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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:20). High of 45 today in Worcester
-Latest snowfall prediction from National Weather Service (7:55 a.m. Saturday)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Shrewsbury Street restaurant celebrates 25 years in business
-Planet Fitness plans to open new gym in Downtown Worcester
-Worcester sticks to rule, lawyer claims negligence on new smoke shop
-Worcester names new D.P.W. Commissioner
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester's Literacy "Crisis" (Part 1)
-Worcester Public Library gives free trees to kids
-"I don't like it one bit": Worcester neighbors lament plans to close Price Chopper store
-Downtown Worcester office-to-condo project receives $8.1 million from MassHousing
-Allegations detailed against Shrewsbury man arrested in sting operation
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (22:09): Explosive city council accusations and debate over in-person attendance
-ICYMI: Worcester roofer pleads guilty to tax evasion, $1.6 million in income hidden
-Worcester man arrested for allegedly exposing himself to teens at Auburn Mall
-From government to arts, presenting Worcester's Women to Watch in 2025
-During absence, City Councilor Thu Nguyen to receive $2,641 monthly stipend
-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): Spencer Fire Department offers 2 new programs
-New Sutton police chief appointment expected Tuesday
-Important dates for Sutton spring town meeting and election
-Richards Memorial Library news
-Wachusett area public safety logs
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Documentary screening, death metal and wedding expo ...
-Victor Infante: Does anybody want to read about a happy marriage?
-100FM The Pike (5:23): Breakdown Lane
>OPINION: First Person: An Ode to the Old Tahanto Regional High School Gum Wall
-Worcester Public School (46:18): Bill Murphy, a Worcester Public School's graduate who ran 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a longtime nurse from Worcester
>SPORTS: Mike Vrabel: Josh McDaniels on "long list" of Patriots offensive coordinator candidates
-NFL Divisional Round schedule, TV and announcers
-Former Holy Cross receiver Jalen Coker enjoyed breakout season for Carolina Panthers
-Celtics beat Magic, 121-94
-Holy Cross women's hockey beats Merrimack in shootout. Highlights (1:38)
-Holy Cross men's basketball and women's basketball take on American
-Oxford's Corey Hetherman named University of Miami defensive coordinator
-Lunenburg's Chris Grautski joins James Madison after run with Holy Cross football
-Railers beat Adirondack, 3-2
>CARS: Feds probing GM engine failures, including popular Silverados
>NATIONAL: What caused the Palisades Fire? Photos show New Year’s fire in same area
-TikTok to shut down in U.S. Sunday if ban holds, reports say
-Tragic: Missing girl dies after being pulled from icy pond in Norton (2:33). Article
>NEW ENGLAND: Massachusetts doctor faces 2 counts of rape (1:34). Article
-Woman accused of assaulting 2 referees at high school hockey game
>COLLEGES: Clark opens new greenhouse to help U.S. agriculture, environment
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Spectacular aerial photos of your favorite cities
>BUSINESS: The "sausage factory" of health insurance negotiations in Mass.
-Tax law changes that could save you money in 2025 (2:05)
>HOMES: Fires in California could impact insurance rates in Mass. (2:37)
>SHOPPING: Central Mass. Mom's private shopping and bra fitting experience at The O Shop in Worcester
>HEALTH: What are the health benefits of drinking tea vs. coffee? (1:21)
-Ozempic, Wegovy among new drugs selected for Medicare's price negotiations
>FOOD: Healthy food trends for 2025 (4:13)
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "Kraven The Hunter," "Queer," and more
>CELEBRITY: Tony Slattery, "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" star, dies at 65
>HISTORY: Why's it called that? From Bartlett Farm, Saint Vincent Hospital grew
>ANIMALS: Wild owl rescued from L.A. fires (1:34)
>GOOD NEWS: How a beloved geology professor's bond with a former student transcends illness (2:40)
-Meanwhile, Progresso unveils new chicken noodle soup-flavored hard candy
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 44 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Auburn celebrates Robert Goddard centennial today; Monday's events moved to today
-Related: Updated parking and shuttle service for Goddard centennial events
-Related: The 100th anniversary of the first liquid-fueled rocket launch
-Related: Worcester celebrates Goddard’s rocket launch centennial
-Related: Breaking barriers a century after Goddard's rocket launch
-Related: WPI to honor rocket pioneer Goddard with campus centennial
-Related: Telling the story of Robert and Esther Goddard 100 years later
-Related: From Worcester to the stars: Goddard at 100
-No March Madness in Worcester. Why doesn’t NCAA Tournament come here anymore?
-Worcester's proud Irish culture
-Radio Worcester (14:01): Everything you need to know about Worcester’s St. Patrick’s Parade
-Whiskey Lounge a new destination in Worcester's nightlife
-"Food, Clothing, Love": Mustard Seed an indispensable resource
-South High's Apricot Journal earns First Class Distinction at REALM Awards
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Rockets, council fights and March traditions
>DINING OUT: Where to get corned beef on St. Patrick's Day
-ICYMI: Worcester reverend accused of fraud dodges his own lawyer, ordered to appear in court
-Argument in apartment preceded Spencer shooting, court documents show
-Police seek info on shooting at Webster apartment complex that left man injured
-Area man left puppies in cold car to flee from Boston police, D.A. says
-Worcester retirement system C.E.O. abused public funds: Report
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Nominations open for Holden Women's Club Person of the Year
-Opioid Listening Session Saturday
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Vacancies on town boards and commissions
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): What it’s like to stay the night at one of the "most haunted" places in Mass.
-Phenology Walk at Dean Park in Shrewsbury today
-No trespassing at housing complex, Southbridge landlord tells councilor
-Rutland police arrest Worcester man with stolen car, fentanyl and outstanding warrant
-Leominster woman arrested for walking into path of bus and traffic outside Home Depot
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Perreoland, The Combination, SW!NG OUT and more ...
-Jimmy Cash brings Wormtown to The Wilbur once more
-Sammy Hagar says he'll never reunite with bandmate Alex Van Halen despite reconciling with Eddie
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: What to expect when you're expecting a family game night
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: An open letter to the women who built the world anyway
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:26): Development, costs and city projects
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:20): Worcester development, Ticketmaster settlement and major stories
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked at Saint John's High School for 38 years
>SPORTS: Patriots roster reset: Time to get Drake Maye’s tight end of the future?
-U.S. survives Canada scare to advance to World Baseball Classic semifinal
-Bruins on pace to get lottery pick in NHL Draft from Maple Leafs
-Holy Cross men’s hockey falls to Bentley in overtime in Game 1 of Atlantic Hockey semifinals
-Holy Cross women’s basketball to host Patriot League championship on Sunday
>NATIONAL: Charges dropped against teens after a prank left a teacher dead
-Young people are embracing "grandma hobbies"
-Tragic: Bus driver ran over elderly man while asleep at the wheel on Christmas Day
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. launches portal to report misconduct by federal agents
-Man shot and killed by police after carjacking (1:41)
-18-year-old accused of killing Danvers woman in "random" attack, police say
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. joins statewide apprenticeship degree program
-Anna Maria AMCast Oscar predictions
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 mountain towns accessible only by cable car
-Princess Cruises quietly hikes daily service charge — drawing backlash from passengers
>BUSINESS: Reused passwords are putting millions at risk, expert warns (2:18)
-Why the A.I. headshot market is booming (2:21)
>HOMES: Budget-friendly ways to refresh your home
>HEALTH: Intimate partner violence can cause lasting brain damage (3:23). Article
>FOOD: McDonald's will soon offer value items for $3 or less: Here's what you can get
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "The Testament of Ann Lee" and more
-50 years ago, the 1976 Oscars featured the greatest lineup of Best Picture nominees of all time
>CELEBRITY: Harrison Ford, 83, makes rare sex confession in playful new interview
-Kacey Musgraves finally reveals what led to Miranda Lambert feud
>ANIMALS: Rescued baby goat loves riding on her sheep friend's back (1:44)
>HISTORY: A Day in the Life Of Worcester, May 3rd, 1989 (30:12)
>GOOD NEWS: 78-year-old DoorDash driver goes viral as kind strangers raise $500,000 to help him retire
-Meanwhile, in New York, Mario Day event in draws 270 people dressed as Mario
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