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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-No homicides so far in 2025, Worcester police report; 16 in 2024
-Worcester Police Department responds to This Week in Report article
-Earlier: Worcester police union leader threatened police chief if city councilor was not charged
-Middle Eastern Festival offers taste of region in Worcester
-Cellar Bar & Grille ready for summer, La Cucina Italiana sold, and more restaurant news
-Conversation with incoming Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Brian Allen
-Worcester schools unlikely to use former Becker College property on Sever Street
-A hidden waterfall in Worcester is flowing for the first time in 4 years
-Amid rising rates of abuse, Central Mass. healthcare providers are pushing to make hospitals safer
-Judge turns back challenge to M.B.T.A. housing law
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:56): Natale Consenza settlement, I.C.E. arrest protests, Clark layoffs
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor: What a sunny van Gogh painting of "The Sower" tells us about Pope Leo’s message of hope
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Mass. Hidden Gems: Comfy classics and a mystery menu at Peppercorn’s
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 15-year-old girl
-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
-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): Crews respond to rollover crash in Princeton
-Crews battle massive brush fire near Jungle Road in Leominster
-Clinton High holds graduation for Class of 2025. Photos
-Gardner man arrested after threatening wife, violating restraining order and fleeing in her car
-Lightning strike ignites fire at Templeton’s Scout Hall
-Felony stop leads to gun arrest after Leominster woman reports armed man in driveway
-Shrewsbury Police Department May stats
-2 arrested after highway breakdown leads to O.U.I., interference charges in Shrewsbury
-Felon arrested in Webster with loaded gun, drugs and high-capacity magazine after Planet Fitness stop
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: We & The Dawg, Sunset Serenades Art Market and more ....
-Encore for Kathy Gagne: Celebrating 30 years at Mechanics Hall (22:18)
-A Prom for All Ages: How Thrive Support and Advocacy builds community, joy and vital services year-round (22:03)
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The revolution has already begun
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Silencing the Coquí. Silencing the people
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 465 (26:48): Mauro DePasquale
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to the founder of Shrewsbury Family Chiropractic
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Yankees, 10-7
-Expectations for Patriots quarterback Drake Maye will be different under Mike Vrabel
-NBA Draft history: What are Celtics’ chances of hitting on 28th pick?
-Bravehearts rained out. Next home game: 4 p.m. today. Get tickets here
-Excitement high as Villanova football joins Patriot League
-Holy Cross men’s hockey announces 2025-26 schedule
-Top Red Sox prospect Roman Anthony wows with 497-foot slam
-WooSox beat Rochester, 10-4
>NATIONAL: People who grew up less wealthy viewed as more trustworthy, study shows
-Ex-police chief and "Devil in the Ozarks" killer captured after nearly 2 weeks on run in prison break
>TRAGIC: Parents charged after son dies while crossing street in North Carolina
>NEW ENGLAND: Family hit with $400,000 clean-up cost after oil tank leak (3:07). Article
-15-year-old girl dead, 3 others hurt in partial building collapse at grad party
>COLLEGES: From rubble to rockets: Turning scrap metal into essential equipment at WPI
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 surrealist architectural landmarks you need to see
>BUSINESS: Market Basket history: Demoulas family drama
-Bill looks to make it easier for small businesses to transition to employee ownership
>HOMES: Having a pool can boost your home's value by 54%
>SHOPPING: Walmart parking lot robot security guard sparks rage
>HEALTH: Exercise may reduce cancer risk, study says (1:03)
-Doctor on accuracy of at-home medical tests (3:56)
>FOOD: Berry farms in Central Mass.
>TV/STREAMING: Best streaming deals, bundles, free trials: Peacock, Disney+, Sling TV
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Jurassic World Rebirth" (2:37)
>CELEBRITY: Gymnastics made Mary Lou Retton a star, and damaged her forever
>ANIMALS: Watch senior dog who'd been surrendered twice meet his person (2:21)
>HISTORY: Why's it called that? Meet the coach, teacher and namesake behind the Gerald Creamer Center
>GOOD NEWS: Love story emerges from social club for adults with disabilities (2:15)
-Meanwhile, in Ohio, bear wanders into apiary, eats entire beehive
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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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