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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:12). High of 50 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester city councilor to attend meetings remotely, cites threats
+6:00: Worcester to select park vendors by lottery in 2025
+6:00: Hooters apparently near bankruptcy. But owner of Shrewsbury location says spot to remain open
+Noon: This long-running Worcester bar can be yours for $200,000 (pictured)
+Noon: Candlepin bowling exists in Worcester, membership required
+Noon: Last Call: Suzanne Graham Anderson, CEO, Positively Suzanne
+Noon: Amir Jenkins finds himself leading the pack with Worcester Academy basketball
-Worcester residents fed up with snow cleanup (2:15)
-"We missed the mark": Councilors share city manager's frustration over response to recent storm
-Worcester informs constables of certification requirement
-Clark considers cutting, restructuring Humanities majors
-How a Worcester auto body shop is becoming a bookstore
-A way to solve Worcester’s litter problem? City officials say more trash cans
-Best Date Night Restaurant in Central Mass.: Down to the top 8. Vote now
-Man appeal for new trial, resentencing in murder of Assumption grad denied (:29). Article
-Holden agrees to drop its opposition to M.B.T.A. housing law
-Aislinn Doyle: School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Feline booking: March Meowness returns to Worcester libraries
-Holy Cross Professor: Francis − a pope who has cared deeply for the poor and opened up the Catholic Church
-Radio Worcester (22:32): City Manager Eric Batista on storm response, speed limits and major developments
-DINING OUT: Worcester Restaurant Week returns, offering local dining deals
-ICYMI: "Swatting" hoax sends officers swarming into Worcester neighborhood
-Around 30 shots fired in double shooting in Worcester, 2 hurt
-Worcester Business Journal names the 2025 Business Leaders of the Year
-West Boylston fires town administrator after flag controversy (1:47). Article
-Worcester couple serves up the flavors of El Salvador
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Town manager presents 2026 budget overview
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Good Neighbor Awards announced
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Want to plunge with the Shrewsbury Police Department? Here’s your chance
-Spencer Planning Board looks at master plan, addresses road paperwork issues
-From pilots to presidents, their glasses all came from Southbridge
-Clinton library proponents gather to voice support
-Nashoba struggles to reduce costs with insurance challenge
-E.M.T. cadet program evolves and innovates
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: Colors mix in Zola Simone's "Kaleidoscope"
-Dan Cloutier went to Greenland for his cool new album "The Iceberg"
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: As promised, Herr Döge
-Brad Kane: Redemption Rock and Maker to Main were beautiful for what they were
-Worcester Public Schools (:55): North High School's Health Assisting Program
-Unity Radio's Susanity Life (58:23): Jennifer Cappabianca, Founder, Radiant Energy Wellness
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime teacher in the Worcester Public Schools
>SPORTS: Bruins lose to Maple Leafs in overtime, 5-4
-Holy Cross men's and women's basketball to face Colgate
-Holy Cross women's hockey team heads to Vermont for Hockey East Opening Round game
-Bravehearts introduce some returning players for 2025
-How NFL is getting rid of Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl merchandise
-WNBA icon Diana Taurasi retires after 20 seasons
>NATIONAL: Southwest plane aborts landing to avoid colliding with private jet in Chicago
-15-year-old shoots mom and sister during "bad reaction" to edibles: police
-Tragic: 3 women from Revere found dead at hotel in Belize
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read case: Analysis from high-stakes hearing (20:21)
-Gun rights advocates challenge Mass. gun reform law (1:49)
>COLLEGES: Art reception to Anna Maria on Thursday
-Wednesday talk at Clark explores the legalities of federal policy changes
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Nantucket in winter — 5 ways to enjoy quiet season on island (1:27)
>BUSINESS: Worcester company sues Hadley Planning Board over denial of permit
-LPL Financial Research: Refinancing Z.I.R.P.
-More consumers making minimum credit card payments (1:31)
>SHOPPING: Shop Wayfair's Spring Savings sale to save up to 70% off sitewide
>HOMES: Easy home composting
>HEALTH: New pancreatic cancer blood test could improve treatment
-Does everyone have to get the H.P.V. vaccine or is it just a certain age? (1:15)
>FOOD: McDonald's celebrates Egg McMuffin with promos, new menu items
>TV/STREAMING: HBO developing “big budget” "Game Of Thrones" spinoffs
>MOVIES: Oscars odds: List of all likely winners for 97th Academy Awards
>CELEBRITY: Olivia Munn rejected millions to stay quiet about movie set incident
>ANIMALS: Rescued baby cow's first friends are 2 huge puppies (1:55)
>HISTORY: Mussolini’s nonpayment was catalyst for Gorton’s and Birdseye frozen food success
>GOOD NEWS: Woman spends 104th birthday in jail as part of special bucket-list wish
-Meanwhile, in California, 11 donkeys found wandering loose
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:03). High of 34 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Catholic Diocese of Worcester celebrates 75th anniversary
+Noon: Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week: Recognizing high achievers
-Turtleboy blogger will try to have criminal charges dismissed at Wednesday hearing
-The Skull Society at WPI remains a well-guarded secret
-Lawyers, federal judge have "spirited discussion" on illegal Mass. State Police recordings
-McGovern decries cuts to S.N.A.P., other programs and looks for voters to put pressure on
-Federal job cuts hit Holdenite
-Draft community preservation plan available for review
>Radio Worcester (9:39): Rock out for a cause at CASA Palooza
>FAITH: A convert known as the "surfer priest" to be opening speaker at conference
-DINING OUT: Rustle up an appetite at Trail Dusters Tap & Table in Sturbridge
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 15-year-old girl
-Q&A: What happened to Redemption Rock?
-Is recess time equal across Worcester elementary schools?
-Where are the cheapest eggs in Worcester?
-Photos: 5 years later, a look back at COVID in Central Mass.
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Connect Wisely — cell phone pocket policy
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-New fields to be named for war hero
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Girls on the Run kicks off in Clinton March 3rd
-Central Mass. town official resigns leadership post over sexist, racist tweets
-Latest version further reduces Berlin-Boylston school budget
-Gardner City Council reallocates $8.1 million for school and city upgrades
-Clinton Historical Society presents 2025 programs
-Berlin Fire relaunches "home safety inspections"
-Leicester police warn residents of new scam
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Exploring Independent Bookstores (1:09): Bedlam Books
-ValleyCAST holds 12th annual Art Palette Contest
>OPINION: Jared Baer: A plea to help defend freedom
-Sean Ryder: Gutting N.I.H. a disaster in the making for research, local economy
-This Week in Worcester podcast (2:02:05)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career machinist and volunteer firefighter
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Nuggets, 110-103
-Bruins lose to Minnesota, 1-0
-Is this the beginning of another disappointing season for the Revs
>NATIONAL: Veterans speak out against federal workforce cut
-iPhone 16 vs. iPhone 16e: Differences between latest Apple smartphones
-Tragic: Parents starved, tortured 10-year-old son, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Off-duty Boston police officer kills armed man inside Chick-fil-A (1:04)
-The rejected license plates the R.M.V. doesn't want you to see on the roads (2:33)
>COLLEGES: The Scarlet: Clark intends to strip the rights of millions
-Holy Cross peer educators host dialogue dinner
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The simple steps to get compensated for a flight downgrade
>BUSINESS: Your marketing could use more laughter
-Oil man: Tony Basile, CEO of Catania Oils
>HOMES: You Mass. utility bills explained (1:17)
>HEALTH: Mass. regulators approve raise of insurance deductible limits
-More adults are wondering if they have autism, study shows (:57)
>FOOD: Tracey Faraday: Mealtime Magic — Take the stress out of weeknight dinners
>TV/STREAMING: Oscars best and worst moments
-The best unseen moments from the Oscars
-Oscars winners and where they are streaming
>MOVIES: Oscar winners
-Oscars snubs & surprises: Demi Moore, Timothée Chalamet and more
>CELEBRITY: Every red carpet look at the Oscars
-Oscars "In Memoriam": Gene Hackman receives touching tribute
-Oscars “In Memoriam” snubs: Michelle Trachtenberg, Shannen Doherty and more
>ANIMALS: Angry feral cat transforms after first bath (2:18)
>HISTORY: Nostalgic freebies we wish airlines would still offer
>GOOD NEWS: Couple takes in Senegalese student left homeless by private school closure (2:44)
-Meanwhile, in California, Air Force pilot reports close encounter with "football-sized" U.F.O. in leaked audio
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