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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 18 today
-Worcester sets record cold of -10 on Friday
-Central Mass. hunkers down for record cold temperatures, wind chill
-Worcester Senior Center open as warming center until 6 p.m. Saturday
-Worcester Winter Festival postponed because of dangerous cold
-Mount Washington as cold as Mars as polar vortex brings record-breaking windchills of -110
-Related: Live Mount Washington Observatory Tower Cam, and Observatory Deck Cam
-New England ski resorts limiting operations in brutally cold weather
-Fire officials urge safe use of space heaters, wood and pellet stoves during cold snap
-How to keep pets safe during extreme cold
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-New bar in Worcester to celebrate opening Saturday
-Chef Zak Lindgren heads up WooTrucks catering team
-Worcester police investigating Aetna St. shooting that injured 31-year-old man
-After Downtown Worcester shooting, man charged with possession of machine gun
-Critics slam Worcester Diocese report that finds 173 credible allegations of cleric abuse. Here's why
-3 men arrested on several drug charges in Worcester
-City planning conditionally approves 8-story mixed-use complex near Polar Park
-W.R.T.A. saving seat to honor Rosa Parks for Black History Month
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "Found Clobbered and Mutilated on Myrtle Street". Video (16:47). Audio (18:25)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (29:58): Rum for Whiskey Drinkers
>SHOWTIME: Artist's talk precedes Spotlight Concert in Worcester
-Five Things To Do: Hearts and Crafts, Broadway Upside Down, and more
-Monster Jam champ Linsey Read looking to "wow the crowd" at DCU Center
-Artist Spotlight: Evan Charney
-Worcester Historical Museum hosting "Hearts and Crafts"
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to gifted basketball player and passionate coach from Worcester who passed at 37
-ICYMI: Worcester man caught breaking into cars on Paradox Drive
-Worcester U.S.P.S. supervisor gets prison time for stealing packages
-Boylston man sentenced in crash that killed Grafton man in wheelchair
-New barbecue restaurant opens on Chandler Street in Worcester
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): Jason Bradshaw’s legacy continues, helping Wachusett students
-Brilla Coffee Roasters opens long-awaited new Holden location (1:06)
-Lamoureux Ford wants to beat the snow (1:31)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Problems at Dragon 88 prompt suspension
-Millbury school budget could increase $1 million in Fiscal Year 2024
-Grafton Select Board to decide on joining regional 911 dispatch center
-Millbury Sutton Chronicle Good News
-Situation with barricaded person in Clinton is de-escalated
>SPORTS: NFL insider reveals how quickly Tom Brady shot down idea of Patriots reunion
-Brady caught yelling into phone after NFL retirement
-Suns beat Celtics, 106-94
-Red Sox celebrate annual Truck Day
-Alex Cora bragged about Astros' sign-stealing to Red Sox
-Bravehearts land 9 with local ties as first roster signings
-Holy Cross women's hockey ties team record for Hockey East wins. Highlights (1:56)
-Holy Cross men's hockey downs Bentley, 4-1
-Alumni Day, Salute to Service set for Saturday's men's basketball game with Navy
-210 Sports Blog's Friday 4: The last Expo, the last game, the last straw, and last but not least
-Worcester area high school sports fans: Beware of this likely scam
>CARS: NEW! Bertera Nissan has a great car for you (4:39)
-Bertera has your winter car! (3:27)
-Save $500 on select F150's and RAM trucks in stock at North End Motor Sales
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Why the U.S. hasn’t shot down the suspected Chinese surveillance balloon
-Wanted mafia hitman found working at French pizzeria
-Tragic: 6-month-old dies when tree falls on S.U.V. in Southwick
>COLLEGES: UMass Medical School PhD candidate wins award for research
-Anna Maria Scholarship Spotlight with Jessica Clary of Leicester
>NEW ENGLAND: Duxbury mom charged with deaths of 3 children was overmedicated, attorney says
-Gov. Healey seeks $282 million for shelter, food aid programs
>BUSINESS: U.S. unemployment hits 53-year-low — 517,000 jobs added in January
-Jobless claims drop by 3,000 to 9-month low
-Berkshire Bank appoints Karyn Polito to Board of Directors
>SHOPPING: Worcester’s Crompton Place hosting "Be My Galentine" event February 9th
>HEALTH: WCCA-TV's Health Matters (28:12): Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on saving lives
-Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday: Noon-3:30 at Worcester Public Library
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Babylon," "House Party," and more
>CELEBRITY: Melinda Dillon, "A Christmas Story" star, dead at 83
>HOMES: Check out these homes for sale in Worcester
>HISTORY: 1880 ad from Ware, Pratt Clothiers in Worcester
>ANIMALS: Tiny rescue pony acts just like a dog (:52)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Michigan woman's "tough day" improves after winning $100,000 from lottery
-Meanwhile, in Hatfield, this 200-pound Shrek sculpture has gone missing
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 88 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Man dies in skydiving fall in Orange
+6:00: Remembering Worcester visit of presidential candidate Lindsey Graham
+6:00: Free Fitness in the Parks program continues across Worcester this summer
+6:00: Level up your lunch break: New Worcester cafe has coffee, crepes and video games
+6:00: Worcester Wall of Women mural takes shape at YWCA
+6:00: WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts struggle during post-Fourth week
+Noon: Will Worcester loosen smoke shop rules? Health Board to discuss Monday
+Noon: Oxford man arrested for chest-bumping wife, smashing her eyeglasses
+Noon: Seven Hills Music Festival rocks Palladium outdoors
+Noon: Today! Country Night at the Bravehearts, 6:30
+Noon: Is this your dog?
-4 days, 19 dogs: Inside Worcester Animal Rescue League's recent intake surge
-How Old Sturbridge Village is commemorating America 250 (3:37)
-Anna Maria College students left unpaid as state scholarships remain in limbo
-2 $100,000 lottery prizes sold in Worcester
-500 Chromebooks donated to residents, groups by Worcester library
-Inside the Worcester Police Academy: How 34 recruits earned the badge
-Souza-Baranowski correction officers indicted for allegedly beating prisoners
>FAITH: Cathedral celebrates 150th anniversary of first dedication
>DINING OUT: 100 FM The Pike (6:08): The legendary Broadway Restaurant in Worcester has a sweet deal for you
-Yes, you should order this pasta cooked in a flaming wheel of cheese in Worcester
-ICYMI: Fitchburg motorcycle crash leaves 44-year-old man dead
-Worcester teacher inspires students while dealing with A.L.S. diagnosis (3:30). Article
-Did the Mass. House OK funding for Worcester Auditorium? What to know
-Historic Downtown Worcester building to become rental housing
-Worcester aims to stem tide on sewage overflows after E.P.A. mandate
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Part of Reservoir Street closed Monday through Friday
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Holden introduces new treasurer/collector, Tom Merolli
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Auburn Summer Sendoff August 11th
-Charlton Select Board to consider supporting legislative audit approved by voters
-Bay Path to open school year without school resource officer amid budget pressures
-12-year-old wins Christmas in July 5K in Sturbridge
-Southbridge Town Council subcommittees begin meeting this week
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1384 (30:00): Shab, Little Image and more
>OPINION: Tracey Faraday: Tips for navigating summer with a baby
-Elyse Wallnut: Protecting data privacy from Big Tech
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1421 (18:51): Victoria Mariano, Downtown Worcester B.I.D. Program Director
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (52:34): Worcester police lawsuit, Main South, police oversight, Worcester airport and America's 250th
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a nurse at UMass Memorial for 45 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs has challenge for NFL teams as free agency lingers
-Boston Celtics lock in Neemias Queta on $56 million extension
-Red Sox beat Mets, 3-2
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
>CARS: FCA U.S. recalls more than 12,000 Ram vehicles. See impacted models
>NATIONAL: U.S. .launches new strikes as Iran claims that Strait of Hormuz is closed
-Parents allegedly left 6 kids, including 2 infants, in hot car while they dined at a Wingstop
-Tragic: Truck carrying wedding guests struck on Indonesia highway, killing 13
>NEW ENGLAND: Deadly Gabriel House fire remains under investigation a year later
-Thousands of nurses expected to return to work Monday (2:15)
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 39 (35:21): The A.I. Connector: Social and Data Sciences | Rob Krueger
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Do you have airport "gatexiety"? You’re not alone
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Why "high-performers" get sick as soon as they go on vacation
>HOMES: What to know about housing affordability
>HEALTH: WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1418 (25:35): Dr. David Runyan, Worcester Free Care Collaborative
>FOOD: KFC's secret to getting "finger lickin good" fried chicken
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix movie, "The Bombing of Pan Am 103" (2:12)
>MOVIES: Disney's live-action remake of "Moana" struggles in opening
>CELEBRITY: Sam Neill, "Jurassic Park," "The Piano" actor, dies at 78
-Margaret Qualley quietly wiped traces of husband Jack Antonoff from social media before split news
>ANIMALS: Guy finds wiggling surprise in a Hello Fresh box on a hike (2:02)
>HISTORY: Wachusett Reservoir was once the largest man-made water supply in the world
>GOOD NEWS: Man named world's oldest water skier just before 95th birthday
-Meanwhile, at Yellowstone, massive bison tosses tourist into the air in shocking attack (1:16). Article
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