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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 44 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Family, friends mourn loss of longtime hairdresser Sal Arcuri
+6:00: Worcester to celebrate Black History Month
+6:00: Mayor Petty asks for report on free museum days for public school families
+6:00: Online commenting coming to an end on telegram.com
+6:00: Shrewsbury police arrest man for trafficking meth
+6:00: Parents outraged by firing of 2 Southbridge teachers
+6:00: Ex-husband shares memories of Lunenburg murder victim
+6:00: Driver cited after ice flies off truck and shatters car windshield in Uxbridge
+Noon: Song, art, dance: Black History Month event honors women in education
+Noon: Things to Do: Vanessa Collier, "Barbie" and a "Socks On! Dance Off!"
-Worcester nursing home cited for understaffing, overmedication, neglect
-Related: Disturbing conditions at a Worcester nursing home prompt questions of state oversight
-Report: Worcester median rent rose 7.6% in 2023
-86-year-old woman victim of hit-and-run
-Worcester boxer Jamaine Ortiz prepares for his first world title fight (1:27) (pictured)
-Read accused of frequently contacting Turtleboy about case, court docs show (1:54). Article
-Gather for Excellence: Feedback sought for Worcester Public School's strategic plan
-Worcester Police Department Civilian Academy - Week 3 (1:43:36)
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:16): City Council meeting marred by profane, racist calls
>DINING OUT: Canal District restaurant announces closing, third business to close in January
-ICYMI: Saint Vincent nurses claim retaliation for safety complaints
-Worcester business loses tobacco license after repeat violations
-Amazon says it plans to open Worcester warehouse by end of year
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett students underutilizing Media Center miss out on valuable resources
-Lamoureux Ford Testimonial (:47)
-Arthur "AJ" Dionne pinned at Eagle Scout Court of Honor
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Oxford man get 5 to 7 years in prison for gun possession
-Drunk driver with loaded Glock who nearly struck Leominster cruiser yet to be arraigned
-Superintendent Joe Sawyer outlines Shrewsbury Public Schools' highlights, challenges
-Information sought in cold case murder of 19-year-old Winchendon teen
-Service project lauded at Beaman celebration
-Grafton police log, February 2nd edition
-West Boylston police log January 22nd to 28th
-Lancaster papers available February 14th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Community Art Pop-Up Sunday at The Village
-Winter Festival, black history exhibit, yacht rock: 5 fun things
-Burncoat High School's Spirit Team goes to national competition
-Sarah Connell Sanders: Hues and I and immersion in color drenching
-First Person: Suzanna Parpos will rock the red February 2nd to fight heart disease
-Last Call: Soben Ung, newspaper editor and publisher
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 22 (28:52): Colleges and student mental health
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 524 (27:49): Homeless encampments
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a founding member of Temple Sinai
>SPORTS: How Patriots "lucked out in big way" entering draft
-Sader Stories (31:45): Patrick Rissmiller hockey jersey retirement preview
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
>NATIONAL: Mark Zuckerberg apologizes to victims' families (2:52)
-U.S. prison labor tied to some of the world's most popular food brands
-Tragic: Firefighter and father of 3 dies battling blaze
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. hospitals "struggling," State House chair says
-He's claimed 80 Mass. lottery jackpots; Here's what he says to do before claiming the prize
>COLLEGES: UMass offering scholarships for community college grads in top 10 percent of their class
-Anna Maria students hosting American Cancer Society Relay for Life
-Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (10:25): Seniors study how superheroes frame contemporary issues
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most luxurious train rides
>BUSINESS: These are the retail and tech companies that have slashed jobs
-Job interview expert tips: How to avoid the interview runaround
>HOMES: Tour the top 10 highest-priced homes in Worcester County
>HEALTH: A.D.H.D. medicine Zenzedi recalled
-Vision problems could be early warning sign of Alzheimer's: Study
>SHOPPING: Former Christmas Tree Shops building in Sagamore has new tenant
>FOOD: Burger King to release new Candied Bacon Whopper, Fiery Big Fish
>TV/STREAMING: How to get Apple TV+ free trial, subscription, MLS and more
>MOVIES: "The Sting" hit the Oscar jackpot 50 years ago
>CELEBRITY: Britney Spears apologizes to Justin Timberlake
>ANIMALS: No one wanted this cat because she was shy (:54)
>HISTORY: Today in History for February 1st (1:33)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Group fights loneliness by bringing older adults and young volunteers together
-Meanwhile, Elmo asked people online how they were doing. He got an earful
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Mass. could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: How Worcester residents can sign up for 2027 health plans
+Noon: Gov. Healey sets 60% school breakfast goal; Worcester schools averaged 37.6%
+Noon: Early voting update: Nearly 10,000 ballots cast so far in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester man's Halloween display raises money for charity (2:57)
-Asbestos discovery closes Worcester Head Start facility
-Kelley Square and Mill Street were redesigned. Are they safer today?
-Worcester Human Rights Commission to review police policies, homeless encampment proposal
-Where is Aaron Pennington? Fugitive search enters third year (2:22)
-Max German of Shrewsbury a finalist in "Voice of Logan" contest
-Westborough police chief on leave following an incident in Shrewsbury (:20). Article
-Parents recall Uxbridge Officer LaPorta as community honors him
-Earlier: D.A.: Investigation into death of Uxbridge officer results in no charges
-Worcester County Wonders: The Phantom of the Palladium
-In historic company: Women of Worcester's past, present honored in new mural
-College closures derail students’ plans, leaving some unsure when they’ll return
>DINING OUT: Avvio Ristorante wins early buzz with home-made pasta and tasty pizzas
-Large audience, low price: Give your restaurant's social media a boost on The 016
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-ICYMI: Anna Maria weighs giving interested buyers more time after auction cancellation
-Worcester Homeowner Summit set for November 7th at DCU Center
-Worcester police, D.E.A. find fentanyl in Clover Street raid
-Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: Brian Lux
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community Advocate Hometown Helper: Bernice Gero, animal advocate
-Warrant issued for man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep
-Coolidge Elementary School's hidden staircase evokes Shrewsbury memories from decades past
-Meadows Montessori excited to open in Westborough
-New warehouse plans before Westborough Planning Board
-New Northborough fire chief says he has felt "truly welcomed" by town officials, community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players in Southbridge to hold auditions for "The Lifespan of a Fact"
-Dudley's first poetry slam brings community to the Fun Zone Playground wooded stage
-100 FM The Pike (20:41): Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys on music as a force for change
>OPINION: Tommy Dorfman: Ticket prices are out of control. Gov. Healey’s bill will make them worse
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 510 (28:21): City clerks & state election
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a lauded poet
>SPORTS: NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross contests
-Railers lose to Maine, 3-1
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Worcester Railers celebrate 1,000 wins for city hockey
>NATIONAL: Christa Pike's executioners given ominous warning before botched lethal injection: court docs
-Devastated mom recalls horror of toddler being pronounced dead, before he's discovered alive in morgue
-Tragic: Nurse dies after shrimp allergy during honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore's therapist back on the stand Monday (:59)
-Woman charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death (:22)
-Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home (2:25)
>POLITICS: What does the Governor's Council do? Worcester candidates weigh in
-What is Mass. ballot Question 7? (8:52)
-Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7 (29:03)
>COLLEGES: Clark campus conversation, McGovern visit examine America’s past and present
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb making changes to guest cleaning requirements (1:39)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-U.S credit card debt is on the rise. Here's how to keep yourself out of credit card debt
-Small businesses need to leverage home field advantage with S.E.O.
>SHOPPING: How inflation is hitting all parts of Halloween celebration (1:59)
>HOMES: The surprising places to never charge your phone, safety experts say
>HEALTH: "Circadian" depression may be the reason why you can't sleep
-How walking regularly can protect your brain for years to come (6:18)
>FOOD: Ina Garten reveals unique ingredient she uses in eggs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Lupin: Part 4" on Netflix (2:30)
>MOVIES: The craziest horror villains compilation (42:09)
>CELEBRITY: "Office Space" star Richard Riehle dies at 78
-Kurt Cobain's death investigation takes new turn over cop's shocking claim casting doubt on suicide
>ANIMALS: Hound gets caught breaking all her friends out of daycare (1:54)
>HISTORY: The Old Yarmouth Inn on the Cape is still going strong after 330 years
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran sees brother face-to-face for first time in 40 years
-Meanwhile, in England, escaped emu wins wrestling match in middle of road
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