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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 32 today in Worcester
-Worcester hit with 16 inches of snow, wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour
-How does Blizzard of '26 measure up to legendary Blizzard of '78?
-Blizzard over New England as seen from space (:34)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Could Worcester taxpayers be stuck paying a $35 million sewage settlement. Here's what to know
+6:00: Worcester residents are fed up with snow: "I want to leave the country"
+6:00: More volunteers needed for overnight shelter at St. John's to stay open
+Noon: A snowboarder tackles Walnut Street in Worcester in front of Mechanics Hall (:34) (pictured)
+Noon: Rock violinist Mia Asano to return to Palladium Upstairs
+Noon: Listen Up: Rage over romance in Evil Felipe's new music
-Worcester extends parking ban, city closures during blizzard dig-out
-Worcester schools, municipal buildings closed Tuesday
-Iconic Worcester diner post heartfelt response to criticism it stayed open during blizzard
-Power out at Worcester police headquarters; no disruption in service
-6 people, 1 firefighter injured and multiple pets dead after house fire in Spencer
-Large lottery prize sold at Worcester convenience store
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Worcester Police Department's annual report shows major crime declines
-Aislinn Doyle: February 26th School Committee meetings agenda preview
>DINING OUT: Who's open? Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before heading out
-ICYMI: Worcester resident cares for stray cats in nor'easter (:36). Article
-Worcester rodeo draws crowds and animal cruelty protests
-5 Tenet hospitals sue group rating safety; Saint Vincent scored D
-Worcester Business Journal's 2026 Business Leaders of the Year
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Town meeting postponed a week
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Uxbridge 19-year-old shares story of her rare heart attack
-Late priest’s extensive Civil War memorabilia is being auctioned off
-Shrewsbury celebrates the Year of the Fire Horse
-Fitchburg State ends attempt to revitalize Downtown theater
-Crosswalks at Camp Marshall among topics addressed by Spencer selectmen
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Maggie Calvetti: 3 winter crafts for fine motor skills
-WCCA-TV's YAY ART No. 7 (21:55): Tony Freitas, Part 1
>OPINION: Giselle Rivera-Flores: The power and the damage of Willie Colón’s political voice
-Sarah Connell Sanders: History's whispers resonate in "What Keeps Us"
-What's Up Worcester Presents (23:00): Kaz of Kazakiyah’s Hair Studio
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who dedicated much of her life to civic involvement and volunteer service
>SPORTS: Best free agent safety fits for Patriots
-Celtics star Jaylen Brown must be in MVP conversation
-Holy Cross Winter Homecoming sights and sounds (1:44)
-Holy Cross men’s basketball announces schedule update
-Lindsey Vonn says left leg saved from amputation after surgery
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 20
>CARS: GM recalls thousands of vehicles over transmission issue that could increase risk of crash
>NATIONAL: Rob Reiner’s children cut off legal funding for brother accused of killing parents
-Zelenskyy says Putin has "not broken" Ukrainians as country marks 4 years of Russia’s all-out war
-Mexican cartel kingpin taken out after authorities track mistress to secret love nest
-Tragic: 4 men falsely accused in 1991 murder finally declared innocent
>NEW ENGLAND: What to know about the travel ban in parts of Mass. (2:40)
-Thousands could be without power for days in parts of Mass. after blizzard
>COLLEGES: WPI announces new Associate Vice President for Advancement Aamir Suleman
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 lessons every solo traveler learns
>BUSINESS: Crowley, Tatum lead Worcester Business Journal Hall of Fame Class of 2026
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Blizzard prompts Boston Globe to call off printing paper for first time in 153 years
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>FOOD: These 5 diets can prolong your life by up to 5 years: new study
>HEALTH: Chill activity can slow cancer from spreading — do it twice a day
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "The Plastic Detox" (2:10)
>MOVIES: Tom Hanks to play Abraham Lincoln in "Lincoln in the Bardo" movie
>CELEBRITY: Actor Robert Carradine dies at 71
-Rebecca Gayheart speaks out after husband Eric Dane's death
>ANIMALS: Kittens left in a diaper box find the perfect families (1:34)
>HISTORY: Women from Mass. colleges served as code breakers during World War II
>GOOD NEWS: Police dog rescues missing special needs teen during snow storm
-Meanwhile, in Arizona, worker sued for buying $12.8 million lottery tickets
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In The News
>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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