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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:50). High of 40 today in Worcester
-Another 5 to 6 inches of snow possible in Worcester this week
-Town-by-town snowfall amounts in Worcester County
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
+4:00: Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
+4:00: City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
+4:00: Rev. Jonathan Slavinskas of Worcester delivers prayer on floor of U.S. House
+4:00: Worcester police officers lending a helping hand
+Noon: Worcester council again delays on tax break for developer who broke city law
+Noon: Worcester native Mary Bonina coming back with novel "My Way Home"
+Noon: Shaun Connolly: Complaining about snow is the New England birthright
-Could Worcester taxpayers be stuck paying a $35 million sewage settlement. Here's what to know
-Worcester residents are fed up with snow: "I want to leave the country"
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
-A snowboarder tackles Walnut Street in Worcester in front of Mechanics Hall (:34)
-A Worcester vinegar maker riding a wave of national interest is raising $1.5 million for new facilities
-Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend Podcast (1:08:07): Worcester's Denis Leary sits down with Conan to discuss shared Worcester roots and finding out they’re related
-More volunteers needed for overnight shelter at St. John's to stay open
-City Council advances Gary Rosen proposal on posting meeting records online
-Worcester man charged with third-offense shoplifting after $196 Market Basket theft in Shrewsbury
-Aislinn Doyle: February 26th School Committee meetings agenda preview
-Visit to Sutton by U.S. Education Sec. Linda McMahon called off amid "mess"
>DINING OUT: Worcester Restaurant Week back for winter: See details
-ICYMI: Worcester extends parking ban, city closures during blizzard dig-out
-Iconic Worcester diner post heartfelt response to criticism it stayed open during blizzard
-Power out at Worcester police headquarters; no disruption in service
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Michael Mazzola is the Grafton Police Department’s longest-tenured officer
-Update on trash & recycling from Shrewsbury D.P.W.
-6 people, 1 firefighter injured and multiple pets dead after house fire in Spencer
-Paxton police warn of Venmo scam
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Rock violinist Mia Asano to return to Palladium Upstairs
-Listen Up: Rage over romance in Evil Felipe's new music
-Phish: New Year’s Eve 1993 Live at Worcester Centrum
-Manny Jae Media (1:59:48): Black American Women Songwriter's Concert
>OPINION: Gillian Ganesan: How did we get here No. 1 — The Woman’s Progressive Club
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: I do not owe you my grief forever
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 484 (28:30): Jonathan Cohen
-Hank Stolz featured on RM World Travel Connection Radio Show (9:01)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who passed at 27
>SPORTS: 5 players the Patriots should avoid this offseason
-Holy Cross men’s basketball ships up to Boston University Wednesday evening
-Mexican cartel clashes fuel worries in lead up to FIFA World Cup
>CARS: Ford recalls over 412,000 vehicles due to suspension issue
>NATIONAL: Stepbrother of Anna Kepner named main suspect, facing 2 charges
-Broken Savannah Guthrie accepts mom Nancy may be dead, offers $1 million reward for her "miracle" return
-Tragic: Salve Regina student dies of carbon monoxide poisoning during blizzard
>NEW ENGLAND: Pedestrian clearing snow from vehicle fatally struck by tractor-trailer on Mass. Pike
-Proposed I.C.E. facility in Merrimack, N.H. will not move forward
>COLLEGES: G.I.S. Week mapathon expands rooftop solar dataset at Clark
-100 FM The Pike (8:36): Dr. Jennifer Carlson on Anna Maria disc golf for disaster fundraiser
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Flights delayed and canceled over weather: What are your rights? (5:10)
>BUSINESS: FedEx sues government for "full refund" of tariffs after Supreme Court ruling
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Which credit card is right for you? What to know first
>HOMES: Here's why record $1.28 trillion in credit card debt is a problem for first-time homebuyers
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor on risks of shoveling heavy snow (2:43)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 4, Part 2 of Bridgerton (1:51)
>MOVIES: AMC Theaters will refuse to screen A.I. short film after online uproar
>CELEBRITY: "Home Improvement" alum Zachery Ty Bryan sentenced to 16 months in jail
-Drake Maye and wife Ann Michael are getting over Super Bowl loss on vacation
>ANIMALS: Woman nurses tiny cat back to life — and discovers a miracle (3:02)
>HISTORY: Weird History (3:52:51): Everything that happened in the '80s
>GOOD NEWS: Students and teachers recognized for saving a librarian’s life
-Meanwhile, in New Zealand, serial underwear thief at school identified as cat
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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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