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In The News
-Latest forecast: High of 60 today in Worcester, 8 to 12 inches of snow coming Friday
+6:00: Parents of actress Alicia Witt froze to death in their Worcester home
+6:00: 1 dead, 1 seriously injured following head-on crash in Douglas
+6:00: 21 apartments planned for former home of The Bridge in Worcester
+6:00: 5 effective ways to market your business in 2022
+6:00: Holy Cross Athletics 'Sader Stories (19:59): Celebrating Black History Month Part Two
+Noon: The final scene - Showcase Cinemas North meets the wrecking ball
+Noon: Double shooting in Worcester leaves 2 injured
+Noon: Listen Up: Erin Ash Sullivan delivers poignant "We Can Hear Each Other"
+Noon: The Disco Biscuits return to Massachusetts for show in Worcester
+Noon: Bad Advice: The heart wants what the heart wants — Chuck E. Cheese or Patricia Mayonnaise
+Noon: Telegram & Gazette's $22 for 2 years sale continues today
-Worcester police seek assistance locating 16-year-old girl
-Spencer man arrested on animal cruelty charges; dead cows discovered on property
-Worcester man ordered to stay away from Franklin Park Zoo after trying to enter tiger exhibit (:29)
-Driver in Worcester hit-and-run of man in wheelchair stepped from vehicle for 74 seconds, then drove away, authorities say
-Why Worcester's restaurant inspections are not readily available to taxpayers
-Commerce Bank name officially retired, logos removed in Worcester
-2 (22/22) of a kind: Couple wed on palindromic date outside Worcester City Hall
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - February 23rd
-Homes: Worcester area real estate roundup
-Animals: New pets available for adoption in the Worcester area
-Shopping: What's the future of the Auburn Mall? Shoppers skeptical, but town officials remain hopeful
-18 things to do near Worcester during school vacation
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-"Walk w/out Rhythm," a Worcester variety show, No. 1 (35:01): Coney Island takes cards, Carlos Odria, & a sound walk
-Forge Theater Lab playwrights explore the pandemic in "No Place to Go"
-Worcester Mayor Petty seeking state senate seat, filing indicates
-State Rep. David LeBoeuf will not run for senate seat
-Radio Worcester (18:49): City Manager Ed Augustus talks Central Mass. political power, housing, winter weather, road safety
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 466 (27:50): Homelessness
-Janice Harvey: An insomniac's thoughts on banning books
-Tribute to a man who spent more than 40 years working for Norton-Saint Gobain
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup in Worcester delayed a day this week because of holiday
-ICYMI: Elderly man found after walking away from Worcester rest home
-Family of missing Worcester teen makes plea for her to come home
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Edward Geddis of Gardner ID'd as victim in fatal hit-and-run on Boylston Street in Worcester
-Shrewsbury split: Was student poem critical of police or from perspective of George Floyd’s mother?
-SELCO offering new electric vehicle rebate programs
-Back the blue rally held in Shrewsbury Town Common
-Haze Cannabis may open in Grafton as early as May
-Sutton's FY23 budget includes request for special education costs
-Moose on the run in Marlborough captured (:16)
-Sports: WooSox outfielder announces retirement
-Brian Flores "not mad" at Bill Belichick after text message drama
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Bravehearts' mural will salute fans, local businesses ... and you can be on it
-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: A 500-pound black bear has broken into nearly 30 homes in California
-American women players settle with U.S. Soccer for $24 million, ending legal battle over equal pay
-New England: Littleton police seek public's help finding stolen puppies
-Man hospitalized with serious burns after trooper rescues him from fire at Middleboro veterans’ home
-Business: How to quit a job and search for a new one in 2022
-Slack, Amazon Web Services go down in widespread outage
-TV/Streaming: NBC draws worst Olympics ratings ever
-Movies: Oscars slim down, will hand out 8 awards ahead of broadcast
-Celebrity: Molly Ringwald’s mom forgot her birthday — just like in "Sixteen Candles"
-Health: Sexual harassment and assault linked to high blood pressure in women, study says
-History:Landmarks, sites across Worcester chronicle role in Black history
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday, lifetime of achievements
-Meanwhile, in California, baby born at 2:22 on 2/22/22 in Operating Room #2
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Radio Worcester (11:22): Dr. Michael Hirsh on the lifting of the mask mandate & the state of COVID
-Free testing 9-noon today in Downtown Worcester, vaccinations/boosters 11-7 today at Worcester Public LIbrary
-Auburn's municipal buildings reopen to the public
-ICYMI: Worcester hoping to vaccinate more youth during February vacation
-Mass. officials report more than 4,118 new cases, 37 additional deaths over holiday weekend
-Reinfections of Omicron possible, study says
-As Omicron cases fall, doctors are worried about a possible surge of complications in children
-Relatives of patients with severe COVID more likely to experience PTSD: study
-Do vaccine, booster still offer enough protection for elderly?
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Artemis II spacesuits made in Worcester can protect astronauts even in "worst case" scenario (1:01). Article
+7:00: Channel 25 Zip Trip coming to Rutland in July (2:23)
+7:00: Worcesteria: Flag-raising at City Hall marks Trans Day of Visibility
+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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