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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
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-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 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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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Servers, West Boylston restaurant
-Prep cook and waitstaff, Shrewsbury Street bistro
-Full-time police officer, West Boylston Police Department
-Bartenders, Worcester Restaurant Group
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