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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:01). High of 26 today in Worcester
-Declared winter parking ban in Worcester lifted
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester firefighters combat high winds as 3-alarm fire tears though triple decker (:24). Article
-Channel 5's Wake Up Call from Venerini Academy (:25)
-UMass Medical School professor: Poor sleep and addiction go hand in hand
-Phantom Gourmet visits area barbecue restaurant (5:15)
-Why Me celebrates its 40th year, carrying on a child’s legacy
-Catholic Charities Worcester virtually unaffected by federal policy changes so far
-Need plans for February vacation?
-Central Mass. Mom's February vacation week activities in & around Central Mass.
-DINING OUT: Mass. restaurants, stores feeling impact of rising egg prices (2:59)
-ICYMI: Woman struck, killed by pickup truck in Grafton
-Tariffs could impact Polar Beverages
-Worcester Chamber says N.I.H. funding cuts could impact city's economy and research institutions
-Apartment buildings proposed near former Smokestack BBQ on Green Street
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): American Legion Post 42 hosting a Pancake Breakfast on February 22nd
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-February Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston police chief, town administrator at odds over flag
-Bust at Westminster residence uncovers drug distribution operation
-Fire spreads from vehicle and destroys garage in Oxford
-Shrewsbury basketball hosts fundraiser for girl with incurable disorder
-Clinton students, staff honored for accomplishments
-The Item's calendar of events
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: This Boston museum was named the best in Mass. Here's why
-Local radio personality Mistress Carrie moves to Springfield rock radio
-100FM The Pike (10:48): John McDermott, Experience Henrdrix Tour
-Celebrating Variant Dance Troupe’s first-time choreographer Frankie Roberts
>OPINION: Bill Donahue: Green Hill ideal for groomed cross-country skiing
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester February school vacation
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 465 (28:03): Fit Club Foundation, Part 1
-Manny Jae Media's Innerviews (48:28): Sha-Asia Medina
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to 32-year Worcester firefighter
>SPORTS: Puck drops in 4 Nations tournament Monday in Boston (1:49)
-Bravehearts' New England Sports Summit a big hit
-Holy Cross women's hockey team sweeps Vermont for 6-point weekend. Highlights (1:54)
-Holy Cross baseball upsets No. 22 Auburn, 4-2
-Amanda Belichick signs contract extension as Holy Cross women’s lacrosse coach
-Railers beat Americans, 3-1
-Saint John's names Gary Senecal new football coach
>NATIONAL: The ongoing measles outbreak in West Texas has doubled in size to 48 cases
-At least 9 killed in Kentucky as blast of winter weather wreaks havoc
-Tragic: Mother shoots 4 young daughters then turns gun on herself
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. State Police respond to over 400 weather related crashes (2:25)
-Brookline apartment building collapses, crushing car below (1:57). Article
>COLLEGES: The Scarlet: Institutional neutrality was a farce
-At Anna Maria, Sarah Collins Rudolph shares her story of survival and resilience
-Holy Cross grad: What business are you in … really?
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 stunning landmarks with romantic backstories
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Meta lays off 4,000 workers — as some claim they received glowing reviews just last year: report
>HOMES: Residents fuming over skyrocketing gas bills
>SHOPPING: Crocs slippers are back in stock and 30% off
>HEALTH: How to treat a jammed finger (1:01)
-Heart health signs you shouldn’t ignore in your 40s, 50s and 60s
>FOOD: Chocolate paired with tea has health benefits that outweigh wine: experts
>TV/STREAMING: "Saturday Night Live" celebrates 50 years with comedy, music and many famous friends
>MOVIES: What to watch before "Captain America: Brave New World"
>CELEBRITY: Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor fighting stage 4 cancer "as hard as he can," bandmate says
>ANIMALS: Guy finds a 2-pound kitten inside his shed (1:43)
>HISTORY: The mystery of Shrewsbury’s White Star Motel
>GOOD NEWS: Church forgives millions in medical debt
-Meanwhile, in the Netherlands, seal found napping on floor of hotel room
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester teen who died eating spicy chip to be honored with street
-Worcester's American Vinegar Works has grown loyal fanbase for their locally made product
-Trial delayed for man accused of throwing 7-year-old off I-290 bridge into lake
-TODAY! Traffic advisory for Worcester Firefighters 6K
-A federal judge with Worcester roots has become a focus of president's anger. Here's why
-"Every day is still a challenge': Rutland's George Farrington has had remarkable 10-year recovery from brain tumor
-Baseball movie "Eephus" filmed at Soldiers Field in Douglas
-City Hall tightens security with new screening, patrols
-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
>FAITH: If you love God, you must love one another, you must love your neighbor
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Bella Pizzeria brings Brazilian pizza to Worcester
-ICYMI: Stolen Dutch master painting back in Worcester after nearly 47 years — to be shown at Worcester Art Museum
-Related: As Robert Stoddard slept, thieves made off with 9 valuable paintings, including recovered Avercamp
-UMass Memorial shutters 2 clinics, pauses all non-clinical hiring
-WPI lays off 24 employees, citing rising costs and federal uncertainty
-Suspect nabbed in 2024 Allendale Street killing, final unsolved homicide of 2024
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Woman's Club Person of the Year
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden Woman's Club announces scholarship winners
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Algonquin track and field athlete does it all - and then some (1:43)
-Paxton begins tough task of cutting budget
-Former M.B.T.A. police sergeant from Rutland found guilty of filing false arrest report
-Auburn police welcome new dispatcher
-Idaho woman indicted for defrauding Town of Orange of $68,000
-Incumbents Ann Marie Foley and Andrew Jefferson keep Grafton Select Board seats
-Leominster council weighs citywide zoning change to fix 4 “pork chop” lots
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
-Central Mass. Mom: Summer bucket lists
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (59:16): Black History Month — Lift every voice and sing & Mechanics Hall portraits
-First Unitarian Church of Worcester to host Summer Sings in June
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Disaster on Eureka Street — What went wrong?
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on White City amusement park
-Liz Goodfellow: Worcester Speaks No. 10 — Grace Sliwoski
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 474, Part 1 (27:38): Dr. Satya Mitra, Candidate for Worcester Councillor At-Large
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:01)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local Army veteran who passed away at 25
>SPORTS: There’s a lot riding on Doug Marrone’s ability to boost the Patriots offensive line
-Why NBA Draft is so important for Celtics’ future
-Holy Cross baseball teams' season ends in N.C.A.A. Tournament
-“We row for each other”: Holy Cross men’s rowing returns to I.R.A. National Championship
-Bravehearts postponed. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Red Sox lose to Braves, 5-0
-WooSox lose to RailRiders, 3-0
>CARS: Is your car affected by Toyota or Ford recalls? How to check with V.I.N.
>NATIONAL: Florida mom accused of killing son in bid to "exorcise demons"
>TRAGIC: Boy, 8, dies within hours of catching rare infection
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass Pike closure causing 2- to 3-hour traffic headaches (2:24)
-Photos show M.B.T.A. employees working on private cars while on the job, prosecutors say (2:00). Article
-High school student detained by I.C.E. on way to volleyball practice, coach confirms (1:40). Article
>COLLEGES: Assumption Spring Dean's List
-5 things you might not know about the history of the Holy Cross mace
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 fascinating facts about the European microstate of Andorra
>BUSINESS: Tips for removing your personal information from data brokers (2:16). Article
-How stock market volatility signals business uncertainty
>SHOPPING: At Home stores set to file for bankruptcy
>HEALTH: Measles outbreak continues to spread throughout the U.S.
-How to treat the common cause of heel pain (1:17)
-Clinical psychologist discusses a new study on motherhood and stress (2:50)
>FOOD: Lea Shell: No fail focaccia recipe
>TV/STREAMING: John Krasinski reveals if he'll appear in "Office" spinoff "The Paper"
>MOVIES: Ralph Macchio on returning to "Karate Kid" films, future of franchise
>CELEBRITY: Sarah Silverman details moment she found out her grandfather allegedly killed her 3-month-old brother
>ANIMALS: Video shows bear cub get a swimming lesson in pool
>HISTORY: Plenty of history behind Worcester C.C.'s U.S. Open centennial
>GOOD NEWS: Vermont gardener digs up rare silver, gold coins in treasure hunt
-Meanwhile, meth-crazed Florida man is bitten by alligator, charges at cops with garden shears
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