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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:50). High of 40 today in Worcester
-Another 5 to 6 inches of snow possible in Worcester this week
-Town-by-town snowfall amounts in Worcester County
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
+4:00: Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
+4:00: City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
+4:00: Rev. Jonathan Slavinskas of Worcester delivers prayer on floor of U.S. House
+4:00: Worcester police officers lending a helping hand
+Noon: Worcester council again delays on tax break for developer who broke city law
+Noon: Worcester native Mary Bonina coming back with novel "My Way Home"
+Noon: Shaun Connolly: Complaining about snow is the New England birthright
-Could Worcester taxpayers be stuck paying a $35 million sewage settlement. Here's what to know
-Worcester residents are fed up with snow: "I want to leave the country"
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
-A snowboarder tackles Walnut Street in Worcester in front of Mechanics Hall (:34)
-A Worcester vinegar maker riding a wave of national interest is raising $1.5 million for new facilities
-Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend Podcast (1:08:07): Worcester's Denis Leary sits down with Conan to discuss shared Worcester roots and finding out they’re related
-More volunteers needed for overnight shelter at St. John's to stay open
-City Council advances Gary Rosen proposal on posting meeting records online
-Worcester man charged with third-offense shoplifting after $196 Market Basket theft in Shrewsbury
-Aislinn Doyle: February 26th School Committee meetings agenda preview
-Visit to Sutton by U.S. Education Sec. Linda McMahon called off amid "mess"
>DINING OUT: Worcester Restaurant Week back for winter: See details
-ICYMI: Worcester extends parking ban, city closures during blizzard dig-out
-Iconic Worcester diner post heartfelt response to criticism it stayed open during blizzard
-Power out at Worcester police headquarters; no disruption in service
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Michael Mazzola is the Grafton Police Department’s longest-tenured officer
-Update on trash & recycling from Shrewsbury D.P.W.
-6 people, 1 firefighter injured and multiple pets dead after house fire in Spencer
-Paxton police warn of Venmo scam
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Rock violinist Mia Asano to return to Palladium Upstairs
-Listen Up: Rage over romance in Evil Felipe's new music
-Phish: New Year’s Eve 1993 Live at Worcester Centrum
-Manny Jae Media (1:59:48): Black American Women Songwriter's Concert
>OPINION: Gillian Ganesan: How did we get here No. 1 — The Woman’s Progressive Club
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: I do not owe you my grief forever
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 484 (28:30): Jonathan Cohen
-Hank Stolz featured on RM World Travel Connection Radio Show (9:01)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who passed at 27
>SPORTS: 5 players the Patriots should avoid this offseason
-Holy Cross men’s basketball ships up to Boston University Wednesday evening
-Mexican cartel clashes fuel worries in lead up to FIFA World Cup
>CARS: Ford recalls over 412,000 vehicles due to suspension issue
>NATIONAL: Stepbrother of Anna Kepner named main suspect, facing 2 charges
-Broken Savannah Guthrie accepts mom Nancy may be dead, offers $1 million reward for her "miracle" return
-Tragic: Salve Regina student dies of carbon monoxide poisoning during blizzard
>NEW ENGLAND: Pedestrian clearing snow from vehicle fatally struck by tractor-trailer on Mass. Pike
-Proposed I.C.E. facility in Merrimack, N.H. will not move forward
>COLLEGES: G.I.S. Week mapathon expands rooftop solar dataset at Clark
-100 FM The Pike (8:36): Dr. Jennifer Carlson on Anna Maria disc golf for disaster fundraiser
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Flights delayed and canceled over weather: What are your rights? (5:10)
>BUSINESS: FedEx sues government for "full refund" of tariffs after Supreme Court ruling
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Which credit card is right for you? What to know first
>HOMES: Here's why record $1.28 trillion in credit card debt is a problem for first-time homebuyers
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor on risks of shoveling heavy snow (2:43)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 4, Part 2 of Bridgerton (1:51)
>MOVIES: AMC Theaters will refuse to screen A.I. short film after online uproar
>CELEBRITY: "Home Improvement" alum Zachery Ty Bryan sentenced to 16 months in jail
-Drake Maye and wife Ann Michael are getting over Super Bowl loss on vacation
>ANIMALS: Woman nurses tiny cat back to life — and discovers a miracle (3:02)
>HISTORY: Weird History (3:52:51): Everything that happened in the '80s
>GOOD NEWS: Students and teachers recognized for saving a librarian’s life
-Meanwhile, in New Zealand, serial underwear thief at school identified as cat
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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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