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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 50 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: UPDATE: Historic Oakhurst Manor in Northbridge ravaged by overnight fire (pictured) (1:57)
-Earlier: Massive fire overnight at historic 43-room Oakhurst Manor (2:29). Article
+6:00: Worcester honors its unique connection with abolitionist Frederick Douglass (3:41)
+6:00: Meet the "cat whisperer": Mass. man's job is rescuing frightened felines
+Noon: Unionized Worcester Starbucks workers will get credit card tips
+Noon: Channel 5 Wake Up Call from Swanson Road Intermediate School in Auburn (:36)
+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 — "Poor Things," "Lisa Frankenstein," and more
+Noon: Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy bringing blazing fiddle playing to Worcester
+Noon: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. navigates the history of humor
-Worcester tax preparer sentenced to prison for false returns
-Worcester carpenter playing with house money wins $1 million
-Worcester fire caused by overheated hoverboard batteries
-B.T.'s Smokehouse will no longer serve at Polar Park
-City of Worcester celebrates its birthday on Leap Day
-Worcester Technical students seek your support for Paris trip (2:39)
-Worcester e-bike program expands to 10 more communities
-Fed economist tells Central Mass. business leaders threat of a recession has decreased
-The Buzz with City Manager Batista (6:46): Worcester Now | Next Plan
-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: See the List — Worcester Restaurant Week runs through March 9th
-ICYMI: Local single mom loses $20,000 to con men (4:13). Article
-Suspect who hid in sewer drain is arrested near Worcester school
-Construction begins on new spray park in Worcester's Main South
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): As Attorney General sues over zoning law, Holden has time to comply
-March Among Friends newsletter
-At Lamoureux Ford, our customers tell our story the best (1:56)
-Scouts' racers compete in Pinewood Derby
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Wind gust rips part of Gardner firehouse roof off (1:06)
-Moose with distinctive white patch seen roaming around Sterling
-Sturbridge police officer reunites with people who saved his life (2:41)
-Fitchburg woman busted, permanently banned from Leominster McDonald's after assaulting manager
-Shirley Bull Run: Restaurant, concert hall review
-Grafton Select Board approves T.I.F. for UPS
-Leprechaun Convention canceled, but will return
-West Boylston police log February 19th to 25th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100FM The Pike (6:28): Frank Pupillo on Station Nightclub Benefit at Rascal's on Worcester
>SHOWTIME: Winners of the Worcester Music Awards
-Worcester's Irish Festival celebrates 40 years with music, dancing
-At Fiddler's Green, seisiúns bring music, joy and community
-Five Things to Do: Way Up South, Orchestre Métropolitain and more ...
-Diva D uses drag to create inclusive, joy-filled spaces for Worcester
-WCCA-TV's The Mayor's Forum No. 36 (28:00): District 1 City Councilor Jenny Pacillo
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 322 (28:12): Jay Givan
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to World War II veteran from Worcester
>SPORTS: This offensive position is Patriots’ No. 1 free agent priority: Report
-Patriots "Dynasty" episode 6 review: Aaron Hernandez scenes are chilling
-Bravehearts, WooSox announce partnership
-Bruins beat Las Vegas, 5-4
-Holy Cross jersey retirement reflections: Stacey Hochkins
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
-Honda, Toyota, Ford among 2 million recalled
>NATIONAL: Court worker serving eviction notice and officer fatally shot
-Tragic: Bangladesh building fire kills 45
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. Amber Alert issued for 2 missing children
-Mass. unclaimed property list adds 50,000 names
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria President Mary Lou Retelle: A message concerning America’s colleges
-Accused of “writing on whiteboard,” Clark student faces disciplinary action
-Worcester State greenhouse reopens for learning, research and activities
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 fascinating places for history buffs to visit in the Southern U.S.
>BUSINESS: Economists see brighter outlook for 2024. Here's why
-Oops! Replacing workers with A.I. is actually more expensive, MIT finds
>SHOPPING: Macy's to close 150 stores, or about 30% of its locations
>HOMES: Cozy up by the fire at these Cape Cod homes
>HEALTH: Should you actually get 10,000 steps per day? Experts explain
-Study suggests mental illness leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths
>FOOD: Panera Bread settles lawsuit for $2 million. Here's how to file a claim
>TV/STREAMING: "Ray Donovan" spinoff series "The Donovans" in the works
>MOVIES: Female leads represented 30 percent of 2023 movies
>CELEBRITY: Bradley Cooper mocked for crying over Leonard Bernstein: "Bro, you're not getting that Oscar"
>ANIMALS: Baby grows up with the best of friends (:59)
>HISTORY: The old Union Station in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Sixth-grader raises money for K-9 unit by selling candy
-Meanwhile, in England, woman returns home to find house ransacked by badger
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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