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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:56). High of 55 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Probe into fatal officer-involved shooting continues in Boylston (1:19)
+6:00: Worcester police seek public's help to find owner of emaciated, abused dog (:39). Article (pictured)
+6:00: Turtleboy agrees to stay away from Karen Read witnesses
-Earlier: Prosecutor says Turtleboy still harassing witness in Karen Read case
+6:00: WuXi construction at $300 million Worcester facility moving slowly
+1:00: Search underway for Fitchburg woman and her 5 kids
+1:00: Worcester has new public health leader with a job history of unanswered questions
+1:00: Police collaborate to stop car chase
+1:00: Things to Do: The Pourmen, the Irish Tenors, and more ....
+1:00: Black History Month events at Q.C.C. events focus on business leadership
-Fatal officer-involved shooting under investigation in Boylston (1:38). Article
-Online video of local arrest sparks outcry, scrutiny
-Related: Video (10:52)
-Police thank clerk for saving senior from $15,000 Bitcoin scam
-Worcester mother and son pass away days apart
-Worcester leaders enthusiastic about Healey transportation plan
-50 years later, Shrewsbury remembers fallen officer James Lonchiadis
-Aislinn Doyle: March 6th Worcester School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (14:42): New Worcester D.P.W. Commissioner John Westerling on storm response, staffing & parks
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (33:14): Worcester mayoral race heats up early
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Outrageously Delicious Desserts (5:13)
-ICYMI: Worcester housing plan says city needs this much more housing in 8 years
-New grocery store coming to Downtown Worcester
-JetBlue's 3-day Spring Sale has rates as low as $49
-Site of proposed Worcester daycare sold to developer for $1.4 million
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Seniors look forward to final activities
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fitchburg nonprofit to close 2 shelters, layoff 20 staff
-Mother of Holly Piirainen, who sought closure for decades, has died
-St. Mary’s in Shrewsbury to host Fish Fry Friday
-Patel Brothers supermarket in Shrewsbury files permits to add bakery, expand
-Gardner-based paper manufacturer acquires German firm
-Doors opening Monday to Sturbridge senior center after $13 million in renovations
-Uxbridge agrees to separate with Superintendent Michael Baldassarre
-Celebrities take part in Community Reading Day
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Eclectic Shrewsbury Street bar quietly closes
>SHOWTIME: "Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire" at Central Mass. Jewish Film Fest
-Voice actor Kat Cressida is set to appear at NorthEast ComicCon
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (51:07): Jimmy Buffett tribute
-Worcester Arts Council announces 51 grants awarded
-Baseball poetry festival back at bat in Worcester
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly — March Horrorscopes
-City of Worcester (:57): Ready Worcester Episode 8 — Preparing for power outages
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1372 (22:40): Jason Homer, Worcester Public Library
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who found joy in volunteering her time
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Blazers, 128-118
-Bruins trade Trent Frederic and Max Jones to Oilers in 3-team trade
-Bravehearts, Railers to host used youth sports equipment drive
-Surging Holy Cross men's hockey team set for Atlantic Hockey America playoffs
-Holy Cross women's basketball team falls to Army
>NATIONAL: Divided Supreme Court rejects foreign aid freeze
-U.S. holding direct talks with Hamas about release of American hostages from Gaza
-Tragic: Young grandfather fatally shot while trying to tackle converter thieves
>NEW ENGLAND: Recapping Karen Read's 2 big hearings in 1 day (14:01)
-State watchdogs take aim at Keolis management of commuter rail
>COLLEGES: WPI announces faculty promotions and tenure awards (5:51). Article
-String art collaboration allows Clark students to explore without boundaries
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The subtle design tricks used in airports
>BUSINESS: DoorDash to pay millions to drivers after company pocketed tips
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings season recap — Strong growth, big upside, now what?
-Biggest mistakes people make when writing a will
>HOMES: 7 U.S. homes that look like they belong in the future
>SHOPPING: Best toys from Toy Fair 2025 (6:53)
>HEALTH: Lifestyle, environment have greater impact on lifespan (:47)
-Pancreatic cancer vaccine shows promise, according to study (:56)
>FOOD: This 3-ingredient breakfast boosts brain function and memory
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "The Twister: Caught in the Storm" (1:50)
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Pedro Pascal movie, "Freaky Tales" (2:09)
>CELEBRITY: Tatum O'Neal shares reaction to late dad Ryan O'Neal cutting her out of will: "Keep it, motherf--ker"
>ANIMALS: Couple invites over 15 feral cats to move in with them (1:44)
>HISTORY: What was it really like to fly on the Concorde?
>GOOD NEWS: Nebraska grad's lost ring turns up in Missouri garden 44 years later
-Meanwhile, in Maine, truck hauling load of curly fries catches fire on highway
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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