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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 44 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Family, friends mourn loss of longtime hairdresser Sal Arcuri
+6:00: Worcester to celebrate Black History Month
+6:00: Mayor Petty asks for report on free museum days for public school families
+6:00: Online commenting coming to an end on telegram.com
+6:00: Shrewsbury police arrest man for trafficking meth
+6:00: Parents outraged by firing of 2 Southbridge teachers
+6:00: Ex-husband shares memories of Lunenburg murder victim
+6:00: Driver cited after ice flies off truck and shatters car windshield in Uxbridge
+Noon: Song, art, dance: Black History Month event honors women in education
+Noon: Things to Do: Vanessa Collier, "Barbie" and a "Socks On! Dance Off!"
-Worcester nursing home cited for understaffing, overmedication, neglect
-Related: Disturbing conditions at a Worcester nursing home prompt questions of state oversight
-Report: Worcester median rent rose 7.6% in 2023
-86-year-old woman victim of hit-and-run
-Worcester boxer Jamaine Ortiz prepares for his first world title fight (1:27) (pictured)
-Read accused of frequently contacting Turtleboy about case, court docs show (1:54). Article
-Gather for Excellence: Feedback sought for Worcester Public School's strategic plan
-Worcester Police Department Civilian Academy - Week 3 (1:43:36)
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:16): City Council meeting marred by profane, racist calls
>DINING OUT: Canal District restaurant announces closing, third business to close in January
-ICYMI: Saint Vincent nurses claim retaliation for safety complaints
-Worcester business loses tobacco license after repeat violations
-Amazon says it plans to open Worcester warehouse by end of year
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett students underutilizing Media Center miss out on valuable resources
-Lamoureux Ford Testimonial (:47)
-Arthur "AJ" Dionne pinned at Eagle Scout Court of Honor
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Oxford man get 5 to 7 years in prison for gun possession
-Drunk driver with loaded Glock who nearly struck Leominster cruiser yet to be arraigned
-Superintendent Joe Sawyer outlines Shrewsbury Public Schools' highlights, challenges
-Information sought in cold case murder of 19-year-old Winchendon teen
-Service project lauded at Beaman celebration
-Grafton police log, February 2nd edition
-West Boylston police log January 22nd to 28th
-Lancaster papers available February 14th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Community Art Pop-Up Sunday at The Village
-Winter Festival, black history exhibit, yacht rock: 5 fun things
-Burncoat High School's Spirit Team goes to national competition
-Sarah Connell Sanders: Hues and I and immersion in color drenching
-First Person: Suzanna Parpos will rock the red February 2nd to fight heart disease
-Last Call: Soben Ung, newspaper editor and publisher
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 22 (28:52): Colleges and student mental health
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 524 (27:49): Homeless encampments
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a founding member of Temple Sinai
>SPORTS: How Patriots "lucked out in big way" entering draft
-Sader Stories (31:45): Patrick Rissmiller hockey jersey retirement preview
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
>NATIONAL: Mark Zuckerberg apologizes to victims' families (2:52)
-U.S. prison labor tied to some of the world's most popular food brands
-Tragic: Firefighter and father of 3 dies battling blaze
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. hospitals "struggling," State House chair says
-He's claimed 80 Mass. lottery jackpots; Here's what he says to do before claiming the prize
>COLLEGES: UMass offering scholarships for community college grads in top 10 percent of their class
-Anna Maria students hosting American Cancer Society Relay for Life
-Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (10:25): Seniors study how superheroes frame contemporary issues
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most luxurious train rides
>BUSINESS: These are the retail and tech companies that have slashed jobs
-Job interview expert tips: How to avoid the interview runaround
>HOMES: Tour the top 10 highest-priced homes in Worcester County
>HEALTH: A.D.H.D. medicine Zenzedi recalled
-Vision problems could be early warning sign of Alzheimer's: Study
>SHOPPING: Former Christmas Tree Shops building in Sagamore has new tenant
>FOOD: Burger King to release new Candied Bacon Whopper, Fiery Big Fish
>TV/STREAMING: How to get Apple TV+ free trial, subscription, MLS and more
>MOVIES: "The Sting" hit the Oscar jackpot 50 years ago
>CELEBRITY: Britney Spears apologizes to Justin Timberlake
>ANIMALS: No one wanted this cat because she was shy (:54)
>HISTORY: Today in History for February 1st (1:33)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Group fights loneliness by bringing older adults and young volunteers together
-Meanwhile, Elmo asked people online how they were doing. He got an earful
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:00). High of 66 today in Worcester
-Fall foliage outlook in New England (9:47)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Residents in Holden grateful to be OK after storms and tornado sweep through (2:20). Article
-700 on Worcester Technical High School waitlist as demand for vocational schools surge (4:13). Article
-Worcester School Committee decides to hold off on changing student grading system
-Cut short by storm, Pride Worcester Festival enjoys joyous moments in sun
-Related: Gallery (12 photos)
-Queer AF spotlights on individual beauty, even as Raja Gemini, Utica, Lady Sabrina shine
-Worcester launches Maternal and Child Health Dashboard to address health outcomes
-Why was a road rage case against accused Shrewsbury shooter hidden from the public?
-Earlier: Accused Shrewsbury killer's machete case was dismissed after evidence mix-up
-Earlier: Fiancée remembers man killed in Shrewsbury shooting (:55). Article
-Apartments proposed on site of single-family home in Worcester's Vernon Hill neighborhood
-A hole in Worcester's Mechanic Street in Worcester (:17)
-Powerball players win historic $1.79 billion jackpot, ending three-month drought
-Radio Worcester (9:33): Senior Connection Caregiver Summit at Clark supports caregivers and aging population
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:29): Festivals in Worcester, homelessness near Polar Park and preliminary election
>FAITH: Hopeful thinking— Charting a different course
>DINING OUT: Worcester Pizzafest returns October 11th
-ICYMI: Worcester accused of threatening future Pride events
-With renovations and leadership changes, W.A.R.L. eyes facing the future
-Shoplifters’ "perfect" getaway ends in Wendy’s drive-thru bust, police say
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): September Senior Center events
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): American India Foundation holds picnic for a good cause
-Webster man with 22 prior gun convictions arrested with ghost gun and high-capacity magazine
-Southbridge woman arrested for shoplifting at Dudley supermarket, later fined $100
-Hubbardston fire crews, with help from other towns, battle brush fire off
-Westborough's V.F.W. post officially sold: Here's what's moving in
-Grafton resident joins American Cancer Society's Board of Directors
-Some Item photos from Clinton Olde Home Days
-Item photos: New Clinton Middle School groundbreaking celebrated
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Maddie & Tae, Jazz Streams, Sterling Fair and more ...
-The real-life rock-star stories that inspired "This Is Spinal Tap"
-"A Taste of Ireland" will bring Irish dance to Worcester
-Things to do this fall in Central Mass.
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Democrats have it wrong about crime
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: I can trust my feelings to speak my truth
-Laurel: Best seats in the house for Movies on the Common
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 157 (29:50): Kevin Lovaincy, Chief Equity Officer
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester State professor who taught for 37 years
>SPORTS: How Raiders will test Patriots’ Drake Maye-Josh McDaniels pairing
-Patriots-Raiders preview with 3 matchups to watch in Week 1
-Are Patriots ready to make a jump under Mike Vrabel? (11:36)
-NFL Week 1 schedule, TV and announcers
-Scott Hanson's message for fans enraged by NFL RedZone adding commercials
-Bill Belichick gets first win as college head coach
-Red Sox lose to Diamondbacks, 5-1
-Holy Cross football team falls to New Hampshire, 19-16
-Holy Cross Athletics (:43): Worcester Public Schools visits, first day of school
-A breakdown of all 50 Central Mass. high school football teams
-John Conceison: Reflecting on many wonderful moments as running columnist heads to finish line
>NATIONAL: A look at what happened in the U.S. government this week
-Helicopter crashes near Minneapolis airport, killing all on board
>TRAGIC: Assisted living facility left woman to freeze to death during winter storm
>NEW ENGLAND: New I.C.E. operation underway in Mass. (2:11). Article
-Should school start times be pushed back so kids can sleep in? (:59)
>COLLEGES: Worcester State welcomes new students at Convocation Ceremony
-Acclaimed poet Heather Treseler wins prestigious Massachusetts Book Award
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 countries with the most time zones
>BUSINESS: Big banks defeat antitrust lawsuit in U.S. over bond trades
-Radio Worcester (11:44): B.B.B. warns Worcester residents about phishing scams and fake emails
>HOMES: Mortgage rates hit 11-month low, increasing optimism for buyers
>SHOPPING: Where are the best towns to go antiquing in Mass.? Designers say these 2 towns
>HEALTH: How to save money on prescription drugs (2:26)
-Mass. pediatrician answers your questions amid vaccine debate (3:42). Article
>FOOD: Chipotle adds carne asada to menu, has a buy-one-get-one free deal
>TV/STREAMING: "Thunderbolts" Disney+ release date
>MOVIES: "The Conjuring: Last Rites" first in box office on opening day
>CELEBRITY: Sheinelle Jones returns to "TODAY" following husband’s passing
>ANIMALS: Horse can't stop marching into mom's house, wandering around (2:05)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Park Theater, 24 Mill St., Worcester. Abbie Hoffman worked here
>GOOD NEWS: World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday with fellow veterans
-Meanwhile, barefoot woman breaks record for running across Lego bricks
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