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In The News
-Latest forecast: High in the 50s today, approaching 60 tomorrow, snow likely on Friday
+6:00: Worcester police seek assistance locating 16-year-old girl
+6:00: Spencer man arrested on animal cruelty charges; dead cows discovered on property
+6:00: Worcester man ordered to stay away from Franklin Park Zoo after trying to enter tiger exhibit (:29)
+6:00: Worcester Mayor Petty seeking state senate seat, filing indicates
+6:00: Worcester area real estate roundup
+6:00: Commerce Bank name officially retired, logos removed in Worcester
+6:00: "Walk w/out Rhythm," a Worcester variety show, No. 1 (35:01): Coney Island takes cards, Carlos Odria, & a sound walk
+6:00: Forge Theater Lab playwrights explore the pandemic in "No Place to Go"
+6:00: New pets available for adoption in the Worcester area
+Noon: TIMELINE: Here's how Friday's winter storm will impact New England
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - February 22nd
+Noon: Radio Worcester (18:49): City Manager Ed Augustus talks Central Mass. political power, housing, winter weather, road safety
+Noon: Janice Harvey: An insomniac's thoughts on banning books
+Noon: Slack, Amazon Web Services go down in widespread outage
+Noon: Bravehearts offer $22 off during 2-22-22 sale
-WPD searching for elderly man who walked away from rest home
-Family of missing Worcester teen makes plea for her to come home
-Worcester man "very interested" in tigers attempts to break into tiger enclosure at Franklin Park Zoo
-3 minors, 2 men arrested when guns found during Worcester traffic stop
-A 3-course meal for $28.22 during Worcester Restaurant Week
-18 things to do near Worcester during school vacation
-Happy Twosday! Don’t miss out celebrating the coolest date of the decade
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 466 (27:50): Homelessness
-Mayor Joe Petty: Affordable house is key to the city's future
-Don Landgren: Worcester's new plan for fixing potholes!
-Worcester Public Library introduces free 15-million song music streaming service for members
-Tribute to a man who spent 35 years as a special police officer at St. Vincent
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup in Worcester delayed a day this week because of holiday
-ICYMI: Fly from Worcester to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: Here's How
-Popular Worcester bar announces reopening
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holden police warn residents to lock cars at night
-Police ID 21-year-old Grafton man who died after crashing car into ocean off Falmouth beach
-Juelis, Reno plan runs for Grafton School Committee
-Leicester Fire Department debuts new Engine 1
-Sutton Historical Society announces programs and events for 2022
-Nomination papers available for Millbury's annual Town Election
-Sports: Bruins beat Avalanche, 5-1
-Patrick Walsh named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Bravehearts' mural will salute fans, local businesses ... and you can be on it
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, week 18
-Railers lose in Utah, 5-4
-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: Dad orders 4-year-old to shoot at police at McDonald's drive-thru: cops
-Tragic: Texas skydiving instructor killed after parachute didn't open
-New England: Cars fall through thin ice on Lake Winnipesaukee (:17)
-Dr. Paul Farmer, global humanitarian leader, dies at 62
-Business: Central Mass. entrepreneurialism soared to new heights in 2021
-SEIU retracted support of MNA days after striking St. V nurses reached tentative agreement
-Colleges: One year later: Becker College students adapting to new schools
-Students seeking out alternatives to the college investment, leaving institutions in financial precarity
-Movies: Patrick Stewart and Ryan Reynolds break their silence on "Doctor Strange" sequel rumors
-Celebrity: Britney Spears set to write tell-all book in $15 million deal
-Food: McDonald’s brings back Shamrock Shake
-Shopping: Shipping scam emails continue to target victims
-Health: UMass Medical School professor: First gene therapy for Tay-Sachs disease successfully given to 2 children
-Animals: Sick stray dog wanders up to random couple's house (3:22)
-History: Worcester 300 trivia contest, part 4: Early Hollywood
-Homes: 5 new houses for sale in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Florida police officer donates kidney to complete stranger
-Meanwhile, "Titanic" re-cut with cat opposite Leo DiCaprio goes viral
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+Noon: Radio Worcester (11:22): Dr. Michael Hirsh on the lifting of the mask mandate & the state of COVID
+Noon: Auburn's municipal buildings reopen to the public
-Free testing and vaccination/booster 10-3 today in Downtown Worcester, vaccinations/boosters 5-7 today at 484 Main Street, Suite 400
-Worcester hoping to vaccinate more youth during February vacation
-Mass. families take advantage of easing restrictions, February break
-Hospitalizations continue steady decline in U.S.
-Wastewater shows COVID lows, but experts say virus isn’t going away
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Police investigating after man shot near Fitchburg State
+6:00: Tri-axle dump truck rollover shuts down road in Sutton
+6:00: Worcester unveils major redesign for busy College Street
+6:00: 168 students, staff honored at Worcester schools Special Education Celebration Of Success
+6:00: Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Message (1:42): Start of the fourth quarter
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
+Noon: Mass. Pike traffic after semi crash on I-495 in Westborough
+Noon: State Police lieutenant back in court on perjury charge in Worcester recruit’s death
+Noon: Ex-Worcester food bank C.E.O. McMurray to receive social justice award
+Noon: "Handmaid's Tale" author Margaret Atwood to speak at Holy Cross
+Noon: A new arts epicenter: Creative Hub Worcester set to open at long last
+Noon: Last Call: Samantha Bucci, poet and poetry slam organizer
+Noon: First Person: For Joe Fusco Jr., remembering Mom brings laughs, stings
-Q.C.C. police officer has certification suspended after domestic violence charges filed
-Curtis Sliwa visits Worcester, and can't resist "glazing" local diner
-Think Derek Herman loves Worcester? He has the tattoos to prove it
-Could the old Dive Bar spot be pouring drinks again?
-When will the Denholm building be torn down? Developer agrees to timeline
-Inside the state's biggest office-to-residential conversion in Worcester (2:30)
-Worcester City Manager proposes $1.4 million tax break for housing project by Polar Park
-See compensation for all 8,363 City of Worcester employees
-Rift with Pope Leo "really unprecedented," says Holy Cross religious studies professor (2:42). Article
-Related: Worcester bishop issues statement
-How Audra Doody of Safe Exit Initiative is helping to change our world
-Worcester County Wonders: Setting the Revolution record straight
-Aislinn Doyle: April 16th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester Public Schools to hold April 15th community forum on school boundary and quadrant alignment project
>DINING OUT: The Broadway Restaurant
-ICYMI: Vigil held for 10-year-old killed by car in Webster (2:19). Article
-Related: Driver in fatal Webster crash was arrested week before for drug possession, police say (1:49)
-Before reporting to prison for hacking, former Assumption student from Sterling thanks F.B.I. for arresting him (3:25). Article
-No one in truck that was found in Leicester pond, police say (:20). Article
-"They’re lucky to be alive": 3 people hospitalized after tree crushes pickup truck in Princeton
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Project Adventure – not just a physical workout
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Train hits vehicle at Clinton railroad crossing (:23)
-Overdose leads to 21-day suspension for Webster Boosters Club
-Barre firefighters respond to residential fire on Oak Street
-Another Oxford leader heads to Canton as Gifford named deputy chief
-Southbridge council denies Open Meeting Law claims, refers complaints to counsel
-Man charged after breaking into ex-girlfriend’s Leominster apartment through window
-Construction alert from the Millbury D.P.W.
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Usher and Chris Brown announce tour, including August stop at Gillette Stadium
-Des Rocs to play Worcester in lead up to new album release
-Listen Up: Worcester musician Sam Femino eyes social media in new song
-Remembering "Voice of Clannad" Moya Brennan
-Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
>OPINION: Michael Garand: Why banking local means investing in Worcester's future
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (13:17): Heather Cassani, owner, Wattson Home Solutions
-Unity Radio Unity in the Community (57:47): Michael Goldstein, owner, Empire Loan
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who taught in the Worcester Public Schools for more than 35 years
>SPORTS: NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after photos with Mike Vrabel
-Related: Read Russini's full resignation letter
-No tailgating at Gillette Stadium during World Cup
-Celtics superlatives and awards: Most improved, biggest surprise and more
-Bruins beat Devils, 4-0
-Red Sox lose to Twins, 6-0
-Bravehearts announce Fireworks Friday dates
-Holy Cross names Scott Black assistant men’s soccer coach
-Coach Jon Ladino announces 2030 Holy Cross softball signing class
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 9-4
-33 Worcester runners set for Boston Marathon
>CARS: Ford C.E.O. Jim Farley warns Chinese car sales in U.S. would be "devastating"
>NATIONAL: Frightening new Yellowstone study sparks eruption fears
-Doctor accused of fatally removing organ from patient arrested for botched operation
-Tragic: Couple abused their 6 children, kept boy in dog kennel: officials
>NEW ENGLAND: Elderly homeowner trapped with "tenant from hell" (1:09)
-FedEx driver struck, killed by alleged drunken driver in Vermont, police say
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Professor Andrew Burkhardt connects Goddard’s legacy to modern discoveries
-Holy Cross President Rougeau on Commencement, leadership updates, the job market and more
-A.I. salon at Assumption brings students, faculty, staff and industry voices together for a dynamic conversation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why Antarctica is unlike any other travel destination
-8 states where the weather forecast is always wrong
>BUSINESS: New Disney C.E.O. announces 1,000 job cuts via email
-LPL Financial Research: The economy takes multiple shocks in stride
-What to expect from an I.R.S. business audit
-Lack of motivation, rejection stalls job searches for millions of unemployed Americans: survey
>HEALTH: Deaths from a silent disease have quadrupled among young U.S. women, study shows
-Man undergoes experimental treatment to prevent A.L.S. (2:59)
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (44:48): Somatic movement, with Emily Konstan
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: Get a refund on this recalled Sam’s Club Christmas decoration
>FOOD: How good are the Polar Seltzer Summer flavors? (2:13)
>TV/STREAMING: Meryl Streep to star in "The Corrections" limited series adaptation
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Insidious: Out of the Further" (2:34)
>CELEBRITY: Alec Baldwin talks "Rust" prosecution health toll, retiring on podcast
-"Lost" star Matthew Fox reveals why he walked away from Hollywood at height of his stardom
>ANIMALS: Mama dog dumped at shelter walks herself into a better life (2:04)
>HISTORY: Abandoned "ghost towns" are scattered across Massachusetts
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. "sewer singer" gains TikTok fame for underground opera performances (2:31)
-Meanwhile, in Canada, video shows confused beaver wandering into store, getting stuck behind automatic doors
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