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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
In The News
>WEATHER: 6 to 8 inches of snow expected starting between 11 p.m. Monday and 2 a.m. Tuesday
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: School canceled in Worcester on Tuesday because of the storm
+6:00: Trial court in Worcester closed Tuesday because of weather
+6:00: Developer asks Worcester for tax break, promises affordable units
+6:00: Worcester man with suspended license arrested for stolen car
+6:00: Radio Worcester (3:13): School Committee Member Tracy O'Connell Novick on the financial ties of proposed charter school
+6:00: Officials name 2 23-year-old victims killed in double car crash in Gardner
+6:00: I-290 ramp closure in Auburn coming because of bridge repair
+6:00: Weezer to perform in Worcester in July with Joyce Manor, Future Islands
+Noon: Worcester Police Department launches body camera program (1:39)
-Body found in Auburn High School driveway
-Fallen Worcester police officer Manny Familia honored on 40th birthday (:57). Article
-Worcester Restaurant Week: Here are some of the deals available February 27th to March 11th
-City manager concerned about telecommuting's impact on Downtown Worcester
-In a white dominated cannabis industry, Worcester’s Major Bloom dispensary uplifts Black voices
-Special School Committee Meeting on proposed charter school at 4:15 Monday
-Virtual forum on Worcester's Redlined History on Monday
-Worcester radio station a reading service for visually impaired, disabled
-Great Brook Valley opportunity center, park projects make way through City Hall
-Unsolved: Worcester - "What Happened to Sabrina Hatheway? - Part 1". Video (19:22). Audio (21:06)
-ICYMI: 75-year-old Worcester family business closing its doors
-Worcester bar's license suspended following rooftop overdoses, death in June
-Drug suspect found hiding in neighbor's closet in Worcester
-Worcester spotted lanternfly infestation is the largest in the state as hunt for winter egg masses continues
-Abby's House supporters spent a night in the cold
-City says it can’t pay if $8 million judgment against W.P.D. officers in Cosenza lawsuit stands
-Worcester wants state auditor to examine O.S.V. ties to charter school
-A coincidence? Abby Kelley principal leaving amid cheerleading program sexual misconduct investigation; school won't say if related
-A peek inside piano lounge in Worcester that opened Saturday
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: What Worcester's Reading -- Booklovers' Gourmet
-The Woo crossword puzzle, February 26th: "Take a Load Off!"
-Rosalie Tirella: Missing Peter Stefan
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to former Professor of Pharmacology at the UMass Medical School and founded the graduate studies program
-ICYMI: Worcester spotted lanternfly infestation is the largest in the state as hunt for winter egg masses continues
-Abby's House supporters spent a night in the cold
-City says it can’t pay if $8 million judgment against W.P.D. officers in Cosenza lawsuit stands
-Worcester police credit social media for helping solve recent cases
-75-year-old Worcester family business closing its doors
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): Wachusett area public safety logs
-A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Residents ask Shrewsbury School Committee to adopt Diwali
-Shrewsbury welcomes new manager at D.P.W.
-With issues being fixed, Red Roof Inn in Sutton gets full license renewal
-ValleyCAST to host first live stage show with "White Rabbit Red Rabbit"
-Courtney Clemens wins Hoop Shoot Contest
-Murder in Grafton Center, Part 1
>SPORTS: Revolution beats Charlotte, 1-0, in season opener
-Railers beat Savannah, 3-2
-North High looks to state tourney after topping Nashoba for C.M.A.D.A. Class A title
-M.I.A.A. boys basketball, girls basketball and boys hockey seedings and schedule released
-Brandon McDowell wins first event with P.B.R. at Worcester Rumble
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a great car for you (4:39)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Millions who rely on Medicaid may be booted from program
-Erin Brockovich warns East Palestine, Ohio of dangers after train crash
-Tragic: 81-year-old man dies after dog attack in San Antonio
>NEW ENGLAND: Are domestic violence cases in Mass. increasing?
-Police in Mass. town help residents protect catalytic converters
>FOOD: Why food is actually cheaper than you think, even with inflation
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross President Vincent Rougeau: National rankings don’t fully explain what colleges offer
-Clark students harness technology to help with earthquake recovery efforts in Turkey and Syria
>BUSINESS: I got laid off by email -- can I give the company a bad review online?
-Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Hundreds of newspapers drop "Dilbert" comic strip after racist tirade from creator Scott Adams
>HEALTH: Pancreatic cancer rates "rising rapidly" among younger women
-Laxative use may be linked to dementia risk, study says
>SHOPPING: Thrift Store Threads -- Fashion finds a way to stay true to oneself
>TV/STREAMING: James Corden's "The Late Late Show" end date revealed
>MOVIES: "Cocaine Bear" gets high with $23.1 million at the box office, "Ant-Man" sinks fast
>CELEBRITY: SAG Awards winners and highlights
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County February 19th to 26th
>ANIMALS: Dog insists in getting into baby brother's crib to cuddle (3:06)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Twin sisters named valedictorian and salutatorian of their high school
-Meanwhile, in England, man convicted of stealing nearly 200,000 chocolate eggs
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Classifieds
+Barback wanted at Holden restaurant
-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
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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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