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In The News
+6:00: "I'm just stuck": Snow in Worcester causing spin-outs, driving issues on Route 9 (2:20)
+6:00: Couple gets married in Worcester despite snow storm
+6:00: Convertible with the top down seen driving on Route 2 during snowstorm (:29)
+6:00: Christmas returns to Worcester for scene in movie starring Paul Giamatti (1:01)
+6:00: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+6:00: Worcesteria: Poets of color react to Shrewsbury poem conflict
+6:00: Show off your creative skills and design the Bravehearts' next jersey
+6:00: 5 new houses on the market in Worcester
+Noon: Tractor-trailer rollover on Pike in Auburn (2 photos)
+Noon: Plow truck overturns in Hubbardston
+Noon: Sex offender charged with serious crimes against children held on $77,500 bail
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - February 25th
+Noon: Food entrepreneurs hone business skills with Worcester State-Food Hub program
+Noon: Clark colleagues remember Gary Chaison as dedicated teacher, mentor, and friend
+Noon: Artist Spotlight: John Dunkelberg and Debra O’Connell
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand
-Parking ban in Worcester in effect
-Storm preparedness checklist; Handy list of emergency phone numbers
-See News, The Burbs, Colleges and Dining Out for latest postponements, cancellations and closings
-City of Worcester lifts public health advisory after massive sewage spill
-Worcester parents who opted kids out of sex ed explain their concerns
-These 20 cities and towns have the most expensive homes in the Worcester metro area
-WPI faculty blast outgoing president
-Cogmedix breaks ground on world-class manufacturing facility in West Boylston
-ICYMI: Parents of actress Alicia Witt froze to death in their Worcester home (no subscription required)
-Can it happen here? Even in Worcester, books are challenged, if not banned
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Worcester Chamber Music Society presents Spotlight Concert March 4th
-Last Call with Sarah Lerman-Sinkoff, gas leak researcher
-First Person: The Library of Disposable Art — Cel Animation
-5 things to do: "Macbeth," animated Oscar nominees, "Flora in Winter" ...
-WCCA-TV's "Soapbox" (25:41): Owner of the Woo Mall (Midtown Mall), Mike Burnes (Worcester Common Fitness) Anderson Winck (Alma Gaúcha Prime Brazilian Steakhouse)
-Tribute to "Worcester's own Elvis"
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup in Worcester delayed a day this week because of holiday
-ICYMI: The final scene - Showcase Cinemas North meets the wrecking ball
-21 apartments planned for former home of The Bridge in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holden delays trash pickup because of storm
-Smithsonian to showcase world's largest museum in Rutland
-Sports: Celtics beat Nets, 129-106
-What Troy Aikman's $90 million ESPN deal means for McVay, Michaels, Buck
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Twins take Worcester ice hockey by storm
-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: 3 ex-cops convicted of civil rights violations in George Floyd killing
-Radio Worcester (14:50): Congressman Jim McGovern reacts to Russia's invasion of Ukraine
-New England: "How do you want to die?" Prosecutors reveal chilling details in N.H. home invasion
-91 cats found in "rough" condition at Tewksbury home
-Business: Planning Board OKs addition to Lutheran Rehab and Skilled Care Center on Harvard St.
-5 effective ways to market your business in 2022
-Cannabis Confidential: As marketplace grows, edibles aplenty but premium flower more scarce
-Colleges: UMass Medical School launches program to help diversify health sciences
-TV/Streaming: New on Netflix in March (11:09)
-Celebrity: Kim Kardashian calls out Kanye West for causing "emotional distress" amid ongoing divorce
-Sally Kellerman, original Hot Lips from "M*A*S*H," dead at 84
-Health: Life really may pass before our eyes as we die
-Animals: Dog is SO excited to meet best friend after 2 weeks alone (3:19)
-Food: Why New Englanders love Market Basket enough to make it No. 3 U.S. grocery chain
-Shopping: Amazon electronics guide: The 20 best tech products of 2022
-History: Historical picture of Elm Park
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boy, 5, reunited with teddy bear lost at Milwaukee airport in November
-Meanwhile, in Florida, woman steals 4th grader’s science project from driveway
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: The 10 life-threatening Omicron side effects plaguing COVID survivors
+Noon: As Stealth Omicron advances, scientists are learning more
-What do you need to know about the CDC’s new vaccine guidelines?
-ICYMI: UMass Medical School virologist Jeremy Luban says it's impossible to rule out the possibility of another surge
-Today's free testing and vaccinations/booster clinics are canceled because of storm
-Mass. officials report 1,556 new cases, 48 additional deaths
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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