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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 19 today in Worcester
>PATRIOTS PLAY FOR SEVENTH SUPER BOWL TITLE
-Game Day! Drake Maye, Patriots take on Sam Darnold, Seahawks in Super Bowl 60
-Maye's Patriots rise has him in historic Super Bowl company
-4 key matchups in Patriots-Seahawks
-Unheralded Patriots, Seahawks players who could make big impact
-Milton Williams, Christian Barmore eyeing dominant Super Bowl performance
-Can Patriots get Darnold to wilt under pressure?
-Maye big reason why I wanted to coach Patriots: Mike Vrabel
-Josh McDaniels returns to Super Bowl for 10th time
-Meet Zak Kuhr, the Patriots defensive "mastermind"
-Seahawks scouting report: Get to know Patriots' opponent
-The 60 most interesting people to watch around Super Bowl
-Why Patriots being an underdog vs. Seahawks is a good thing
-Old Grumbly Fan's Super Bowl preview
-Simulating the Super Bowl: Another Patriots-Seahawks classic?
-Super Bowl squares: Patriots, Seahawks odds to know
-Cardi B's wardrobe, Sam Darnold's "ghosts" headline big slate of novelty prop bets
-Who's performing at the Super Bowl halftime show? Here's a full list of performers
-From flyovers to Bad Bunny, Super Bowl shows the NFL owns the day
-Bill Belichick's fingerprints all over this Patriots Super Bowl run
-Tom Brady finally reveals rooting interest after Patriots backlash
-Patriots, Seahawks meet 11 years removed from Super Bowl classic
-How many Super Bowls have the Patriots won? All of New England's past victories and appearances
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Enrollment decline in Worcester schools: Where have the students gone?
-Worcester ranks among top 10 cities with best budgeters in U.S.
-Worcester developer expands further by buying 10 apartment buildings for $8.5 million
-Worcesteria: Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day celebrates accomplishments, challenges
-Water main break on Whipple Street
-Vehicle breaks through ice on lake in West Brookfield (pictured)
-T&G This Week: Covering the shootings in Spencer
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review
>DINING OUT: Looking for food or place to watch the Super Bowl? Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands
-Worcester restaurant on Phantom Gourmet at 11 this morning
-ICYMI: Community rallies for Sean Scannell, who was critically injured in Spencer shooting
-Related: Millbury officials identify officer, Sgt. Keith Gasco, shot in Spencer Tuesday night
-Worcester renames school through Patriots' Super Bowl
-Goddard rocket launch centennial celebrations ready for lift off
-$325K snow crab heist in Worcester leads to federal charges
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Former Sunnyside Auto properties to be redeveloped after $2 million sale
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Holden eyes "bare minimum" in compliance with M.B.T.A. housing requirement
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Gardner company proud to make confetti for Super Bowl (2:13). Article
-Shrewsbury High students cheer on the Patriots in last day of classes before Super Bowl
-Shrewsbury Community Workshop: How to stay election-ready and more
-Leominster Planning Board scrutinizes city's traffic study requests, adds Route 117 and Central Street intersections
-Sutton officer escapes serious injury when cruiser rammed at crash scene
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Evil Felipe, "Wortown Rising," "Sinners," and more ...
-W.S.C. Stay Connected Musical Performance (52:40): Hip Swayers
>OPINION: Laurel: Happy Valentine's Day!
-Marianne Lyons Delorey: The case against individualism
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 933 (23:29): Donald Perron, Part 1
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:01): Charter reform, snowstorm accountability and Spencer shooting
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:01): Worcester snow response, city council power shifts and downtown growth
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a career librarian
>SPORTS: Hoops legend Bob Cousy honored with dedication of court at Holy Cross
-Disu, Warren power Holy Cross men’s basketball to comeback win in inaugural game on Cousy Court
-Holy Cross women's basketball's win streak snapped at 4 against Lehigh
-No. 13 Crusaders' women's hockey team edged by New Hampshire
-Fitchburg native Kim Cosenza named Holy Cross field hockey coach
-Railers fall to Trois-Rivières in overtime, 3-2
-Lindsey Vonn crashes in downhill at Olympics after injury (1:01). Article
>NATIONAL: Savannah Guthrie's new plea to mom Nancy's kidnapper raises chilling question: expert
-Leaked U.S. Air Force drone footage shows U.F.O.s in airspace over Middle East
-Tragic: Skier dies attempting expert run down 11,000-foot California peak
>NEW ENGLAND: Guardianship backlog strains hospitals in Mass. (3:03)
-Waymo wants Mass. to legalize driverless cars as it makes plans for Boston
>COLLEGES: Tips on LinkedIn networking and career readiness on the menu at Clark’s Sophomore Summit
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the world’s best shopping cities
>BUSINESS: How TikTok's "addictive" design is keeping your children awake (2:12)
-Westborough A.I. startup raises $25 million to expand global operations
-New England Botanic Garden names new C.O.O.
>HOMES: Ice dams plaguing homes after snowstorm. Here's what to do, according to an expert
>SHOPPING: Travel steamers sold by Walmart, Amazon recalled
>FOOD: Americans will eat 1.48 billion wings today
-Here’s how to host a Super Bowl party without breaking the bank
-Taste test! What’s best New England-based snack for Super Bowl? (1:19)
>HEALTH: What is A-fib and how is it treated? (1:21)
-New study probes COVID vaccine, fertility and miscarriage risks
>TV/STREAMING: The Best Super Bowl ads of 2026, according to experts
>MOVIES: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>CELEBRITY: Brad Arnold, 3 Doors Down lead singer, dies at 47
-Kaley Cuoco gives disappointing update about "The Big Bang Theory" cast
>ANIMALS: Only-child cat falls in love with needy new dog sister (3:23)
>HISTORY: A brief history of Valentine’s Day — and how it became romantic
>GOOD NEWS: Lost ring found after 44 years buried on beach
-Meanwhile, Mike Vrabel reveals extreme length he'd go to for Super Bowl win
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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Mass. could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Asbestos discovery closes Worcester Head Start facility
-Kelley Square and Mill Street were redesigned. Are they safer today?
-Worcester Human Rights Commission to review police policies, homeless encampment proposal
-Where is Aaron Pennington? Fugitive search enters third year (2:22)
-Max German of Shrewsbury a finalist in "Voice of Logan" contest
-Westborough police chief on leave following an incident in Shrewsbury (:20). Article
-Parents recall Uxbridge Officer LaPorta as community honors him
-Earlier: D.A.: Investigation into death of Uxbridge officer results in no charges
-Worcester County Wonders: The Phantom of the Palladium
-In historic company: Women of Worcester's past, present honored in new mural
-College closures derail students’ plans, leaving some unsure when they’ll return
>DINING OUT: Avvio Ristorante wins early buzz with home-made pasta and tasty pizzas
-Large audience, low price: Give your restaurant's social media a boost on The 016
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-ICYMI: Anna Maria weighs giving interested buyers more time after auction cancellation
-Worcester Homeowner Summit set for November 7th at DCU Center
-Worcester police, D.E.A. find fentanyl in Clover Street raid
-Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: Brian Lux
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community Advocate Hometown Helper: Bernice Gero, animal advocate
-Warrant issued for man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep
-Coolidge Elementary School's hidden staircase evokes Shrewsbury memories from decades past
-Meadows Montessori excited to open in Westborough
-New warehouse plans before Westborough Planning Board
-New Northborough fire chief says he has felt "truly welcomed" by town officials, community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players in Southbridge to hold auditions for "The Lifespan of a Fact"
-Dudley's first poetry slam brings community to the Fun Zone Playground wooded stage
-100 FM The Pike (20:41): Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys on music as a force for change
>OPINION: Tommy Dorfman: Ticket prices are out of control. Gov. Healey’s bill will make them worse
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 510 (28:21): City clerks & state election
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a lauded poet
>SPORTS: NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross contests
-Railers lose to Maine, 3-1
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Worcester Railers celebrate 1,000 wins for city hockey
>NATIONAL: Christa Pike's executioners given ominous warning before botched lethal injection: court docs
-Devastated mom recalls horror of toddler being pronounced dead, before he's discovered alive in morgue
-Tragic: Nurse dies after shrimp allergy during honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore's therapist back on the stand Monday (:59)
-Woman charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death (:22)
-Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home (2:25)
>POLITICS: What does the Governor's Council do? Worcester candidates weigh in
-What is Mass. ballot Question 7? (8:52)
-Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7 (29:03)
>COLLEGES: Clark campus conversation, McGovern visit examine America’s past and present
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb making changes to guest cleaning requirements (1:39)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-U.S credit card debt is on the rise. Here's how to keep yourself out of credit card debt
-Small businesses need to leverage home field advantage with S.E.O.
>SHOPPING: How inflation is hitting all parts of Halloween celebration (1:59)
>HOMES: The surprising places to never charge your phone, safety experts say
>HEALTH: "Circadian" depression may be the reason why you can't sleep
-How walking regularly can protect your brain for years to come (6:18)
>FOOD: Ina Garten reveals unique ingredient she uses in eggs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Lupin: Part 4" on Netflix (2:30)
>MOVIES: The craziest horror villains compilation (42:09)
>CELEBRITY: "Office Space" star Richard Riehle dies at 78
-Kurt Cobain's death investigation takes new turn over cop's shocking claim casting doubt on suicide
>ANIMALS: Hound gets caught breaking all her friends out of daycare (1:54)
>HISTORY: The Old Yarmouth Inn on the Cape is still going strong after 330 years
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran sees brother face-to-face for first time in 40 years
-Meanwhile, in England, escaped emu wins wrestling match in middle of road
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