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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 (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years\
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester bistro until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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