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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:25). High of 32 today in Worcester
-Latest National Weather Service forecast snow total
-Snow coming Saturday night (3:32)
-Parking ban in Worcester begins at 8 p.m.
-Looking back at the Blizzard of '78, 47 years later (11:45)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 16-year-old girl
-What survivors, advocates know about Mass. A.G.'s inquiry into child sexual abuse at Catholic dioceses
-Earlier: Worcester Diocese abuse victims want state's report made public
-Antiques dealer who pawned gold coins from Shrewsbury estate sentenced
-Worcester man arrested hours after vehicle reported stolen
-Worcester prepares for Valentine's Day with several romantic events
-Mayor Petty cryptic, but most city councilors looking to hold seats
-Worcester families worried over order on transgender services
-Coworking space opens in Worcester’s Trolley Yard Plaza
-Area science teacher gets prestigious national award
-Radio Worcester (12:12): Transportation Commissioner Stephen Rolle outlines focus on high-risk corridors
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:27): Worcester’s commitment to the transgender community
>DINING OUT: This barbecue restaurant wants to open on Route 9 in Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Mady Harmon raises $1,500 for cancer research
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Hearing on Salisbury Street bridge replacement February 20th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Memorial remembers Sullivan's service, sacrifice
-Southbridge Town Council votes no confidence in schools receiver
-Fitchburg firm shares small businesses' stories
-Karen McKenzie helps seniors stay "fit for life"
-David Hurlbut announces November retirement
-4 officers, sergeants promoted in Grafton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Seven Things to Do: James Montgomery Band, Italian Opera and more ...
-100FM The Pike (13:14): Chad Stewart & Steve Nevick on Saturday's Ultimate Acoustic Rock Show
-Matt Cody riding high in Grave Digger as Monster Jam is at DCU Center
-Local playwright Mfoniso Udofia on Shakespeare, Michaela Coel
-In the Books weekly reading recap (2:15)
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: We are in the midst of a hostile takeover
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1366 (27:52): Heart of New England Council, Scouting America announces partnerships
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who started local advertising agency
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez admits Patriots "got a little more lax" under Jerod Mayo
-Wade Boggs announces he is cancer free
-Holy Cross women’s basketball to host B.U. for 50th anniversary celebration
-Holy Cross men's basketball team set for Winter Homecoming matchup with B.U.
-12 Crusaders record points in men’s ice hockey’s win over RIT
-UMass will give student $10,000 after replay initially overturned half-court shot in contest (:46)
-Railers beat Atlanta, 3-2
>NATIONAL: 10 dead after missing Alaska plane discovered
-Do you qualify to file tax returns for free? What to know (1:58)
-Tragic: Boy, 14, dies after falling through ice while fishing at pond with pal
>NEW ENGLAND: Man stabbed dozens of times, wrapped in duct tape on Charlestown houseboat (1:18)
-Father accused of inappropriate contact on Boston-bound flight (1:16)
-Dept. of Education investigating M.I.A.A. over trans athletes (1:25)
>COLLEGES: WPI Business School highly ranked in world rankings
-Anna Maria nursing students achieve outstanding 96% NCLEX-RN pass rate
-Chief Rebecca Gagne sworn in as Assumption chief of police
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 25 rules for flying in 2025 every traveler should follow
>BUSINESS: February jobs report shows continued hiring trend
-Get your payment card data security in check before the April deadline
>SHOPPING: LG recalls ranges over fire hazard, pet deaths
>HEALTH: Tori Carbone: 5 winter skincare musts
-Being in noisy public setting doesn't affect blood pressure (1:18)
>FOOD: Game Day snacks that'll score big at home (5:14)
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "Wolf Man," "September 5," and more
>CELEBRITY: Critics Choice Awards winners
-Tony Roberts, Woody Allen sidekick, dies at 85
>ANIMALS: Guy adopts puppy who wouldn't stop crying, gives her a bath (1:45)
>HISTORY: "Godfather of Soul" James Brown once helped quell racial tensions in Boston
>GOOD NEWS: Dog reunites with owner after 8 years apart
-Meanwhile, man wins free cruise -- then catches the flu onboard and gets hit with $47,000 medical bill
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 52 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester's "Egg Roll Lady" shares gratitude and $1.75 eats
+6:00: High-speed internet expands to Worcester County
+6:00: Worcester man facing assault with intent to murder charge, other gun offenses, police say
+Noon: Dining In: Cookies are a delight than can be enjoyed all year
+Noon: Comedy-mystery "CLUE — Live On Stage!" coming to Worcester
+Noon: Listen Up: A Day Without Love, Dreadhead Ed deliver new songs
-Worcester barber John Rickheit remembered as "best of the best"
-Clark students end strike, vow to continue unionization efforts
-Honey Dew Donuts location in Worcester closes for good
-Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-Worcester video game firm issues new V.R. release on Meta
-Related: Radio Worcester (6:59): Petricore unleashes Mythic Realms
-Road to becoming a Celtics dancer is "rigorous but rewarding"
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council meeting agenda preview — Nothing but W.P.D./D.O.J.
-Radio Worcester (16:07): Hank Stolz on Radio Worcester’s unique role in Central Mass. media
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:48): Strike at Clark and other top stories
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 French Toast (5:08)
-ICYMI: D.O.J. may end federal police oversight
-The story behind a 100-year-old local potato chip company, Tri-Sum (4:00)
-Worcester D.P.W. to hold job fair for 90 open positions
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo Teacher Spotlight: Dr. Sparks
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Millbury Fourth Committee plans taking shape
-Who's running: Shrewsbury Select Board and School Committee
-Grafton Land Trust offers scholarship
-The Item's calendar of events
-Wachusett area public safety logs
-Organizations team up to clean up Lancaster
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Worcester Music Awards are Wednesday
-Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal break Broadway box office records with "Othello"
-In final concert of the series, Geller Jazz showcases the "Art of the Quartet"
>OPINION: Tom Marino: Worcester Police Sgt. spreads disinformation on public officials
-New Public: The 016 — Blurring boundaries between local news and social media
-David Rushford: Tone down vitriol at Worcester City Council
-WCCA-TV's Mayor's Forum No. 51 (28:35): David Peterson, Worcester Bravehearts
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (57:10)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a career banker
>SPORTS: Tatum hurt as Celtics beat Kings, 113-95
-Bob Cousy motivates Assumption men's hoop team prior to Elite 8
-Watching Red Sox, Celtics and Bruins will cost Xfinity customers more (2:10). Article
-Worcester Red Sox set to begin fifth season at Polar Park Friday
>CARS: Tesla, Ford among over 120,000 vehicles recalled
>NATIONAL: U.S. military strike details leaked in Signal chat with journalist
-Gen Z projected to be the richest generation by 2035: report
>NEW ENGLAND: Immigration officials arrest 370 during sweeps in Mass. (2:38). Article
-Campbell says DiZoglio hasn't provided legislature audit information (1:43). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI Month in Photos for February
-Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (16:40): Listening to a world of sounds with Professor Matt Malsky
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney World reveals details on new Cars and Monsters, Inc. attractions
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business leaders are standing by their D.E.I. initiatives amid federal funding threats
-LPL Financial Research: Powell walked a tightrope
-23andMe files for bankruptcy, C.E.O. resigns
>SHOPPING: 107 best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals, per shopping pros
>HEALTH: Mass. vaccination rates strong, but measles threat remains (2:28)
-Common medical test may cause cancer due to "unfathomable" mistake
>FOOD: See which restaurant chains have implemented egg surcharges
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for fifth and final season of "You" on Netflix (2:35)
>MOVIES: Lilo & Stitch live-action remake debuts May 23rd
>CELEBRITY: William Shatner celebrates 94th birthday with charity work, trip to Las Vegas
>ANIMALS: Husky who got dumped for being "too much" gets adopted (1:47)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Park at Lake Quinsigamond, circa 1915
>GOOD NEWS: Firefighter adopts boy left in "Safe Haven" baby box
-Meanwhile, in Peru, escaped pet monkey captured after home burglary spree
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