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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 32 today in Worcester
-Worcester hit with 16 inches of snow, wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour
-How does Blizzard of '26 measure up to legendary Blizzard of '78?
-Blizzard over New England as seen from space (:34)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Could Worcester taxpayers be stuck paying a $35 million sewage settlement. Here's what to know
+6:00: Worcester residents are fed up with snow: "I want to leave the country"
+6:00: More volunteers needed for overnight shelter at St. John's to stay open
+Noon: A snowboarder tackles Walnut Street in Worcester in front of Mechanics Hall (:34) (pictured)
+Noon: Rock violinist Mia Asano to return to Palladium Upstairs
+Noon: Listen Up: Rage over romance in Evil Felipe's new music
-Worcester extends parking ban, city closures during blizzard dig-out
-Worcester schools, municipal buildings closed Tuesday
-Iconic Worcester diner post heartfelt response to criticism it stayed open during blizzard
-Power out at Worcester police headquarters; no disruption in service
-6 people, 1 firefighter injured and multiple pets dead after house fire in Spencer
-Large lottery prize sold at Worcester convenience store
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Worcester Police Department's annual report shows major crime declines
-Aislinn Doyle: February 26th School Committee meetings agenda preview
>DINING OUT: Who's open? Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before heading out
-ICYMI: Worcester resident cares for stray cats in nor'easter (:36). Article
-Worcester rodeo draws crowds and animal cruelty protests
-5 Tenet hospitals sue group rating safety; Saint Vincent scored D
-Worcester Business Journal's 2026 Business Leaders of the Year
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Town meeting postponed a week
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Uxbridge 19-year-old shares story of her rare heart attack
-Late priest’s extensive Civil War memorabilia is being auctioned off
-Shrewsbury celebrates the Year of the Fire Horse
-Fitchburg State ends attempt to revitalize Downtown theater
-Crosswalks at Camp Marshall among topics addressed by Spencer selectmen
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Maggie Calvetti: 3 winter crafts for fine motor skills
-WCCA-TV's YAY ART No. 7 (21:55): Tony Freitas, Part 1
>OPINION: Giselle Rivera-Flores: The power and the damage of Willie Colón’s political voice
-Sarah Connell Sanders: History's whispers resonate in "What Keeps Us"
-What's Up Worcester Presents (23:00): Kaz of Kazakiyah’s Hair Studio
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who dedicated much of her life to civic involvement and volunteer service
>SPORTS: Best free agent safety fits for Patriots
-Celtics star Jaylen Brown must be in MVP conversation
-Holy Cross Winter Homecoming sights and sounds (1:44)
-Holy Cross men’s basketball announces schedule update
-Lindsey Vonn says left leg saved from amputation after surgery
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 20
>CARS: GM recalls thousands of vehicles over transmission issue that could increase risk of crash
>NATIONAL: Rob Reiner’s children cut off legal funding for brother accused of killing parents
-Zelenskyy says Putin has "not broken" Ukrainians as country marks 4 years of Russia’s all-out war
-Mexican cartel kingpin taken out after authorities track mistress to secret love nest
-Tragic: 4 men falsely accused in 1991 murder finally declared innocent
>NEW ENGLAND: What to know about the travel ban in parts of Mass. (2:40)
-Thousands could be without power for days in parts of Mass. after blizzard
>COLLEGES: WPI announces new Associate Vice President for Advancement Aamir Suleman
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 lessons every solo traveler learns
>BUSINESS: Crowley, Tatum lead Worcester Business Journal Hall of Fame Class of 2026
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Blizzard prompts Boston Globe to call off printing paper for first time in 153 years
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>FOOD: These 5 diets can prolong your life by up to 5 years: new study
>HEALTH: Chill activity can slow cancer from spreading — do it twice a day
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "The Plastic Detox" (2:10)
>MOVIES: Tom Hanks to play Abraham Lincoln in "Lincoln in the Bardo" movie
>CELEBRITY: Actor Robert Carradine dies at 71
-Rebecca Gayheart speaks out after husband Eric Dane's death
>ANIMALS: Kittens left in a diaper box find the perfect families (1:34)
>HISTORY: Women from Mass. colleges served as code breakers during World War II
>GOOD NEWS: Police dog rescues missing special needs teen during snow storm
-Meanwhile, in Arizona, worker sued for buying $12.8 million lottery tickets
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 63 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester man goes all out on Halloween decorations for a good cause (2:30). Article
-Today! Italian Heritage Parade Sunday, with noted restaurateur in spotlight
-Road closures for today's Italian Heritage Parade
-Investigation underway after multiple dead animals found at area residence
-Fire draws mutual aid response to Pleasant Street in Leicester
-Worcester man arrested for punching cop during welfare check on his girlfriend
-Slain man's wife not asked to identify husband’s alleged murderer in court
-Worcester asks if it can stop Amazon drones. Shrewsbury says it can't
-At 22, Algonquin graduate created a $1 million company from his couch
-100 FM The Pike (2:54): Cold Stuff Ice Cream's David Forgit on his viral post defending his employee
>FAITH: WCCA-TV's Streetlights No. 7 (29:25)
>DINING OUT: Third time's the charm as Crust Bakeshop opens new storefront
-Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 pizzas worth the drive (5:28)
-ICYMI: 2 Worcester men caught in dirt bike theft sting, police say
-Beloved Worcester restaurant Peppercorn's changing hands, but not its menu or staff
-Worcester to hold meeting Thursday on Chandler and May Street Redesign
-More than 6 weeks later, Karen Solomon's cause of death remains unknown
-In 2021, Worcester bishop planned transfer of accused priest
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Learn the Ukulele Thursday at Gale Free Library event
-Holden welcomes new police officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Douglas town worker hit by car while moving debris off road (:30)
-Petition calls for more safety measures at Wachusett Dam
-Dudley Town Hall to close to the public 2 days a week
-Man arrested for stealing Toyota Tacoma after using cocaine with owner at West Boylston home
-Westborough bell-to-bell cell phone ban off to smooth start, according to district leaders
-Shrewsbury’s first town-owned ambulance delivered; service may start in 2027
-Grafton considers comprehensive operational audit: Discussion continues among Select Board
-Boros Cares 4 Troops ensures veterans are remembered and honored
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things To Do: Victoria Clark, The Midnight, Woostock and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (17:39): Lenny Clarke on being 30 years sober and the funny kind of recovery benefit
-Guitar maker strikes a distinctive chord in Sturbridge (2:39). Article
-How much does it cost to eat at the Topsfield Fair? (3:15)
-Autumn Hotaling: Halloween hacks to save your sanity
>OPINION: The Scarlet: Homelessness: Does Worcester care?
-Shaun Connolly: 6 Halloween costumes to meet the moment
-Mark Henderson: Worcester journalism comes full circle after 40 years
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 507 (28:14): Kate McEvoy
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:21): Catholic church abuse, police oversight problems and Downtown Worcester development
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:15): Crime statistics, police body cameras and Amazon drones
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who owned a business on Martha's Vineyard
>SPORTS: Patriots-Raiders preview: Will Drake Maye, offense stay aggressive vs. Las Vegas?
-Patriots must slow down Brock Bowers to beat Raiders in Week 5
-Avoid riding the roller coaster for remainder of Patriots season
-No-booze brews and sober tailgates: Why NFL fans are ditching alcohol this season
-NFL Week 5 schedule, TV and announcers
-Bruins beat Flyers, 5-1
-Baseball proposes shortening regular season to 154 games, expanding Division Series to best-of-7
-Holy Cross men’s hockey earns comeback win, falls in overtime in series at Arizona State
-Holy Cross women's hockey edged by Boston University
>NATIONAL: At least 4 dead, thousands without power as hurricane slows (2:05)
-5 dead after late-night mass shooting in home
-How a woman survived what was supposed to be a lethal dose of medication
-Americans 75 and older are wealthiest age group, Fed survey finds
-Tragic: Man mauled to death after entering tiger enclosure at zoo
>NEW ENGLAND: Toddler stabbed by maniac who went free after knifing 2 other kids: cops
-Deadly officer-involved shooting under investigation in Stoughton
-Massachusetts ballot questions: What to know
>COLLEGES: Celebrating Assumption nursing milestones
-Worcester State marks Mass. S.T.E.M. Week with hands-on science, career development and research
-Clark students eligible for Becker Global Public Service Award for humanitarian project
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Major U.S. airport ridiculed as "most stressful" for travelers: report
>BUSINESS: Americans' debt soars near Great Recession levels, even as wealth levels rise: Fed data
-5 Central Mass. industrial sites bought by investment firm based in Bahrain for $42.7 million
-Here are 10 terms you need to know to understand artificial intelligence
-Experts detail pain points of bending healthcare cost curve
>SHOPPING: Why more consumers are choosing to buy their glasses online
>HEALTH: Flu season gets an early start as emergency room visits rise (2:14)
-Setting fitness goals that fit your everyday life
>FOOD: McDonald's pushes A.I. tools that suggest Big Mac prices based on "customer willingness to pay"
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix competition series, "Wonka's The Golden Ticket" (2:01)
-Kat Dennings reveals "2 Broke Girls" scene she refused to film
>MOVIES: The best Anne Hathaway movies to watch in 2026: "Verity," "The Odyssey" and more
>CELEBRITY: Amy Robach turned down job offers for fiancé T.J. Holmes
-Ben Affleck makes rare comment about Jennifer Lopez 2 years after their divorce
>ANIMALS: German Shepherd waits 6 hours outside Walmart until someone stops (3:00)
>GOOD NEWS: Lost pet recovery specialist reunites 66-year-old widow with dogs after accident (2:44)
-Meanwhile, in Maryland, DoorDash customer picks up order from driver at crash scene: "I think that's my food"
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