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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:15). High of 36 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Planet Fitness plans to open new gym in Downtown Worcester
+5:00: Shrewsbury Street restaurant celebrates 25 years in business (pictured)
+5:00: Worcester names new D.P.W. Commissioner
+5:00: Worcester Public Library gives free trees to kids
+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 — "Kraven The Hunter," "Queer," and more
+Noon: "I don't like it one bit": Worcester neighbors lament plans to close Price Chopper store
+Noon: Victor Infante: Does anybody want to read about a happy marriage?
+Noon: First Person: An Ode to the Old Tahanto Regional High School Gum Wall
+Noon: Former Holy Cross receiver Jalen Coker enjoyed breakout season for Carolina Panthers
-Worcester roofer pleads guilty to tax evasion, $1.6 million in income hidden
-Shrewsbury dentist charged with attempted rape of a child
-Worcester man arrested for allegedly exposing himself to teens at Auburn Mall
-Assumption students charged in social media-inspired plot (2:43). Article
-Holy Cross buys Rotmans Furniture complex
-From government to arts, presenting Worcester's Women to Watch in 2025
-During absence, City Councilor Thu Nguyen to receive $2,641 monthly stipend
-Earlier: Nguyen takes hiatus, accuses colleagues of transphobia (2:08). Article
-Earlier: Mayor Joe Petty responds; Councilor Kate Toomey responds, Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson responds
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (22:09): Explosive city council accusations and debate over in-person attendance
-City councilors support effort to create women's shelter in Worcester
-Lake Avenue crash victim identified
-Gov. Healey says she's confident in Worcester to address police issues
>DINING OUT: Theatre Café holding Winter Blues Supper Club dinner on Friday
-ICYMI: Worcester demands Polar Park developer pay taxes & fees over terminated project
-George Russell will not seek reelection as District 3 city councilor
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:08): Public comment rules and early Worcester city council race insights
-As Worcester’s new chief equity officer, Kevin Lovaincy has his work cut out for him to advance the city’s D.E.I. efforts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Don’t forget to close your tabs — The school’s wifi
-NEW! Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Wachusett Echo: Players raise money for their teams
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Challenge to Beal Commons project dismissed
-Information about Lake Singletary Fishing Derby on Saturday
-Christopher Sullivan Memorial Event is Saturday
-Paxton Garden Club thanks community
-2 Grafton teens arrested in drug bust
-Ice crashes through windshield, injuring driver in Brookfield (2:33)
-20th annual wine & chocolate tasting to support Blackstone Valley Emergency Shelter and Rotary
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Documentary screening, death metal and wedding expo ...
-Burncoat Theatre presents "Arsenic and Old Lace" (1:59:56)
-W.C.P.A. names Daniel Letona for Dan Lewis fellowship
>OPINION: Giselle Rivera-Flores: José “Cha Cha” Jiménez — A Pioneering Activist for the Puerto Rican Community
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 447 (28:32): Barry Maloney & Worcester State
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a former research scientist at UMass Medical School
>SPORTS: Updated Patriots predictions for No. 4 pick in NFL Draft
-Bill Belichick hasn't signed U.N.C. contract yet as NFL rumors swirl
-Were Cam Neely’s candid Bruins trade deadline comments a message to players?
-Brian Abraham, Rich Gedman given new jobs within Red Sox organization
-Holy Cross men's hockey goalie Thomas Gale named to Mike Richter Award Watch List
-Holy Cross announces 2025 football schedule, season ticket deposits on sale now
-New officiating course would address need for sporting officials
>NATIONAL: SpaceX Starship destroyed during launch (1:20)
-State Farm renewing policies for homeowners impacted by L.A. wildfires
-Tragic: Toddler found alone in freezing cold after babysitter nearly drinks herself to death: cops
>NEW ENGLAND: Sen. Peter Durant promises push to overturn state gun law
-Gov. Maura Healey delivers State of the Commonwealth address (59:44)
>COLLEGES: Hundreds of school children cheer on Worcester State women’s basketball during Math Madness
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 12 longest rail trails in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Area bank promotes chief lending officer to president
-LPL Financial Research: New year, same bull market?
-Radio Worcester (12:16): B.B.B.'s Alex Guardiola highlights Braley Wellington’s growth and expertise
>SHOPPING: Amazon Valentine's Day — Shop the best gifts, deals, decor and more
>HEALTH: How to treat cold sores (1:09)
-Workout tips for 2025 from fitness experts (9:03)
>FOOD: Eating more processed red meat could increase dementia risk (2:15)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz Netflix movie, "Back in Action" (2:08)
>MOVIES: Oscars not being canceled, film academy says
>CELEBRITY: "Twin Peaks" creator David Lynch dies at 78
-Bob Uecker, legendary voice of the Brewers, dies at 90
>HISTORY: Mechanics Hall is Worcester’s most historic music venue
>ANIMALS: Husky who spent his whole life alone in a yard gets rescued (1:53)
>GOOD NEWS: Basketball player saved by opponent after collapsing
-Meanwhile, Italian mayor's proclamation makes it illegal to get sick
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In The News
>WEATHER: High of 71 today in Worcester (3:36)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: As Robert Stoddard slept, thieves made off with 9 valuable paintings, including recovered Avercamp
+4:00: Related: Stolen Dutch master painting back in Worcester after nearly 47 years — to be shown at Worcester Art Museum
+4:00: Man arrested after pursuit through Worcester Common
+4:00: WPI lays off 24 employees, citing rising costs and federal uncertainty
+4:00: Radio Worcester (9:25): At airport, 44 acre solar farm planned and American Eagle flights return
+4:00: Holy Cross baseball falls to North Carolina in NCAA regional tourney opener
+4:00: 210 Sports' Friday 4: Handshakes, USA Hockey, Touch the trophy, and Wienie racing
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Bella Pizzeria brings Brazilian pizza to Worcester
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Fight or Flight," "The King of Kings" and more
-Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
-Related: Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:23:13)
-Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
-Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
-D.O.J. retracts investigations of 8 police departments. What about Worcester?
-Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
-Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
-W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
-Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
-Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
-100 FM The Pike (9:38): Middle Eastern Festival
-Mass. Attorney General issues guidance on rights during I.C.E. enforcement
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Banned from City Hall — The boundaries of protest
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Red Lobster menu changes — Under $20, hush puppies, Happy Hour deals
-ICYMI: Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): June Among Friends senior newsletter
-Jazzed Up Duo 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday at Val's
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-May & June Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Joann Fabrics officially closes in Shrewsbury
-Join the inaugural Shrewsbury Pride 5K Run/Walk
-Struggling Quabbin Reservoir towns make public appeal for more state funding
-James Ettamarna, Christine Watkins will join Sutton Select Board
-West Boylston ballot features races, override
-New senior center director introduced in West Boylston
-Clinton Select Board restricts recycling center to residents only amid surge of use by outsiders
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
-Shakira, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn concerts at Fenway Park canceled after sources say staging fell apart (3:44). Article
-"American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
-Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
-Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
-WCCA-TV's Mayor's Forum No. 53 (28:26): Dr. Tasia Cerezo, Meryl's Safe Haven
-Unity Radio's Cannabis 101 (31:48)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who expanded his family's trucking business
>SPORTS: TODAY! What to know before Bravehearts Home Opener
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Today. Get tickets here
-Bravehearts fall to Starfires, 10-6
-Vrabel's vibes, Drake Maye's relationship with Josh McDaniels (6:47)
-Jordon Hudson's raunchy sexual innuendo from viral Bill Belichick getaway revealed
-Holy Cross baseball to face No. 1 North Carolina in Chapel Hill Regional
-Related: Crusaders celebrate resilient journey to NCAA Tournament
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 3-2
>CARS: Ford recalls more than 1 million vehicles due to rearview camera issue
>NATIONAL: Blatten, Switzerland buried following glacier collapse (2:13). Photos
-4-year-old Mexican girl faces deportation amid medical crisis
>TRAGIC: Teen dies from playing social media "tackle game"
>NEW ENGLAND: Major traffic trouble on the Mass. Pike begins today (2:07). Article
-Around 40 people arrested during I.C.E. operations on Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard
-Karen Read trial (21:07): The prosecution rested its case — our experts grade it
>COLLEGES: Celebrate the Holy Cross Class of 2025
-WPI graduate commencement (:27)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What American tourists should know about "terrorism" threat in Italy
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. nonprofits snag portion of $6.7 million for small business training
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Most employees would invite family or a friend on a work trip
>SHOPPING: Shoppers are exploiting retail return policies
>HEALTH: Mental health organizations in Mass. struggle with federal funding cuts (:57)
-Doctor on Hepatitis A after exposure warning issued at Mass. eatery (3:10)
>FOOD: Coke or Pepsi? Best-selling sodas in America in 2024 revealed
>TV/STREAMING: Worcester plays strong supporting role in episode of "The Walking Dead"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Pete Davidson horror movie, "The Home" (1:58)
>CELEBRITY: Sarah Silverman reveals A-lister who saved her after "SNL" firing
>ANIMALS: Lonely puppy who wasn't moving slowly comes back to life (1:44)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Burke Square, Main and Ripley streets, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman's gas stop turns into 6-figure lottery win
-Meanwhile, in Utah, 7-year-old boy drove his little sister to get McDonald's
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+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
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