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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 47 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester man charged with attempted murder in shots-fired incident near courthouse
+6:00: Report: St. Vincent Hospital failed to fully disclose patient prices
+6:00: Check out these homes for sale in Worcester
+6:00: Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (33:57): Catching up with women's lacrosse coach Amanda Belichick
+6:00: Police in Auburn request public’s help in finding missing 46-year-old man
+6:00: Holden D.P.W. has new home (12:06)
+Noon: No ordinary love: Talking romance and happiness with Worcester-area couples
+Noon: Radio Worcester (18:40): Lee Greenwood will be bringing his “American Spirit Tour” to Worcester on March 4th
+Noon: First Person: The Worcester poet laureate should come from Worcester
-Worcester converting street to one-way for school traffic
-Channel 5: Burst pipe displaces hundreds of seniors for weeks (1:47)
-26-year-old Worcester man pleads guilty to gun charges
-Worcester bodycam policy left out key recommendations
-Oxford man pleads guilty to stealing government money
-Worcester given $200,000 federal grant for safe streets
-W.C.A.C., City of Worcester hosting youth resume workshops
-Worcester Human Rights Board surprised by D.E.I. shakeup, seeks answers
-Trailer for Season 3 of Unsolved: Worcester (1:31)
-Radio Worcester (17:46): State Sen. John Cronin (D-Lunenburg) on technical high schools admissions process
>HISTORY: Anniversary of 1906 Worcester fire that injured 10 firefighters
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (29:58): Rum for Whiskey Drinkers
>SHOWTIME: Nine Things To Do: Orchids, Frederick Douglass reading, Shane Profitt
-Worcester Arts Council awards more grant funding "than ever before"
-Boston indie crime movie "How To Rob" has a Worcester lawyer
-Recent love songs from Abbie Cotto, Giuliano, Linnea's Garden and more
-Last Call: Worcester fashion designer Tatiana Watkins
-Worcesteria: L.G.B.T.Q. refugees displaced when tree damages bullding
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to Worcester woman who worked for her family business and alongside her husband
-ICYMI: Driver in critical condition after rollover crash on Southbridge Street in Worcester
-Man found competent to stand trial in Polar Beverages stabbing
-Real estate developer purchases Owl Shop building on Main Street
-S.N.A.P. "appalled" by Worcester Diocese abuse report that doesn't name accused priests
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): Brush chipping 8-2:30 Saturday
-Jefferson native recounts life in wake of federal and state aviation recognition
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): W.R.T.A. Route 30 to drop off at entrance to Walmart plaza because of construction
-Millbury Public Library to participate in Bruins P.J. Drive
-Seven Hills to acquire $5 million Leicester nonprofit ARCHway
-Westborough bioengineering firm raises $40 million for national expansion of A.C.L. treatment
-The mystery of the (other) Clinton Café
-Brookfield/Sturbridge lake group's "ice-out" challenge canceled due to lack of ice
-Uptown Boxing Gym in Southbridge supports athletes of all ages, backgrounds
-Bolton Town Caucus scheduled for March 6th to nominate for May 8th election
>SPORTS: Mac Jones landed in Bill Belichick's doghouse, Chris Simms says
-Inside the secret talks and future of Tom Brady and Fox Sports
-Celtics lose Jaylen Brown, hold on to beat Sixers, 106-99
-Want a career in sports? Worcester Bravehearts hosting Worcester Sports Management Summit
-Holy Cross Athletic Director Kit Hughes to deliver keynote address at Sports Summit
-Holy Cross Athletic Director Kit Hughes on Chamber Exchange TV show (10:08)
-Holy Cross football team given key to the city
>CARS: NEW! Bertera Nissan has a great car for you (4:39)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: What is a junk fee, and what is proposed to get rid of them?
-2 children dead, 6 injured after bus crashes into day care north of Montreal
-Tragic: Photo shows father holding dead daughter's hand in Turkey
>COLLEGES: Clark professor's research is first to study impact of "Don’t Say Gay" law
-Anna Maria Scholarship Spotlight: Jarred L. Grant-Spann
>SHOPPING: Leominster and Hudson Bed Bath & Beyond stores will close
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy had "one of her best days" before killing kids
-Police investigation underway after 3 people found shot to death at a home in Andover
-Millionaires tax unlikely to cause high-earners to leave Mass.: Economist
>BUSINESS: No Central Mass. public company has a female CEO, although that’s not deterring young professionals
-Inflation fight may last "quite a bit of time": Jerome Powell
>HEALTH: New drug shows promise for treating postpartum depression
-Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday in Worcester: Noon-3:30 at Worcester Public Library
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County January 29th - February 5th
>FOOD: Legal sizes for New England lobsters could change to protect population
>TV/STREAMING: CBS will reboot "@midnight" to replace "Late Late Show with James Corden"
>MOVIES: Release dates and highlights of 2023 Netflix movies (2:39)
>CELEBRITY: "America's Got Talent" magician Scott Alexander dies at 52
>ANIMALS: Pet Rock Fest finds "perfect home" at S.A.C. Park for 25th annual festival
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): "Mighty Quinn" collecting toys for kids undergoing cancer treatment
-Meanwhile, in California, 700 pounds of acorns found stuffed by woodpeckers inside walls of home
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-Servers, cooks and grill staff at George's Coney Island
-Line Cook at Canal District Restaurant
-Home Care Case Managers at ESWA
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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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