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In The News
-Latest forecast: Temperatures in Worcester will fall from mid-50s to high-30s by this afternoon
+6:00: Man in wheelchair killed on Boylston Street in Worcester; driver charged in hit-and-run
+6:00: Joint investigation leads to arrest of Worcester-area gun trafficker
+6:00: Man in custody after hitting Boylston police officer with car in Fitchburg while evading arrest (:25)
+6:00: Athol man charged with assaulting officers at U.S. Capitol
+6:00: Worcesteria: Of children, mask mandates and figure skating ...
+6:00: Virtual job fair tomorrow to fill 300 positions at Polar Park (8:39)
+6:00: New movies on VOD
+Noon: Worcester police arrest 3 for selling drugs in Main South
+Noon: Monster Jam at DCU Center for the first time since the pandemic (:17)
+Noon: 5 Great Ways to Spend Presidents Day Weekend in Worcester
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - February 18th
+Noon: Legendary "CATS" returns to Worcester for some new memories
+Noon: Adoption Option: Meet Pickle
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
-Be mindful of downed trees, such as this one in Holden
-Record high temperature of 58 degrees set in Worcester at 10:47 a.m. yesterday
-Arrested made after daytime stabbing on Chandler Street in Worcester
-What nearly $200 million in donations the last 4 months means for UMass Medical School
-Phantom Gourmet visits Northborough restaurant (4:00)
-Four things to do: ArtsWorcester college show, orchids and more
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday podcast (50:01): Bowman Bros and Elijah Craig
-Rats!!! Poisoning rodents has long-term impact on Worcester wildlife
-More condos in Worcester wanted to boost city's abysmal homeownership numbers
-Shave and a haircut — plus neighborhood spirit — at Worcester barbershop
-T&G Storytellers Project to debut March 8th
-Tribute to Worcester native who became a U.S. Navy surgeon and retired as a Commander
-ICYMI: Convicted drunk driver sentenced to 2 1/2 years for crash that severed Worcester man's legs
-City Councilors seek answers about huge Lake Quinsigamond sewage spill
-Worcester tavern says a final good-bye
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car fire in Holden spreads to garage
-Holden police thank resident for gift of knit hats
-Jennifer Connelly bows out of another term on Grafton School Committee
-Auburn woman featured in N.H. percussion ensemble
-Charlton manufacturer names new CEO, carries on legacy
-Sports: Mac Jones ranks 5th in NFL jersey and merchandise sales
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-ESPN interviews Holy Cross economics professor about dilemma facing Chinese-endorsed NBA stars
-Worcester Bravehearts' "Jakes Fast Fifty" Episode 5 (2:52): Al at Nothing Bundt Cakes in Shrewsbury
-Bravehearts' mural will salute fans, local businesses ... and you can be on it
-Islanders beat Bruins, 4-1
-Cars: Great Savings All Month Long at Bertera Nissan! (6:05)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-National: Despite rising wages, 61% of Americans are still living paycheck to paycheck, report finds
-100-vehicle pileup shuts down a 30-mile stretch of highway in Illinois
-A cargo ship full of luxury cars is on fire and adrift in the middle of the Atlantic
-Tragic: 13 women, girls die after plunging into abandoned well during wedding in India
-New England: 2 teens die in head-on crash in Vermont
-Man wounded, tables and chairs thrown during brawl at N.H. restaurant
-Business: WBJ seeks nominations for Manufacturing Excellence Awards
-WBJ Economic Forecast: Workers will be the key to a robust economy
-Weekly U.S. jobless claims rise for the first time in a month
-Cannabis Confidential: Paul Pierce's "Truth" line worth a shot
-Colleges: WPI joins a multi-state coalition to support biomanufacturing
-Holy Cross names Ann Marie Leshkowich interim provost
-TV/Streaming: "Stranger Things" ending with season 5, Netflix announces season 4 premiere dates
-Movies: 4 "Christmas Story" castmembers joining Peter Billingsley (Ralphie) in sequel
-Celebrity: Dick Van Dyke, 96, dances in video with much-younger wife
-Prince Andrew agreed to never deny he raped Virginia Giuffre
-Food: Chicken wing costs rose 41% during inflation surge, CEO says
-Health: Deodorants recalled due to unexpected levels of cancer-causing chemical
-Shopping: Best Presidents Day sales: 50 deals from top brands
-History: Elm Park in 1893
-Homes: Top 10 most expensive home sales in Worcester County from February 7th to 12th
-Animals: Watch this dog’s life get completely transformed (3:14)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Dental hygienist makes life-saving discovery for 9-year-old girl
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, thieves steal an entire cabin
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-Classifieds (Help Wanted)
-Facilities Maintenance Manager at Abby's House
-Manager, Shelter Services at Abby's House
-Volunteer Coordinator at Abby's House
-Research Associate, at Worcester Regional Research Bureau
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Worcester giving away college scholarship, other prizes in push to increase vaccination rate among kids
-City of Worcester mask mandate is over
-Related: What does it mean to you?
-Free vaccincations/boosters noon today in Downtown Worcester
-Case numbers for every city, town in Worcester County
-Case numbers for every school district
-Shrewsbury School Committee may vote on lifting masks in March
-ICYMI: Worcester School Committee member says district should drop mask mandate on February 28th
-Mass. officials report 2,326 new cases, 37 additional deaths
-As BA.2 subvariant of Omicron rises, lab studies point to signs of severity
-COVID increases risk of heart issues up to a year after infection, study says
-An estimated 73% of Americans are now immune to the Omicron. Is that enough?
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 86 today in Worcester
+6:00: Central Mass. drought status ends thanks to summer rain
-August 2026 was the hottest on record: N.O.A.A.
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Pulse Magazine Weekend Guide (:22)
+6:00: Stephen DiRado’s Bell Pond photos are subject of N.Y.C. show, new book
+6:00: Worcester Arts Council opens grant application
+6:00: Gateway Players announce October dates for "The Outsider"
+Noon: A brief tour of Worcester's "Main Street USA"
+Noon: Worcester Pride returns downtown Saturday for one of city’s largest cultural celebrations
+Noon: Auburn Fire Department hoping its fire-damaged truck not beyond repair
+Noon: Things to Do: Armadi Tsayn, Infinite Alien, Chet Williamson and more
+Noon: Art in spirit: Clinton's Icon Museum and Study Center marks 20 years
+Noon: First Person: For Wayne-Daniel Berard, poetry requires a poet's work
-Renovated apartment building in Main South to welcome families in crisis
-Worcester faith leaders prepare for 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
-Worcester events mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
-Mount Washington 9/11 tribute to feature twin light beams visible from over 100 miles away
-Worcester market sells $50,000 lottery ticket
-Michael Jackson impersonator moonwalks, sings at City Council meeting (2:04)
-Worcester by gaslight: Gas lantern stroll a trek into history
-City View Discovery School awarded $2.73 million for heating system
-W.C.A.C. to offer eviction record sealing assistance
-WCCA-TV back on the air on cable channel 194
-Radio Worcester (21:36): Mayor Petty addresses racist mural incident, police oversight and A.L.P.R. policy
>DINING OUT: Big E Preview: All the new foods coming this fall (1:09)
-Table for Woo: Simple Man Saloon and Grill
-ICYMI: "Every day is 9/11": Loss endures after 25 years for 3 local families
-Tractor-trailer fully engulfed in flames on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Miss Massachusetts returns to police work after Miss America pageant
-Artists painting Worcester mural targeted by racial slurs
-Earlier: Worcester NAACP condemns racist, sexist harassment directed at Wall of Women Artists
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Holden police introduce newest officer
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Webster man pleads guilty to illegally dealing 3D-printed guns
-Southbridge’s Wellsworth Hotel to be auctioned, as part of Norton bankruptcy
-Spencer selectmen appoint interim treasurer/collector
-Tackle the Stigma 5K at Shepherd Hill to support mental health awareness
-Meet Leo Waible, the 2026 Applefest Grand Marshal
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Trio at Uxlocale Friday and Val's on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Jane & the Archivists pen "love letter to Worcester" on new album
-"Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" actor Lauren Adams visits Clark for improv workshop, film screening
-Taylor Swift back at top of country radio chart for first time in 13 years
-Harmonica maestro Chet Williamson to play in FrontRoom at WCUW
>OPINION: Tom Marino: The police reform plan Worcester government refuses to produce
-Last Call: Aileen Lovejoy, substance use awareness advocate
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 343 (27:52): Jay Givan and Fred Nathan, 250th anniversary of America
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:02): Why words matter—and what makes local news truly local
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:31): Racism in Worcester, examining primary results
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former senior aide at Friendly House
>SPORTS: Drake Maye's interceptions cost Patriots in crushing season-opening loss
-A.J. Brown exits first game with Patriots in injury concern
-NFL Week 1 schedule, TV and announcers
-"It’s about finding a way to get better": Holy Cross aims to fix red zone woes
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 6-4
-WooSox beat Lehigh Valley, 8-3
>NATIONAL: Flock cameras are surveilling hundreds of public school campuses across the country
-New Apple C.E.O. unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo
-Tragic: Dad dies after suffering spinal injury on cruise while celebrating son’s wedding
>NEW ENGLAND: "Harsh" Lindsay Clancy prosecution backfired, instead proving she was good mom who "snapped": jurors
-Lindsay Clancy juror defends lone holdout, makes surprising admission about others on the panel
-Mass. D.O.T. scrapped overtime tracking tool years before suspected fraud (2:47)
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 43 (31:43): Journey to industrial engineering in themed entertainment
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): National Geographic names "most iconic New England town" (:20)
-How flight attendant uniforms have changed over the years
>BUSINESS: Worcester County spared the worst of state's employment drop
-LPL Financial Research: Signs point to a normalization, not a crisis
-North Worcester Business Association kicks off season September 16th
-What Canada's retaliatory tariffs mean for American consumers
>HOMES: People are taking advantage of the Mass. Save brand (1:52)
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports: September is a good time to shop for appliances and outdoor equipment (1:53). Article
>HEALTH: Flu and COVID vaccines rolling out, but 1 shot is delayed
>FOOD: Beef prices hit record highs: How families can save money (2:19)
>TV/STREAMING: Norah O'Donnell returns to "CBS Mornings" after evening news stint
>MOVIES: When Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock first made magic: Flashback
>CELEBRITY: Cardi B wears her most daring backless suit and more star snaps
-Pamela Anderson was given 10 years to live after hepatitis C diagnosis
>ANIMALS: Stray Boxer follows hikers down mountain, chooses her person (11:13)
>HISTORY: Remembering Spag Borgatti’s passing, 30 years later
>GOOD NEWS: Man uses money from returned cans to win $500,000 lottery
-Meanwhile, in Italy, airport authorities find crocodile head in man’s luggage
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+Director of Communications, WRECC
-Prep cook and wait staff, Shrewsbury Street bistro
-Public safety communications, town of Auburn
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