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In The News
-Latest forecast: Very cold today, high of 25 in Worcester
+6:00: City man listed on Mass. Most Wanted gets 5 1/2 years after shooting
+6:00: Worcesteria: Move over Spotify, here's ... the library?
+6:00: Patriots captain will visit Worcester on Tuesday
+6:00: Avery LaBarbera named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
+Noon: Domestic violence spikes 71% in Worcester during pandemic, DA's office said
+Noon: A 3-course meal for $28.22 during Worcester Restaurant Week
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - February 28th
-Popular Worcester restaurant broken into over the weekend
-Check out the Worcester County St. Patrick's Parade program
-Ballot count on St. Vincent Hospital nurses union decertification slated for 1 p.m. Monday
-City Council asked to release deed for 811-813 Main Street in Worcester
-ICYMI: Weeks ago, a Fulbright scholar in Worcester returned home to Ukraine. Now she fears what will happen next
-Worcester, Holden home decor stores ranked among top 5 in New England
-Thousands come to Worcester for Boston Got Sole sneaker convention
-DA asked about "changing out" report, Ethics Commission lawyers say
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-Worcester Black History Trail preserves the legacy of city’s Black community from the 1800s to the 1900s
-Song to Get You Through the Week: Julia Mark delivers lovely, heartbreaking "Shadow"
-Push Worcester Pop-Up Skate Plaza at JMAC attracts skateboarders of all ages, abilities
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): A night in the cold in Westborough for homelessness
-Auburn Fastpitch Softball registration is open
-Shrewsbury High student starts mental health podcast
-Shrewsbury resident celebrates 100th birthday
-Worcester County Sheriff's Office conducts random acts of kindness
-Sports: Show off your creative skills and design the Bravehearts' next jersey
-Which Patriots players could be salary cap casualties this offseason?
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Celtics lose to Indiana, 128-107
-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/International: Quiet night in Ukraine capital even as Russia tensions flare
-Tragic photos show Ukrainian kids killed in Russian attacks
-New England: Fentanyl-laced counterfeit prescription pills flooding Mass.
-Video shows tractor trailer driving off ramp, into Charles River (:36)
-Business: Inboxes are full, so how do you stand out? How to craft emails
-5 effective ways to market your business in 2022
-Colleges: Holy Cross professor says U.S. involvement in Russia unlikely
-Assumption cybersecurity professor explains how cyberattacks could impact U.S.
-Health: There is a medical reason why people who are hungry tend to be more irritable
-TV/Streaming: New on Amazon Prime Video in March
-Movies: "Uncharted," "Dog" remain atop domestic box office
-Celebrity: See the full list of SAG Award winners
-SAG Awards best-dressed celebrities
-Animals: Woman who loves to travel adopts kitten who feels same way (3:10)
-Food: A chef's cooking hack for crispy chicken skin
-History: Caston's Corner (Main and Pleasant street) in Worcester
-Homes: 5 Worcester homes for sale
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Students surprised with promise of free college (2:47)
-Meanwhile, in New York, man's breathing problems caused by bizarre nose tooth
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-Dispatcher, Town of Shrewsbury
-New Business Development at Absolute Robot
-Recovery High School Van Driver
-CDL Driver at Jeff D. Helgerson Excavating & Septic
-Content Marketing Specialist at GEM Marketing Solutions
-Security guards and Ushers at DCU Center
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Worcester County's cases fall 33.4%
+Noon: Radio Worcester (7:09): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on COVID, masks and schools
-Free testing and vaccinations/boosters available 11-4 today in Downtown Worcester
-Masks still required for Worcester students returning from vacation while city awaits March 7 decision from Board of Health
-Many Massachusetts schools set to return from February break with no mask mandate
-Nearly half of the country's 500 million free tests still unclaimed
-Grafton superintendent recommends optional masking in schools beginning Wednesday
-ICYMI: New study finds Wuhan, China market likely source of COVID
-Worcester's 7-day average of new positive cases dropped for a 6th straight week to 44.9
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 83 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing man
-Video showing Shrewsbury officer stepping on, shooting injured goose prompts explanation from police
-Oxford competitive eater Geoff Esper tackles Avalanche Challenge at Rosalina's Kitchen in Worcester (21:17)
-Related: Short version (4:27)
-Lost giant lizard from Webster spotted in Connecticut (:24). Article
-Why has a low-flying plane been circling Central Mass.?
-Table Hoppin': Philly Pretzel Factory brings pretzel obsession to life
-Worcester looks to ease event hurdles after stART folds
-Worcester police to hold Citizens Academy
-Planned Parenthood in Worcester gets state money amid defunding efforts
-Mass. Hidden Gems: The Mendon Drive-In is like seeing a movie at a state fair
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:44): Charges against Etel Haxhiaj, Polar Park development and a rogue lizard
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:40): Mill Street redesign sparks debate
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Vietnamese restaurant coming to former dessert shop in Tatnuck Square
-ICYMI: Assault charge cited by feds in Worcester I.C.E. arrest is dismissed
-Worcester family loses grandson, grandfather a day apart
-Spencer woman sentenced for Social Security fraud
-Cake from the basement of a church? Local baker uses unique commercial space
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Composting 8 to 2:30 today
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-Holden Little Leaguers excited for chance to compete for state championship
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fill the truck food drive comes to Westborough today
-Leominster residents push back on Orchard Hill Park housing plan
-Robert Birkbeck stepping into interim T.A. role in Paxton
-Lancaster residents give ideas on state site use
-2 Grafton Valley Tech students bring home SkillsUSA medals
-Straw Hollow Engine Works on display August 9th and 10th
-Traffic alert for Brintnal Drive in Rutland
-Rotary taking shape in Bolton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Almost Queen, Show Me the Body, Vivi & DaFunk and more
-Joyner Lucas' new video for "Tear me down" starring and directed by Regina Hall (4:38)
-Gateway Players continues 50th season with "Fiddler on the Roof"
-Last Call: Rev. Joelle Johns, pastor and end-of-life care provider
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: A look at issues covering City Hall and public schools
-First Person: Menopause means it's time to banish the fashion police
-Nazeefah Mowla: Diagnosing high costs of health care in Mass.
-Unity Radio's Now I Thrive (58:40): Paul Hernandez, LPT Realty
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to lifelong Worcester resident who was proud of her Shrewsbury Street heritage
>SPORTS: Keion White's "unconventional" attitude stands out on Day 3 of Patriots camp
-U.N.C. players open up about Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson
-Fenway Park concession workers go on strike (2:00)
-Red Sox fall to Dodgers, 5-2
-Bravehearts fall to Vermont, 3-2
-Saturday night's for baseball and wrestling at Fitton Field. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross men's basketball Greece travel blog
-WooSox beat St. Paul, 5-3
-Worcester baseball legend Barry Glinski dies at 83
-Local coaches Leonelli, Bartley helm Boston vs. Cancer team competing in The Basketball Tournament
>NATIONAL: U.S. to build immense immigrant detention camp in west Texas
-Officials told President his name is in Epstein files: Wall Street Journal (2:10)
-Radio Worcester (38:12): Roundtable weighs in on G.O.P. divide, diversions and redistricting
>TRAGIC: Mom busted after trying to sell baby daughter for sex
>NEW ENGLAND: More fallout from the Karen Read trial in and out of court (21:36)
-Mass Impact (26:32): Immigration — Do you know your rights?
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria achieves fundraising milestone
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): A guide to tipping in 5 popular countries for U.S. travelers
>BUSINESS: Parent company of T&G offers voluntary buyouts amid declining sales
-UMass Memorial Health system promotes interim leader to president of 2 hospitals
-What’s the average hourly pay in Mass.? It's higher than most states
>HOMES: Arm & Hammer offer: Win a $5,000 laundry room makeover
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports investigation reveals online counterfeits
>HEALTH: Doctor on new tool that can help people survive extreme heat (2:15)
-GLP-1 drugs could boost testosterone levels in men, new study finds (:45)
>FOOD: School lunches on a budget
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend: "Happy Gilmore 2" on Netflix and more
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Five Nights at Freddy's 2" (2:23)
>CELEBRITY: Food Network star Anne Burrell's cause of death revealed
-Bam Margera refuses to reunite with "Jackass" co-stars after “what they did to me"
>ANIMALS: Alpaca herd from Martha's Vineyard up for adoption in Mass.
>HISTORY: Why's it called that? Fountain Street in Worcester was a relaxing stop for Susan B. Anthony
>GOOD NEWS: How written notes led rescuers to missing mother and son
-Meanwhile, Gwyneth Paltrow, ex-wife of Coldplay frontman, joins Astronomer as "temporary spokesperson"
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