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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:38). High of 38 today in Worcester
+5:00: Heavy snow coming Saturday night (10:15)
-Looking back at the Blizzard of '78, 47 years later (11:45)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester man arrested hours after vehicle reported stolen
+5:00: Local playwright Mfoniso Udofia on Shakespeare, Michaela Coel
+Noon: This barbecue restaurant wants to open on Route 9 in Shrewsbury
+Noon: 100FM The Pike (13:14): Chad Stewart & Steve Nevick on Saturday's Ultimate Acoustic Rock Show
+Noon: Matt Cody riding high in Grave Digger as Monster Jam is at DCU Center
+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 — "Wolf Man," "September 5," and more
-Winter storm hits Worcester (1:11)
-Related: "This is nothin'." Channel 10 catches up with Worcester resident Patti Britt (:18)
-Worcester program's future in doubt after its funding left out of state budget
-Nonprofit names new C.E.O. amid expansion to Worcester
-Worcester is getting a pop-up Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy
-Kathleen Gagne, Mechanics Hall executive director, to retire in June
-Worcester School Committee divides on LGBTQ+ resolution vote
-New U.S. attorney for Mass. declines to rule out prosecuting governor, mayors surrounding immigration
-Dudley man arrested following accusations of child sexual assault in Webster
-TODAY! Crumbl Cookies to open Shrewsbury location Friday
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:27): Worcester’s commitment to the transgender community
>DINING OUT: What to expect at Worcester’s soon-to-reopen downtown eatery
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing adult sisters
-Worcester Diocese abuse victims want state's report made public
-National day care franchise to open Worcester location
-Elder service providers feeling pressure as population expands
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Hearing on Salisbury Street bridge replacement February 20th
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Terrance Fencher spreads positivity and creativity throughout Wachusett
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Kids hit sledding hills as Central Mass. is winter playground (1:13)
-Antisemitic graffiti found in bathroom at Uxbridge High School
-Man arrested for breaking into girlfriend’s apartment building a day after domestic violence charge
-David Hall resigns from Sutton Select Board
-Nomination papers for Shrewsbury election due March 18th
-Meat and seafood raffle to benefit the Millbury Historical Society on Saturday
-Millbury Public Schools to hold Kindergarten registration
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Seven Things to Do: James Montgomery Band, Italian Opera and more ...
-"Solus," shot in Worcester, to debut at Dead of Winter film festival
-North High Art Show (2:00)
-Worcester museum announces new exhibit, receipt of major gift
>OPINION: Amanda Khatib: I am my mother's daughter
-Liz Goodfellow: Worcester Speaks No. 8 — Claire Schaeffer-Duffy
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1365 (21:43): Project Bread FoodSource Hotline
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to dedicated psychiatric nurse at UMass Memorial Medical Center
>SPORTS: Anticipate Patriots to be "very active" in free agency: Report
-Josh Allen wins NFL MVP award
-Super Bowl-ring clad Bill Belichick, Jordon Hudson roasted at NFL Honors
-Robert Kraft casts Tom Brady, Snoop Dogg in his latest ad
-Celtics lose to Mavericks, 127-120
-Holy Cross women’s hockey to take on Providence and UConn
-'Sader Stories (3:26): Declan Cronin
>CARS: Nearly 73,000 Fords may have faulty rearview camera
>NATIONAL: Search underway in western Alaska for plane carrying 10 people
-Swedish police say mass shooter was connected to school where he opened fire, had weapon licenses
-Tragic: Deaf woman killed by neighbor's 3 dogs
>NEW ENGLAND: Man arrested in killing of Boston-area priest in Spain (1:32)
-New housing plan hopes to add 222,000 units over next decade, governor says (2:10). Article
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria secures nearly $1 million to advance nursing labs
-Nichols students get hands-on experience working at Super Bowl
-First-year WPI students explore Artificial Intelligence (8:38). Article
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The world’s longest possible train journey takes 21 days
>BUSINESS: Local bank in merger; no immediate change for customers
-LPL Financial Research: U.S. exceptionalism — Is it still intact?
-Worcester nonprofit appoints new C.F.O.
>SHOPPING: Presidents Day mattress sales — Saatva, Nectar, Mattress Firm
>HOMES: Impact of tariffs on home heating oil and gas (3:31)
>HEALTH: Is fluoride in drinking water really good for us? (3:45)
-Boston hospital offers 1-visit procedure to treat lung cancer
>FOOD: Wendy's has a secret menu item everyone thought was a myth: "Pure cow"
>TV/STREAMING: What's new in February on Max (1:04)
>MOVIES: America’s all-time favorite movie revealed in new poll
>CELEBRITY: 11 star-studded Super Bowl commercials to watch before the big game
>ANIMALS: Cat walks over to neighbor's house for nightly sleepovers (1:57)
>HISTORY: A look up Crystal Street in Worcester, circa 1900
>GOOD NEWS: Man who saved couple from house fire hailed as a hero
-Meanwhile, in Minnesota, Vincent van Gogh painting worth $15 million bought at garage sale for $50: experts
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 44 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Will the Worcester Auditorium ever reopen? Renovation push gains ground
+Noon: Photos: Newborns celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Worcester hospital
+Noon: Worcester man faces charges after foot chase, ghost gun found
+Noon: Bravehearts Opening Night set for May 29th
+Noon: Last Call: Anne Marie Murphy, women's history researcher and author
-Disability groups sue Worcester, alleging A.D.A. violations in 911 responses
-Worcester seeks approval for loan to settle Holden sewer lawsuit
-South High basketball players targeted by racist social media comments
-Arraignments set for state troopers charged in death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia of Worcester
-George's Coney Island, Ralph's Rock Diner named New England "classics"
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: If you attend one Worcester Public Schools meeting this decade, make it this one
-Worcester Business Journal wins 9 New England journalism awards
-Worcesteria: Worcester Community Fridge marks fifth anniversary
-Worcester County Wonders: John Wilkes Booth once performed on Front St.
>DINING OUT: Search for Best Fish and Chips down to 8 places. Vote now
-ICYMI: Worcester's St. Patrick's parade a family tradition. Related: Gallery (16 photos)
-Robert Goddard's rocket launch celebrated 100 years later
-State Troopers arrest armed suspect following early morning pursuit in Worcester
-Owner bans hats at Ruth's Chris Steak House
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: From tray to trash: Good food going to waste
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Mystery lingers over human remains found in Shirley pond (2:11)
-Northborough looks toward $1.1 million demolition of failing dam
-Sterling man arrested in Ayer for driving with suspended license, resisting arrest
-A new high-tech way to dispose of sharps in Shrewsbury
-Historic $2.7 million E.P.A. grant will allow new recycling services to come to Shrewsbury
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Jazz trio reworks familiar songs into "sonic journey"
-WCCA-TV TV production class March 21st
-The Pussycat Dolls are reuniting for a world tour -- and Nicole Scherzinger is "definitely" in
>OPINION: Keith Linhares: Putting Worcester's money where the potholes are
-Unity Radio's Q.C.C. State of Mind (58:13): Erin Connor & Jen Arner Welsh
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:20): Worcester development, Ticketmaster settlement and major stories
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who ran his own tax prep service until he was 90
>SPORTS: Patriots’ top 4 roster needs after initial NFL free agency signings
-Celtics beat Suns, 120-112 (1:57). Article
-Exploring Celtics’ to-do list over final month of regular season
-Coach Ladino announces 2030 Holy Cross softball signing class
-Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 23
>NATIONAL: Heart-stopping photos show huge wave sweep man off Lake Michigan pier
-Afghan man who served alongside U.S. forces dies after less than a day in I.C.E. custody, family says
-Tragic: Developmentally disabled 5-year-old savagely beaten at cub scout meeting while scoutmaster left to vape: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: Body found under Tyngsborough floor may be missing Lowell woman
-Nashua father accused of assaulting 3-month-old child
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria student organization highlight: AMCares
-More than 60 students visit Worcester State for National African American Read-In
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 famous love lock bridges around the world
-What are "mistake fares"? (And how to take advantage of them)
>BUSINESS: Radio Worcester (24:46): Worcester launches new life sciences accelerator to support early stage startups
-LPL Financial Research: Why oil prices matter less — but still move headline inflation
-Secured vs. unsecured creditors
>SHOPPING: Everything you need to know about Target Circle Deal Days sale
>HOMES: Baby boomers feeling crushed by housing crunch
>HEALTH: WPI researchers using A.I. to predict Alzheimer’s disease early (2:26). Article
>FOOD: Maximize grocery savings with digital coupons (1:52)
>TV/STREAMING: Teaser for new Netflix movie with Sally Field, "Remarkably Bright Creatures" (:56)
>MOVIES: We're handing out Oscars for the all-time best in sports movies
>CELEBRITY: Phil Campbell, longtime Motörhead guitarist, dies at 64
-Dolly Parton gives health update in first major public appearance in months
>ANIMALS: These sloths keep finding themselves in all the wrong places (1:53)
>HISTORY: Radio Worcester (13:32): Clark's Charles Agosta on Robert Goddard’s rocket legacy in Auburn
>GOOD NEWS: North Attleborough veteran, cancer warrior grateful for local support
-Meanwhile, in Indiana, man holds world record for 73 years of grave digging
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