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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:50). High of 46 today in Worcester
-How to see 6 planets align in the night sky on Saturday
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-How a "To Catch a Predator" plot at Assumption went wrong
-Worcester man sentenced in international smuggling ring
-Refugee musicians bring a message of empathy to Worcester performance
-Worcester hauling snow from streets
-Worcester winter weather emergency, parking ban lifted
-Worcester nonprofit hopes new documentary fuels funding and awareness
-Resilient Worcester adds support programs for young children to Worcester’s Trauma Response System
-Worcester Guardian week in review: Council moves, crime trends & community milestones
-Husky found behind Savers parking lot
-Terrier mix was found on Crowning Shield Road
>DINING OUT: I ate at the first Checkers location in Mass. Here’s what it’s like
-ICYMI: Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Do they care to share? The truth of the Panorama Survey
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): David Prouty basketball player’s suspension leads to call for change
-Whitin Community Center breaks ground on child care center, part of $10 million campaign
-Highlights from Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
-Thimble Pleasures Quilt Show returns March 14th and 15th
-Sutton High School second quarter honor roll
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Worcester brewery flips the script on non-alcoholic beer
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-Paul McCartney's "f--k you, John" moment revealed after Beatles lawsuit in new documentary
-EcoTarium to debut major elephants exhibit
>OPINION: Jeff Raymond: Paranoid Android
-Stacey Kenneally: An ode to potty training 3 different kids
-100 FM The Pike (19:03): City Manager Eric Batista on snow removal, Holden lawsuit and potholes
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (58:09): Dr. Gay Lee, LCSW-R
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who had a 48-year teaching career, including at St. Peter-Marian
>SPORTS: Best free agent tight end fits for Patriots
-Holy Cross men’s basketball wraps up regular season against Loyola
-Related: Parking advisory for Saturday
-Holy Cross men's ice hockey topples R.I.T. on Senior Night
-Holy Cross women's basketball heads to Baltimore for showdown with Loyola
-Celtics beat Nets, 148-111 (2:00). Article
-Railers beat Trois-Rivières, 2-1
>NATIONAL: U.S. and Israel launch major attack on Iran
-Anthropic defies Pentagon over A.I. ethics
-Tragic: Rodeo star’s 3-year-old daughter dies in front of her in freak horse accident
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman charged in death of baby found floating in New Hampshire pond
-2 measles cases with Mass. ties confirmed by health officials (1:49)
-Police video shows aftermath of Vince McMahon's 100 MPH crash (:41)
>COLLEGES: Empowering entrepreneurs at WPI (5:15). Article
-3 Clarkies place in ArtsWorcester’s 22nd College Show
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disneyland will close 2 iconic attractions next month: report
-5 tips for flying Southwest Airlines
>BUSINESS: Massachusetts to offer free A.I. training to all residents
-Inside Aubuchon’s rapid growth
-Restaurant jobs spike as Americans seek treats, cheap comfort food
>HOMES: After bankruptcy, solar panel customers say they’re left in the dark (3:48)
>HEALTH: Why some parents aren't giving their children the hepatitis B vaccine
-Men in their 50s may be aging faster than women due to toxic "forever chemicals"
>FOOD: The real reason why Americans eat so much takeout: report
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Dead Man's Wire," "The Voice of Hind Rajab" and more
>CELEBRITY: Pink denies reports that she is separated from husband Carey Hart
-Shia LaBeouf ordered to attend rehab, pay $100,000 bond after drunken Mardi Gras bar fight
>ANIMALS: Guy thought she was a sheep — but she's dog who needed help (1:38)
>HISTORY: Boston native Richard Pavlick was J.F.K.’s first would-be assassin
>GOOD NEWS: Man stops for lunch, wins $50,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, escaped monkey wanders into homeowner's garage
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 25 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: City defends emergency response following West Tatnuck death
+5:00: Former state trooper, arrested twice on O.U.I. charges, loses certification
+5:00: Loan officer from Brookfield who defrauded MassMutual gets 18-month sentence
+5:00: Blackstone Valley brewers lend hands to one another in new collective
+5:00: Holy Cross women's hockey team heads to UConn for Hockey East semifinals
+5:00: 100 FM The Pike (7:16): Olympic bronze medal winner Naemi Herzig returns to Holy Cross
+5:00: No. 10 Holy Cross men’s basketball heads to No. 7 Lafayette for Patriot League Tournament
+5:00: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 21
-Food reviewer finds Instagram following with takes on Worcester restaurants
-Watch: Worcester police officer begged to escape car as passenger grabbed for his gun
-Testament to courage and love: Abby's House to celebrate 50 years
-New leader takes helm at Worcester County Food Bank
-Area woman charged with Social Security fraud
-Midyear report shows stable finances, $2.7 million drop in state aid for Worcester
-State of the Lakes in Worcester: From excellent, to not so great
-WPI students partner with local recycling center
-Electric school buses to debut in Worcester this week
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in brief for February
-UMass Medical School professor: There aren’t enough geriatricians – here’s how older adults can still get the right care
-Updated Worcester trash and recycling schedule through March 9th
>DINING OUT: Sweetgreen opening first Worcester County location
-ICYMI: Worcester faces $35.5 million bill after Holden rejects $5 million settlement offer
-Future of Johnson Tunnel part of review of Lincoln Square traffic
-New owners of Solomon Pond Mall have options for redevelopment (1:24)
-They called him "Crazy Bob," but this Worcester scientist launched the space age 100 years ago
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Special town meeting documents
-Parking information for tonight's special town meeting
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury fun dog facts
-Man arrested in Winchendon after girlfriend reports he was armed and following her
-Genealogy event and membership drive
-Grafton seeks nominations for Outstanding Citizen Award
-Larry Lamar Jr., Grafton basketball record holder
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Winners at 2026 Actor Awards
-Bob Marley Birthday Bash March 7th at Worcester Youth Center
>OPINION: Luis G. Pedraja: Women's rights mean rights for all
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (14:57): Dee Henriquez, owner, Dee Luxe Medical
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 161 (29:54): Shakespeare through a disability lens
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who worked at UPS for 30 years
>SPORTS: Celtics beat 76ers, 114-98 (2:04). Article
-How NBA world views Celtics star Jaylen Brown’s MVP candidacy
-Worcester State men's basketball wins conference tournament, heading to NCAA Tournament
-Railers beat Adirondack, 1-0
>NATIONAL: 9 injured in mass shooting in Cincinnati
-3 U.S. troops killed and 5 are seriously wounded during Iran attacks, military says
-Tragic: Girl dead after bully threw water bottle at her head
>NEW ENGLAND: Vehicles abandoned during blizzard waiting to be picked up (2:14)
-Cher's son Elijah Blue Allman charged after disturbance at New Hampshire private school
>COLLEGES: Clark geographer James McCarthy to be recognized with career award
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 U.S. airports with outdoor lounges any traveler can access
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-OPEC+ boosts oil production after attacks on Iran and throughout region
-Aviation industry is running out of the people who keep planes flying
>HOMES: Small-space decorating tips for every home
>HEALTH: Heart disease threat projected to skyrocket in women
-Eating for gut health: Simple, nutritious choices that help promote overall health
>FOOD: 1-pan lemon garlic chicken with veggies
>TV/STREAMING: "Yellowstone" spinoff "Marshals" kills off an original character — that fans hated for years
>MOVIES: "Toy Story 5": How it replaced Potato Heads Don Rickles, Estelle Harris
>CELEBRITY: Zendaya and Tom Holland secretly married, stylist Law Roach claims at S.A.G. Actor Awards
-Kelly Osbourne issues scathing statement to body-shaming trolls following awards show appearance
>ANIMALS: Cat fakes injury whenever she wants mom's attention (1:44)
>HISTORY: Cleaning out his mom's house, Boston man finds ancestor's freedom papers (2:15). Article
>GOOD NEWS: Barnstable students show kindness with Meals on Wheels
-Meanwhile, in New York, governor steps in to save resident's "PB4WEGO" license plate
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