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In The News
-Latest forecast: Frigid day today in Worcester, high of 26, warmer temps on the way
+6:00: Officials identify 2 drivers killed in head-on crash in East Brookfield
+6:00: Judge denies motion to move trial of man charged in Worcester firefighter's death
+6:00: State police stop in Worcester ends in gun charge for Webster man
+6:00: Bravehearts' mural will salute fans, local businesses ... and you can be on it
+6:00: Worcester area real estate roundup
+6:00: Worcester area pets waiting to be adopted
+Noon: Grant helps Worcester's E for All expand program to Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs
+Noon: "Rail defect" caused big delays for Worcester commuter rail
+Noon: Kids can grab a hot cocoa, Table Talk apple pie for $1
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - February 15th
+Noon: Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall to host Oscars
+Noon: Artist Spotlight: Dwarakesh Nallan
-2 killed, 1 seriously injured in East Brookfield crash (2:05)
-Auburn woman cited after crashing snowmobile into groomer on New Hampshire trail
-Final estimate is that 5.7 million gallons of sewage spilled into Lake Quinsigamond
-Worcester tavern says a final good-bye
-Car dealer adds Downtown Worcester buildings to portfolio for $5 million
-Worcester ranked among best places in U.S. to invest in property in 2022
-Kennedy Community Health Center sells former Worcester location to dentistry practice
-Worcester bakery broken into after a "busier weekend"
-2 men arrested in Worcester after shooting into the air
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday podcast (50:01): Bowman Bros and Elijah Craig
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 465 (27:59): Gas Stations
-City Council Preview February 15th: Nuclear disarmament, financial reports
-Don Landgren: Remote City Council meetings getting out of hand?
-After executive order, work continues dismantling structural racism in Worcester
-New exhibit in Worcester chronicles how love has been depicted in art through the ages
-Tribute to a woman who worked for the Worcester Public Schools for more than 35 years
-ICYMI: Worcester man ordered to repay $3.5 million in fraud case
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holden Police provide laughs for Valentine's Day
-Shrewsbury Senior Center hosts Valentine’s Day bingo
-"Tyler's Teammates" program will honor late Paxton little leaguer
-West Boylston writer draws on experience in debut crime novel
-Head back to colonial times with "Battle of Waters Farm" in Sutton
-State police identify man who died in crash on Route 2 in Fitchburg
-Singers sought for Grafton Unitarian Universalist Church video
-Temporary closures of the Mass Pike ramp to I-395 southbound and I-395 southbound off-ramp to Route 20 westbound
-Sports: Bravehearts' mascot Jake the Lion delivers on Valentine's Day
-Here are the Patriots’ odds for winning next year’s Super Bowl
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Annie Lineberger of Holy Cross Track and Field named the Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, week 17
-Cars: 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: Plane with 8 aboard crashes off North Carolina; 1 body found
-Woman killed by man who followed her into NYC apartment
-West megadrought worsens to driest in at least 1,200 years
-New England: Massachusetts State House will reopen after nearly 2 years
-New Hampshire woman paralyzed in sledding accident grateful for outpouring of support
-Business: Worcester flights considered in Frontier, Spirit airlines merger
-UMass Medical School launches molecular therapeutics institute, $3 million research project
-DCU Center to co-host international virtual job fair
-TV/Streaming: Netflix drops trailer for Season 2 of "Bridgerton" (1:14)
-Movies: "Spencer" is now streaming on Hulu
-Celebrity: Sting sells music catalog to Universal Music Group for $250 million
-Food: Ice cream sold in Massachusetts recalled over Listeria concerns
-Health: App expands mental health access for college students
-Shopping: The 15 best Presidents Day TV sales of 2022
-History: Commerical Valentine's Day cards started in Worcester
-Animals: Giant dog who lived in a crate for 6 years freaks out over her first cheeseburger (:56)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Hero grandma resuscitates baby twice during home birth
-Meanwhile, in Texas, a woman was rescued after floating on an air mattress for 2 days on lake
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-Classifieds (Help Wanted)
-Facilities Maintenance Manager at Abby's House
-Manager, Shelter Services at Abby's House
-Volunteer Coordinator at Abby's House
-Research Associate, at Worcester Regional Research Bureau
-Preschool teacher at the Guild of St. Agnes
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+Noon: Radio Worcester (18:48): Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus on mask mandate, Worcester Airport, sewage leak and more
-Radio Worcester (7:14): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh talks COVID & mask mandate
-Free testing and vaccinations/boosters 10-3 today in Downtown Worcester
-ICYMI: After COVID, risks of heart problems remain elevated for up to a year
-Mass. officials report nearly 3,863 new cases over 3-day period, 66 additional deaths
-FDA puts brakes on COVID shots for kids under 5
-Are booster shots effective after 4 months?
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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