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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:18). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-A Worcester brewery is closing its taproom, but says it’s actually good news
-Central Mass. communities mentioned in Epstein Files
-Nichols students getting class credit for going to Super Bowl (1:20). Article
-6-figure grant will help protect historic sites in Central Mass.
-Which Worcester County school districts spend the most, and the least, per student?
-Table Hoppin': Thee Taco Dude food truck experience now a restaurant
-Local basketball community rallies around Sutton High freshman following her cancer diagnosis
-Worcester residents to protest charges against former councilor who confronted I.C.E.
-TODAY! Black History Month flag raising in Worcester
-Concern grows in Worcester as Haitians set to lose protected status
-Hundred Club on duty aiding families of fallen officers, firefighters
-Schochet Cos. is spending $200 million+ on affordable housing, as investor interest rises
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: School safety, snow tactics, city catacombs
>DINING OUT: Seeking a "romantic restaurant"? Try Sushi Miyazawa
-ICYMI: A $3 million Worcester property is caught in the middle of a California murder case
-"That could have happened to me": Nurses hold Worcester vigil in remembrance of Alex Pretti
-Pretti killing prompts Worcester mayor, councilors to criticize I.C.E.
-Temporary leader in place after departure of Worcester veterans officer
-Meet the Women to Watch, eager to make 2026 a year of impact
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Nomination papers available for Holden's annual town election
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-State sues towns, including Holden, over M.B.T.A. zoning (1:00)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 9-year-old boy from Westminster will be kid reporter at Super Bowl (2:06). Article
-Homeless man arrested at Gardner Walmart for stealing Mountain Dew and candy
-Police to step up enforcement on 146 Saturday in honor of Stephen LaPorta
-WinnCompanies completes 93-unit apartment complex in Shrewsbury
-Selectmen vote for the Spencer Rescue Squad for emergency medical services
-Fitchburg former bank building to be converted into 35 apartments
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Chamber Music Society, One Dime Band, Almost Queen ...
-Mass. brothers release book with late Pope Francis (2:22). Article
-WCCA-TV's YAY ART No. 5 (28:55): Halie Smith, Part 1
>OPINION: Radio Worcester Political Roundtable (38:19): Alex Pretti shooting and immigration policy fallout
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:48): Etel Haxhiaj case, Mayor Petty criticism and police accountability in Worcester
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (51:35): How are the roads?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to lifelong Worcester resident who passed away at 96
>SPORTS: Drake Maye didn't practice Friday due to illness, shoulder injury, Mike Vrabel says (1:40)
-Vrabel might be perfect NFL head coach — just ask Patriots
-Patriots-Seahawks Tale of the Tape: Super Bowl keys to victory and more
-Celtics beat Sacramento, 112-93 (2:02). Article
-Holy Cross men's hockey beats Army, 3-0
-Holy Cross women's basketball (at home) and men's basketball (on the road) face Army
-Holy Cross men's lacrosse: 5 things to watch
-Polar Park unveils 2026 upgrades
-Railers beat Nailers, 6-3
>CARS: Tesla ends Model S and X as it pivots to robotaxis
>NATIONAL: Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty, judge rules
-Former deputy sentenced to 20 years for killing Sonya Massey
-Ghislaine Maxwell claims 25 Jeffrey Epstein accomplices reached "secret settlements" after abuse allegations
-Tragic: Groom accused of fatally shooting new bride's stepfather at their wedding
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 dead, 6 missing after fishing boat sinks off Cape Ann (3:19)
-Lawyer outraged over ex-Stoughton cop's disparagement of Sandra Birchmore
>COLLEGES: Where in the world are WPI students this term?
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 classic honeymoon destinations from the 1960s
-Amtrak is debuting new state-of-the-art trains this year
>BUSINESS: Kevin Walsh, former Federal Reserve governor, nominated next Fed chair
-A.I. is threatening female-dominated jobs, new study finds: "Under attack"
-Local credit union opens Leominster branch, appoints new growth-focused executive
>HOMES: It’s no longer legal to require a buyer to waive a home inspection
>SHOPPING: Wayfair's 5 Days of Sales offering up to 79% off home decor, furniture
>FOOD: Every Girl Scout Cookies, ranked worst to best (2:48)
>HEALTH: U.S. life expectancy has hit the highest mark in American history
-Night owls face higher risk of heart attacks and strokes compared to early birds: study
>TV/STREAMING: Here's where to watch Catherine O'Hara's best movies and shows
-New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: Jack Nicholson’s crazy days: Drugs and sex with his stalker
>CELEBRITY: Catherine O’Hara, Emmy-winning comedian of "Schitt’s Creek" and "SCTV" fame, dies at 71
-Blake Lively's private voice memo to Justin Baldoni unsealed as nasty legal battle continues
>ANIMALS: 6 puppies found huddled together get sweetest happy ending (1:31)
>HISTORY: Mystery on Main Street: Catacombs under downtown Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Group of 27 teachers split Powerball prize
-Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, semi crash covers highway in beer kegs
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 23 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Familiar name replaces closed Mexican eatery at DCU Center
-When is Checkers opening in Worcester? Opening date announced
-Worcester Business Spotlight: New services and seasonal trends for 2026
-Market 32 gets formal unveiling on Park Ave. in Worcester
-Tax breaks for small businesses? Worcester could adopt little-used law to provide relief against one of the state's highest property tax rates
-Fire damages commercial building on Wachusett Street in Holden
-Lawyers for Turtleboy blogger "confident" about motion to disqualify prosecutor (8:15)
-Are Worcester public schools improving? Here’s what a new dashboard found
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: School safety, snow tactics, city catacombs
-WCCA-TV newsletter for February
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Thee Taco Dude food truck experience now a restaurant
-ICYMI: A Worcester brewery is closing its taproom, but says it’s actually good news
-Central Mass. communities mentioned in Epstein Files
-Nichols students getting class credit for going to Super Bowl (1:20). Article
-6-figure grant will help protect historic sites in Central Mass.
-Which Worcester County school districts spend the most, and the least, per student?
-A $3 million Worcester property is caught in the middle of a California murder case
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): February Senior Center events
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Nomination papers available for Holden's annual town election
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 45 years later, Winchendon teen’s killer remains a mystery (2:33)
-2 arrested at Gardner Eagles club for violating harassment prevention orders protecting the same woman
-Northborough inventor of one of Time’s Best Inventions of 2025 acquires Irish firm
-Former state Senator sentenced to additional prison time
-Allegation of special parking access for elected official leads to heated exchange at Charlton Select Board
-Millbury police warn residents about scam
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Chamber Music Society, One Dime Band, Almost Queen ...
-Worcester's Michael Skrzek taps into "Some Like It Hot" in Boston
-Royal Rumble review, grade: Roman Reigns, Liv Morgan win
>OPINION: Laurel: Meet city native and Olympic gold medalist Albina Osipowich
-Radio Worcester (21:20): Khrystian King on responsible development and policy priorities in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:48): Etel Haxhiaj case, Mayor Petty criticism and police accountability in Worcester
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (51:35): How are the roads?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman whose life was "defined by faith, dedication, and love for family and community"
>SPORTS: Patriots' Super Bowl send-off today (2:08). Article
-Mike Vrabel’s simple strategy lifts Patriots to Super Bowl
-Christian Gonzalez having historic NFL playoff run for Patriots
-Where Patriots’ turnaround ranks among greatest in NFL history
-6 reasons why Bruins have vaulted back into East playoff race
-UCLA contract details revealed for former Assumption, Holy Cross coach Bob Chesney
-Holy Cross women's hoops uses big fourth quarter to topple Army, 63-48
-No. 13 Holy Cross women's hockey team edged by No. 6 Northeastern, 2-1
-Holy Cross men’s basketball falls in waining seconds to Army
-Crusader Quarterly with Kit Hughes
-Railers beat Wheeling, 3-2
-Excessive? Incident with ref brings career-ending suspension for David Prouty senior
>CARS: Hyundai issues recall for hundreds of thousands of popular S.U.V. model
>NATIONAL: Fog causes massive car pile up, shuts down California freeway
-In the latest Epstein files are famous names and details about an earlier investigation
-"Unknown" Epstein victim told D.O.J. of accomplice "100x worse than Maxwell"
-Tragic: Boy, 13, tragically mauled to death by shark at popular tourist beach
>NEW ENGLAND: Search suspended for crew of fishing boat lost Mass. coast (4:07). Article
-Man arrested in connection with shooting deaths of woman, her son in Fall River
>COLLEGES: At Clark, local students set sail for the Arctic on a V.R. excursion
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What a cab costs in 5 major U.S. cities
-5 of the world’s swankiest airport lounges
>BUSINESS: Amazon to cut about 16,000 jobs, offers 90 days
-Largest accounting firm in Central Mass. acquires Shrewsbury forensic accountant
-Why most business podcasts fail, and how to beat the odds
>HOMES: Home heating costs rise as severe winter weather hits
>SHOPPING: 5 experience-based Valentine’s gifts for spouses
>FOOD: How to eat healthy, nutritionists say
>HEALTH: Expert guide to all the types of GLP-1 drugs available in 2026
-Alan Rickman's widow reveals pancreatic cancer symptoms 10 years after actor's death
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix docuseries, "Being Gordon Ramsay" (2:35)
>MOVIES: Best of Sundance Film Festival
>CELEBRITY: Michael Jackson infatuation with kids revealed in unearthed recordings
-"Sanford and Son" star Grady Demond Wilson dies at 79
>ANIMALS: Dog dumped in a canal turns into the biggest lover girl (2:45)
>HISTORY: Actor Sam Waterston has deep roots in Massachusetts
>GOOD NEWS: He saved a snowball for 50 years after one perfect snow day (2:44)
-Meanwhile, in Texas, kangaroo found hopping loose down road
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