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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Teen dies in water-related incident at Worcester home, police say (pictured)
+6:00: Saint Vincent Hospital violated federal labor law 14 times, judge rules
+6:00: Person accused of stealing $15,000 worth of purses from Worcester store (:24). Article
+6:00: Valentine's Day surprise: Worcester E.M.T.s deliver baby, earn stork pins
+6:00: Worcester taps longtime public health leader as health chief
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 19
-Worcester scientist uses organism from space to create skin care line
-New coffee chain expanding with Kelley Square location
-Worcester man & woman arrested for shoplifting $222 is cosmetics from Leominster Kohl's
-Veterans find a front door at V.S.S.
-Worcester Educational Development Foundation opens Spring Mini-Grant Applications
-Presidents Day: What's open, closed
-72% of Mass. voters said "yes" to an audit — and Beacon Hill still said "no." What’s next?
-Report: Mass. renters rely on Section 8 housing vouchers
>DINING OUT: Is this Worcester spot Massachusetts' best and most versatile hidden gem? Video (1:01)
-ICYMI: History hits the market. Victorian residence for sale on Elm Street in Worcester. Gallery (12 photos)
-State police lieutenant charged in Delgado-Garcia death was promoted in 2025
-Worcester sex offender gets 12 years in prison after Logan Airport arrest
-"I’m crushed": Transgender patients left in limbo after UMass Memorial canceled their surgeries
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Presentation on town's plan for M.B.T.A. Communities Act 7 p.m. Tuesday at Senior Center
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Sip n’ Sprout welcomes little ones and their caregivers
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Bill would honor memory of Route 20 crash victims from Charlton
-New Northern Central Mass. emergency center to start seeing patients next year
-Ribbon-cutting for new Shrewsbury Recreation Department building February 24th
-Wachusett area regional calendar
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Worcester Arts Council awards $250,299 in grants
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: How local libraries can help you survive the long winter
>OPINION: Mary DeSouza: Can ’90s parenting work in today’s screen-filled world?
-Shaun Connolly: What if it's hoarding that brings you joy?
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (1:39:29)
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:34): State Police manslaughter charges, Haxhiaj trial and Worcester I.C.E. policy debate
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:32): Manslaughter charges, I.C.E. policy and Worcester crime trends
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local church deacon who passed away at age 96
>SPORTS: Mike Vrabel confirms Will Campbell is Patriots’ left tackle going forward
-U.S. men's hockey handles Germany in best Olympics win yet
-MVP Anthony Edwards leads his team to NBA All-Star Game victory
-Jaylen Brown disputes Beverly Hills' claims about his event that was shut down
-Warren, Disu post career-high in Holy Cross men’s basketball loss at Loyola
-Railers fall, 4-1, in weekend finale
-Tyler Reddick wins the Daytona 500
>NATIONAL: Savannah Guthrie tells mom kidnapper "it's never too late to do the right thing" in new video
-D.O.J. sends Congress list of names who appear in Jeffrey Epstein files, defends redactions
-No clear path to ending the partial government shutdown as lawmakers dig in
-Tragic: Father allegedly stabbed 3-month-old son, threw him in the snow as part of "sacrifice"
>NEW ENGLAND: Search suspended on Cape Cod for man who fell through ice (:54)
-Is the ice safe on Massachusetts ponds and lakes?
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Esports Director’s Corner
-Megan Moran named Binienda Center director at Worcester State
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 unique small town festivals worth traveling for
>BUSINESS: Making it to 3 generations
-Businesses are wasting over $800 billion on admin that could be done by A.I.: study
-Radio Worcester (10:10): B.B.B.’s Lisa Swanson promotes “12 Week Year” planning
>HOMES: Starter homes are making a comeback — here's where to look
>SHOPPING: All the best Presidents Day TV deals we're eyeing
>FOOD: Coffee, steak prices went up in January. What got cheaper?
>HEALTH: How long diseases like measles and the flu linger in the air
>TV/STREAMING: "Mayor Of Kingstown" Season 5 will mark the end of Taylor Sheridan’s Paramount+ series
>MOVIES: Worst date movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Independent Spirit Awards winners
-"Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" star Robin Leach allegedly strangled young girl at sex party, Epstein files dump reveals
>ANIMALS: Kittens left in a diaper box find the perfect families (1:46)
>HISTORY: Images reveal remains of luxury steamer that sank in Lake Michigan 154 years ago
>GOOD NEWS: Local priest donates liver to needy recipient (1:50)
-Meanwhile, Barack Obama says aliens are "real, but I haven't seen them" in out-there new interview
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:44). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Teen dies in water-related incident at Worcester home, police say
-Saint Vincent Hospital violated federal labor law 14 times, judge rules
-Worcester Fire Fighters Union announces death of captain
-Related: Tribute to Worcester Fire Captain Jason Couture
-Person accused of stealing $15,000 worth of purses from Worcester store (:24). Article
-Channel 5 Wake Up Call: Burncoat High School Spirit Team (:31)
-Valentine's Day surprise: Worcester E.M.T.s deliver baby, earn stork pins
-Looking to mingle with peers, Councilor Mitra looks to mix up seating rules
-Worcester taps longtime public health leader as health chief
-Worcester bakery closed Tuesday and Wednesday for maintenance
>DINING OUT: Fireplace Feast at the Salem Cross Inn (5:28)
-ICYMI: Worcester scientist uses organism from space to create skin care line
-Worcester man & woman arrested for shoplifting $222 is cosmetics from Leominster Kohl's
-Veterans find a front door at V.S.S.
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Presentation on town's plan for M.B.T.A. Communities Act 7 p.m. Tuesday at Senior Center
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 4 finalists for Shrewsbury superintendent role
-Dudley families angered over P.F.A.S. contamination
-First responders hit the ice to benefit family of fallen Uxbridge police officer
-Charlton Select Board clashes over proposed policy to enforce cooperation with federal agencies
-Worcester County Wonders: Priscilla Candy Shop marks 90 sweet years
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Mass. family is behind Madonna, Justin Timberlake tours
>OPINION: Giselle Rivera-Flores: Carnaval Ponceño: A story of our past
-Kathryn Calo: 7 things I know about … Subsequent marriages and blended families
-What's Up Worcester (4:11): Michelle Asara, Mentee of the Intergenerational Leadership Academy
-Manny Jae Media's 508 Live! (40:52)
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:34): State Police manslaughter charges, Haxhiaj trial and Worcester I.C.E. policy debate
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to pillar of Worcester's Ghanaian community
>SPORTS: Patriots should prioritize these offseason needs in free agency, NFL Draft
-Holy Cross makes offseason upgrades to roster, coaching staff for 2026
-Roman Anthony joins Team USA for World Baseball Classic (:56)
-Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 19
>NATIONAL: The Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84
-Nancy Guthrie's family cleared as possible suspects in her disappearance (1:30)
-Barack Obama clarifies casual claim aliens are "real," insists he "saw no evidence" during presidency
-Tragic: Mom fatally shoots daughter before taking her own life in Las Vegas hotel
>NEW ENGLAND: 3 dead, 3 critically injured after R.I. hockey arena shooting (7:08)
-Related: "My father was the shooter" woman says outside Pawtucket Police Department (2:03)
-Ayer family of twins with profound autism navigates challenges
>COLLEGES: At WPI, identifying skin disease with A.I.
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This desert is home to the world’s largest aircraft graveyard
>BUSINESS: Android users could get up to $100 in $135 million Google settlement
-Workplace loyalty is the only way to save corporate America
>HOMES: Here's how to avoid losing thousands when selling your property as an older homeowner
>SHOPPING: Tariffs mean some packages now come with surprise bills (4:03)
>FOOD: New coffee chain expanding with Kelley Square location
>HEALTH: Doing this for 5 minutes a day can prevent 1 in 10 deaths
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Steve Carell HBO show, "Rooster" (2:17)
>MOVIES: "Wuthering Heights" prevails with $83 million global box office opening
>CELEBRITY: Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall dies at 95
-Robert Duvall’s life in photos
>ANIMALS: Baby goat raised by a cat now thinks she’s one too (2:22)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Old YMCA block, Main Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Man wins lottery jackpot after using same numbers for 22 years
-Meanwhile, in Milan, Olympics ice hockey match leads to capture of fugitive
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