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  In The News

  >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

  -Bolton caucus is March 4th
   

  >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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