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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:49). High of 32 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester carpenter playing with house money wins $1 million
+6:00: B.T.'s Smokehouse will no longer serve at Polar Park
+6:00: At Fiddler's Green, seisiúns bring music, joy and community
+6:00: City of Worcester celebrates its birthday on Leap Day
+Noon: Worcester e-bike program expands to 10 more communities
+Noon: Worcester's Irish Festival celebrates 40 years with music, dancing
+Noon: Five Things to Do: Way Up South, Orchestre Métropolitain and more ...
-Local single mom loses $20,000 to con men (4:13) (pictured). Article
-Suspect who hid in sewer drain is arrested near Worcester school
-Construction begins on new spray park in Worcester's Main South
-Area police officer reunites with people who saved his life (2:41)
-Health advisory at Lake Quinsigamond lifted after another sewage spill
-In wake of death of student from Worcester, advocates call for gun reform
-Buses replacing Worcester line commuter trains near Boston
-As Attorney General sues Milton over zoning law, Holden has time to comply
-City of Worcester, born on Leap Day, in line for another birthday
-"Like having a unicorn for a birthday;" leap year people unite
-Early voting is open in Worcester through March 1st
-Faces of Worcester: Abigail Abena Mensah (Orleans Thompson), Dean of Equity & Inclusion, Worcester Academy
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (44:03): M.B.T.A. Act & Gov. Healey’s nomination
>DINING OUT: Loly's Chicken is a taste of Peru in the heart of Worcester
-ICYMI: Man wins $1 million at Worcester gas station while doing a favor for his wife
-Site of former Worcester Italian restaurant planned for 26-unit apartment redevelopment
-Worcester woman's homeowners insurance threatened after company uses satellite imagery to assess her home (3:45). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Scouts' racers compete in Pinewood Derby
-At Lamoureux Ford, our customers tell our story the best (1:56)
-Lupus Foundation benefits from local connections
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Paxton Select Board explains need for override
-Saint John’s High School participates in "High School Quiz Show"
-Shrewsbury police to participate in Polar Plunge on Saturday
-"A Night In The Cold" homeless fundraiser returns to Westborough
-Northborough firefighters rescue woman, dog from ice and mud (:22)
-An open letter to the Spencer Finance Committee
-Sutton given $190,172 in Green Grant award
-F.I.R.S.T. teams going for Crescendo
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-100FM The Pike (6:28): Frank Pupillo on Station Nightclub Benefit at Rascal's on Worcester
-Redemption Rock, still offering "beer for the people"
>SHOWTIME: TODAY! Black History Month celebration 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday
-Phish tour to make 2 stops in New England
-Listen Up: TELL delves into activism, politics on "Life in Reverse"
-Last Call: Rev. Shannan Hudgins
-TODAY! Unity in the Community: Empowering women & girls with a focus on diversity & inclusion
-WCCA-TV's The Mayor's Forum No. 35 (27:53): District 4 City Councilor Luis A. Ojeda
-WCCA-TV's The Mayor's Forum No. 36 (28:00): District 1 City Councilor Jenny Pacillo
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former deputy superintendent of the Worcester Public Schools
>SPORTS: Patriots rank 29th in new player survey, receive F in several categories
-Worcester native Tony Lapolito relates Patriots experience to "The Dynasty"
-Stacy Wakefield, widow of Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield, dies
-Bravehearts, WooSox to announce partnership
-New season, new business model for Bravehearts
-Holy Cross women's hockey makes program history with first postseason win, 4-2, over B.U.
-Holy Cross star Bronagh Power-Cassidy drops career-high 33 on Colgate
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
-Toyota recalls 381,000 Tacoma trucks over increased risk of crash
>NATIONAL: N.R.A., former leader Wayne LaPierre found liable in lawsuit
-Tragic: Teacher dies after school gym incident
>NEW ENGLAND: Gov. Healey's former romantic partner confirmed to Supreme Judicial Court
-Power for 30,000 Mass. homes generated by Vineyard Wind
>COLLEGES: WPI alumna enjoys meaningful "side gig"
-Anna Maria President Mary Lou Retelle: A message concerning America’s colleges
-Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (13:39): Clark psychologist treats the toll of a struggling relationship
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Delta offering solar eclipse "path-of-totality flight" in April
>BUSINESS: State grant funds training healthcare workers in Worcester
-This year looks to be a much better one for the U.S. economy
>SHOPPING: 2 new stores coming to Shops at Blackstone Valley
>HOMES: Gardening Central Mass.: Learning to identify regional edible plants
>HEALTH: Death rates surged for renters facing eviction during COVID
-New heart health risk factors for women over age 50 —how can you limit your risk
>FOOD: N.H. maple syrup producers prepare for big season ahead
>TV/STREAMING: 100 FM The Pike (10:12) — Adam Richman on the second season of "The Food That Built America"
>MOVIES: Streaming services' strategy is starving independent film financing
>CELEBRITY: Comedian Richard Lewis, who recently starred on "Curb Your Enthusiasm," dies at 76
>ANIMALS: Pizza shop finds a fun way to help shelter pups (1:00)
>HISTORY: Former Women's Club, now Tuckerman Hall, 1908
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Police rescue circus animals from burning trailer on highway
-Meanwhile, college baseball player hit by pitch 8 times in 9 plate appearances
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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
+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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