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  >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:44). High of 38 today in Worcester

  +5:00: Several chances for snow in the week ahead (4:08)
  
  

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +5:00: Harmony on Lake Quinsigamond? Rowers and "towers" get diplomatic

  +5:00: Radio Worcester (21:45): Dr. Robert Goddard rocket launch centennial celebration planned

  +5:00: Region to celebrate Robert Goddard's historic launch

  +5:00: Film on activist priests with local ties part of Worcester panel

  +5:00: Listen Up: On a blue note with Brooks Milgate on new album

  +5:00: Worcesteria: Present-day protests recall 1854 action against slave catcher

  +5:00: Bruce Springsteen announces "Land of Hopes & Dreams" tour with stop in Boston

  +5:00: Lunar New Year celebration at Norrback Avenue School (2:01)
  
  

  -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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