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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:50). High of 18 today in Worcester
-Emergency shelter open at Worcester Tech High School
-Parking ban, free garages announced in Worcester storm response
-Latest National Weather Service prediction for snowfall totals. Worcester is in the jackpot zone
-Timing of when heaviest snow arrives (5:08)
-Snowstorm, Patriots game: Restaurants weigh whether to stay open, or close early
-Who's open? Who's closed? Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands for the latest
>PATRIOTS A WIN AWAY FROM THE SUPER BOWL: Patriots-Broncos preview: Keys to victory, prediction and more
-7 best storylines in Patriots-Broncos AFC Championship Game
-Pats activate receiver Mack Hollins (2:22)
-Patriots rule out Landry, 2 other key contributors are questionable to play
-Examining Mike Vrabel’s success as head coach (1:53)
-How Patriots veterans are guiding Will Campbell through playoff struggles
-Why blitzing Jarrett Stidham could pay dividends
-Milton Williams discusses Patriots’ turnaround, defense’s disrespect
-Old Grumbly Fan's AFC Championship preview
-Conference Championships schedule, TV and announcers
-Patriots' wives and girlfriends going viral off the field (2:30)
-Superstitious Patriots fans share game day rituals (2:34). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester is among top 30 most livable metro areas in U.S. for 2026
-Worcester is cutting down thousands of trees outside the city. Here's why
-Auburn High senior turns passion for helping into lifesaving work (2:22)
-WPI-led study finds A.I. can predict and help contain disease outbreaks in confined spaces
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Public safety, civic scrutiny and local pride
>DINING OUT: Newport Restaurant Group to open Avvio Ristorante in Millbury
-ICYMI: Worcester man accused in shooting on I-290 being held without bail
-Worcester man pleads guilty in federal gun case
-Worcester entrepreneurs expand private jet business to include luxury vacations
-Table Hoppin': Brio 33 steps into the void left by Tavolino closing
-Worcester pharmacy to pay $750,000 over false Medicare billing claims
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): 12-year-old cellist from Holden competes as semifinalist in national competition
-Snow emergency 10 a.m. Sunday through 10 a.m. Tuesday
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Youth Arts for Humanity watercolor workshop
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury hires independent investigator to look at arrested employee
-How Shrewsbury police officers are helping Oak Middle School basketball reach new heights
-Authorities identify West Brookfield woman killed in Walmart parking lot
-Grafton 2026-27 school calendar announced
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-Beyond Beer: Seven Saws’ new beer celebrates 50 years of philanthropy
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Lord of the Lost, the Metrons, the Fools and more ...
-DCU Center postpones Brazilian concert to February 7th because of snowstorm
-10% off tickets to Dead of Winter Horror Festival during today's storm
-A Career in Focus: The Retirement of William D. Wallace (4:57)
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Who will be the voice of dissent in Worcester government?
-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 Korean War veteran from Worcester who worked until he was 80
>SPORTS: Celtics fall to Bulls, 114-111
-Bruins beat Canadiens, 4-3
-No. 14 Holy Cross women’s hockey shuts out Providence, 3-0
-Meg Cahalan matches career-high as fourth quarter run leads Holy Cross women's hoops past American
-Holy Cross men's basketball falls to American
-Holy Cross men's hockey shut out by Robert Morris
-Railers beat Norfolk, 6-5
>NATIONAL: Video shows moments leading up to deadly shooting in Minnesota (2:03). Article
-Ex-Uvalde police officer who responded to school shooting acquitted from charges claiming he failed his duties
-American rock climber Alex Honnold climbs Taipei 101 with no safety gear
-Tragic: Teen kills brother after fight over video game
>NEW ENGLAND: Suspect in custody in double fatal shooting at child's birthday party (:59)
-State rejects challenge to marijuana repeal efforts
>COLLEGES: Worcester State celebrates M.L.K. and local youth
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Bad weather can derail even the best-laid travel plans
-America’s best and worst airlines for 2025 revealed in new rankings
>BUSINESS: Immigration crackdown hurting state economy
-Your private information is probably online. Here's how you can protect yourself
>HOMES: Many Americans aimed to buy a home in 2025 -- but few actually did
>SHOPPING: A local company's smart jewelry can help keep you safe (3:12)
>HEALTH: Protect your back with this snow shoveling technique (1:06)
-Doctor warns this snow accessory has "more risks than rewards"
>FOOD: Which breads are best — and the "healthy" kind you should avoid
>TV/STREAMING: Score new Disney+ and Hulu bundle deal: Price, shows to watch
>MOVIES: The highest-grossing movies are getting less original
>CELEBRITY: Kirsten Dunst subtly reacts to husband Jesse Plemons' Oscar snub
-Diane Warren reflects on 17th Oscar nomination: "Never gets old"
>ANIMALS: Terrified shelter dog hides in corner until guy takes him home (1:29)
>HISTORY: Fans shovel out Schaefer Stadium in 1981 (1:26). Article
>GOOD NEWS: Patriots send gift to 105-year-old fan (:58)
-Meanwhile, mysterious "Dorito-shaped" aircraft spotted flying at night over Area 51
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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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