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In The News
-Latest forecast: Wintry mix forecast for this evening's commute
+6:00: ACT NOW: Fly from Worcester to NYC for $22 with JetBlue
+6:00: Radio Worcester (15:38): Sen. Harriette Chandler on stepping back and her legacy
+6:00: How Worcester City Council proposes to deal with homeless camps
+6:00: Deer stroll down the street in Westborough (:25)
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - February 7th
+Noon: Admission is free in February at Worcester Historical Museum
+Noon: Callie calves cute and cuddly contest winner in Sutton 4-H fundraiser
-History: The Blizzard Of 1978: Remembering the "benchmark of winter storms" after 44 years
-Raw sewage released into Lake Quinsigamond from city facility
-West Boylston man wins $1 million on scratch ticket
-Man dies after crashing into tractor-trailer on Mass Pike in Charlton
-Market celebrates 2 years in Worcester
-Worcester City Councilor calls for more warming, cooling centers in Worcester
-ICYMI: "WOOlympics" take over Worcester Common Oval ice rink
-Burncoat, Lincoln Street area hit by power outage
-Own more than 2 cats or dogs in Worcester? You are violating a city ordinance
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-New! Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday podcast (43:59): The Eagle has landed
-Rosalie Tirella: Kudos to Worcester City Councilor Thu Nguyen
-Rep. McGovern on gerrymandering battle, Brian Flores allegations (3:39)
-Tribute to a Worcester woman who spent years as a foster mother to at-risk babies and young children
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Mixed-use development near Lakeway Commons moves forward
-Shrewsbury becomes a platinum-rated community for biotech
-Logan's Table brings "elevated, fast casual" dining to Leominster
-State Rep. Dykema stepping down, taking job in solar energy industry
-Sports: New DeflateGate report casts negative light on NFL
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Surprise a loved one with flowers and chocolates delivered by Jake the Lion on Valentine's Day
-Bravehearts name new hitting, pitching coaches
-Celtics beat Magic, 116-83
-Railers lose at home, 2-1
-Cars: NEW: Great Savings All Month Long at Bertera Nissan! (6:05)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-National: 4 dead in crash after driver speeds away from police at 169 mph
-How to claim a missing stimulus check so you can collect $1,400
-Tragic: Moroccan boy trapped in well has died, according to state media
-New England: Mass. bill seeks to tackle high cost of prescription drugs
-Business: This is the worst airline in the U.S., survey says
-Register now for WBJ's EcoForecast Forum
-Colleges: After multiple student suicides in recent months, WPI will hold employee sessions on suicide prevention
-Free dental clinic for kids 20 and under at QCC on February 26th
-TV/Streaming: Here's what to watch in honor of Black History Month
-Movies: "Jackass Forever" laughs its way to No. 1 at box office
-Celebrity: Mark Wahlberg says he’d love to play Bill Belichick in a Tom Brady movie
-Food: Recall issued for popular ice cream brand sold in Massachusetts
-Health: Should you exercise when you're sick? Here's what experts say
-Homes: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester the week ending January 29th
-Shopping: $700 rebate when you buy an eligible LG Laundry Pair at Sclamo's
-Animals: Tiny kitten meets his new brothers and falls in love (3:16)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Firefighters deliver baby in Jimmy John's parking lot during snowstorm
-Meanwhile, a $30 drawing from yard sale found to be worth more than $10 million
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+Noon: Radio Worcester (7:36): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh talks mask mandate rollback & Omicron
-Free testing 11-4 today in Downtown Worcester, free vaccinations/boosters 11-7 at YMCA
-Worcester officials to vote on rolling back mask mandate
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial CEO says mask mandate should include KN95 mask requirement
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Uxbridge schools report teacher to police after "physical contact"
+Noon: In new documentary, Cara Brindisi explores her music therapist career
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: American Antiquarian Society a "national treasure"
+Noon: Last Call: Thomas D'Agostino, author and paranormal researcher
-This is why some tap water is brown in Worcester
-Worcester's Union Station closing Wednesday for "Walking Dead" production
-Earlier: "Walking Dead" sequel series shoot brings zombies to Worcester (1:42). Article
-Worcester Glass Tower top floors reopen as event space
-Saint John's urged to address sexual abuse allegations made by former students
-Culinary students from Worcester Tech travel to France for break
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for April
-Here’s how much overtime pay Worcester police made in 2023
-City Council: David Clark Co. T.I.F. sent for review; Rental Registration Program examined
-Mother's Day in Worcester; How to show Mom how much you care
-Water, sewer rate increase in Worcester coming this summer
-Supreme Court to rule on city's homeless encampment ban. What will it mean for Worcester?
-Habitat For Humanity holds fourth annual clothing drive
-Meanwhile, in Holden, police to monitor courts for pickleball pirates
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for May
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 17-year-old
-Why a helicopter will be hovering above Worcester this month
-Wanted man bites Worcester officer's ear during arrest, police say
-Worcester Human Rights Commission calls for end to Civil Service
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden election features 3 contests, 2 questions
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Water use restriction May 1st to September 30th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Northbridge stabbing victim died defending younger brother, family says (1:43). Article
-20-year-old man fatally stabbed outside Leominster apartment complex (1:34). Article
-Attorney General sues septic company over waste dumped into Blackstone wetland
-Flynn, Wensky re-elected to Shrewsbury Select Board, School Committee
-Radio Worcester (10:11): Nick Lazzaro talks Millbury issues post-election win
-Override on Paxton's May 13th election
-Princeton prepared to delay annual meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up gig at 961 (Union Station) Wednesday canceled because of TV show production
>SHOWTIME: Worcester band Berm haunts on "some passable ghost" E.P.
-How to buy tickets for Lana Del Rey's concert at Fenway Park
-Capturing life with Clark prof and photographer Stephen DiRado
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1340 (24:52): Worcester Symphony Orchestra
>SHOPPING: You still haven't bought Mother's Day presents? Aren't you lucky WoMag has your gift guide
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 324 (29:06): Jay Givan
-Unity Radio (58:34): The Susanity Life
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 33 (27:52): Minneapolis for Safe Tech
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who spent 38 years at Wyman Gordon and was very active in the community
>SPORTS: Celtics clobber Cavaliers, 120-95, in Game 1
-Eliot Wolf the "overwhelming favorite" to be named Patriots’ top exec
-Red Sox lose to Braves, 4-2
-This week in Holy Cross Athletics
-Paying college athletes appears closer than ever. How could it work and what stands in the way?
-WooSox Rewind — Worcester takes 5 of 6 from Lehigh Valley
-WooSox fall to Buffalo, 7-5
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Some Hyundai, Kia owners finding themselves uninsurable
>NATIONAL: Boeing faces 10 more whistleblowers after 2 die
-Killer nurse sentenced to hundreds of years behind bars for deaths of 17 patients
-Tragic: Newborn twins diagnosed with rare condition denied treatment
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial: Defense calls lieutenant's credibility into question (20:22)
-9-year-old boy from Orange left on school bus after he fell asleep
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria celebrates students and faculty at the Academic Awards
-Annual Clark alumni awards to be presented during Reunion Weekend
-Obstacles, opportunities, optimism: The journey of women in science
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Budget hotel vacancies top 50% as inflation-weary Americans cut back on travel
>BUSINESS: African Business Expo draws business leaders to Worcester
-LPL Research: Sell in May? Maybe not
-Radio Worcester (24:48): Worcester Emerging Workforce Forum Thursday
>HOMES: Homeowners say this clean energy industry has dirty secret
>HEALTH: Could A.I. help diagnose cancer with one drop of blood? (1:05)
-New survey shows more young people believe skin cancer myths (:57)
>FOOD: U.S. to test ground beef in states with bird-flu outbreaks in dairy cows
>TV/STREAMING: Tom Selleck says CBS should “come to their senses” and renew "Blue Bloods"
>MOVIES: Trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s new movie, "Trap": Josh Hartnett is a serial killer
>CELEBRITY: Susan Buckner, who played spirited cheerleader Patty Simcox in "Grease," dies at 72
>ANIMALS: Mama leopard reunites with her baby (:52)
>HISTORY: B & M R.R. Bridge from Dam in Clinton
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boston police officers bring cake and sing "Happy Birthday" to man who called 911
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, 2 vultures found "too drunk to fly"
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