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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 86 today in Worcester
-August 2026 was the hottest on record: N.O.A.A.
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: A brief tour of Worcester's "Main Street USA"
+Noon: Worcester Pride returns downtown Saturday for one of city’s largest cultural celebrations
+Noon: Auburn Fire Department hoping its fire-damaged truck not beyond repair
+Noon: Things to Do: Armadi Tsayn, Infinite Alien, Chet Williamson and more
+Noon: Art in spirit: Clinton's Icon Museum and Study Center marks 20 years
+Noon: First Person: For Wayne-Daniel Berard, poetry requires a poet's work
-Renovated apartment building in Main South to welcome families in crisis
-Worcester faith leaders prepare for 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
-Worcester events mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
-Mount Washington 9/11 tribute to feature twin light beams visible from over 100 miles away
-Worcester market sells $50,000 lottery ticket
-Michael Jackson impersonator moonwalks, sings at City Council meeting (2:04)
-Worcester by gaslight: Gas lantern stroll a trek into history
-City View Discovery School awarded $2.73 million for heating system
-W.C.A.C. to offer eviction record sealing assistance
-WCCA-TV back on the air on cable channel 194
-Radio Worcester (21:36): Mayor Petty addresses racist mural incident, police oversight and A.L.P.R. policy
>DINING OUT: Big E Preview: All the new foods coming this fall (1:09)
-Table for Woo: Simple Man Saloon and Grill
-ICYMI: "Every day is 9/11": Loss endures after 25 years for 3 local families
-Tractor-trailer fully engulfed in flames on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Miss Massachusetts returns to police work after Miss America pageant
-Artists painting Worcester mural targeted by racial slurs
-Earlier: Worcester NAACP condemns racist, sexist harassment directed at Wall of Women Artists
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Holden police introduce newest officer
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Webster man pleads guilty to illegally dealing 3D-printed guns
-Southbridge’s Wellsworth Hotel to be auctioned, as part of Norton bankruptcy
-Spencer selectmen appoint interim treasurer/collector
-Tackle the Stigma 5K at Shepherd Hill to support mental health awareness
-Meet Leo Waible, the 2026 Applefest Grand Marshal
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Trio at Uxlocale Friday and Val's on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Jane & the Archivists pen "love letter to Worcester" on new album
-"Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" actor Lauren Adams visits Clark for improv workshop, film screening
-Taylor Swift back at top of country radio chart for first time in 13 years
-Harmonica maestro Chet Williamson to play in FrontRoom at WCUW
>OPINION: Tom Marino: The police reform plan Worcester government refuses to produce
-Last Call: Aileen Lovejoy, substance use awareness advocate
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 343 (27:52): Jay Givan and Fred Nathan, 250th anniversary of America
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:02): Why words matter—and what makes local news truly local
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:31): Racism in Worcester, examining primary results
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former senior aide at Friendly House
>SPORTS: Drake Maye's interceptions cost Patriots in crushing season-opening loss
-A.J. Brown exits first game with Patriots in injury concern
-NFL Week 1 schedule, TV and announcers
-"It’s about finding a way to get better": Holy Cross aims to fix red zone woes
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 6-4
-WooSox beat Lehigh Valley, 8-3
>NATIONAL: Flock cameras are surveilling hundreds of public school campuses across the country
-New Apple C.E.O. unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo
-Tragic: Dad dies after suffering spinal injury on cruise while celebrating son’s wedding
>NEW ENGLAND: "Harsh" Lindsay Clancy prosecution backfired, instead proving she was good mom who "snapped": jurors
-Lindsay Clancy juror defends lone holdout, makes surprising admission about others on the panel
-Mass. D.O.T. scrapped overtime tracking tool years before suspected fraud (2:47)
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 43 (31:43): Journey to industrial engineering in themed entertainment
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): National Geographic names "most iconic New England town" (:20)
-How flight attendant uniforms have changed over the years
>BUSINESS: Worcester County spared the worst of state's employment drop
-LPL Financial Research: Signs point to a normalization, not a crisis
-North Worcester Business Association kicks off season September 16th
-What Canada's retaliatory tariffs mean for American consumers
>HOMES: People are taking advantage of the Mass. Save brand (1:52)
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports: September is a good time to shop for appliances and outdoor equipment (1:53). Article
>HEALTH: Flu and COVID vaccines rolling out, but 1 shot is delayed
>FOOD: Beef prices hit record highs: How families can save money (2:19)
>TV/STREAMING: Norah O'Donnell returns to "CBS Mornings" after evening news stint
>MOVIES: When Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock first made magic: Flashback
>CELEBRITY: Cardi B wears her most daring backless suit and more star snaps
-Pamela Anderson was given 10 years to live after hepatitis C diagnosis
>ANIMALS: Stray Boxer follows hikers down mountain, chooses her person (11:13)
>HISTORY: Remembering Spag Borgatti’s passing, 30 years later
>GOOD NEWS: Man uses money from returned cans to win $500,000 lottery
-Meanwhile, in Italy, airport authorities find crocodile head in man’s luggage
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