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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:56). High of 55 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Probe into fatal officer-involved shooting continues in Boylston (1:19)
+6:00: Worcester police seek public's help to find owner of emaciated, abused dog (:39). Article (pictured)
+6:00: Turtleboy agrees to stay away from Karen Read witnesses
-Earlier: Prosecutor says Turtleboy still harassing witness in Karen Read case
+6:00: WuXi construction at $300 million Worcester facility moving slowly
+1:00: Search underway for Fitchburg woman and her 5 kids
+1:00: Worcester has new public health leader with a job history of unanswered questions
+1:00: Police collaborate to stop car chase
+1:00: Things to Do: The Pourmen, the Irish Tenors, and more ....
+1:00: Black History Month events at Q.C.C. events focus on business leadership
-Fatal officer-involved shooting under investigation in Boylston (1:38). Article
-Online video of local arrest sparks outcry, scrutiny
-Related: Video (10:52)
-Police thank clerk for saving senior from $15,000 Bitcoin scam
-Worcester mother and son pass away days apart
-Worcester leaders enthusiastic about Healey transportation plan
-50 years later, Shrewsbury remembers fallen officer James Lonchiadis
-Aislinn Doyle: March 6th Worcester School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (14:42): New Worcester D.P.W. Commissioner John Westerling on storm response, staffing & parks
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (33:14): Worcester mayoral race heats up early
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Outrageously Delicious Desserts (5:13)
-ICYMI: Worcester housing plan says city needs this much more housing in 8 years
-New grocery store coming to Downtown Worcester
-JetBlue's 3-day Spring Sale has rates as low as $49
-Site of proposed Worcester daycare sold to developer for $1.4 million
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Seniors look forward to final activities
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fitchburg nonprofit to close 2 shelters, layoff 20 staff
-Mother of Holly Piirainen, who sought closure for decades, has died
-St. Mary’s in Shrewsbury to host Fish Fry Friday
-Patel Brothers supermarket in Shrewsbury files permits to add bakery, expand
-Gardner-based paper manufacturer acquires German firm
-Doors opening Monday to Sturbridge senior center after $13 million in renovations
-Uxbridge agrees to separate with Superintendent Michael Baldassarre
-Celebrities take part in Community Reading Day
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Eclectic Shrewsbury Street bar quietly closes
>SHOWTIME: "Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire" at Central Mass. Jewish Film Fest
-Voice actor Kat Cressida is set to appear at NorthEast ComicCon
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (51:07): Jimmy Buffett tribute
-Worcester Arts Council announces 51 grants awarded
-Baseball poetry festival back at bat in Worcester
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly — March Horrorscopes
-City of Worcester (:57): Ready Worcester Episode 8 — Preparing for power outages
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1372 (22:40): Jason Homer, Worcester Public Library
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who found joy in volunteering her time
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Blazers, 128-118
-Bruins trade Trent Frederic and Max Jones to Oilers in 3-team trade
-Bravehearts, Railers to host used youth sports equipment drive
-Surging Holy Cross men's hockey team set for Atlantic Hockey America playoffs
-Holy Cross women's basketball team falls to Army
>NATIONAL: Divided Supreme Court rejects foreign aid freeze
-U.S. holding direct talks with Hamas about release of American hostages from Gaza
-Tragic: Young grandfather fatally shot while trying to tackle converter thieves
>NEW ENGLAND: Recapping Karen Read's 2 big hearings in 1 day (14:01)
-State watchdogs take aim at Keolis management of commuter rail
>COLLEGES: WPI announces faculty promotions and tenure awards (5:51). Article
-String art collaboration allows Clark students to explore without boundaries
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The subtle design tricks used in airports
>BUSINESS: DoorDash to pay millions to drivers after company pocketed tips
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings season recap — Strong growth, big upside, now what?
-Biggest mistakes people make when writing a will
>HOMES: 7 U.S. homes that look like they belong in the future
>SHOPPING: Best toys from Toy Fair 2025 (6:53)
>HEALTH: Lifestyle, environment have greater impact on lifespan (:47)
-Pancreatic cancer vaccine shows promise, according to study (:56)
>FOOD: This 3-ingredient breakfast boosts brain function and memory
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "The Twister: Caught in the Storm" (1:50)
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Pedro Pascal movie, "Freaky Tales" (2:09)
>CELEBRITY: Tatum O'Neal shares reaction to late dad Ryan O'Neal cutting her out of will: "Keep it, motherf--ker"
>ANIMALS: Couple invites over 15 feral cats to move in with them (1:44)
>HISTORY: What was it really like to fly on the Concorde?
>GOOD NEWS: Nebraska grad's lost ring turns up in Missouri garden 44 years later
-Meanwhile, in Maine, truck hauling load of curly fries catches fire on highway
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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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