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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:57). High of 31 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Officers attend hearings in Worcester for 3 accused in prison attack (1:32)
+5:00: Popular Worcester pro wrestling league has to change venue. Here’s why
+Noon: Worcester District 1 Councilor Jenny Pacillo won’t seek re-election
+Noon: Things to Do: Wrestling at Electric Haze, blues at WCUW and more ...
+Noon: Small Stones Festival of the Arts exhibition returning to Grafton
+Noon: Oscar nominations: "Emilia Pérez" leads with 13
+Noon: Oscar nominations snubs and surprises: Selena Gomez and Daniel Craig are out
-Heating problem closes large Worcester nonprofit "until further notice"
-More than a dozen displaced after Worcester apartment fire (1:51). Article
-Grafton man fatally struck by tractor trailer on Mass. Pike, police say
-Worcester teachers, bus drivers told to not coordinate with I.C.E. agents (1:58). Article
-Earlier: Worcester Public Schools will deny immigration agents access without criminal warrants signed by a federal judge
-Related: Mass. law prevents local police from enforcing I.C.E. detainers (2:20). Article
-Dirt bike larcenies in Worcester County
-Teen dancers descend on Worcester to compete in the "American Idol" of ballet
-Worcester schools announces plan for $7 million in new funds
-Aislinn Doyle: A road map for improving literacy in Worcester. Part 2 of Worcester’s Literacy "Crisis"
-Related: Worcester's Literacy "Crisis" (Part 1)
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:54): Council controversy, political underpinnings and Worcester’s future
-Trash & recycling pickup delayed by a day in Worcester
>DINING OUT: These restaurant chains closed locations in 2024
-ICYMI: Worcester residents battle leaky pipes and cold temps; warming centers open (1:47). Article
-Worcester man charged with murder in death of former employee (:25). Article
-"Do better or step aside": Supporters rally for nonbinary Worcester city councilor
-Firm managing 2,700+ Central Mass. apartments facing second federal lawsuit over rents
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden update from Town Administrator Peter Lukes (8:00)
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Holden the town, like the Harvard chapel, takes name from London banker
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury police warn residents of new scam
-TODAY! Explore Slocum Meadow in Shrewsbury with experienced wildlife tracker Bob Moore on Thursday
-Leicester police promote detective to sergeant
-UMass Memorial Health plans new emergency department in Nashoba Valley
-Leominster man with knife intimidates CVS employee into making purchases
-Southbridge cannabis firm debuts THC-infused oral pouch inspired by nicotine products
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Dead of Winter Horror Fest returns to haunt Mechanics Hall
-Central Massachusetts Festival Chorus seeks new singers
-Last Call: Sara Letourneau, poet
-Radio Worcester (22:24): Winter Wonders at Mechanics Hall
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: America’s dark new era
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 46 (29:05): Zoiy Galloay
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime area restaurant manager
>SPORTS: Patriots hire Terrell Williams as defensive coordinator (1:14). Article
-Celtics beat Clippers, 117-113, in overtime
-Bruins lose to Devils, 5-1
-Holy Cross stars Gale, McLinskey announced as Hobey Baker Memorial Award nominees
-Holy Cross women's basketball beats Army
-Holy Cross men's basketball falls to Army
>NATIONAL: Hughes Fire torches more than 5,000 acres north of Los Angeles (:46)
-7 police officers injured in San Antonio shooting
-Tragic: Father dies trying to save 17-year-old son after being shot by his brother
>NEW ENGLAND: Teachers union reportedly makes new push to legalize strikes (:29)
-New M.B.T.A. zoning regulations give towns more time
>COLLEGES: Assumption welcomes first physician assistant class with White Coat Ceremony
-New greenhouse at Clark expands research opportunities in climate change, sustainability
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 predictions for the future of air travel
>BUSINESS: Community Legal Aid names C.O.O.
-LPL Financial Research: Q4 earnings preview — Mix of solid growth and policy uncertainty
-Radio Worcester (23:32): Ryan Kittredge on navigating investments in 2025
>SHOPPING: Why are some stores bagging self-checkout? (3:52)
>HOMES: Nostalgic home design trends that are staging a comeback in 2025
>HEALTH: Hot tub health risks — Expert advice for safe use
-City of Worcester's W.S.C. Stay Connected with Your Health (38:42)
>FOOD: Cheetos brings back fan-fave flavor they stopped making 20 years ago
>TV/STREAMING: DirecTV's new MySports streaming service now in 24 cities
>MOVIES: 8 movie filming locations you should visit
>CELEBRITY: Justin Baldoni's lawyer says newly released footage "refutes" Blake Lively's claims
>HISTORY: Worcester's Isaiah Thomas — legendary patriot, printer, collector
>ANIMALS: Puppy loves to annoy his cat big brother (2:08)
>GOOD NEWS: 103-year-old widow with no living family members receives 1,700 birthday cards
-Meanwhile, massive new bug species is so horrifying, it's been named after Darth Vader
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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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