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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:20). High of 34 today in Worcester
-Storm transitions to icy mix, rain (4:44)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Woman struck, killed by pickup truck in Grafton
-Fire spreads from vehicle and destroys garage in Oxford
-Tariffs could impact Polar Beverages
-Worcester Chamber says N.I.H. funding cuts could impact city's economy and research institutions
-Apartment buildings proposed near former Smokestack BBQ on Green Street
-Worcester students seek addition of Halal foods, internship opps
-Local radio personality Mistress Carrie moves to Springfield rock radio
-West Boylston police chief, town administrator at odds over flag
-Worcester will not probe 2 city councilors' allegations of transphobia, discrimination
-Bravehearts' New England Sports Summit a big hit
-Need plans for February vacation?
>FAITH: Offering warmth, care for the homeless
-DINING OUT: Mass. restaurants, stores feeling impact of rising egg prices (2:59)
-ICYMI: "Professional tenants" evicted again (3:05)
-WPI named only Research 1 institution in Central Mass., following years of investment in research and startups
-State plan says Central Mass. needs 7.5% to 10% growth in housing over next decade to meet demand
-What's going on with the Johnson Tunnel in downtown Worcester?
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): American Legion Post 42 hosting a Pancake Breakfast on February 22nd
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-February Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Uxbridge logistics center sold for $120 million
-Learn to build a charcuterie board at the Clinton library
-Shrewsbury Police Department January stats
-Wachusett area public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Films, concerts, helping hands
-Monster Jam returns to Worcester for Valentine's Day Weekend
-Stephen DiRado’s career retrospective exhibit opens at Fitchburg Art Museum
-Traditions of Chinese acrobatics coming February 22nd to Lancaster
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 48 (28:28): Shari Champagne
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (1:00:42): Elizabeth Hernández of GirlBossImperio, and Francelaine Lormeny of By Saydi
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former local professor, author and adviser to former U.S. presidents
>SPORTS: U.S. stuns Canada in fight-filled classic to reach final in 4 Nations Face-Off
-Mac McClung pulled off 4 perfect dunks for NBA dunk contest win
-Daytona 500 start time moved earlier to avoid potential weather hazards
-Holy Cross women's hockey shuts out Vermont, 1-0. Highlights (1:19)
-Holy Cross men's and women's basketball fall to Lehigh
-Railers beat Americans, 4-3
-New England Revolution debut revamped lineup at Gillette Stadium
>NATIONAL: Man says he killed girl because he was angry about "Fortnite" loss
-Married mom of 2 arrested on 80 counts of child statutory rape, indecent liberties
-Tragic: At least 15 dead — including 3 children — after stampede at India railway station: official
>NEW ENGLAND: What should government meetings look like after the pandemic? (1:50)
-Mass. Teachers Association under fire for alleged antisemitic educational materials (2:13). Article
>COLLEGES: NHL legend Kevin Stevens inspires Anna Maria students with powerful talk on overcoming addiction
-Federal grants freeze rattles Clark
-Worcester State Provost shares insights at Academic Leadership Conference
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Travel warning issued to popular tourist spot ahead of spring break
>BUSINESS: Google may use A.I. for weapons, surveillance – prompts backlash
-U.S.' biggest egg producer is raking in profits as supermarket prices surge, group says
>HOMES: Gas bills spiking (:52)
>SHOPPING: Walmart slammed for staffing shortages sparking long checkout lines
>HEALTH: Human brain samples contain an entire spoon's worth of nanoplastics, study says
-Doctor on recent high levels of mold, yeast in certain weed products
>FOOD: Quaker Oats recalls 10,000 boxes of Pearl Milling Company pancake mix over allergy risk
>TV/STREAMING: "SNL" stars name favorite sketches, reflect on show's legacy
>MOVIES: "Captain America: Brave New World" triumphs with $40 million sales on first day
>CELEBRITY: Demi Moore comments on Bruce Willis relationship amid his dementia battle
>ANIMALS: Loggers rush to save a moose who fell through the ice (2:04)
>HISTORY: Elm Park, circa 1910
>GOOD NEWS: Longtime school custodian, 95, recognized for decades of service
-Meanwhile, Florida man dressed in Dalmatian onesie outruns troopers, shakes off tasers before arrest
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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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