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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:24). High of 36 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Remembering former Worcester Fire Department chaplain Fr. Walter Riley (pictured)
+Noon: Related: Funeral will cause delays on Lincoln Street, police say
+Noon: 2 Worcester package stores sanctioned for selling to minors
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "The Iron Claw," "Miller's Girl," and more
-Suspect in fatal domestic stabbing in Worcester held without bail (1:31). Article
-Earlier: Woman stabbed to death in act of domestic violence in Worcester, police say
-Worcester construction project resumes despite complaints from residents
-Local group's ads get shut down by W.R.T.A. drivers
-Worcester gas station sells $1 million lottery winner
-Shrewsbury man thanks first responders, doctors who saved his life
-City of Worcester taking steps to curb hateful speech at city council meetings
-Worcester looks to rid itself of rat problem
-Worcester man gets 20 months in jail for Auburn car thefts
-Local lawmakers say more assistance needed to deal with state's migrant crisis
-The Faces of Worcester: Rachel Blessington, business owner & midwife
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat
-ICYMI: St. V's nurses allege conditions "getting worse, not better"
-Local behind-the-scenes TV and film crews hope for more work soon
-W.R.T.A. saving a seat to honor Rosa Parks during Black History Month
-Worcester's Youth Poet Laureate crafts poem with community words (4:08). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett girls' varsity basketball going strong
-At Lamoureux Ford, our customers tell our story the best (1:56)
-Holden Conservation Commission has a vacancy
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Clinton St. industrial park project draws ire of Shrewsbury residents
-Community Conversation (11:17): Sterling Town Administrator Bill Caldwell
-Parking, fire exits raise concerns for Rice Road 40B project abutters
-Bolton ready for busy election season
-Nashoba Neighbors host birthday celebration
-Bank commits $25,000 to Millbury and Sutton Fuel Funds for 2024
-Sutton High School Q2 Honor Roll
-Clinton High announces its Honor Roll
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-TODAY! Rock out at Redemption Rock with Easy Season on Friday
>SHOWTIME: Six Things to Do: Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba; Jeanine De Bique, Jim & Val and more ...
-TODAY! Thick Chick Comedy at American Legion Post 435 on Providence Street
-A master taxidermist passes on his trade to 2 women
-A bright beginning: Celebrating the Lunar New Year in Worcester
-Bored Teachers: We Can't Make This Stuff Up comedy tour comes to Worcester
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 456 (27:50): Gen Z and Dating/Relationships, Part 1 of 2
-Worcester Police Department Civilian Academy (2:25:57): Week 5
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a woman who taught preschool for 45 years
>SPORTS: Bruins lose to Kraken, 4-1
-New Patriots O.C. Alex Van Pelt emphasizes importance of strong run game
-North High keeps rolling with win over Wellesley
-Former Shepherd Hill star Alec Lindstrom ready for fresh start with UFL's Memphis Showboats
-Railers lose in Orlando, 4-0
-Boston College introduces Bill O'Brien as coach
-Iowa's Caitlin Clark breaks women's basketball scoring record
-Campco Elite Girls Basketball Clinic coming to Bancroft School this summer
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
>INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL: What to know about Alaskapox after officials report first known fatal case
-I.R.S. will collect hundreds of billions more in unpaid and overdue taxes, thanks to new funding
-Tragic: Mother dies with baby in house fire after rescuing 2 other children
>NEW ENGLAND: How much Mass. is spending on migrant crisis (3:01)
-"Economic act of God" threatening Boston's budget, report warns
>COLLEGES: Clark grad brings "Chance Encounter" to campus
-Pierre's Pub is open at Assumption
-Worcester State Counseling Services’ ResilientU relaunches on new, improved platform
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most romantic restaurants in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: U.S. retail sales declined in January by much more than expected
-Federal Reserve senior economist to highlight W.B.J. Economic Forecast Forum on February 29th
>SHOPPING: 27 best Amazon Presidents Day sales
>HOMES: 100-year-old Grafton home featuring original finishes for sale for $2 million
>HEALTH: Worcester oncologist shares the early warning signs of stomach cancer
-New blood test predicts schizophrenia risk, best treatments
>FOOD: Dole recalls salads sold in 25 states, including Mass.
>TV/STREAMING: "The Dynasty", out today on Apple TV+, delivers the goods on Patriots’ Shakespearean story
-Related: Jeff Benedict, author of "The Dynasty," shares his insights (35:16)
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Twister" sequel, "Twisters" (2:00)
>CELEBRITY: Demi Moore saddles up to join "Yellowstone" creator Taylor Sheridan’s TV universe
>ANIMALS: Puppy thrown out like trash finds his forever home (:54)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): High schoolers give free bikes to those in need
-Meanwhile, Snoop and Dre finally release "Gin and Juice" drinks based on 1993 song
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:58). High of 45 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing woman
+6:00: Worcester E.M.S. union warms of UMass Medical staffing levels
+6:00: Q&A with the MacArthur genius from Clark University
+6:00: Worcester holds info sessions on joining city boards, commissions on Wednesday
+6:00: Different setting, atmosphere at Trans Day of Remembrance
+6:00: Big Nate Allstar is the winner of WoMag's Digital Battle of the Bands
+6:00: Digital Battle of the Bands runners up Evil Felipe relish community support for musicians
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 6
-CBS Mornings to film at Worcester’s Boulevard Diner today
-Exchange Building transforms to "Hell": 'Walking Dead' returns to familiar streets (and alleys) of downtown Worcester
-Woman indicted for manslaughter, O.U.I. in crash that killed mother of 6
-3 loaded guns found in raid; Worcester man charged
-Area police department defends arrest of teen caught on video after he accuses them of excessive force. Video (2:40)
-62 animals, including horses, cats, dogs and goats removed from area home
-Man seriously injured after car crashes into U-Haul in Sturbridge Friday night
-This Week in Worcester exclusive: Administration has plan to raid churches over holidays
-Missing teen daughter of Worcester mother arrested by I.C.E. has been found, police say
-Related: Judge to provide update on charges against Worcester leaders in I.C.E. arrest case
-Related: New York Times: A councilwoman intervened during an I.C.E. arrest. Then she faced the voters
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Recount of councilor-at-large vote will begin this week
-Worcester Election Commission reviews recount petitions Tuesday
-Aislinn Doyle: November 20th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester police find dog with broken leg
-Dog found on Ward Street in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:01): Worcester recount, I.C.E. arrest sparks debate
-ICYMI: Garage in Nortborough partially collapses after fire rips through (:16). Article
-Family of Higgins Armory founder has reunion to see new Arms and Armor Galleries
-Related: Arms and Armor Galleries set to open at Worcester Art Museum. Take a look inside
-Local star Angelo Gray, 12, shines in Hollywood debut at Millbury theater
-Related: What's Up Worcester interview with Angelo Gray (3:54)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden voters to face override decision
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Blue and Gold Star Memorial Fundraiser under way
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Yuletide Market & Light the Common returns to Shrewsbury Center
-Webster police arrest wanted man who jumped from bathroom window
-Athol man arrested on child sexual exploitation charges indicted by federal grand jury
-Wachusett Food Pantry faces increased need
-Grafton firefighter graduates from State Fire Academy
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Styx's Dennis DeYoung slams "shameful" Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: Where we go one, Wegovy
-Unity Radio's Q.C.C. State of Mind (57:41): Director of Veteran Affairs Matthew Casaubon
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked at Grants
>SPORTS: Patriots will face Bengals without Ja’Marr Chase, multiple stars
-Patriots’ standing in AFC East, potential playoff matchups and more
-Bruins lose to Hurricanes, 3-1
-New England Sports Summit returns February 13th
>NATIONAL: F.E.M.A. chief steps down as administration prepared to oust him
-Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails
-Tragic: New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 dead following a house fire in Maine, officials say
-Ex-officer charged with killing Sandra Birchmore's unborn child (:34)
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 21 (29:44): Thinking with A.I. | Erin Solovey
-Worcester State awarded $1.3 million federal grant to launch student support services program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 vacations that are more expensive than travelers realize
>BUSINESS: Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-LPL Financial Research: Early keys to 2026
-Radio Worcester honored with Community Impact Award by Better Business Bureau
>SHOPPING: GameStop unveils Trade Anything Day. When is it and what is it?
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Doctor's perspective on making GLP-1s more affordable (2:00)
>FOOD: Listeria recall: Ready-to-eat pastas linked to 6 deaths
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 5 of "Stranger Things" (2:55)
>MOVIES: "Moana" live-action trailer stars Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Laga'aia
>CELEBRITY: GQ Men of the Year red carpet: Sydney Sweeney, Hailey Bieber and more
-L.A. County Sheriff investigating new sexual battery claim against Sean "Diddy" Combs
>ANIMALS: Dog follows woman on a hike and ends up being her soul dog (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: At 100, WWII veteran still inspires gratitude in his community
-Meanwhile, filmmaker declares existence of U.F.O.s "no longer a question" — as doc probes 80 years of secrets
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