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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 (:36). High of 90 today in Worcester
-What to know about past "very strong" El Niños
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 1 dead, 2 injured in stabbing off Ararat Street in Worcester, police say (:16). Article
+6:00: Worcester councilors say city is shouldering homelessness burden from surrounding towns
+6:00: Victor D. Infante's WoMag Rundown (7:20)
+1:00: Worcester man arrested after child found alone in locked car at Northborough Walmart (1:56). Article
+1:00: Worcester school principal involved in harassment call days before going on leave
+1:00: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: Decades by DeZyne to headline this year's Pet Rock Fest
+1:00: Facebook and Instagram down as Meta products hit with widespread outage
-Parents of WPI's “Lost Sons” speak out
-Worcester prepares for World Cup watch parties (2:21)
-Related: Security, parking plans for World Cup games on Worcester Common
-Related: Local E.M.T. squads ready for World Cup watch parties in Worcester
-Related: Worcester License Commission says bars can stay open later for World Cup
-Related: Worcester awaits World Cup, and fans get a view of history
-Here's what's replacing Boston Market on Park Ave.
-Federal government accuses Chip Norton of fraud and millions in undisclosed transfers
-Woman struck, killed by flatbed tow truck identified by Worcester police
-Earlier: Worcester pedestrian struck, killed by flatbed tow truck
-National Grid begins massive project to upgrade lines in Central Mass.
-TODAY! Traffic advisory Friday for Grove Street
-TODAY! Fitness in the Parks summer series kicks off Friday
-Northbridge man who accidentally killed brother avoids prison time in plea
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Claremont Academy graduation (54:56)
-Worcester names new principal for North High
>DINING OUT: Worcester pizzerias see business boom following visits from Dave Portnoy
-ICYMI: Worcester man faces murder charge after beloved baker’s death
-Worcester activist, barred from City Hall, arrested again
-Developer seeks to build a new shopping plaza with multiple restaurants on Grove Street in Worcester
-Worcester sweep nets 8 suspects, drugs and illegal guns
-Downtown Worcester restaurant closed until June 22nd
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Update on construction at Senior Center parking lot
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Annual business personal property inspections begin Monday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Motorcycle, S.U.V. involved in serious Auburn crash
-Pub to close after 8 years due to "more than a few challenges"
-Worcester man charged with trafficking after drugs found in Squishmallows tin at Northborough Inn
-Free kids bike rodeo at Paxton Days 10 to noon Saturday
-Nearly 300 Leominster employees made $100,000 or more in 2025
-Highlights from Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up (Trio) at Uxlocale Friday, (Duo) at Val's in Holden, Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Wormtown rising, do the Time Warp, many voices ...
-R&B Legend Jon B. on new tour, music release (5:05)
-"Blizzard of Lies" author on new Karen Read book (3:17)
-Kayem, M.F.A. unveil traveling art exhibit featuring historic American figures with hot dogs
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: June Horrorscopes
-Who remembers the wonderful, wacky World Cup of 1966? I do!
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 341 (28:47): Jay Givan, 250th anniversary of America
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who passed away at 22 after a lifelong battle with Tay-Sachs disease
>SPORTS: See the full U.S. men's soccer schedule for the World Cup
-A.J. Brown pushes Drake Maye to be "perfect" at Pats minicamp (2:21)
-Former Holy Cross star Jalen Coker earns a 3-year, $35 million extension from Carolina
-Red Sox exec Sam Kennedy calls season "embarrassing"
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Bravehearts to host Italian Heritage Night with Brian Scalabrine June 20th
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 6-0
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 6-4, in game 1, second game postponed because of weather
>NATIONAL: U.S. will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war
-U.F.O. whistleblower claims billions in secret spending hidden from Congress
-Tragic: Details emerge after dad executed twin sons in bedroom -- as adorable boys are pictured
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. court overturns father’s murder conviction in death of Harmony Montgomery
-2 men killed in bloody Fall River homicide, 1 found with pitchfork impaled in head
>COLLEGES: Worcester State and Everett schools partner to offer direct admission to high school seniors
-Clark senior interns for Department of Environmental Protection, researches soundscapes in cranberry bogs
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Beat the Summer travel chaos with these easy hacks (3:48)
-The surprising passport mistake that could ruin your trip
>BUSINESS: U.S. oil reserves near 40-year low at 349.2 million barrels
-LPL Financial Research: Is bad news already priced into the bond market?
-New investment accounts fund an early start for kids (2:14)
>SHOPPING: Mass. sets tax-free weekend date for August
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: This mobile clinic is bringing care to new moms' front door (2:29)
-Dirty soda drinks might be doing you dirty as doctors warn of health risks
>FOOD: Homemade roasted tomato sauce
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix series "Worst Neighbor Ever" (2:04)
>MOVIES: Summer movie guide: "The Odyssey," "Toy Story 5," and more
>CELEBRITY: Aubrey Plaza cradles her baby bump
-Lizzo gets candid about new album, details wild moment from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit show
>ANIMALS: This cat waited his whole life for a dog best friend (1:53)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: Restoring history one milestone at a time
>GOOD NEWS: After growing up homeless, woman shares apartment with mom (3:04)
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, boy, 7, puts on 50 sweaters to break world record
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