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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:50). High of 18 today in Worcester
-Emergency shelter open at Worcester Tech High School
-Parking ban, free garages announced in Worcester storm response
-Latest National Weather Service prediction for snowfall totals. Worcester is in the jackpot zone
-Timing of when heaviest snow arrives (5:08)
-Snowstorm, Patriots game: Restaurants weigh whether to stay open, or close early
-Who's open? Who's closed? Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands for the latest
>PATRIOTS A WIN AWAY FROM THE SUPER BOWL: Patriots-Broncos preview: Keys to victory, prediction and more
-7 best storylines in Patriots-Broncos AFC Championship Game
-Pats activate receiver Mack Hollins (2:22)
-Patriots rule out Landry, 2 other key contributors are questionable to play
-Examining Mike Vrabel’s success as head coach (1:53)
-How Patriots veterans are guiding Will Campbell through playoff struggles
-Why blitzing Jarrett Stidham could pay dividends
-Milton Williams discusses Patriots’ turnaround, defense’s disrespect
-Old Grumbly Fan's AFC Championship preview
-Conference Championships schedule, TV and announcers
-Patriots' wives and girlfriends going viral off the field (2:30)
-Superstitious Patriots fans share game day rituals (2:34). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester is among top 30 most livable metro areas in U.S. for 2026
-Worcester is cutting down thousands of trees outside the city. Here's why
-Auburn High senior turns passion for helping into lifesaving work (2:22)
-WPI-led study finds A.I. can predict and help contain disease outbreaks in confined spaces
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Public safety, civic scrutiny and local pride
>DINING OUT: Newport Restaurant Group to open Avvio Ristorante in Millbury
-ICYMI: Worcester man accused in shooting on I-290 being held without bail
-Worcester man pleads guilty in federal gun case
-Worcester entrepreneurs expand private jet business to include luxury vacations
-Table Hoppin': Brio 33 steps into the void left by Tavolino closing
-Worcester pharmacy to pay $750,000 over false Medicare billing claims
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): 12-year-old cellist from Holden competes as semifinalist in national competition
-Snow emergency 10 a.m. Sunday through 10 a.m. Tuesday
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Youth Arts for Humanity watercolor workshop
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury hires independent investigator to look at arrested employee
-How Shrewsbury police officers are helping Oak Middle School basketball reach new heights
-Authorities identify West Brookfield woman killed in Walmart parking lot
-Grafton 2026-27 school calendar announced
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-Beyond Beer: Seven Saws’ new beer celebrates 50 years of philanthropy
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Lord of the Lost, the Metrons, the Fools and more ...
-DCU Center postpones Brazilian concert to February 7th because of snowstorm
-10% off tickets to Dead of Winter Horror Festival during today's storm
-A Career in Focus: The Retirement of William D. Wallace (4:57)
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Who will be the voice of dissent in Worcester government?
-Tom Marino: New councilor’s requests highlight Worcester council’s dysfunction
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:57): The dismissal of Worcester's director of veterans services
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:54): Joe Robinson departure, development accountability and city infrastructure issues
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Korean War veteran from Worcester who worked until he was 80
>SPORTS: Celtics fall to Bulls, 114-111
-Bruins beat Canadiens, 4-3
-No. 14 Holy Cross women’s hockey shuts out Providence, 3-0
-Meg Cahalan matches career-high as fourth quarter run leads Holy Cross women's hoops past American
-Holy Cross men's basketball falls to American
-Holy Cross men's hockey shut out by Robert Morris
-Railers beat Norfolk, 6-5
>NATIONAL: Video shows moments leading up to deadly shooting in Minnesota (2:03). Article
-Ex-Uvalde police officer who responded to school shooting acquitted from charges claiming he failed his duties
-American rock climber Alex Honnold climbs Taipei 101 with no safety gear
-Tragic: Teen kills brother after fight over video game
>NEW ENGLAND: Suspect in custody in double fatal shooting at child's birthday party (:59)
-State rejects challenge to marijuana repeal efforts
>COLLEGES: Worcester State celebrates M.L.K. and local youth
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Bad weather can derail even the best-laid travel plans
-America’s best and worst airlines for 2025 revealed in new rankings
>BUSINESS: Immigration crackdown hurting state economy
-Your private information is probably online. Here's how you can protect yourself
>HOMES: Many Americans aimed to buy a home in 2025 -- but few actually did
>SHOPPING: A local company's smart jewelry can help keep you safe (3:12)
>HEALTH: Protect your back with this snow shoveling technique (1:06)
-Doctor warns this snow accessory has "more risks than rewards"
>FOOD: Which breads are best — and the "healthy" kind you should avoid
>TV/STREAMING: Score new Disney+ and Hulu bundle deal: Price, shows to watch
>MOVIES: The highest-grossing movies are getting less original
>CELEBRITY: Kirsten Dunst subtly reacts to husband Jesse Plemons' Oscar snub
-Diane Warren reflects on 17th Oscar nomination: "Never gets old"
>ANIMALS: Terrified shelter dog hides in corner until guy takes him home (1:29)
>HISTORY: Fans shovel out Schaefer Stadium in 1981 (1:26). Article
>GOOD NEWS: Patriots send gift to 105-year-old fan (:58)
-Meanwhile, mysterious "Dorito-shaped" aircraft spotted flying at night over Area 51
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 44 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Auburn celebrates Robert Goddard centennial today; Monday's events moved to today
-Related: Updated parking and shuttle service for Goddard centennial events
-Related: The 100th anniversary of the first liquid-fueled rocket launch
-Related: Worcester celebrates Goddard’s rocket launch centennial
-Related: Breaking barriers a century after Goddard's rocket launch
-Related: WPI to honor rocket pioneer Goddard with campus centennial
-Related: Telling the story of Robert and Esther Goddard 100 years later
-Related: From Worcester to the stars: Goddard at 100
-No March Madness in Worcester. Why doesn’t NCAA Tournament come here anymore?
-Worcester's proud Irish culture
-Radio Worcester (14:01): Everything you need to know about Worcester’s St. Patrick’s Parade
-Whiskey Lounge a new destination in Worcester's nightlife
-"Food, Clothing, Love": Mustard Seed an indispensable resource
-South High's Apricot Journal earns First Class Distinction at REALM Awards
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Rockets, council fights and March traditions
>DINING OUT: Where to get corned beef on St. Patrick's Day
-ICYMI: Worcester reverend accused of fraud dodges his own lawyer, ordered to appear in court
-Argument in apartment preceded Spencer shooting, court documents show
-Police seek info on shooting at Webster apartment complex that left man injured
-Area man left puppies in cold car to flee from Boston police, D.A. says
-Worcester retirement system C.E.O. abused public funds: Report
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Nominations open for Holden Women's Club Person of the Year
-Opioid Listening Session Saturday
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Vacancies on town boards and commissions
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): What it’s like to stay the night at one of the "most haunted" places in Mass.
-Phenology Walk at Dean Park in Shrewsbury today
-No trespassing at housing complex, Southbridge landlord tells councilor
-Rutland police arrest Worcester man with stolen car, fentanyl and outstanding warrant
-Leominster woman arrested for walking into path of bus and traffic outside Home Depot
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Perreoland, The Combination, SW!NG OUT and more ...
-Jimmy Cash brings Wormtown to The Wilbur once more
-Sammy Hagar says he'll never reunite with bandmate Alex Van Halen despite reconciling with Eddie
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: What to expect when you're expecting a family game night
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: An open letter to the women who built the world anyway
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:26): Development, costs and city projects
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:20): Worcester development, Ticketmaster settlement and major stories
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked at Saint John's High School for 38 years
>SPORTS: Patriots roster reset: Time to get Drake Maye’s tight end of the future?
-U.S. survives Canada scare to advance to World Baseball Classic semifinal
-Bruins on pace to get lottery pick in NHL Draft from Maple Leafs
-Holy Cross men’s hockey falls to Bentley in overtime in Game 1 of Atlantic Hockey semifinals
-Holy Cross women’s basketball to host Patriot League championship on Sunday
>NATIONAL: Charges dropped against teens after a prank left a teacher dead
-Young people are embracing "grandma hobbies"
-Tragic: Bus driver ran over elderly man while asleep at the wheel on Christmas Day
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. launches portal to report misconduct by federal agents
-Man shot and killed by police after carjacking (1:41)
-18-year-old accused of killing Danvers woman in "random" attack, police say
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. joins statewide apprenticeship degree program
-Anna Maria AMCast Oscar predictions
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 mountain towns accessible only by cable car
-Princess Cruises quietly hikes daily service charge — drawing backlash from passengers
>BUSINESS: Reused passwords are putting millions at risk, expert warns (2:18)
-Why the A.I. headshot market is booming (2:21)
>HOMES: Budget-friendly ways to refresh your home
>HEALTH: Intimate partner violence can cause lasting brain damage (3:23). Article
>FOOD: McDonald's will soon offer value items for $3 or less: Here's what you can get
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "The Testament of Ann Lee" and more
-50 years ago, the 1976 Oscars featured the greatest lineup of Best Picture nominees of all time
>CELEBRITY: Harrison Ford, 83, makes rare sex confession in playful new interview
-Kacey Musgraves finally reveals what led to Miranda Lambert feud
>ANIMALS: Rescued baby goat loves riding on her sheep friend's back (1:44)
>HISTORY: A Day in the Life Of Worcester, May 3rd, 1989 (30:12)
>GOOD NEWS: 78-year-old DoorDash driver goes viral as kind strangers raise $500,000 to help him retire
-Meanwhile, in New York, Mario Day event in draws 270 people dressed as Mario
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