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>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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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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