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In The News
-Latest forecast: High of 60 today in Worcester, 8 to 12 inches of snow coming Friday
+6:00: Parents of actress Alicia Witt froze to death in their Worcester home
+6:00: 1 dead, 1 seriously injured following head-on crash in Douglas
+6:00: 21 apartments planned for former home of The Bridge in Worcester
+6:00: 5 effective ways to market your business in 2022
+6:00: Holy Cross Athletics 'Sader Stories (19:59): Celebrating Black History Month Part Two
+Noon: The final scene - Showcase Cinemas North meets the wrecking ball
+Noon: Double shooting in Worcester leaves 2 injured
+Noon: Listen Up: Erin Ash Sullivan delivers poignant "We Can Hear Each Other"
+Noon: The Disco Biscuits return to Massachusetts for show in Worcester
+Noon: Bad Advice: The heart wants what the heart wants — Chuck E. Cheese or Patricia Mayonnaise
+Noon: Telegram & Gazette's $22 for 2 years sale continues today
-Worcester police seek assistance locating 16-year-old girl
-Spencer man arrested on animal cruelty charges; dead cows discovered on property
-Worcester man ordered to stay away from Franklin Park Zoo after trying to enter tiger exhibit (:29)
-Driver in Worcester hit-and-run of man in wheelchair stepped from vehicle for 74 seconds, then drove away, authorities say
-Why Worcester's restaurant inspections are not readily available to taxpayers
-Commerce Bank name officially retired, logos removed in Worcester
-2 (22/22) of a kind: Couple wed on palindromic date outside Worcester City Hall
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - February 23rd
-Homes: Worcester area real estate roundup
-Animals: New pets available for adoption in the Worcester area
-Shopping: What's the future of the Auburn Mall? Shoppers skeptical, but town officials remain hopeful
-18 things to do near Worcester during school vacation
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-"Walk w/out Rhythm," a Worcester variety show, No. 1 (35:01): Coney Island takes cards, Carlos Odria, & a sound walk
-Forge Theater Lab playwrights explore the pandemic in "No Place to Go"
-Worcester Mayor Petty seeking state senate seat, filing indicates
-State Rep. David LeBoeuf will not run for senate seat
-Radio Worcester (18:49): City Manager Ed Augustus talks Central Mass. political power, housing, winter weather, road safety
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 466 (27:50): Homelessness
-Janice Harvey: An insomniac's thoughts on banning books
-Tribute to a man who spent more than 40 years working for Norton-Saint Gobain
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup in Worcester delayed a day this week because of holiday
-ICYMI: Elderly man found after walking away from Worcester rest home
-Family of missing Worcester teen makes plea for her to come home
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Edward Geddis of Gardner ID'd as victim in fatal hit-and-run on Boylston Street in Worcester
-Shrewsbury split: Was student poem critical of police or from perspective of George Floyd’s mother?
-SELCO offering new electric vehicle rebate programs
-Back the blue rally held in Shrewsbury Town Common
-Haze Cannabis may open in Grafton as early as May
-Sutton's FY23 budget includes request for special education costs
-Moose on the run in Marlborough captured (:16)
-Sports: WooSox outfielder announces retirement
-Brian Flores "not mad" at Bill Belichick after text message drama
-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
-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: A 500-pound black bear has broken into nearly 30 homes in California
-American women players settle with U.S. Soccer for $24 million, ending legal battle over equal pay
-New England: Littleton police seek public's help finding stolen puppies
-Man hospitalized with serious burns after trooper rescues him from fire at Middleboro veterans’ home
-Business: How to quit a job and search for a new one in 2022
-Slack, Amazon Web Services go down in widespread outage
-TV/Streaming: NBC draws worst Olympics ratings ever
-Movies: Oscars slim down, will hand out 8 awards ahead of broadcast
-Celebrity: Molly Ringwald’s mom forgot her birthday — just like in "Sixteen Candles"
-Health: Sexual harassment and assault linked to high blood pressure in women, study says
-History:Landmarks, sites across Worcester chronicle role in Black history
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday, lifetime of achievements
-Meanwhile, in California, baby born at 2:22 on 2/22/22 in Operating Room #2
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Radio Worcester (11:22): Dr. Michael Hirsh on the lifting of the mask mandate & the state of COVID
-Free testing 9-noon today in Downtown Worcester, vaccinations/boosters 11-7 today at Worcester Public LIbrary
-Auburn's municipal buildings reopen to the public
-ICYMI: Worcester hoping to vaccinate more youth during February vacation
-Mass. officials report more than 4,118 new cases, 37 additional deaths over holiday weekend
-Reinfections of Omicron possible, study says
-As Omicron cases fall, doctors are worried about a possible surge of complications in children
-Relatives of patients with severe COVID more likely to experience PTSD: study
-Do vaccine, booster still offer enough protection for elderly?
In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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