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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast. High of 45 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester man charged in killing of Andrew Barley turns himself in to police
+6:00: Coaching personnel placed on leave at Worcester charter school following misconduct allegations involving cheerleading staff
+6:00: A month on, the investigation for Brookfield's Brittany Tee continues
+6:00: Name these puppies at the Worcester Animal Rescue League
+6:00: Leominster High's Noah Gray, Grafton's Steve Spagnuolo are Super Bowl champions with Chiefs
+6:00: Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, NHL week 18
+Noon: Brody's Diner in Shrewsbury a breakfast staple along Route 20
+Noon: Handel and Haydn Society to perform Brandenburg Concertos at Mechanics Hall
-Worcester police searching for man seen stealing tip jar from restaurant (pictured) (:29). Article
-Popular Park Ave. restaurant closing for good
-Meet the Worcester native who is the "unlikely founder" of tech startup
-Lifeguard, pool company cited for labor violations in Worcester
-Family who lost son to heart condition pushing for A.E.D.s at Worcester baseball fields
-Worcester Public Schools announce the second quarter honor roll
-Proposed state bill targets drivers passing stopped school buses
-Mass. residents can now take G.E.D. test without fees
-Drone video above frozen Cascading Waters in Worcester (1:58)
>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 Monday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (26:23): Ryed Around the World
>SHOWTIME: What Worcester's Reading -- That's Entertainment
-Vocero Hispano: 2-10-2023 al 2-16-2023
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 543 (28:26): Sister Michele Jacques
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a groundbreaking Navy fighter pilot who grew up in Worcester
-IYCMI: Worcester murder suspect on the loose, W.P.D. asks for help
-Worcester store closing its Canal District location
-Worcester restaurant named most romantic in Massachusetts
-Burncoat Middle School educator to be honored for her leadership in music education
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 493 (28:25): City Manager and police body camera
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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"
-Seven Saws presents Valentines Beer Dinner on Tuesday
-Holden D.P.W. has new home (12:06)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Wachusett students thrift clothes to save money, environment
-Wachusett Mountain event raises money for rare disease co-owner faces
-Sterling town employee wages could depend on school budget
-Grafton fire chief graduates from officer training program
-Nomination forms taken out for Millbury annual Town Election
-Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services receives $250,000 grant
-Bolton board stays with 2 members until election
>SPORTS: Chiefs top Eagles in Super Bowl, 38-35
-Celtics past Grizzlies, 119-109
-Documentary on former Holy Name and Holy Cross star Neil Fingleton slated to premiere next month
-Saint John's places 2nd at Division 1 sectional wrestling championships
>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: U.S. jets down 4 objects in 8 days, unprecedented in peacetime
-Pair of 19-year-olds arrested for Louisiana mass shooting that wounded 12
>COLLEGES: Nichols students head to Phoenix to study the business of the Super Bowl (2:22)
-Holy Cross prof makes national news with “Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America”
>NEW ENGLAND: Cape Cod men box in unmarked police vehicle, open fire with B.B. gun
-Wild ducks found dead in Maine test positive for bird flu
-IRS won’t tax most relief payments made last year
>BUSINESS: Does a non-compete clause apply for my waitress job?
-Central Mass. business by the numbers
>FOOD: Mercury levels in canned tuna could spike to "dangerous" levels
>HEALTH: Recall issued for brand of rapid COVID tests that could produce inaccurate results
-UMass Medical School (23:29): Physician-scientist Jeremy Luban reflects on lessons learned from the pandemic
>HOMES: Check out these 5 Worcester houses on the market
>TV/STREAMING: The best Super Bowl 2023 commercials, according to experts
>CELEBRITY: Pregnant Rihanna soars in Super Bowl halftime performance
>MOVIES: The movie trailers that aired during the Super Bowl
-Batman fans lose their minds over Michael Keaton reveal in "The Flash" trailer
>ANIMALS: Team Fluff wins 2023 Puppy Bowl
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Students offer seniors discounted salon services
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, firefighters remove cake pan from 2-year-old's head
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+Full/part time waitstaff at busy Worcester, Holden restaurants
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Environmental groups launch boycott of Polar Beverages
-New lead detective hopes to solve Molly Bish case, as murder hits 26 years
-Rutland disables social media comments amid tension, staff cuts
-Worcester parents demand money for books rather than iPads in schools
-Worcester outpatient rehab center opens on Elm Street
-2 from Worcester charged among 15 in federal benefit fraud sweep
-Free bus service to Worcester airport extended
-Worcester County Wonders: The survival of the Sir Vival
-Man convicted of killing Trooper George Hanna denied parole (:29)
-Radio Worcester (22:58): Thrive Support & Advocacy celebrates awards & growth
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review
>FAITH: Former mechanic to be ordained a priest
>DINING OUT: Airport Seafood & Grille ready for takeoff in Southbridge
-The 30 best ice cream shops in Massachusetts, ranked
-ICYMI: Child hospitalized after falling out of second-story window in Worcester (:14). Article
-Local family loses mother, daughter less than 2 weeks apart
-Worcester couple’s sex trafficking conviction in doubt after judge’s gift to victim revealed
-Worcester considers eliminating parking minimums to make way for more housing
-Missing pet tortoise returns to Worcester home after 3-day A.W.O.L.
-$1 million lottery ticket sold in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Bandstand Concert Series 6 to 8 Sunday
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-July Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Lost dog found in Leicester
-Oakham battery storage facility gets state OK. Residents call it a "nightmare"
-100 FM The Pike (9:21): Westborough officer Ashlyn Mercier crowned Miss Mass.
-"Armed person in crisis" expected to face charges after discharging firearms from Princeton residence
-Southbridge keeps last call at 2 a.m., rejects state's 3 a.m. bar pilot
-Cumberland Farms in Blackstone sells $1 million winning ticket
-From petroleum to pollinators: Oxford project moves forward
-Closing West Brookfield Elementary School graduates its final class
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Jazzed Up (Duo) Saturday at Val's in Holden
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Blues with JC Smith, Colonail Charlton, Out to Lunch ...
-Pulse Magazine Weekend Guide (:25)
-See Studio Theater Worcester's "Superhero" this weekend
-Explore, create & connect at the Worcester Center for Crafts
>OPINION: WCCA-TV's Close To Home No. 604 (29:07)
-100 FM The Pike (18:54): Ask The City Manager: Scots, swans and cleaning up the city
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:13): Housing, rent control and Worcester's future
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a reading specialist for the Worcester Public Schools
>SPORTS: Patriots quarterbacks coach Ashton Grant helps motivate Fitchburg football team
-Ranking the 25 most important Patriots for 2026: Nos. 5 through 1
-Worcester's Aaron Nkrumah joins Denver Nuggets
-2 teams emerging as Jaylen Brown trade rumors swirl
-Team U.S.A remains in high spirits despite falling to Türkiye
-Red Sox beat Yankees, 6-1
-Bravehearts beat Lowell, 4-2
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Toledo, 13-1
>NATIONAL: Grandmother may be "involved" in deaths of grandchildren: Police
-America's 10 friendliest states
-Tragic: Army veteran suffers vicious road-rage attack as he claims suspect thought he was driving too slow
>NEW ENGLAND: Man allegedly stabbed father 20 times in daytime murder at park (1:04)
-Former Mass. orthopedic surgeon sentenced to prison for rape (2:13)
-Another resignation, criminal referral tied to Mass. D.O.T. overtime scandal (1:40)
>COLLEGES: What student loan borrowers need to know before switching from the S.A.V.E. Plan
-WPI researchers develop system to customize hydrogel implants
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The strange item now banned by Southwest Airlines
-This helpful hack saves on airport parking fees
>BUSINESS: How much water does A.I. really use?
-Local bank adds Sutton C.P.A. and entrepreneur to board of directors
-Business name disputes in Massachusetts
>SHOPPING: How scammers are using fake shopping websites to trick you (2:13)
>HOMES: 3 common laundry habits that may be wearing out your clothes
>HEALTH: 18 kids’ undiagnosable diseases solved by A.I.: "Total game changer"
>FOOD: Elevate your sips and snacks this summer (4:00)
>TV/STREAMING: What to watch this weekend: Top movies on Netflix and best shows on HBO
-Teaser for new Netflix series with Will Ferrell, "The Hawk" (1:44)
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Tuner," "Power Ballad" and more
>CELEBRITY: Is Taylor Swift getting married in Rhode Island? Every clue becomes a wedding rumor in small beach town (:21). Article
-"Lilo & Stitch" actress Daveigh Chase reportedly had millions in residuals at time of death
>ANIMALS: Couple realizes coyote following them isn't what it seems (4:00)
>HISTORY: Black patriots finally get their place in history (3:15)
>GOOD NEWS: Conjoined twins separated after 19 months see each other for first time
-Meanwhile, filmmakers claim they've caught America's Loch Ness Monster on video: "My eyes were popping out"
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