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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:53). High of 28 today in Worcester
+6:00: Forecast discussion of major snowstorm, Arctic cold set to hit (14:39)
+Noon: How temperatures affect "fluff factor" of snow (1:02)
-Worcester braces for major winter storm. Officials give update (6:05). Article
-Latest National Weather Service prediction for snowfall totals
-Worcester faces snow removal staffing challenges ahead of weekend storm (2:30). Article
-City manager: Lack of staffing hurts Worcester's snow removal efforts
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Brio 33 steps into the void left by Tavolino closing
+Noon: Treaty Oak Revival "degenerates" from West Texas to rock DCU Center
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "Merrily We Roll Along" and more
-Worcester pharmacy to pay $750,000 over false Medicare billing claims
-Worcester police investigate after window shatters on plow truck
-Bridge in Worcester to be renamed for Bob Cousy
-Second Chick-fil-A set to open in Worcester
-W.P.S. details safety upgrades, traffic concerns
-Worcester residents sound off on tax break for developer caught in scandal: "We’re pro-people"
-Hope Haven brings cat, kitten adoption event to Worcester on Saturday
-Gas and electric bills will be lower the next 2 months, but there's a catch
>DINING OUT: Worcester Restaurant Week returns February 23rd
-The ultimate New England style Fireplace Feast at Salem Cross Inn in West Brookfield (:53)
-ICYMI: 1 dead in Oakham house fire (1:48). Article
-Shrewsbury man to undergo mental health evaluation after crashing into police lobby (1:15). Article
-"4 of 5 flights lose money..." Massport C.E.O. addresses current state of Worcester Regional Airport
-Turtleboy movie, docuseries in the works
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Youth Arts for Humanity watercolor workshop
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Holden police warn of R.M.V. text scam
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Homecoming for newest West Boylston police officer
-Shrewsbury police discovers fentanyl, cocaine after stopping vehicle on Route 9
-Peter Boria to leave Spencer U & F superintendent’s position
-T.P.S. has new Environment Club
-Leominster council committees revive push for municipal electricity aggregation
-Amazon inks 450,000 square foot lease at Uxbridge distribution site
-Traffic stop in Sturbridge uncovers hundreds of bags of suspected heroin
-Woman fined $100 for attempted theft of $616 merchandise from Leominster Kohl’s
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Lord of the Lost, the Metrons, the Fools and more ...
-T.H.T. Rep sets "Midsummer Night's Dream" in '80s nightclub with attitude
-100 FM The Pike (18:55): Mike Girard from The Fools on upcoming band documentary
-Radio Worcester (19:42): EcoTarium announces free admission day Saturday
>OPINION: Tom Marino: New councilor’s requests highlight Worcester council’s dysfunction
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:57): The dismissal of Worcester's director of veterans services
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:54): Joe Robinson departure, development accountability and city infrastructure issues
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local Psychologist who practiced for over 50 years
>SPORTS: Patriots prepare for AFC Championship in Denver (4:45)
-Jarrett Stidham’s timeline from Patriots budding star to Broncos backup
-Money pouring in on favorites Patriots, Seahawks ahead of conference championships
-Rookie Craig Woodson has been huge NFL Draft steal for Patriots
-Holy Cross men’s basketball announces Saturday schedule change
-No. 14 Holy Cross women's hockey team set for series with Providence
-Holy Cross men’s hockey hits the road to face Robert Morris
>NATIONAL: Americans are evolving their shopping habits, health goals for 2026
-Restauranteur accused of fatally poisoning daughter with tainted wine at Thanksgiving dinner
-Tragic: Therapist stabbed to death by ex-patient who stormed her office
>NEW ENGLAND: Ballot questions piling up in Mass. ahead of election (2:18). Article
-Snowplow driver allegedly confessed to snorting 3 "bumps of cocaine" before crashing through garage
>COLLEGES: WPI announces 2026 Provost Fellows
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What is a farm stay (and where to experience one)?
-What is the 24-hour rule for airline tickets?
>BUSINESS: Here's how to create a debt management plan using A.I. (1:56)
-LPL Financial Research: Unearthing the metals melt-up
-Bank of America, Citigroup may offer credit cards at 10% rate: report
>HOMES: Mom reveals simple hack to open tricky plastic packaging
>HEALTH: "Best tool" against the leading cancer killer in young adults
-The average American spends over $12,000 to lose weight
>FOOD: Healthy and quick meal options for your weekday dinners (2:33)
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch the Oscars best picture nominated-films at home
>MOVIES: "Sinners" leads Oscar nominations with 16, the most of all-time
-Oscar nominations snubs and surprises
>CELEBRITY: Phil Collins reveals he's under 24-hour care for health issues
-Martha Stewart, 84, ditches makeup and slips into sexy lingerie for morning glow-up
>ANIMALS: Paralyzed husky puppy teaches herself how to walk (2:05)
>HISTORY: Harrington Corner in Worcester, 1880s
>GOOD NEWS: At nearly 90, he’s still lacing up for hockey games in Worcester
-Meanwhile, in New York, burglary alarm at bank triggered by intruding deer
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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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