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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 (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years\
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester bistro until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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