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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
+Full- or part-time servers at Canal District restaurant
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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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