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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 (:34). High of 60 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: GoFundMe created for family of Worcester mother and son (pictured) found dead in Connecticut
+6:00: Travel advisory for Presidents Day weekend
+6:00: 210 Sports Blog's Friday 4: Calling the rules, changing the rules, knowing the rules, and breaking the rules
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: UPDATE: Police name 3rd Worcester victim found dead in Connecticut house
-Earlier: Worcester mother, 3-year-old son among 3 found dead in Connecticut house (1:32). Article
+Noon: State agency "would not get involved" with investigation into Worcester charter school cheer team
+Noon: W.P.D. Vice Squad arrests suspect, seizes drugs and scales
+Noon: 5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
+Noon: Radio Worcester (26:06): Mechanics Hall Club 321 presents Mafalda Minnozzi featuring Paul Ricci
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "Infinity Pool," "Maybe I Do," and more
-Closing arguments in Worcester trial of Kennie Mota-Cruz, accused of killing Jose Ortiz
-Worcester Fire Department responds to 2-alarm fire on Hamilton Street
-What to know about the plan to redevelop an abandoned Worcester mansion
-Black-owned restaurants in Worcester to support during Black History Month
-Drone video update of construction of new Doherty High (1:24)
-Electric school buses: Is Worcester behind the curve?
-Why do students leave Worcester after graduating college?
-Plan to overhaul Worcester's Tacoma Street Park moves forward
-City Council eyes fix for Worcester's pothole-filled private roads
-Worcester County sheriff hands out gifts for "Random Act of Kindness Day"
-Get ready for adventure: Worcester RV & Camping Show February 24th to 26th
-Thrift Store Threads: Couture, costumes, and a cover girl conversation
>HISTORY: Mystery lies in basement of historic Denholm Building as it awaits unknown fate
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (26:23): Ryed Around the World
>SHOWTIME: Six Things To Do: Maple Days, Almost Queen, Square Loop, and more
-Visit the Downtown Worcester Winter Festival on Saturday
-Worcester musician Giuliano to play show at Off the Rail on Saturday
-National tour of "Annie" bringing more sunshine to Worcester
-Bull rider Grayson Cole ready to take Worcester Rumble by the horns
-WCPA's Frank O'Hara Prize poetry contest open for submissions
-First Person: The Library of Disposable Art — The gin and tonic
-Capture the Moments Selfie Room in Auburn offers photo settings from Barbie to Celtics
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a "railroad working man" who loved music, art, writing poetry and nature
-ICYMI: Worcester police investigating possible sex crime involving charter school cheerleading program
-Anna Maria College students help save family from fire during Super Bowl trip
-No signs of braking before car hit Worcester condo on Halcyon Drive, police say
-Popular Park Ave. restaurant closes for good
-Worcester County St. Patrick's Parade sets date
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): New Arts and Crafts Club at Wachusett engages students
-Town seeking a Director of Planning and Development
-Holden D.P.W. has new home (12:06)
-A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Police worry for health of missing Northborough 15-year-old
-Firefighters rescue family from burning home in Fitchburg
-Sturbridge police seek to identify 3 juveniles after fire
-Shrewsbury’s Assistant Superintendent Patrick Collins to retire
-Site of closed-down Millbury hardware store sold to Sutton company for H.Q.
-Blackstone Valley Tech holds nursing pinning ceremony packed with promise
-Leominster medical company agrees to $2.5 million settlement
-Well-water testing on horizon in Mass.
>SPORTS: Bruins beat Nashville, 5-0
-Celtics name Joe Mazzulla new head coach
-Bravehearts load up with Division 1 talent
-Holy Cross men's ice hockey beats Niagara, 4-3 in overtime. Highlights (1:18). Interview (2:05)
-South High girls' basketball prevails in playoff-like atmosphere, turns back Grafton
>CARS: NEW! Bertera Nissan has a great car for you (4:39)
-Nissan recalling 404,000 vehicles for steering wheel badge that can fly off in a crash
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: N.H.L.P.A. names Labor Secretary Marty Walsh executive director
-Skyrocketing pet deaths after Ohio train derailment has residents questioning chemicals’ long-term health effects
>COLLEGES: WPI's LEGO Club constructs 69,000+ piece model of campus
-UMass Medical School professor, vice provost for research dies unexpectedly
>SHOPPING: 24 best Amazon Presidents Day sales and deals to shop
>FOOD: McDonald's debuts plant-based McNuggets
>NEW ENGLAND: Man convicted of beating mother to death with fireplace log
-Here's how much money was spent on the first day of sports betting in Mass.
>BUSINESS: W.B.J. seeks reader ideas for 2023 Power 50
-Cannabis Control Commission extends COVID orders for 2023
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor on spread of highly contagious norovirus
-Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday: Noon-3:30 at Worcester Public Library
>HOMES: Worcester area real estate roundup
>TV/STREAMING: Ryan Seacrest leaving "Live with Kelly and Ryan"
>MOVIES: Steven Spielberg: Tom Cruise's "Top Gun" sequel "saved Hollywood's a--"
>CELEBRITY: Forbes' highest-paid entertainers 2022 includes Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and more
-Bruce Willis' family shares update on his health, new diagnosis
>ANIMALS: Guy wins cat's love by treating her like a dog (3:59)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Bodycam video shows hero cop saving choking baby
-Meanwhile, in Alabama, deer crashes through classroom window of elementary school
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-Full-time bilingual clinician at Community Health Link
-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: 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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