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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:42). High of 42 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester couple arrested on federal sex trafficking charges
+6:00: Porch pirates pillage Worcester; 46 package thefts reported in less than 2 months
+6:00: 2 indicted on charges of organized retail crime
+6:00: Princeton’s Mountain Barn Restaurant to reopen as The Barn in early 2023
+Noon: Mayor Joe Petty says he plans on running again in 2023
+Noon: Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (12:20): Re-election, Big D, WPD investigation and more
+Noon: Paul's Barber & Styling Shop closing after 39 years of cutting hair to Sinatra
+Noon: Ghost of the Machine, Jafet Muzic join forces on "Crash Landed"
+Noon: Facebook group admin reflects on Worcester area's wildlife
-Worcester woman sues Diocese, ex-official over coerced sex allegations
-Worcester police investigation years in making, U.S. Attorney says
-Worcester police help Santa surprise elementary students
-Toys for Recovery gift giveaway helps families in Worcester
-Recently found painting stolen from Worcester valued at $10 million
-TODAY! Santa visits Stearns Tavern on Wednesday
-Fitchburg man indicted in fatal July shooting in Worcester
-Worcester poaches longtime Brookline planner for its new transportation department
-Worcester Gay Professionals group offers opportunity to connect
-Worcester COVID rate hits recent high as city urges vaccination
-Person ejected from car after colliding with tractor-trailer in Shrewsbury
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester - Season 2, Episode 2 - Face Down and Floating in Geese Pond. Video (21:52). Audio (23:50)
>ANIMALS: Worcester area pets up for adoption: Meet Princess, Paladin and more
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Harlem Globetrotters to hold court at DCU Center
-Janice Harvey: The fight to keep the Christmas tree lit
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: I am coming out; Mental illness is real
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to longtime Worcester pastor
-ICYMI: City of Worcester collects nearly $37 million in online bill pay during pandemic, leaving residents paying fees
-Longtime Worcester area nonprofit leader to retire
-Temporary homeless shelter opens at Worcester church
-2 Worcester men arrested in investigation of an assault
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Wachusett area goings on
-Happy holidays from the staff at Lamoureux Ford (1:13)
-Brilla Coffee Welcomes You to Holden (7:05)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Substitute shortage makes Sutton raise daily pay
-Former State Rep. Harold Naughton Jr. nominated for judgeship by Gov. Baker
-Shrewsbury holds ARPA funding forum
-Bolton firefighter finds a sweet passion in beekeeping
-Sterling town administrator gets high grades
-The incredible Leicester Christmas display from above (:59)
>SPORTS: Patriots playoff picture begins to take shape with key AFC matchups ahead
-Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris dies days before 50th anniversary of Immaculate Reception
-Boston Marathon 2021 winner disqualified, suspended
-Holy Cross women's basketball can't find rhythm in rough home loss to Vermont
-2 Holy Cross football players earn Stats Perform All-America honors
-Holy Cross selects MOGL as its NIL solution
>CARS: Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATION/WORLD: Ukraine's Zelenskyy preparing to visit D.C. on Wednesday
-97-year-old former Nazi secretary sentenced for involvement in more than 10,000 murders
-Airlines already making flight changes ahead of big Christmas storm
-Tragic: 8 teen girls charged with murdering Toronto homeless man
>NEW ENGLAND: Man dies during ammonia leak at Mass. food plant
-Deadline looms for Mass. residents to start the new year with coverage through Health Connector
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County December 11th-17th
>HEALTH: 3 subvariants causing 70% of New England COVID infections
-Free COVID vaccination on Wednesday: 10-6 at Centro Cristiano Betesda, 11-7 at Worcester Public Library
>BUSINESS: Cyber threats are growing; Central Mass. experts urge ways to avoid disaster
-Wells Fargo fined $3.7 billion for illegal activity including unjust foreclosures, vehicle repossessions
>COLLEGES: WPI prof turns a pesky yard work problem into an opportunity for students
-Clark Esports brings home 2 divisional championships
>SHOPPING: Cape Cod nail polish company takes an eco-conscious spin on manicures
>FOOD: Taco Bell is testing 2 new Mexican Pizza varieties
>TELEVISION: Google’s YouTube TV the frontrunner for NFL’s Sunday Ticket package
>MOVIES: "Avatar 2" called out for "cultural appropriation"
>CELEBRITY: Amber Heard says she settled defamation lawsuit with Johnny Depp
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Dancing Grannies make triumphant return after parade tragedy (2:17)
-Meanwhile, in North Carolina, overturned truck spills load of hams, various meats
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: M.O.A.D. to host African Festival in Worcester August 1st (6:28)
+6:00: Latest "Walking Dead" premieres this weekend, with strong touch of Worcester
+6:00: Worcesteria: A tale of 2 murals at site of the former Dive Bar
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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