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In The News
-Latest forecast: Mainly sunny, high of 41 today in Worcester
+6:00: Man charged in Worcester firefighter's death wants to move trial out of Worcester
+6:00: Man cleared in gun incident at Doherty High
+6:00: Worcester supermarket property sold for $26 million
+6:00: Radio Worcester (15:15): The union decertification battle at Saint Vincent with Bill Shaner
+6:00: Rollover accident in Spencer
+6:00: Bruins goalie Tuuka Rask announces retirement
+6:00: Volbeat and Twin Temple playing in Worcester with Ghost
+6:00: Here’s when McDonald’s is bringing back the Shamrock Shake
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - February 9th
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 15-year-old girl
-Wastewater flow halted after 4 million gallons released into Lake Quinsigamond
-Worcester landlords filed 898 evictions for rent in 2021
-Worcester Vice Squad warrant yields Fentanyl, Oxycodone and cocaine
-Food: Gourmet donut shop opens today at the Summit
-"You're lame": Anti-Valentine’s cookies are back at Worcester bakery
-Worcester gourmet donut shop holding a "doughnut challenge" for fans to submit their favorite creations
-Worcester man builds "Treegloo" with snow from blizzard
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday podcast (43:59): The Eagle has landed
-"Student Body" class of horror led by women, including Worcester's Sandra Leviton
-YWCA's Kennedy signals run for Chandler's Worcester senate seat
-Worcester ranked among 5 worst cities to get married in U.S.
-Worcester JCC offers parent and tot swim classes for ages 6 months-3 years
-In Worcester schools, English is not primary language for 1 in 3 students
-Tribute to "Dean Mable," longtime Dean at Holy Cross
-ICYMI: Worcester nonprofit takes innovative approach against hunger
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Rutland brewery building new tap room
-Millbury Police Association Ice Fishing Derby Saturday
-West Boylston man wins $1 million on scratch ticket
-Boylston police offering free women’s self defense seminar
-Proposed housing at former Beal School site in Shrewsbury questioned
-Grafton Planning Board’s condo complex refusal overturned by Land Court
-Fitchburg woman agrees to pleads guilty to stealing packages
-Sports: Holy Cross and football coach Bob Chesney agree to 5-year contract extension
-Patriots hire Joe Judge as offensive assistant
-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
-Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask may finalize retirement soon
-Bruins lose to Penguins, 4-2
-Celtics blow out Nets, 126-91
-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
-Tragic: 2 Chicago teens dead after being shot while walking home from school
-New England: Massachusetts sending $500 payments to 500,000 low-income workers
-Gordon Ramsay on his new Boston restaurant (2:43)
-Business: Women's power in labor unions is rising, although Central Mass. lags behind
-Amazon rolls out its telehealth service nationwide
-Colleges: At Holy Cross, Pulitzer winner Chris Mooney speaks on greenhouse gas emissions (1:07:30)
-TV/Streaming: Netflix 2022 movie preview (3:09)
-Movies: 2022 Oscar nominations
-Oscar snubs and surprises: Jessie Buckley, Lady Gaga, Kristen Stewart & more
-Celebrity: Legendary movie composer John Williams, Pops Conductor Laureate, celebrates 90th birthday
-Health: Cure to acne may be on the horizon after breakthrough study
-Homes: Worcester real estate roundup
-Shopping: Enter to win an LG washer during Sclamo's Presidents’ Day Giveaway
-History: Former Classical High School in Worcester
-Animals: Worcester area pets who need a home: Dogs & more
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man discovers lost brother while watching the weather forecast
-Meanwhile, in Russia, semi-nude women advertise funeral service in totally tasteless video
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-Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
-Yoga Instructor at Worcester JCC
-PT Front Desk Associate at Worcester JCC
-Civil Engineer II, Town of Holden
-Full Time Firefighter/Paramedic, Town of Holden
-Mental Health Researchers (multiple positions)
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Fauci says "full-blown" pandemic almost over in U.S.
+6:00: Can you get long COVID after an infection with Omicron?
+Noon: Public school mask mandate ends on February 28th
+Noon: Cases of multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children continue to rise
-Radio Worcester (8:17): Removing Worcester's mask mandate with Board of Health member Gary Rosen
-Free testing 9-noon today in Downtown Worcester, free vaccinations/boosters 11-7 at Worcester Public Library, Main Branch
-Cases, hospitalizations still too high for changes to mask guidance, CDC director says
-Princeton town employees balk at vaccine mandate
-ICYMI: Worcester Board of Health votes to drop city's indoor mask mandate on February 18th (2:05)
-Mass. officials report 1,792 new cases, 128 additional deaths with 4.5 percent positivity rate
-Mass. reports more than 12,000 new breakthrough cases, 243 additional deaths among vaccinated residents
-Survey reveals urgent need for mental health services due to pandemic
-UMass Medical School develops model to help clinicians discuss vaccines with pregnant women
-If you're vaxxed, you're more likely to be killed by lightning than die of COVID: study
-Don Landgren: Easing mask mandates in Worcester a reason to smile
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+1:00: Worcester Independence event features fireworks, singer Alisan Porter
+1:00: Pedestrian hit by car in Fitchburg (:20)
+1:00: College grad and filmmaker Maximilian Kent to share Goddard's story
+1:00: Serenity Jackson displays her rapping skills on "Everybody Mad"
-Auburn man indicted in killing of 7-year-old years after child abuse conviction
-Worcester police seize untraceable gun in Canal District
-These Worcester kids get to see a World Cup game for free (2:06). Article
-Worcester's Ghanaian population out in force on common for World Cup
-Earlier: Immigrants from Ghana who now call Worcester home are galvanized by the World Cup
-Worcester residents urge city to rescue injured swan
-Part of 2018 Amy Schumer film was secretly shot at Worcester airport
-A troubled reflecting pool? Worcester saw its own shortcomings
-Today! Journalists to discuss business coverage in Worcester
-Free swim lessons return as Worcester opens pools, beaches
-Free summer eats return to Worcester for children and teens
-WuXi Biologics targets 2028 completion for Worcester facility
-Worcester council tackles Boylston Street safety concerns, duck crossings in super brief meeting
-Rent control question won’t be on the ballot in Mass. due to religious exemption
-Worcester Walks: Gorgeous grasslands await at Potter Hill Meadows
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Worcester parents form coalition to reduce screen time in schools
-Worcester Superintendent's end of the school year message (2:55)
-Aislinn Doyle: W.P.S. in Brief agenda preview for Thursday School Committee meeting
>DINING OUT: Why an upscale downtown Worcester restaurant is now open for Thursday lunches
-ICYMI: Mother mourns Clam Box worker killed in electric scooter crash on Route 9
-Earlier: Employee killed in crash outside Central Mass. restaurant
-Parole denied for man convicted in 1983 killing of Trooper George Hanna in Auburn
-Worcester prepares for Independence Day celebrations
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed Wednesday and Thursday
-Truck Day for kids 10 to noon Thursday
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Participate in Vision Zero Survey
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Channel 5 Wake Up Call: Toy Town Elementary Drama Club (:34)
-Leominster man arrested for exposing himself to woman while urinating in handicap parking space at Cumberland Farms
-Updated details for Sturbridge's Semiquincentennial Celebration June 27th
-2 vacancies on Shrewsbury Planning Board
-Auburn Select Board delays town manager evaluation process
-Community Profile: Southbridge Junior Hoopers
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up (Duo) at Friday and Saturday at Val's in Holden
>SHOWTIME: Worcester is Lit: Reading "Ulysses" with a shout-out to Dublin revelers
-The Hidden Census traveling history exhibit comes to Worcester
-Summer reading recommendations for moms
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1382 (30:00): Olivia Rodrigo, The Ex-Bombers and more
>OPINION: Nicole Bell-Peña and Jillian Kearns: Sports events hike risk of sexual exploitation
-Manny Jae Media's 508 LIVE! (59:24): Special Guest Carter Valentine
-Unity Radio's The SuSanity Life (55:37): Ginnie Bonnici, co-founder, Peaceful Creations Wellness Center
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked at Holy Cross for 25 years
>SPORTS: Robert Kraft wants Patriots to play game in Scotland after Tartan Army's World Cup takeover
-Ranking the 25 most important Patriots for 2026: Nos. 20-16
-Celtics select Houston freshman Chris Cenac Jr. with 27th pick
-Red Sox beat Rockies, 5-2
-Bravehearts split doubleheader, 1-6 and 10-4
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Toledo, 4-1
-5 years to play 5 seasons: N.C.A.A. panel approves new eligibility rules
>NATIONAL: New Pentagon U.F.O. files show recurring glowing orbs (1:17)
-Mom accused of starving to death her 20-month-old daughter on just 250 calories a day
-Tragic: Boy, 3, drowns despite life vest -- because of 1 step missed
>NEW ENGLAND: Eighth grader dies month after being found unresponsive in pond (:25)
-Trooper charged with assault, wiretapping now part of gun probe (3:15)
-Court clears way for ballot question that would eliminate political party primaries in Mass.
>COLLEGES: WPI welcomes more than 5,000 during 3 consecutive weekends of robotics competitions
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 things you’re doing to attract pickpockets
-Use this hack to override your hotel’s thermostat
>BUSINESS: Oracle axes 21,000 jobs in massive layoff, A.I. replaces workers
-Do you trust A.I.? Almost every American says no and believes humans are more helpful: survey
-LPL Financial Research: Kevin Warsh could shake up the Fed
-Q&A with Munq: "My mom's resilience changed everything"
>SHOPPING: Radio Worcester (10:31): Prime Day scams are back
>HOMES: How long does it take to buy a house in Worcester in 2026?
>HEALTH: Antidepressant recalled over suspected carcinogen
>FOOD: MorningStar Farms recalls plant-based sausage products
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc on Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova (1:53)
>MOVIES: Madonna: Biopic with Julia Garner fell apart over budget
>CELEBRITY: Amy Adams recalls helping bleeding man after neck stabbing
-Bikini-clad Lindsey Vonn shows off her injured leg on yacht
>ANIMALS: Tiny feral kitten rescued from highway helped family heal (2:10)
>HISTORY: Plumley Village 1971 (47:09)
>GOOD NEWS: Plumbers find ring dropped into toilet a decade earlier
-Meanwhile, on Nantucket, wild video shows fisherman wrestling with great white shark on beach
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