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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:03). High of 27 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-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.
-Worcester grant funds medically tailored groceries for residents
-Amie Shei is Massachusetts' Woman of the Year
-Share a cat picture in march to support Worcester Public Library
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (25:53): Should City Councilor Thu Nguyen resign?
>FAITH: Worcester Diocese marks 75 years with special mass
-Retired but still serving — Father Ryan says he became a priest to serve God and country
-DINING OUT: Rustle up an appetite at Trail Dusters Tap & Table in Sturbridge
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 16-year-old
-Update: Missing child found safe
-Woman charged with stabbing man in the neck at Worcester strip club
-City manager names Paul Saucier Worcester Police Chief
-Bagel Time opens new location on Pleasant Street
-Local executive pastry chef set for Food Network baking competition
-Man gets 2 years in prison for embezzling over $350,000 from area nonprofit
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): New fields to be named for war hero
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Wachusett Echo — Auto shop down? What’s next?
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Traffic advisory in Boylston for Stu's Road Race
-Shrewsbury eyes $186.64 million budget, a reduction from last fiscal year
-Sutton preliminary budget projects 1.47 percent tax increase
-Westborough site of Mexican and Indian restaurants sold for $4 million
-Blackstone Heritage Corridor's Trail Ambassadors to guide spring hiking series
-David Marzo announces Boylston selectman run
-Sterling scholarship applications available
-Derby winners haul in winning catches
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: All Shall Perish, tenor Ian Bostridge and more ...
-100FM The Pike (20:16): Richard Kind on how people recognize him and how not to be a star
-Cleveland's Museum of Natural History both educational and fun
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin – Stop the Petty politics
-Manny Jae Media (46:14): Parlee Jones
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to 27-year-old from Worcester who succumbed to complications from diabetes
>SPORTS: Bruins beat Penguins, 3-2
-Holy Cross women's basketball beats Bucknell, 67-60
-Holy Cross men's basketball falls to Bucknell on Senior Day. Senior Day (:41)
-Railers beat Bloomington, 6-4
>CARS: Volkswagen recalls 60,000 electric cars in U.S.
>NATIONAL: A look at what happened in the U.S. government this week
-Social Security Administration could cut up to 50% of its workforce
-Tragic: 18 dead, 23 injured after Thailand tour bus overturns
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 puppies found tethered to tree at Mass. school
-Plea deals in murder cases can leave Mass. families without answers (2:09). Article
>COLLEGES: Assumption hosts Ecumenical Worship Service
-Bishop Fenwick Society at Holy Cross hosts debates on heresy and presidential power
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Behind scenes at Logan Airport — Where is airplane food made? (10:10)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-This is why Gen Z aren't applying for jobs — and it will shock you
-How to boost your financial wellness in 2025 (1:45)
>HEALTH: Dementia risk could increase with low levels of essential vitamin
-Kate Hayes: How to help your kids develop a mindfulness practice
>FOOD: How to redeem McDonald's deal for $1 breakfast sandwich on Sunday
>TV/STREAMING: Oscars producers promise fresh energy, big stars and surprises at the show
>MOVIES: Oscars guide — Presenters, nominees, start time
-20 times the Oscars got it wrong
-Razzie Award winners: "Madame Web," "Megalopolis," "Joker 2," "Unfrosted"
>CELEBRITY: Oscars Flashback: What movie stars wanted to be when they grew up (2:29)
>ANIMALS: Gentle Great Dane fosters tiny kittens (1:38)
>HISTORY: Jack the Ripper's identity revealed after D.N.A. breakthrough: historian
>GOOD NEWS: Amazon driver helps save family from burning home
-Meanwhile, in Atlanta, viral airport brawl likened to "Braveheart"
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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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