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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:27). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police seek help finding missing teen
-After time of blight, merchants hopeful at Midtown Mall
-Redfin's Worcester Neighborhood Guide: Where to live in 2024
-Worcester bagel shop slated to move to Pleasant Street
-Police serving warrant at Leominster massage parlor find seriously injured woman (1:26). Article
-Teen suspect ID'd in theft of First Baptist Worcester Pride flag
-Finding Narcan is supposed to be easy. In Worcester, that's not always the case
-Radio Worcester (17:20): New pickleball club opens in West Boylston
-Events across Worcester during Black History Month
-Zorba's Taverna announces it's closing for good, becomes fifth high profile business to close in recent weeks
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:16): City Council meeting marred by profane, racist calls
-Worcester Senior Center Stay Connected (37:21): Dr. Elizabeth Chen, Mass. Secretary of Elder Affairs
>FAITH: Rev. Sarah Stewart First Unitarian Church — Finding a liberal religious home
>DINING OUT: Westborough restaurant among Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Date Places (5:29)
-ICYMI: New owner keeps legendary Kenmore Diner tradition cooking
-Worcester Beer Garden aims to reopen with new business partner
-Worcester Public Schools tackling $22 million budget shortfall for FY25
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police ask for help in case of booze boosted from Big Y
-Lamoureux Ford Testimonial (:47)
-Wachusett students underutilizing Media Center miss out on valuable resources
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): $650,000 lottery ticket sold in Shrewsbury
-Loved ones await justice for Leominster native killed in gruesome Las Vegas triple murder
-Auburn K9 tracks down missing child on freezing cold night (:28)
-North Brookfield Pride event to go forward following lawsuit against town
-Boylston official named finalist for Millbury post
-Special election to be held for open state Rep. seat
-Clinton school budget plan counts on aid increase
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: TODAY! Community Art Pop Up at The Village
-100FM The Pike (13:51): Comedian Ari Shaffir on his current tour and which drugs are kosher
-Burncoat Theatre: Marian, or The True Tale of Robin Hood (1:11:03)
-Writing Lines: Events celebrate history makers and barrier breakers
-Ray Mariano: Worcester has a secret development partner
-Shaun Connolly: Horrorscopes
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 23 (28:33): Economic issues facing Worcester
-Manny Jae Media InnerViews (56:03): Positively Suzanne
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester flower shop owner
>SPORTS: Steve Spagnuolo of Grafton enters Super Bowl on cusp of history
-Patriots hiring Jeremy Springer as special teams coordinator
-Pluto TV's Super Bowl Classics streaming channel: How to watch
-Holy Cross men's hockey completes sweep of Air Force. Highlights (1:38). Postgame interview (1:19)
-Holy Cross men's basketball beats Loyola, 70-67
-Railers beat Trois-Rivieres Lions, 6-4
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
>NATIONAL: Chile forest fires leave at least 51 dead
-What to know about the U.S. strikes in Iraq and Syria
-Tragic: Retired priest, sister and grandfather killed by Florida man
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. State Police accused of breaking Public Records Law in lawsuit
-Mass. Health Connector sees largest number of enrollees in a decade
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria fall Dean’s List
-On Esports team or with a paintbrush in hand, Clarkie flexes skills
-Worcester State nursing program earns No. 1 ranking in Mass.
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 dark sky parks to visit this year
>BUSINESS: These free online tools can widen your network and source jobs
-Why employees no longer feel loyalty towards their bosses, employers
>HOMES: Ring changes how police can access your door camera video
>HEALTH: Why it's time to clean out your medicine cabinet (1:11)
-Daily naps could slow brain from shrinking with age: study
>FOOD: McDonald's Shamrock Shake almost ready to make return
>TV/STREAMING: 7 ways to pay less on streaming every month
>MOVIES: Full list of Razzie Award nominations
>CELEBRITY: Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift get special airline flight numbers from United, American
>ANIMALS: Guy rescues the oldest dogs out of the shelter (3:08)
>HISTORY: Today in History for February 4th (1:43)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man stops for coffee, wins $1 million lottery prize
-Meanwhile, on American Airlines, excessively gassy passenger forces flight to turn around
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 90 today in Worcester
-What to know about past "very strong" El Niños
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 1 dead, 2 injured in stabbing off Ararat Street in Worcester, police say (:16). Article
+6:00: Worcester councilors say city is shouldering homelessness burden from surrounding towns
+6:00: Victor D. Infante's WoMag Rundown (7:20)
+1:00: Worcester man arrested after child found alone in locked car at Northborough Walmart (1:56). Article
+1:00: Worcester school principal involved in harassment call days before going on leave
+1:00: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: Decades by DeZyne to headline this year's Pet Rock Fest
+1:00: Facebook and Instagram down as Meta products hit with widespread outage
-Parents of WPI's “Lost Sons” speak out
-Worcester prepares for World Cup watch parties (2:21)
-Related: Security, parking plans for World Cup games on Worcester Common
-Related: Local E.M.T. squads ready for World Cup watch parties in Worcester
-Related: Worcester License Commission says bars can stay open later for World Cup
-Related: Worcester awaits World Cup, and fans get a view of history
-Here's what's replacing Boston Market on Park Ave.
-Federal government accuses Chip Norton of fraud and millions in undisclosed transfers
-Woman struck, killed by flatbed tow truck identified by Worcester police
-Earlier: Worcester pedestrian struck, killed by flatbed tow truck
-National Grid begins massive project to upgrade lines in Central Mass.
-TODAY! Traffic advisory Friday for Grove Street
-TODAY! Fitness in the Parks summer series kicks off Friday
-Northbridge man who accidentally killed brother avoids prison time in plea
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Claremont Academy graduation (54:56)
-Worcester names new principal for North High
>DINING OUT: Worcester pizzerias see business boom following visits from Dave Portnoy
-ICYMI: Worcester man faces murder charge after beloved baker’s death
-Worcester activist, barred from City Hall, arrested again
-Developer seeks to build a new shopping plaza with multiple restaurants on Grove Street in Worcester
-Worcester sweep nets 8 suspects, drugs and illegal guns
-Downtown Worcester restaurant closed until June 22nd
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Update on construction at Senior Center parking lot
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Annual business personal property inspections begin Monday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Motorcycle, S.U.V. involved in serious Auburn crash
-Pub to close after 8 years due to "more than a few challenges"
-Worcester man charged with trafficking after drugs found in Squishmallows tin at Northborough Inn
-Free kids bike rodeo at Paxton Days 10 to noon Saturday
-Nearly 300 Leominster employees made $100,000 or more in 2025
-Highlights from Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up (Trio) at Uxlocale Friday, (Duo) at Val's in Holden, Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Wormtown rising, do the Time Warp, many voices ...
-R&B Legend Jon B. on new tour, music release (5:05)
-"Blizzard of Lies" author on new Karen Read book (3:17)
-Kayem, M.F.A. unveil traveling art exhibit featuring historic American figures with hot dogs
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: June Horrorscopes
-Who remembers the wonderful, wacky World Cup of 1966? I do!
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 341 (28:47): Jay Givan, 250th anniversary of America
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who passed away at 22 after a lifelong battle with Tay-Sachs disease
>SPORTS: See the full U.S. men's soccer schedule for the World Cup
-A.J. Brown pushes Drake Maye to be "perfect" at Pats minicamp (2:21)
-Former Holy Cross star Jalen Coker earns a 3-year, $35 million extension from Carolina
-Red Sox exec Sam Kennedy calls season "embarrassing"
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Bravehearts to host Italian Heritage Night with Brian Scalabrine June 20th
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 6-0
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 6-4, in game 1, second game postponed because of weather
>NATIONAL: U.S. will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war
-U.F.O. whistleblower claims billions in secret spending hidden from Congress
-Tragic: Details emerge after dad executed twin sons in bedroom -- as adorable boys are pictured
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. court overturns father’s murder conviction in death of Harmony Montgomery
-2 men killed in bloody Fall River homicide, 1 found with pitchfork impaled in head
>COLLEGES: Worcester State and Everett schools partner to offer direct admission to high school seniors
-Clark senior interns for Department of Environmental Protection, researches soundscapes in cranberry bogs
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Beat the Summer travel chaos with these easy hacks (3:48)
-The surprising passport mistake that could ruin your trip
>BUSINESS: U.S. oil reserves near 40-year low at 349.2 million barrels
-LPL Financial Research: Is bad news already priced into the bond market?
-New investment accounts fund an early start for kids (2:14)
>SHOPPING: Mass. sets tax-free weekend date for August
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: This mobile clinic is bringing care to new moms' front door (2:29)
-Dirty soda drinks might be doing you dirty as doctors warn of health risks
>FOOD: Homemade roasted tomato sauce
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix series "Worst Neighbor Ever" (2:04)
>MOVIES: Summer movie guide: "The Odyssey," "Toy Story 5," and more
>CELEBRITY: Aubrey Plaza cradles her baby bump
-Lizzo gets candid about new album, details wild moment from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit show
>ANIMALS: This cat waited his whole life for a dog best friend (1:53)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: Restoring history one milestone at a time
>GOOD NEWS: After growing up homeless, woman shares apartment with mom (3:04)
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, boy, 7, puts on 50 sweaters to break world record
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