomes first player to achieve this Stanley Cup feat
-Chris Simms details where Drake Maye can improve under Josh McDaniels
-Bill Belichick's book publicist was "insistent" on CBS interview
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 5-3. Next home game: 4 p.m. Sunday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross senior Caleb Kenney receives Richard J. Maloney Award
-Holy Cross Coaches Road Show (1:17)
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-3
>NATIONAL: Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to U.S., charged (3:53)
-Video shows passengers escape sinking ferry in Bali (1:23)
>TRAGIC: Teen dies attempting "dusting" challenge
>NEW ENGLAND: Plymouth schools employee accused of stealing food to sell at his business
-Karen Read trial analysis (21:17): Round 2 of the battle of the crash reconstruction experts
>COLLEGES: WPI celebrates Caribbean American Heritage Month
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The most iconic landmark in every state
>BUSINESS: Health insurers file for steep rate increases
-U.S. job growth exceeds expectations, adds 139,000 jobs in May
>HOMES: Having a pool can boost your home's value by 54%
>SHOPPING: Nintendo Switch 2 release sparks global excitement
>HEALTH: Tips for responding to a stroke from a neurosurgeon
-Affordable habit increases colon cancer survival rates better than some drugs
>FOOD: Aldi cuts prices for summer: Deals on meat, fruit, snacks and more
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "Sinners," "The Surfer," and more
>CELEBRITY: "Proud" Ana de Armas gushes over "amazing" Tom Cruise amid romance rumors
>ANIMALS: Community engagement K-9 now on duty at hospital
>GOOD NEWS: Ailing grandpa on "bucket list" trip gets heartwarming note from flight attendant
-Meanwhile, in Colorado, bear opens unlocked vehicle door, roots around for food
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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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