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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 (:31). High of 38 today
-Declared Parking Ban in Worcester lifted at 7 a.m. Friday
-Icy roads greet morning commuters (1:12)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: 5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "The Whale," "Knock At The Cabin," and more
-Worcester bar's license suspended following rooftop overdoses, death in June
-Drug suspect found hiding in neighbor's closet in Worcester
-A coincidence? Abby Kelley principal leaving amid cheerleading program sexual misconduct investigation; school won't say if related
-A sneak peek inside piano lounge in Worcester set to open Saturday
-Table Hoppin': Worcester Restaurant Week returns
-Abby's House looking for new shelter space during Crown Street renovation
-Renovations planned at former location of Harding Tire
-World boxing champion Jose Antonio Rivera announces run for Worcester City Council
-New Worcester park on sliver between Indian Lake, I-190 going public
-W.R.T.A. looking to hire drivers after service cuts due to staffing
-Unsolved: Worcester - "What Happened to Sabrina Hatheway? - Part 1". Video (19:22). Audio (21:06)
-THIS WEEKEND! Get ready for adventure: Worcester RV & Camping Show February 24th to 26th
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Local World War II veteran Victor "Perry" Sacco celebrates his 100th birthday
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (33:42): Monteru French Brandy
>SHOWTIME: Eight Things To Do: Balinese performances, Powerwolf, Fiber Art ...
-JAZZED UP Duo performs at Val's in Holden on Saturday
-After 30 years Worcester Scene: Reseen at Worcester Historical Museum
-First Person: Random Thoughts from The Great Wolf Lodge in December
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 494 (28:14): Affordable Housing/Seeds of Hope
-Radio Worcester (7:30): City Councilor Kate Toomey responds to story on texting and relationship with police
-Radio Worcester (44:27): Radio Roundtable takes on the Worcester Public Schools sex ed issue
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a Worcester man who ran his barbershop for 64 years
-Reminder: Worcester trash and recycling pickup will not be delayed this week
-ICYMI: State commissioner recommends new charter school in Worcester despite vigorous local opposition
-Worcester icon perseveres through challenging times, prepares to celebrate 100 years in business
-Deadly December shooting on Highland Street was road rage incident, prosecutor says
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): Holden ice rink brings back winter tradition
-Wachusett girls’ varsity basketball ensures spot in playoffs
-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): Tanker truck crash spills hazardous materials in Westborough
-WATCH: Oxford police arrest driver with active warrant after vehicle veers through busy intersection, plows into tree
-Shrewsbury eyes Grove, Lake Street sites for open space
-Day 2 of police station move in Shrewsbury is a success
-Rutland Heights parcel sold for over-55 development
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor
-Traffic stop leads to Fitchburg man arrested for gun, drugs
-Webster firefighter dies preparing to answer service call
>SPORTS: Celtics outlast Indiana in overtime, 142-138
-Bruins acquire multiple players in trade involving 3 teams
-Brad Marchand shares blunt take on Bruins' historic regular season
-Local ski areas thankful for winter weather
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (21:57): Stephanie Okpoebo, women's track and field
-Railers lose to to Swamp Rabbits, 3-1
-C.M.A.D.A. basketball, hockey championship schedule announced
>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: Death toll from Turkey, Syria earthquake tops 47,000
-Philadelphia police say 7 shot near school yard, including 5 teens and 2-year-old
-Tragic: 3 climbers killed in an avalanche in Washington state
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. school begins to turn off lights stuck on for over a year
-Cryptocurrency mine secretly operated inside Mass. school crawlspace
>HOMES: 2 million air fryers recalled due to fire, burn risks
>COLLEGES: Clark grad, Rabbi Joshua Franklin, asked an A.I. chatbot to write a sermon. Here's how it went
-Anna Maria's top 10 college fair questions answered (2:16)
>BUSINESS: Stop and Shop stores in Mass. to hold career Fair on Saturday
-Home Depot says it will raise pay for U.S., Canadian workers
>HEALTH: Thousands of people can't get full treatments of a lifesaving cancer drug
-Radio Worcester (12:51): Taking steps to preserve Medicaid coverage as the end of the continuous coverage requirement nears
-Free COVID vaccinations on Friday: 9-noon at Worcester Senior Center
>FOOD: Egg prices will fall nearly 30% this year, U.S.D.A. says
>TV/STREAMING: "Antiques Roadshow" coming to Old Sturbridge Village in June
>MOVIES: "Babylon" movie now streaming on Paramount Plus
>CELEBRITY: Why Shelley Duvall disappeared from Hollywood for 20 years
-Harvey Weinstein sentenced in Los Angeles to 16 years in prison for sexual assault charges
>SHOPPING: Thrift Store Threads -- Fashion finds a way to stay true to oneself
>ANIMALS: Dog owners can tell their pooch's mood based on behavior
>HISTORY: WCCA-TV's Hidden Treasures No. 100 (28:17): Knife Guy, part 2
-Meanwhile, Canadian "super pigs" poised to wreak environmental havoc, spread disease in U.S., expert says
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+Prep cook and griil positions at George's Coney Island
-Part-Time Receptionist/Cashier at Lamoureux Ford
-Call-Taker, Scheduler at W.R.T.A.
-Seasonal jobs with Worcester Parks, Rec & Cemetery Division
-All-Star bartender wanted for 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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