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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 19 today in Worcester
>PATRIOTS PLAY FOR SEVENTH SUPER BOWL TITLE
-Game Day! Drake Maye, Patriots take on Sam Darnold, Seahawks in Super Bowl 60
-Maye's Patriots rise has him in historic Super Bowl company
-4 key matchups in Patriots-Seahawks
-Unheralded Patriots, Seahawks players who could make big impact
-Milton Williams, Christian Barmore eyeing dominant Super Bowl performance
-Can Patriots get Darnold to wilt under pressure?
-Maye big reason why I wanted to coach Patriots: Mike Vrabel
-Josh McDaniels returns to Super Bowl for 10th time
-Meet Zak Kuhr, the Patriots defensive "mastermind"
-Seahawks scouting report: Get to know Patriots' opponent
-The 60 most interesting people to watch around Super Bowl
-Why Patriots being an underdog vs. Seahawks is a good thing
-Old Grumbly Fan's Super Bowl preview
-Simulating the Super Bowl: Another Patriots-Seahawks classic?
-Super Bowl squares: Patriots, Seahawks odds to know
-Cardi B's wardrobe, Sam Darnold's "ghosts" headline big slate of novelty prop bets
-Who's performing at the Super Bowl halftime show? Here's a full list of performers
-From flyovers to Bad Bunny, Super Bowl shows the NFL owns the day
-Bill Belichick's fingerprints all over this Patriots Super Bowl run
-Tom Brady finally reveals rooting interest after Patriots backlash
-Patriots, Seahawks meet 11 years removed from Super Bowl classic
-How many Super Bowls have the Patriots won? All of New England's past victories and appearances
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Enrollment decline in Worcester schools: Where have the students gone?
-Worcester ranks among top 10 cities with best budgeters in U.S.
-Worcester developer expands further by buying 10 apartment buildings for $8.5 million
-Worcesteria: Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day celebrates accomplishments, challenges
-Water main break on Whipple Street
-Vehicle breaks through ice on lake in West Brookfield (pictured)
-T&G This Week: Covering the shootings in Spencer
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review
>DINING OUT: Looking for food or place to watch the Super Bowl? Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands
-Worcester restaurant on Phantom Gourmet at 11 this morning
-ICYMI: Community rallies for Sean Scannell, who was critically injured in Spencer shooting
-Related: Millbury officials identify officer, Sgt. Keith Gasco, shot in Spencer Tuesday night
-Worcester renames school through Patriots' Super Bowl
-Goddard rocket launch centennial celebrations ready for lift off
-$325K snow crab heist in Worcester leads to federal charges
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Former Sunnyside Auto properties to be redeveloped after $2 million sale
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Holden eyes "bare minimum" in compliance with M.B.T.A. housing requirement
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Gardner company proud to make confetti for Super Bowl (2:13). Article
-Shrewsbury High students cheer on the Patriots in last day of classes before Super Bowl
-Shrewsbury Community Workshop: How to stay election-ready and more
-Leominster Planning Board scrutinizes city's traffic study requests, adds Route 117 and Central Street intersections
-Sutton officer escapes serious injury when cruiser rammed at crash scene
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Evil Felipe, "Wortown Rising," "Sinners," and more ...
-W.S.C. Stay Connected Musical Performance (52:40): Hip Swayers
>OPINION: Laurel: Happy Valentine's Day!
-Marianne Lyons Delorey: The case against individualism
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 933 (23:29): Donald Perron, Part 1
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:01): Charter reform, snowstorm accountability and Spencer shooting
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:01): Worcester snow response, city council power shifts and downtown growth
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a career librarian
>SPORTS: Hoops legend Bob Cousy honored with dedication of court at Holy Cross
-Disu, Warren power Holy Cross men’s basketball to comeback win in inaugural game on Cousy Court
-Holy Cross women's basketball's win streak snapped at 4 against Lehigh
-No. 13 Crusaders' women's hockey team edged by New Hampshire
-Fitchburg native Kim Cosenza named Holy Cross field hockey coach
-Railers fall to Trois-Rivières in overtime, 3-2
-Lindsey Vonn crashes in downhill at Olympics after injury (1:01). Article
>NATIONAL: Savannah Guthrie's new plea to mom Nancy's kidnapper raises chilling question: expert
-Leaked U.S. Air Force drone footage shows U.F.O.s in airspace over Middle East
-Tragic: Skier dies attempting expert run down 11,000-foot California peak
>NEW ENGLAND: Guardianship backlog strains hospitals in Mass. (3:03)
-Waymo wants Mass. to legalize driverless cars as it makes plans for Boston
>COLLEGES: Tips on LinkedIn networking and career readiness on the menu at Clark’s Sophomore Summit
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the world’s best shopping cities
>BUSINESS: How TikTok's "addictive" design is keeping your children awake (2:12)
-Westborough A.I. startup raises $25 million to expand global operations
-New England Botanic Garden names new C.O.O.
>HOMES: Ice dams plaguing homes after snowstorm. Here's what to do, according to an expert
>SHOPPING: Travel steamers sold by Walmart, Amazon recalled
>FOOD: Americans will eat 1.48 billion wings today
-Here’s how to host a Super Bowl party without breaking the bank
-Taste test! What’s best New England-based snack for Super Bowl? (1:19)
>HEALTH: What is A-fib and how is it treated? (1:21)
-New study probes COVID vaccine, fertility and miscarriage risks
>TV/STREAMING: The Best Super Bowl ads of 2026, according to experts
>MOVIES: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>CELEBRITY: Brad Arnold, 3 Doors Down lead singer, dies at 47
-Kaley Cuoco gives disappointing update about "The Big Bang Theory" cast
>ANIMALS: Only-child cat falls in love with needy new dog sister (3:23)
>HISTORY: A brief history of Valentine’s Day — and how it became romantic
>GOOD NEWS: Lost ring found after 44 years buried on beach
-Meanwhile, Mike Vrabel reveals extreme length he'd go to for Super Bowl win
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In The News
>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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