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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 (1:08). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: American Airlines restarts Philadelphia service to Worcester, replacing N.Y.C. nonstop
+5:00: Massport announces location of huge new solar field near Worcester Airport
+5:00: New Hampshire woman killed in crash on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Earlier: Serious crash on I-84 in Sturbridge brings Friday morning traffic to a halt
+5:00: The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2024-2025 season, part 1
+5:00: John Keough: 3 things I think about Tuesday night
+Noon: Investigation underway after fire destroys home in Millbury
+Noon: Worcester colleges slam ballot question that would sap their endowments
+Noon: It's Good Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Captain America: Brave New World" and more
+Noon: Bad Religion, Pennywise set to headline Punk in the Park at Palladium
+Noon: Beyond Beer: Defunct Honey Bee Orchards new home for Ragged Hill Cider
+Noon: Keep the Faith: Considering the effects of Easter beyond Holy Week
-Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Rachel Monárrez to leave in June
-UMass Medical School lays off and furloughs 200 employees
-Earlier: Cuts will have irretrievable effects as UMass Medical School stands to lose $80 million, Gov. Healey says
-$100,000 lottery winner sold in Worcester
-Paul Revere lantern replica coming to Worcester City Hall
-State throws out License Commission's penalties against Worcester cigar bar
-Worcester reports 9 hate crimes in 2024, mostly nonviolent
-Mass. graduation requirements listening session in Worcester
-Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. will stop covering popular drugs for weight loss
>FAITH: Christians in Worcester practice their faith amid cultural, political divisions
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): 2 locals make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Sushi restaurants (5:36)
-ICYMI: Federal cuts are about to cripple Central Mass. food pantries
-Where Worcester ranks among U.S. cities where a family making $100,000 can "still be broke"
-Pickleball push sparks discussion over Worcester court upgrades
-How Armenian-American Heritage Month was proclaimed
-Worcester getting a second Chick-fil-A
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: “Disconnect to Reconnect”
-NEW: Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden slated to get fiber internet
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster woman arrested for stealing $38 in merchandise from Hannaford
-2 arrested after traffic stop leads to fentanyl trafficking bust in Shrewsbury
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Recreation Department Eggstravaganza
-David Prouty center court logo to be embedded in lobby floor
-Snow changes plans for Richards Library Book Sale
-Clinton election paper deadline is Friday
-Blackstone River tributaries in Sutton and Millbury graded
-Become a Salt Sleuth and clean up near the reservoir
-Bolton board will be a duo at least 'til fall
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Art at the Harold Stevens Gallery. hip-hop and more ...
-Call for vendors for 2025 Wednesdays on Water
>OPINION: Tracey Faraday: Finding the perfect balance in friendship & motherhood
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (52:47): Nataki Romeo, Cafe Romeo
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career firefighter in Worcester
>SPORTS: Celtics enter playoffs embracing adversity, tougher path to repeating as NBA champs
-Bravehearts rolls out new menu for corporate outings
-Bravehearts introduce 2025 coaching staff
-Holy Cross football 2025 season ticket memberships on sale now
-WooSox throw combined no-hitter over 7 innings in doubleheader sweep
>CARS: Honda denies reported plan to shift production from Canada, Mexico to U.S.
>NATIONAL: 2 dead, 6 hospitalized after Florida State shooting; suspect in custody
-At least 4 tourists reported dead following devastating cable car crash in Italy
>TRAGIC: "Hero" deacon shot dead protecting others at church Easter egg hunt
>NEW ENGLAND: Militia memorializes 250th anniversary of Battle of Lexington (3:35)
-Assailant storms Mass. courthouse in gas mask, tactical gear and pepper sprays, assaults several victims: video
>COLLEGES: The WPI Podcast, Episode 6 (38:32): Global Projects Program at 50
-Holy Cross Policy and Politics Seminar hosts Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of the most densely populated cities on Earth
>BUSINESS: M.B.I. welcomes 7 biotech startups to incubator facility in Worcester
-LPL Financial Research: Decent chance stock market bottom is in but far from certain
-What to know about paying down credit cards with personal loan (1:55)
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales drop slightly, as price climb in Worcester County continues
>SHOPPING: Shein, Temu price hike — What shoppers need to know amid tariffs
>HEALTH: Dr. Mallika Marshall answers questions about measles outbreak (2:21)
-Heated workouts and hot yoga are all the rage. But are they actually good for you?
>FOOD: McDonald's Gold Card — What it is and how to get one
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch "Law and Order: Organized Crime" Season 5 on Peacock
>MOVIES: Who could be next James Bond amid Amazon shakeups: experts
>CELEBRITY: "Sopranos" star Lorraine Bracco is looking for love
>ANIMALS: Yes, your cat is ignoring you on purpose (1:48)
>HISTORY: 6 jobs from the 1950s that barely exist today
>GOOD NEWS: High school senior accepted to 7 Ivy League colleges: "I'm still processing it"
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, 309 people don banana hats to break world record at museum
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
+Summer helpers (5), Holden D.P.W.
-Experienced cook, Shrewsbury Street restaurant
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