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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 50 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: UPDATE: Historic Oakhurst Manor in Northbridge ravaged by overnight fire (pictured) (1:57)
-Earlier: Massive fire overnight at historic 43-room Oakhurst Manor (2:29). Article
+6:00: Worcester honors its unique connection with abolitionist Frederick Douglass (3:41)
+6:00: Meet the "cat whisperer": Mass. man's job is rescuing frightened felines
+Noon: Unionized Worcester Starbucks workers will get credit card tips
+Noon: Channel 5 Wake Up Call from Swanson Road Intermediate School in Auburn (:36)
+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 — "Poor Things," "Lisa Frankenstein," and more
+Noon: Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy bringing blazing fiddle playing to Worcester
+Noon: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. navigates the history of humor
-Worcester tax preparer sentenced to prison for false returns
-Worcester carpenter playing with house money wins $1 million
-Worcester fire caused by overheated hoverboard batteries
-B.T.'s Smokehouse will no longer serve at Polar Park
-City of Worcester celebrates its birthday on Leap Day
-Worcester Technical students seek your support for Paris trip (2:39)
-Worcester e-bike program expands to 10 more communities
-Fed economist tells Central Mass. business leaders threat of a recession has decreased
-The Buzz with City Manager Batista (6:46): Worcester Now | Next Plan
-Early voting is open in Worcester through March 1st
-Faces of Worcester: Abigail Abena Mensah (Orleans Thompson), Dean of Equity & Inclusion, Worcester Academy
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (44:03): M.B.T.A. Act & Gov. Healey’s nomination
>DINING OUT: See the List — Worcester Restaurant Week runs through March 9th
-ICYMI: Local single mom loses $20,000 to con men (4:13). Article
-Suspect who hid in sewer drain is arrested near Worcester school
-Construction begins on new spray park in Worcester's Main South
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): As Attorney General sues over zoning law, Holden has time to comply
-March Among Friends newsletter
-At Lamoureux Ford, our customers tell our story the best (1:56)
-Scouts' racers compete in Pinewood Derby
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Wind gust rips part of Gardner firehouse roof off (1:06)
-Moose with distinctive white patch seen roaming around Sterling
-Sturbridge police officer reunites with people who saved his life (2:41)
-Fitchburg woman busted, permanently banned from Leominster McDonald's after assaulting manager
-Shirley Bull Run: Restaurant, concert hall review
-Grafton Select Board approves T.I.F. for UPS
-Leprechaun Convention canceled, but will return
-West Boylston police log February 19th to 25th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100FM The Pike (6:28): Frank Pupillo on Station Nightclub Benefit at Rascal's on Worcester
>SHOWTIME: Winners of the Worcester Music Awards
-Worcester's Irish Festival celebrates 40 years with music, dancing
-At Fiddler's Green, seisiúns bring music, joy and community
-Five Things to Do: Way Up South, Orchestre Métropolitain and more ...
-Diva D uses drag to create inclusive, joy-filled spaces for Worcester
-WCCA-TV's The Mayor's Forum No. 36 (28:00): District 1 City Councilor Jenny Pacillo
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 322 (28:12): Jay Givan
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to World War II veteran from Worcester
>SPORTS: This offensive position is Patriots’ No. 1 free agent priority: Report
-Patriots "Dynasty" episode 6 review: Aaron Hernandez scenes are chilling
-Bravehearts, WooSox announce partnership
-Bruins beat Las Vegas, 5-4
-Holy Cross jersey retirement reflections: Stacey Hochkins
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
-Honda, Toyota, Ford among 2 million recalled
>NATIONAL: Court worker serving eviction notice and officer fatally shot
-Tragic: Bangladesh building fire kills 45
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. Amber Alert issued for 2 missing children
-Mass. unclaimed property list adds 50,000 names
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria President Mary Lou Retelle: A message concerning America’s colleges
-Accused of “writing on whiteboard,” Clark student faces disciplinary action
-Worcester State greenhouse reopens for learning, research and activities
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 fascinating places for history buffs to visit in the Southern U.S.
>BUSINESS: Economists see brighter outlook for 2024. Here's why
-Oops! Replacing workers with A.I. is actually more expensive, MIT finds
>SHOPPING: Macy's to close 150 stores, or about 30% of its locations
>HOMES: Cozy up by the fire at these Cape Cod homes
>HEALTH: Should you actually get 10,000 steps per day? Experts explain
-Study suggests mental illness leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths
>FOOD: Panera Bread settles lawsuit for $2 million. Here's how to file a claim
>TV/STREAMING: "Ray Donovan" spinoff series "The Donovans" in the works
>MOVIES: Female leads represented 30 percent of 2023 movies
>CELEBRITY: Bradley Cooper mocked for crying over Leonard Bernstein: "Bro, you're not getting that Oscar"
>ANIMALS: Baby grows up with the best of friends (:59)
>HISTORY: The old Union Station in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Sixth-grader raises money for K-9 unit by selling candy
-Meanwhile, in England, woman returns home to find house ransacked by badger
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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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