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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:56). High of 35 today in Worcester
-Worcester D.P.W.: Getting cars off the streets key to snow removal
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Leominster woman, 37, killed in 2-car crash on Route 9 in Southborough (1:26). Article
+Noon: After review, council to vote on tax deal for owner of former Shack's building
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Refugee Orchestra Project ready for major concert in Mechanics Hall
+Noon: "The Choir of Man" on tap in Worcester
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple," "No Other Choice," and more
+Noon: Kids cheer free at Holy Cross
-4 State Police officers charged in Enrique Delgado-Garcia's death suspended with pay
-Former City Manager Ed Augustus is leaving state government. Here's what his next job will be
-Former Councilor Haxhiaj readies appeal of assault and battery conviction
-Holy Cross freshman Naemi Herzig wins Olympic Bronze Medal
-Voice your ideas for future use of hall inside Union Station
-Conversion of former Fallon headquarters to housing receives $3.6 million tax credit
-Worcester School Committee weighs A.I. concerns
-Worcester senator wants review of state School Building Authority. Here's why
-Dunkin’ iced coffee gloves being given out Friday
-The Blackstone Canal connected Worcester to the Atlantic Ocean
>DINING OUT: How Worcester’s "I Love Frankie’s" pizza earned its cult following
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 60-year-old
-Assumption connection to Rhode Island hockey shooting tragedy
-Watch: Bodycam footage shows moments before Boylston man shot by officer
-Worcester man sentenced to 3 years for illegal reentry after deportation
-Gov. Healey on Holden/Worcester court decision
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police welcome 2 new officers
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Nominations open for Holden Women's Club Person of the Year
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Arson suspected in series of Fitchburg fires (2:15)
-Propane tanker crashes in Grafton; off-loading planned
-Shrewsbury middle schooler strives to be Olympic luger (2:36). Article
-Grafton schools focus on bus safety after driver's kidnapping arrest
-Westborough Wastewater Treatment Plant needs $10.5 million repair
-Spencer selectmen look at shortfalls, possible Town Meeting warrant articles
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Aaron Diehl Trio, "The Ring," Antiquarian Society panel ...
-Black American Women Songwriters Concert Saturday at YWCA of Central Mass.
-Village, Kingdom Voice & Music events explore Black history in song
-Dead of Winter film festival to be postponed
-Phish to play Fenway Park. Dates, ticket info
>OPINION: Sen. Jake Oliveira and Rep. Meghan Kilcoyne: Biomarker tests right Rx for state's patients
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (57:56)
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:07): Etel Haxhiaj verdict and $35 million Worcester–Holden sewer ruling
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who spent over 40 years fixing and driving trucks and doing projects in his Caterpillar backhoe
>SPORTS: Best free agent wide receiver fits for Patriots
-Celtics beat Warriors, 121-110
-U.S. women's hockey wins Olympic gold medal over Canada in overtime
-Alysa Liu wins gold in Olympic women’s free skating
-'Sader Stories Podcast (28:40): Field hockey coach Kim Cosenza
-Holy Cross women's hockey team set to take on Vermont
-Holy Cross softball season preview
-Railers beat Rapid City, 3-2
>NATIONAL: 12 million under warnings as massive wildfires rage across Plains
-New photos released following former Prince Andrew's arrest (2:07)
-Nancy Guthrie reward more than doubles to $202,000 on 19th day of search
-Tragic: Infant son allegedly killed by mom who filled his bottle with alcohol
>NEW ENGLAND: Car crashes into front doors of Mass. rest area lobby (:19)
-Looking for a new blue Mass. license plate? Now there's a lottery for it
>COLLEGES: Clarkies chronicle history of Worcester N.A.A.C.P. branch
-At Anna Maria, new M.B.A. concentrations in A.I., business analytics and cybersecurity
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of the most beautiful places to visit in Australia
-What happens if you forget to declare something at customs?
>BUSINESS: Company asks veteran employee to train 25-year-old it promoted over her — and she refuses
-LPL Financial Research: From bubble fears to disruption risk: The new A.I. market narrative
-Gallo wine closes Napa winery and cuts jobs
>HOMES: Why assigning kids chores is important (2:54)
>SHOPPING: 8 massive Mass. thrift stores that’ll make your bargain-hunting dreams come true
>HEALTH: Doctor on effective self-care methods to help alleviate stress (2:13)
>TV/STREAMING: Kelly Ripa celebrates 25 years at "Live"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Jason Segel movie, "Over Your Dead Body" (2:27)
>CELEBRITY: Eric Dane dead at 53 after A.L.S. battle
>ANIMALS: Completely crusted cat makes the most incredible transformation (1:57)
>HISTORY: How the siege of Boston helped George Washington become the face of the American Revolution
>GOOD NEWS: Lil help please? Officer frees squirrel stuck in dumpster (:23)
-Meanwhile, in Italy, Snoop Dogg’s credit card declined at Olympics dinner — so he repays restaurant in a special way
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:01). High of 31 today in Worcester
-Latest on major nor'easter arriving Sunday night (4:04)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Overnight: Gunfire strikes Worcester home
-Private Worcester club loses liquor license for multiple violations
-Worcester favorite returns for limited time
-Neighbors near Doherty voice concerns over proposed apartment complex
-Bull riding event at DCU Center draws protest as ordinance awaits draft
-Worcester man, former head of Mass. State Police union, resentenced for stealing funds
-Telegram & Gazette transitioning to postal home delivery
-Leominster woman, 37, killed in 2-car crash on Route 9 in Southborough (1:26). Article
-Nichols assistant DelleChiaie inspires in battle with stage 4 cancer
-Emory Miller annual Black History Luncheon Saturday at Worcester State
-After review, council to vote on tax deal for owner of former Shack's building
-T&G This Week: Good writing is worth the effort
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Ciao Bella set to cater dinner fundraiser
-How Worcester’s "I Love Frankie’s" pizza earned its cult following
-ICYMI: 4 State Police officers charged in Enrique Delgado-Garcia's death suspended with pay
-Former City Manager Ed Augustus is leaving state government. Here's what his next job will be
-Former Councilor Haxhiaj readies appeal of assault and battery conviction
-Holy Cross freshman Naemi Herzig wins Olympic Bronze Medal
-Voice your ideas for future use of hall inside Union Station
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden brewery closed for private event Saturday, open at 2 p.m.
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Holden police welcome 2 new officers
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Woman-owned Hardwick butchery to open $3 million meat processing facility
-Carleton’s Home Improvement takes a family-like approach to construction
-Mass Appeal: Dirty Soda at The Fountain in Clinton
-Shrewsbury officers stop by to wish woman happy birthday as she turns 102
-Auburn police officer named Servant Officer of the Week
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1362 (30:00): Penelope Road, Damiano David and more
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Aaron Diehl Trio, "The Ring," Antiquarian Society panel ...
-Refugee Orchestra Project ready for major concert in Mechanics Hall
-"The Choir of Man" on tap in Worcester
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: On crime, Worcester is headed in the right direction
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (58:13): Crystal Soto, Crystal Clear Living
-Radio Worcester (18:50): Mayor Joe Petty responds to S.J.C. sewer ruling, signals willingness to negotiate with Holden
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:07): Etel Haxhiaj verdict and $35 million Worcester–Holden sewer ruling
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who ran her own catering business for over 40 years
>SPORTS: Will Patriots keep Stefon Diggs? Receiver's contract situation explained
-U.S. has chance for revenge vs. Canada in Olympic gold medal men's hockey game
-Ranking Celtics’ top competitors in East after All-Star break
-Kids cheer free at Holy Cross
-Holy Cross women's hockey falls to Vermont in overtime
-Holy Cross men's ice hockey falls to Sacred Heart
-Railers beat Rapid City in overtime, 5-4
-Major League Soccer opens the season with eyes on the World Cup and a schedule shift in 2027
>NATIONAL: Here are the key developments in the weekslong search for Nancy Guthrie
-Climber convicted of leaving girlfriend to freeze to death atop Austria's highest peak
-Tragic: Father of 3 who married high school sweetheart is killed in sledding accident
>NEW ENGLAND: Body of missing Eastham man found after 6-day search (:23)
-Bodies of mother and son found buried alive in mammoth Rhode Island snowstorm
>COLLEGES: At Anna Maria, new M.B.A. concentrations in A.I., business analytics and cybersecurity
-Clark helps launch Robert Goddard centennial celebration
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 U.S. cities with the gloomiest weather
-Why traveling solo is the best gift you can give yourself
>BUSINESS: 800 small businesses demand refunds after Supreme Court decision
-Retail and apparel stocks spike after Supreme Court strikes down tariffs
-Labor Department reveals the deadliest jobs for American workers
-Radio Worcester (9:38): B.B.B.’s Dominique Goyette-Connerty highlights President’s Club, resources for new entrepreneurs
>HOMES: Trending interior colors for a fresh new look
>SHOPPING: The best Wayfair pantry organization finds for small spaces
>HEALTH: Rise in heart beat irregularity in younger generations (1:57)
>FOOD: Nearly 3.4 million pounds of recalled Trader Joe’s chicken fried rice products may contain glass
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple," "No Other Choice," and more
>CELEBRITY: Conan O'Brien comments on Reiners following their tragic deaths
-Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi reveals cervical cancer diagnosis
>ANIMALS: Stray cat decides he’s ready to be domesticated (2:15)
>HISTORY: The Blackstone Canal connected Worcester to the Atlantic Ocean
>GOOD NEWS: Man buys lottery ticket for wrong drawing, wins $50,000
-Meanwhile, in North Carolina, 12-year-old boy pulled over for driving himself to school after missing bus
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