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In The News
-Latest forecast: Worcester still in 8- to 12-inch range for snow tomorrow
+6:00: Parking ban in Worcester starting at midnight
+6:00: City of Worcester lifts public health advisory after massive sewage spill
+6:00: Worcester parents who opted kids out of sex ed explain their concerns
+6:00: Twins take Worcester ice hockey by storm
+6:00: These 20 cities and towns have the most expensive homes in the Worcester metro area, according to Stacker
+6:00: Last Call with Sarah Lerman-Sinkoff, gas leak researcher
+6:00: First Person: The Library of Disposable Art — Cel Animation
-UPDATED: Parents of actress Alicia Witt froze to death in their Worcester home (no subscription required)
+11:30: Radio Worcester (14:50): Congressman Jim McGovern reacts to Russia's invasion of Ukraine
+11:30: Can it happen here? Even in Worcester, books are challenged, if not banned
+11:30: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - February 24th
+11:30: 5 things to do: "Macbeth," animated Oscar nominees, "Flora in Winter" ...
+11:30: WCCA-TV's "Soapbox" (25:41): Owner of the Woo Mall (Midtown Mall), Mike Burnes (Worcester Common Fitness) Anderson Winck (Alma Gaúcha Prime Brazilian Steakhouse)
-The final scene - Showcase Cinemas North meets the wrecking ball
-21 apartments planned for former home of The Bridge in Worcester
-Double shooting in Worcester leaves 2 injured
-Motorist who fatally struck wheelchair-bound man told police he thought he hit shopping cart
-CEO of Rotmans parent company lays groundwork for retirement, acquisition
-St. Vincent nurses have 2 days to vote on decertifying the MNA
-Dining Out: Your delivery orders are making restaurants mad. Now they’re fighting back
-Nearly 40 restaurants participating in Worcester Restaurant Week
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-Worcester Chamber Music Society presents Spotlight Concert March 4
-Friendly House teens receive free haircuts at Headliners Barbershop in Worcester
-Listen Up: Erin Ash Sullivan delivers poignant "We Can Hear Each Other"
-The Disco Biscuits return to Massachusetts for show in Worcester
-Bad Advice: The heart wants what the heart wants — Chuck E. Cheese or Patricia Mayonnaise
-"Walk w/out Rhythm," a Worcester variety show, No. 1 (35:01): Coney Island takes cards, Carlos Odria, & a sound walk
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 466 (27:50): Homelessness
-WPD officers running to D.C. in May to honor Officer Manny Familia
-Tribute to a woman who was a 3-sport athlete in high school and was a winning golfer
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup in Worcester delayed a day this week because of holiday
-ICYMI: Worcester police seek assistance locating 16-year-old girl
-Why Worcester's restaurant inspections are not readily available to taxpayers
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 1 dead, 1 seriously injured following head-on crash in Douglas
-1 killed in crash on Route 2 in Athol, police say
-Restaurateurs expand Mexican eateries to Oxford
-Wachusett reviews increases in fiscal 2023 budget
-Shrewsbury welcomes 2 new police officers
-Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day to remain combined on Shrewsbury school calendar
-Spencer man arrested on animal cruelty charges; dead cows discovered on property
-Sports: Pro Football Focus predicts Patriots will sign these free agents
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Athletics 'Sader Stories (19:59): Celebrating Black History Month Part Two
-Railers win in Idaho, 4-2
-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: If your life changed in 2021, watch for income tax surprises
-Tragic: Girl brings note to school, leading Las Vegas police to brother’s body in freezer
-New England: Mass. professor mistakenly discovers 200 million-year-old fossil in Amherst
-Video shows out-of-control car nearly hitting Vermont trooper and family
-Business: Unions yes, MNA no, says St. Vincent Hospital nurse spurring vote for decertification
-5 effective ways to market your business in 2022
-Colleges: Clark University colleagues mourn Gary Chaison, noted labor expert - and friend
-UMass Medical School brain research center granted $6 million
-WPI researcher receives $450,000 grant to model how plant cell walls grow
-TV/Streaming: Netflix announces date for final episodes of "Ozark" (1:03)
-Movies: Tom Brady to star in movie with Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Rita Moreno and Sally Field
-Celebrity: The Amazing Johnathan, magician and subject of Hulu doc, dies at 63
-Health: The surprising killer cancer warning sign all women need to know
-Homes: Worcester area real estate roundup
-Animals: New pets available for adoption in the Worcester area
-Food: Pepsi introduces a first-of-its-kind flavor
-Shopping: What's the future of the Auburn Mall? Shoppers skeptical, but town officials remain hopeful
-History: Lincoln Park boat landing at Lake Quinsigamond
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Missing dog reunited with family after 12 years
-Meanwhile, in Southern California, stolen party bus leads police chase
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-Classifieds (Help Wanted)
+Content Marketing Specialist at GEM Marketing Solutions
-Security guards and Ushers at DCU Center
-Facilities Maintenance Manager at Abby's House
-Manager, Shelter Services at Abby's House
-Volunteer Coordinator at Abby's House
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: What do you need to know about the CDC’s new vaccine guidelines?
-UMass Medical School virologist Jeremy Luban says it's impossible to rule out the possibility of another surge
-Free testing and vaccinations/booster 10-3 today in Downtown Worcester, vaccinations/boosters 2-6 today at Boys & Girls Club
-ICYMI: Radio Worcester (11:22): Dr. Michael Hirsh on the lifting of the mask mandate & the state of COVID
-Lockdowns may have caused brain inflammation impacting mental health, MGH study finds
-Top doctors talk post-COVID heart complications, vaccine injury treatment
-Is Omicron leading us closer to herd immunity?
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:44). High of 64 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
+6:00: Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
+6:00: Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
+6:00: Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
+6:00: Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
+6:00: W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
+6:00: Shakira, Jason Aldeen concerts at Fenway Park abruptly canceled (:31)
+6:00: Former Holy Cross star Stacey Hochkins named USA Hockey Adult Player of the Year
+Noon: Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
+Noon: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
+Noon: Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
+Noon: "American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
+Noon: Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
+Noon: Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
+Noon: Joann Fabrics officially closed in Shrewsbury
-Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Worcester police investigate gunfire at University Park; person treated for wounds
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-Heralded Worcester school faces possible closure as state Senate cuts its funding
-Worcester clothing brand Cosmic Unicornz to find permanent home
-Fitness in the Parks Summer Series kickoff Friday
-Administration seeking to close 2 Central Mass. Job Corps centers as part of elimination of program nationwide
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for May
-Doherty Memorial High School graduation (1:37:57)
-Worcester Public Schools' Ask the Superintendent (22:10): Vision of a learner with Belmont Street School
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Lobster Rolls (5:17)
-ICYMI: Workers threaten to strike at UMass Memorial Health
-Firm to study solutions to I-290 divide in Worcester
-18-unit apartment complex planned on site of old 3-decker in Worcester
-Worcester wants to reclaim its manufacturing leadership, but tariffs may stand in the way
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): May & June Senior Center events
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden police welcome new officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Vandals destroy Leominster Little League fields (2:23). Article
-In Shrewsbury Center, a new gathering place for the Jewish community
-High school productions up for TAMY awards
-Clinton student-athletes receive honors from coaches
-West Boylston police log May 19th to 25th
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Creative and creepy: Mike Mars talks about a life in film, music and horror
-On self-titled debit album, Sunday Junkie sets stage for musicians' next chapter
-The Big E announces Train as 2025 headliner. See schedule, ticket info
>OPINION: Nicole Bell: Cassie Ventura's story deserves to end in justice
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Open letter to Councilor Bergman
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 928 (27:59): Maureen Schwab
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (47:50)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester Fire Chief Geoffrey Gardell
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs' boat party causes stir as he misses Patriots O.T.A.s
-Patriots O.T.A. takeaways: Drake Maye improves, but offense still a step behind
-Bravehearts win season opener, 9-7
-What to know before Bravehearts Opening Day
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Red Sox lose to Brewers, 6-5
-Holy Cross men’s soccer names 2025 team captains
-Jeopardy! highlights WooSox player's unique and clever nickname
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 5-4
>NATIONAL: D.O.G.E. can access sensitive Treasury payment systems, judge rules
-3 city-killing asteroids could strike Earth within weeks
>TRAGIC: Man dies in crash while giving daughter driving lesson: Reports
>NEW ENGLAND: Missing U.N.H. student found dead
-Karen Read trial analysis (21:23): Courtroom showdown after prosecution's crash finale
>COLLEGES: Voice artist and Holy Cross class of 1968 alum James Conlan
-Assumption president says colleges must "take a hard look" at themselves
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Weekend getaway in Connecticut
>BUSINESS: Market Basket C.E.O. Arthur T. Demoulas placed on leave amid new allegations (2:23). Article
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Take W.B.J.'s 2025 Midyear Economic Forecast survey
>SHOPPING: Walmart uses hidden barcodes to avoid "skip scanning"
>HEALTH: Weight loss in middle age offers long-term health benefits
-Skin cancer prevention: What you may not know about sunscreen, health (2:10)
>FOOD: How 1 ingredient transformed McDonald's Egg McMuffin
>TV/STREAMING: Until Friday, Peacock streaming deal for just $25 for a year
>MOVIES: Is "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" really the end? Tom Cruise may have revealed answer
>CELEBRITY: Brad Pitt speaks out on finalizing Angelina Jolie divorce after 8 years
>ANIMALS: Courageous puppy fights off pack of coyotes in 45-minute battle, heart-stopping video shows
>HISTORY: Worcester Heritage Society snapshots: 1870s Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Winchester 8-year-old recognized for fundraising success
-Meanwhile, in Florida, trapper wrestles alligator on highway median
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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