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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
In The News
-Latest forecast: Sunny, high of 30 today in Worcester
-DA asked about "changing out" report, Ethics Commission lawyers say
-Christmas returns to Worcester today for scene in movie starring Paul Giamatti (1:01)
-Worcester, Holden home decor stores ranked among top 5 in New England
-Worcester nonprofit lands $500,000 gift
-Couple gets married in Worcester despite snow storm
-"I'm just stuck": Snow in Worcester causes spin-outs, driving issues in Worcester (2:20)
-Convertible with the top down seen driving on Route 2 during snowstorm (:29)
-Sex offender charged with serious crimes against children held on $77,500 bail
-Worcester brewery's beer to be more widely available
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-5 things to do: "Macbeth," animated Oscar nominees, "Flora in Winter" ...
-Memories of Worcester's jazz royalty
-Worcesteria: Poets of color react to Shrewsbury poem conflict
-Ray Mariano: Trying to make sense out of the police controversy at Shrewsbury High School
-CASA taps UMass fundraiser as new executive director
-Worcester joins federal initiative to address homelessness with additional, affordable housing
-Artist Spotlight: John Dunkelberg and Debra O’Connell
-Tribute to a woman proud of her Polish heritage who enjoyed polka music and making pierogis
-Trash collection to resume this morning in Worcester
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup in Worcester delayed a day this week because of holiday
-ICYMI: City of Worcester lifts public health advisory after massive sewage spill
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tractor-trailer rollover on Pike in Auburn (2 photos)
-Plow truck overturns in Hubbardston
-Shrewsbury’s Dale Magee reflects on School Committee career
-Local police promote self-defense classes for women
-Sports: Show off your creative skills and design the Bravehearts' next jersey
-Legendary Worcester coach Barry Finneron retires after over 700 wins
-These 5 "forgotten Patriots" could play key roles in 2022
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Railers lose to Idaho in OT, 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: J&J, distributors finalize $26 billion landmark opioid settlement
-President nominates Ketanji Brown Jackson for Supreme Court
-New England: Why have 3 Mass. court officers been on paid leave since 2017?
-Sentence for woman charged with hate crime draws criticism
-Business: State launches new $75 million small business relief fund
-5 effective ways to market your business in 2022
-Colleges: WPI faculty blast outgoing president
-Food entrepreneurs hone business skills with Worcester State-Food Hub program
-Clark colleagues remember Gary Chaison as dedicated teacher, mentor, and friend
-TV/Streaming: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
-Movies: New movies on demand
-Celebrity: "Inventing Anna" star Anthony Edwards, Mare Winningham are married
-Health: Cutting out this food group just twice a week slashes risk of cancer
-Animals: Adoption Option: Meet Phoenix
-Food: European Bakery in Worcester pumping out the paczkis as Lent approaches
-History: Worcester Black History Project passing Worcester's Black history on to next generation
-Homes: 5 new houses on the market in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Doorbell video catches good Samaritan helping woman after fall
-Meanwhile, in Georgia, herd of escaped cows makes late-night visit to neighborhood
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-New Business Development at Absolute Robot
-Recovery High School Van Driver
-CDL Driver at Jeff D. Helgerson Excavating & Septic
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-Security guards and Ushers at DCU Center
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Worcester's 7-day average of new positive cases dropped for a 6th straight week to 44.9
-Many healthy Americans can take a break from masks, CDC says
-The 10 life-threatening Omicron side effects plaguing COVID survivors
-As Stealth Omicron advances, scientists are learning more
-Mass. officials report more than 1,300 new cases, 29 additional deaths
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 41 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
-Illegal dumping fines could jump to $1,000 in Worcester
-Worcester School Committee eyes C.R.P., data privacy
-Mass. accuses Barre public employee of double-dipping (3:20). Article
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Thrive Support and Advocacy fundraiser at 2 Chefs
-ICYMI: Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
-Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
-City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
-Worcester councilor pushes for city investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man facing charges for allegedly kidnapping 13-year-old in Northborough
-A new development on Elizabeth Street in Shrewsbury?
-Heavy fire tears through home on Lakeshore Drive in Ashburnham
-2 vehicle rollovers in Grafton amid snowy conditions
-Charlton Select Board begins process to change town's health insurance after steep premium hikes
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100 FM The Pike (13:34): Is it a Seger bar? Brian Daly on his viral mission to find out
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (7:14): Worcester's Angelo Gray is making movies and singing his heart out
-Poet's Cauldron to welcome Ursula Rucker at BrickBox Theater
>OPINION: Owura Sarkodieh: In praise of embracing African identity
-Lindsey Ford: 5 practical tips to reset digital habits after winter break
-Holy Cross' Worcester Voices (31:12): Clark Professor Melinda Marchand about her Worcester experience
-What’s Up Worcester (21:43): Dominican Marketplace Committee interview | Jennie Guzman & Laura Martinez
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester girl who tragically passed away at 13
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown stirs Patriots buzz as trade rumors begin to swirl again
-Bruins beat Columbus, 4-2
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey hosts New Hampshire in Hockey East Quarterfinals
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall Of Fame announces 2026 inductees
-The Olympic break sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. makes final sweep of Nancy Guthrie's house in sign investigation has hit a dead end
-Bikini-clad women pictured with Stephen Hawking in Epstein files were his carers, family claims
-Tragic: Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman, 2-year-old girl recovering after home explosion (1:29)
-Malden High School girls' basketball coach charged with raping student (1:38). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 27 (33:26): A.I. at WPI, with Elke Rundensteiner and Yunus Telliel
-Clark student Skye Donaldson paints mural in Goddard Library to inspire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These 4 popular national parks announce plans for 2026 visitor reservations
-Norwegian Cruise Line slammed over dining dress code change: "Idiotic rule"
>BUSINESS: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey cuts 4,000 jobs from Block in A.I. pivot
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales slow to start 2026
>HEALTH: "Boredom challenge" could have benefits for your brain (:18)
>FOOD: The pistachio bread recipe you "knead" to try (7:57)
>TV/STREAMING: Anderson Cooper leaving "60 Minutes" in latest CBS staff shakeup
>MOVIES: 25th anniversary trailer for "The Mummy" (:31)
>CELEBRITY: The real reason behind Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' split revealed
-Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver "Power" Grant dies at 52
>ANIMALS: Disabled lamb becomes her dad’s wedding ring bearer (1:54)
>HISTORY: Storm comparison: Blizzard of '78 vs. Blizzard of '26 (6:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Kidney donor braves blizzard for Boston transplant surgery (1:52)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, deer crashes into home through living room window
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