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In The News
-Latest forecast: Chilly start, high of 30 today in Worcester
+6:00: Dominatrix sentenced to life in prison in Ashburnham treehouse murder
+6:00: Man sentenced to prison for starting fire that claimed life of Worcester firefighter
+6:00: Worcester police confiscate large amounts of heroin, fentanyl
+6:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - March 4th
+6:00: Guns, drugs found stashed in ceiling of Millbury Tractor Supply Co. restroom just tip of case against Rhode Island man
+6:00: 3 hospitalized after Fitchburg triple-decker engulfed in flames, smoke (1:48)
+6:00: See the March menus for local specialty doughnut shops
+6:00: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+6:00: Tony Award-winning "CATS" returns to Worcester
-43-year-old man found dead outside Worcester elementary school
-Worcester police, homeless outreach teams making progress in Lincoln Plaza "disaster" area
-Spencer man indicted on child pornography charges
-Former Spencer man caught with near-kilo of cocaine outside storage facility sentenced
-Fundraiser aids family of Worcester man killed in car crash
-Taste of Ukraine being served up at a Worcester bakery
-Homes: 5 new Worcester homes for sale
-Colleges: Holy Cross announces $11 million gift
-HC professor: Invasion has Kremlin battling for hearts and minds at home
-Former prisoners from Worcester strive for "progress, not perfection"
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Radio Worcester (14:11): Robyn Kennedy on her run for State Senate
-Councilor Bergman proposes 24/7 pothole hotline for Worcester residents
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 468 (27:50): Dismantling Structural Racism
-Rosalie Tirella: Worcester's homeless crisis
-Ray Mariano: Plan for more large-scale public housing is a serious mistake
-Poetry Town: "Elm Park in Winter"
-Return to "Nightmare Alley" — The tumultuous life of Worcester starlet Helen Walker
-Five Things to Do: Don White, Zero 9:36 and more ...
-Tribute to lifetime member of the Brown Square Civic Club
-ICYMI: Amazon store in Millbury, opened in December, to close
-Special needs teen accused of attacking staffer at Worcester school facing charges
-Peabody home decor company expands into Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Rotary Club to install community fridge near Senior Center
-4 finalists named in Sterling town administrator search
-Sterling concerned by Wachusett figures, lack of playground funds
-Princeton Democratic Town Committee call to caucus
-Rutland lands Master Plan grant
-Sports: Holy Cross women's basketball coach Maureen Magarity has Crusaders savoring Patriot League title
-Worcester Bravehearts to bring back Worcester Tornadoes for one night
-NEW: Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Celtics beat Grizzlies, 120-107
-NEW: Cars: March to Bertera Nissan for great values! (7:57)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-National/International: Fire at Ukraine nuclear plant extinguished
-19 children hurt as SUV smashes into California preschool
-Tragic: Man dies in freak accident before finding out he won piece of huge lottery jackpot
-New England: Baker orders contracts with Russian companies canceled
-Section of iconic oceanside Newport cliff walk collapses
-DEA issues warning after pills containing fentanyl seized in New England
-Business: Worcester well on its way to becoming industry hub, leader
-Here are the companies that have cut ties with Russia over the Ukraine invasion
-TV/Streaming: You can watch the Netflix Marvel shows on Disney+ starting March 16th
-Celebrity: New Kids on the Block, Salt-N-Pepa, En Vogue re-create ’80s videos
-Animals: Dog found on roadside — now he loves to run on beach (3:28)
-Food: Friendly’s first fast-casual cafe opens in Massachusetts
-Health: Vaping raises risk of diabetes, John Hopkins researchers say
-History: Union Depot, prior to Union Station, in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Doorbell video catches good Samaritan helping woman after fall
-Meanwhile, in Denver, cat reunited with owner after being found hidden in recliner donated to thrift store
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Worcester teachers’ union calls for choice regarding school mask mandates
-Free vaccinations/boosters available noon-3 today in Downtown Worcester
-ICYMI: Here are the current mask policies at Worcester area colleges
-Mass. officials report 1,067 new cases, 27 additional deaths
-Long COVID less likely for those who are fully vaccinated, new study says
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Thieves stole gutters from Worcester house while owner was home
+5:00: Death of Bob Weir sparks memories of Worcester's part in long, strange trip
+5:00: Planning winter entertainment in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 14
+Noon: 270-unit project at abandoned Spag's factory met with skepticism
+Noon: Central Mass. pizzeria reopens with explanation for abruptly closing
-No answers as cost of probe into death of State Police recruit from Worcester nears $700,000 (3:07). Article
-New year, new look, new amenities for W.R.T.A.
-Local restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Legends (5:32)
-Worcester City Council returns with social media scrutiny, transit fights
-Worcester, Fitchburg aim for uniform, safe sober houses
-Worcester County Wonders: First state-run asylum dates back to 1832
-Newly obtained court docs detail what happened inside Leominster home after man murdered wife, autopsy findings
-$80,000 Keno ticket sold in Millbury
-Police oversight questions persist after Research Bureau report
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-ICYMI: National Grid installs new underground cable to fix monthslong outage issues in Worcester
-"A very bad year": Here's what the flu numbers look like in Worcester
-Turtleboy factor: Aidan Kearney's influence on Karen Read case
-Venezuelan native in Worcester lauds capture of Maduro
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Fundraiser to help rebuild Ten West Market
-Ten West Market owner optimistic about return
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hope Chapel in Sterling dedicates new sanctuary
-Clinton buildings coming together
-Clinton Select Board hears Bates family request to explore right-of-way access at town dump
-Indigenous culture celebration day coming to Grafton this summer
-Spanish-language congregation to move into historic church in West Boylston
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Full list of winners and nominees at Golden Globes
-Golden Globes snubs and surprises
-Inside the Golden Globes: Everything you didn't see on TV
-World-renowned violinist to rehearse with J.O.M.P. students
>OPINION: Molly McCullough: For Worcester's schools, kids come first
-Maggie Calvetti: Someday they'll be grown & here's who i hope they become
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:18:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who had Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics
>SPORTS: Patriots defense shines in 16-3 Wild Card win over Chargers
-Patriots will play Steelers-Texans winner in AFC Divisional Round
-Bruins beat Penguins, 1-0
-Celtics star Jaylen Brown rips refs after loss to Spurs in Boston
-Holy Cross student-athletes record 3.39 G.P.A. during Fall 2025 semester
-100 FM The Pike (18:00): MassLive's Matt Vautour gives 2026 sports predictions
-Railers fall to Florida, 5-3
>NATIONAL: Ex-husband arrested in heinous double murder of slain dentist, wife
-Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as crackdown intensifies
-Tragic: Dad killed 5 of his children over a decade
>NEW ENGLAND: Deadly house fire in Burrillville, R.I.
-From Lindsay Clancy to Turtleboy: 5 Mass. criminal cases to watch in 2026
>COLLEGES: "We depend on fungi for absolutely everything"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney quietly changes course on controversial meal plan changes
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Samsung unveils "world's largest" TV of its kind at 130 inches
>HOMES: Laundry hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner
>HEALTH: Noom launches Proactive Health GLP-1 Program for long-term health
-Mass. mom fights for scalp cooling to be covered by insurance during chemo (2:06). Article
>FOOD: Your guide to a flavorful Dry January (4:34)
>TV/STREAMING: "The Simpsons" retires beloved character Duffman after 30 years
>MOVIES: 2026 new horror movie releases
>CELEBRITY: "High School Musical" star arrested on child pornography charges
-"Field of Dreams" and "West Wing" actor Timothy Busfield faces arrest warrant in child sex abuse case
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog does the cutest thing when she wants attention (2:00)
>HISTORY: Math, not myths: Inside the new search for Amelia Earhart
>GOOD NEWS: Lottery ticket rejected by another customer earns man $1 million
-Meanwhile, in Germany, watch 50 sheep escape shepherd, walk into grocery store
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