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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 53 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Popular Park Ave. restaurant closing for good
-Family who lost son to heart condition pushing for A.E.D.s at Worcester baseball fields
-Burncoat Middle School educator to be honored for her leadership in music education
-Burncoat Center ties together arts and wellness
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 493 (28:25): City Manager and police body camera
-Ray Mariano: City Council watches as proverbial pitches on housing, police body cams sail by
-Christopher Condon, behind-the-scenes giant of Worcester politics, dies at 46
-Laurel: Special deliveries for Valentine's Day
-5 cheapest places to get gas this weekend in Worcester
>HISTORY: How Worcester put the Valentine in Valentine's Day
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (26:23): Ryed Around the World
>SHOWTIME: 5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
-Nine Things To Do: Orchids, Frederick Douglass reading, Shane Profitt
-Worcester artists honor the memory of Michael Foley
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 543 (28:26): Sister Michele Jacques
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to local 21-year-old who passed away unexpectedly
-IYCMI: Worcester murder suspect on the loose, W.P.D. asks for help
-Worcester store closing its Canal District location
-W.P.D.: Woman wanted for questioning in bar incident
-Worcester restaurant named most romantic in Massachusetts
-Radio Worcester (10:20): Worcester School Committee member Sue Mailman on voke school admittance lawsuit
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): Holden police back again with humorous Valentine's Day "special"
-Specialty Sandwich Company going all out for Super Bowl
-Holden D.P.W. has new home (12:06)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): What’s the highest use for Lancaster Memorial School?
-Man leads police on chase, fires gun into air in Dudley: Police
-Shrewsbury police looking for owner of dog picked up by Good Samaritan
-Soccer registration is open in Wachusett area
-Boylston election papers available February 13th; voting is May 8th
-Athol man accused of attempted murder will await trial behind bars: D.A.
>SPORTS: Caps edge Bruins, 2-1
-No surgery expected for Jaylen Brown after facial fracture
-H.C. men's basketball upends American. Women fall in overtime; postgame interview (1:02)
-Holy Cross women's hockey sets program record with win over No.15 UConn
-Holy Cross men's hockey shuts out Army
-ICYMI: Bob Cousy reflects on his long friendship with Bill Russell (3:51)
-Railers lose to Reading, 4-2
-Central Mass. road race calendar
>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: Rescues continue in Turkey, Syria as earthquake death toll nears 26,000
-F.A.A. briefly closes airspace over part of Montana to investigate radar "anomaly"
-Tragic: 17-year-old falls to death hiking Moab Rim Trail in Utah
>COLLEGES: "Father of Tamoxifen" to give inaugural lecture on cancer drug discovery at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria Scholarship Spotlight: Jarred L. Grant-Spann
>SHOPPING: Amazon Fire TV deals -- Save up to 40% on Fire TV sticks
>NEW ENGLAND: Manchester airport evacuated after Spirit Airlines bomb threat
-State, Toyota reach $7 million settlement on illegal loan allegations: A.G.
>BUSINESS: Fed explores equity amid shifting work patterns
-Mass. bill would reimburse subscribers to local newspapers with tax credit
>HEALTH: U.S. spends most on health care but has worst health outcomes among high-income countries, new report finds
-UMass Medical School (23:29): Physician-scientist Jeremy Luban reflects on lessons learned from the pandemic
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in city of Worcester January 29th to February 5th
>FOOD: McDonald’s Shamrock Shake is coming back. Here’s what we know
>TV/STREAMING: Super Bowl commercials to feature Boston, New England favorites
-Super Bowl commercials to watch for and schedule
>CELEBRITY: Michael Jackson changed the Super Bowl halftime game in 1993
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming -- "Skinamarink," "Empire Of Light," and more
>ANIMALS: Wobbly baby goat finally runs with her best friend (3:13)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Veteran anonymously paid for people's medicine for decade (2:42)
-Meanwhile, in Illinois, minor league hockey team doesn't show up for home game in "weird" scene
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In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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