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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 48 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Celebrating National Pizza Day in Worcester; What you knead to know
+Noon: Wachusett High grad will play with Usher at Super Bowl halftime show
+Noon: Anette Barrios-Torres is Eliza in "My Fair Lady" coming to Worcester
+Noon: Sevendust singer Lajon Witherspoon excited about the future of band
+Noon: Worcester to plant 2 Miyawaki forests, establish "cool pockets"
+Noon: Firefighters battle blaze at Ashburnham home (1:31)
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "American Fiction," "I.S.S." and more
-"People are upset": Worcester construction project suspended after residents complain of damage
-Worcester fighter Jamaine Ortiz outboxes champ, loses title fight on points
-Former D'Angelo's on West Boylston Street could be replaced by condos
-Stolen gun found on shelf of Worcester grocery store
-Ask for homeless camping in Worcester parks rejected by councilors
-TODAY! Local middle schoolers to have out-of-this-world experience
-Nichols sports management students get hands-on experience at Super Bowl (2:01). Article
-Worcester Guardian granted tax-exempt status by the IRS
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:54): Worcester City Council hate groups and more
-Radio Worcester (11:23): Moe Bergman on hate group targeting City Council with bigotry
-Unsolved: Worcester (24:40) — "What Happened to Holly Piirainen?" Audio (24:39)
>DINING OUT: Super Bowl plans? Check Dining Out to see local offers
-ICYMI: Worcester Housing Authority being investigated for living and working conditions
-Restaurant opens at former site of Blackstone Herbs in Worcester
-UMass Memorial doctor explains who should really be taking weight-loss wonder drugs (4:16). Article
-The Faces of Worcester: Elizabeth Cruz, President, Latin American Business Organization
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Chicago World's Fair reprise in Holden
-At Lamoureux Ford, our customers tell our story the best (1:56)
-Holden talks budget, trash fee hike
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 incidents draw police to Clinton court house
-Migrant families relocating from Sutton to Auburn
-Grafton town manager's 5-year budget snapshot shows escalating deficit
-Solar panel project turns into nightmare for Fitchburg family (2:45). Article
-Central Mass. cities, towns slow spending opioid settlement funds
-Auburn Police Department January summary
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
-Shrewsbury Senior Center events this month
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Sgt Scag, Futon Lasagna, Sweet Babylon, The Agonizers, and The Negans at the Raven on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Marley bash, title fight watch, scavenger hunt: weekend fun
-Five things to do: Opera, comedy, drag and more
-Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Zara Cully's "Jeffersons" role
-Get a custom built activity kit for Valentine's Day
-Pre-order these sweetheart doughnuts for your Valentine
-Shaun Connolly: Sports Fans, QAnon and MORE!
-WCCA-TV's Perspectives No. 93 (29:09): Stop Genocide, Part 1
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to professional artist and longtime art teacher
>SPORTS: Bruins beat Canucks, 4-0
-Bravehearts' new owners "look forward to a successful run"
-Related: Radio Worcester (11:59) — New era begins with Vaccaro family ownership
-Earlier: Worcester Bravehearts sold, will remain in city
-Holy Cross Jersey Retirement Reflections: Patrick Rissmiller '02
-Kendrick Bourne opens up about free agency, Mac Jones, Patriots offense
-Celtics acquire Jaden Springer in trade with 76ers
-Clark High School Boys' and Girls' Basketball Tournament seedings, schedule
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
>NATIONAL: Conductor Seiji Ozawa, who led Boston Symphony Orchestra, dies at 88
-Ex-CIA employee gets 40 years in largest data leak in agency's history
-Tragic: 16-year-old fatally shot while "play fighting" with other teen
>NEW ENGLAND: Avian flu found in Massachusetts
-JetBlue planes hit each other on ground at Logan Airport while de-icing
>COLLEGES: Clark Black History Month events explore passion and purpose
-Anna Maria and South High partnership empowers students
-WPI starts Global Health Masters Program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 underwater hotels you need to see to believe
>BUSINESS: A.A.R.P. can help in your job search
-Report: Immigrants provide direct economic benefits to region
>SHOPPING: 20 best last-minute Super Bowl TV deals to shop today
>HOMES: $15 million "Homey Pastoral Estate" in Westwood has separate in-law house
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor on early data for latest COVID booster (2:36)
-Cancer screening tests all men should have and when
>FOOD: Trader Joe's frozen chicken pilaf bags may have rocks
>TV/STREAMING: Sam Waterston to exit "Law & Order" after 30 years; Tony Goldwyn joins
>MOVIES: The movies coming to theaters in February
>CELEBRITY: A whopping 40 A-list celebs grace Vogue's March issue cover
>ANIMALS: Abandoned kitten gets another chance at life (:57)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Ashburnham man wins $1 million thanks to grandson
-Meanwhile, some can now place bets on possible Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift engagement
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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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