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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:24). High of 36 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Remembering former Worcester Fire Department chaplain Fr. Walter Riley (pictured)
+Noon: Related: Funeral will cause delays on Lincoln Street, police say
+Noon: 2 Worcester package stores sanctioned for selling to minors
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "The Iron Claw," "Miller's Girl," and more
-Suspect in fatal domestic stabbing in Worcester held without bail (1:31). Article
-Earlier: Woman stabbed to death in act of domestic violence in Worcester, police say
-Worcester construction project resumes despite complaints from residents
-Local group's ads get shut down by W.R.T.A. drivers
-Worcester gas station sells $1 million lottery winner
-Shrewsbury man thanks first responders, doctors who saved his life
-City of Worcester taking steps to curb hateful speech at city council meetings
-Worcester looks to rid itself of rat problem
-Worcester man gets 20 months in jail for Auburn car thefts
-Local lawmakers say more assistance needed to deal with state's migrant crisis
-The Faces of Worcester: Rachel Blessington, business owner & midwife
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat
-ICYMI: St. V's nurses allege conditions "getting worse, not better"
-Local behind-the-scenes TV and film crews hope for more work soon
-W.R.T.A. saving a seat to honor Rosa Parks during Black History Month
-Worcester's Youth Poet Laureate crafts poem with community words (4:08). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett girls' varsity basketball going strong
-At Lamoureux Ford, our customers tell our story the best (1:56)
-Holden Conservation Commission has a vacancy
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Clinton St. industrial park project draws ire of Shrewsbury residents
-Community Conversation (11:17): Sterling Town Administrator Bill Caldwell
-Parking, fire exits raise concerns for Rice Road 40B project abutters
-Bolton ready for busy election season
-Nashoba Neighbors host birthday celebration
-Bank commits $25,000 to Millbury and Sutton Fuel Funds for 2024
-Sutton High School Q2 Honor Roll
-Clinton High announces its Honor Roll
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-TODAY! Rock out at Redemption Rock with Easy Season on Friday
>SHOWTIME: Six Things to Do: Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba; Jeanine De Bique, Jim & Val and more ...
-TODAY! Thick Chick Comedy at American Legion Post 435 on Providence Street
-A master taxidermist passes on his trade to 2 women
-A bright beginning: Celebrating the Lunar New Year in Worcester
-Bored Teachers: We Can't Make This Stuff Up comedy tour comes to Worcester
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 456 (27:50): Gen Z and Dating/Relationships, Part 1 of 2
-Worcester Police Department Civilian Academy (2:25:57): Week 5
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a woman who taught preschool for 45 years
>SPORTS: Bruins lose to Kraken, 4-1
-New Patriots O.C. Alex Van Pelt emphasizes importance of strong run game
-North High keeps rolling with win over Wellesley
-Former Shepherd Hill star Alec Lindstrom ready for fresh start with UFL's Memphis Showboats
-Railers lose in Orlando, 4-0
-Boston College introduces Bill O'Brien as coach
-Iowa's Caitlin Clark breaks women's basketball scoring record
-Campco Elite Girls Basketball Clinic coming to Bancroft School this summer
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
>INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL: What to know about Alaskapox after officials report first known fatal case
-I.R.S. will collect hundreds of billions more in unpaid and overdue taxes, thanks to new funding
-Tragic: Mother dies with baby in house fire after rescuing 2 other children
>NEW ENGLAND: How much Mass. is spending on migrant crisis (3:01)
-"Economic act of God" threatening Boston's budget, report warns
>COLLEGES: Clark grad brings "Chance Encounter" to campus
-Pierre's Pub is open at Assumption
-Worcester State Counseling Services’ ResilientU relaunches on new, improved platform
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most romantic restaurants in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: U.S. retail sales declined in January by much more than expected
-Federal Reserve senior economist to highlight W.B.J. Economic Forecast Forum on February 29th
>SHOPPING: 27 best Amazon Presidents Day sales
>HOMES: 100-year-old Grafton home featuring original finishes for sale for $2 million
>HEALTH: Worcester oncologist shares the early warning signs of stomach cancer
-New blood test predicts schizophrenia risk, best treatments
>FOOD: Dole recalls salads sold in 25 states, including Mass.
>TV/STREAMING: "The Dynasty", out today on Apple TV+, delivers the goods on Patriots’ Shakespearean story
-Related: Jeff Benedict, author of "The Dynasty," shares his insights (35:16)
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Twister" sequel, "Twisters" (2:00)
>CELEBRITY: Demi Moore saddles up to join "Yellowstone" creator Taylor Sheridan’s TV universe
>ANIMALS: Puppy thrown out like trash finds his forever home (:54)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): High schoolers give free bikes to those in need
-Meanwhile, Snoop and Dre finally release "Gin and Juice" drinks based on 1993 song
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:59). High of 54 today in Worcester
-Will it be a snowy winter? What the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts in Massachusetts
>TOP OF THE NEWS:
-Auburn police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old
-Albert Carabba, held in Mississippi in case of missing Worcester woman, fights return to Mass.
-4 Worcester officers among those honored by governor at Trooper Hanna awards
-Worcester's South High mourning sudden death of English, theater teacher
-Extensive rehab planned for Plumley Village in Worcester
-Worcester celebrates beginning of Lakeside Apartments project
-Worcester marks 175 years since historic women’s rights gathering
-Discovering the place where Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut meet
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:25): Calls for civilian oversight amid skepticism over implementation
>POLITICS: District council candidates debate key issues at Mechanics Hall. Video (2:04:55)
-GBH hosts Worcester mayoral debate Thursday
-Radio Worcester (23:24): Owura-Kwaku Sarkodieh launches mayoral bid with a vision for a “New Deal” in Worcester
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:55): City Council cell phone use becomes a campaign issue
>DINING OUT: Downtown Worcester restaurant closed Thursday for private event
-Mercado Restaurant replacing Flying Rhino Cafe on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester
-ICYMI: Long-awaited report calls for civilian review board to oversee Worcester police
-Suicide-awareness advocates seek rail changes at Worcester County Courthouse after man's death
-Video shows man stealing 500 Pokemon cards from Worcester shop (2:13). Article
-Worcester woman part of "Hamilton" cast as the iconic show celebrates 10th anniversary
-Worcester Business Journal landlord seeks to convert Shrewsbury Street building into 44 apartments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Free the students!
-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): After Select Board discussion, Beal Commons clears final hurdle
-Leominster woman admits stealing from elderly in Worcester County
-Leominster teen missing from Boston
-Fitchburg man arrested for running acquaintance over in JCPenney parking lot over $50 debt
-80-unit affordable housing complex planned for Route 12 in West Boylston
-Millbury Schools recognized for mathematics achievement on latest M.C.A.S. test
-Photos: Clinton community celebrates Hispanic heritage
-Community Harvest Project to host 19th annual Harvest Home Festival November 2nd
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Disney On Ice will "jump" into the DCU Center
-Listen Up: Big-League Collective, Dusknight deliver new music
>OPINION: Janet Limke: Bill promoting plant-based foods at state facilities good medicine
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (50:31): Brenda Vezina, C.E.O., Kiva Centers
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Vietnam War veteran from Worcester who worked for the Department of Youth Services
>SPORTS: Interim coach bump? Patriots beating Titans would go against trend
-5 running back trade candidates for Patriots to jump-start run game
-NFL Week 7 schedule, TV and announcers
-'Sader Stories (27:31): Varsity Club Hall of Famer Jerry Dickinson
>CARS: Price of new car hits over $50,000 for first time ever (1:58)
>NATIONAL: Supreme Court weighs Voting Rights Act challenge
-Federal workers face mounting financial strain as government shutdown drags on
-Tragic: Crash kills family of 8, including 5 children and a pregnant woman
>NEW ENGLAND: Seth Moulton to challenge Senator Ed Markey in 2026
-Woman pleads guilty to taking, sharing explicit photos of children at day care
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria's ESports Blog: Director’s Corner
-Holy Cross Professor Susan Elizabeth Sweeney shares tips on writing from Edgar Allan Poe
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 surprisingly cheap European cities to visit
>BUSINESS: Survey reveals main reason why many "dread" the holiday season
-LPL Financial Research: Happy Anniversary Bull Market
-Taking bids: New company sought to run Mass. D.O.T. service plazas
>HOMES: New law on home sales takes effect in Massachusetts (3:19). Article
>SHOPPING: Shop the LG Beauty Belif glowing kit to combat dry winter skin
>HEALTH: Nonverbal dementia patient makes breakthrough with unexpected therapy
-70 percent of American adults may be considered obese under new definition of condition
>FOOD: KFC brings back fan favorite flavor Original Honey BBQ
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix true crime doc "My Father, the BTK Killer" (1:27)
>MOVIES: Paul Thomas Anderson's 10 movies, ranked from worst to best
>CELEBRITY: Jonah Hill flaunts his thinnest physique yet on set of new film
-Britney Spears fires back at Kevin Federline over memoir allegations
>HISTORY: Infamous WWII Nazi identified with help of A.I.
>ANIMALS: Dog attached to 5-foot leash his whole life is finally free (1:37)
>GOOD NEWS: Grandchildren's ages earn man a $50,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in California, 2,346-pound pumpkin wins world championship
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