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In The News
-Latest forecast: Very cold today, high of 25 in Worcester
+6:00: City man listed on Mass. Most Wanted gets 5 1/2 years after shooting
+6:00: Worcesteria: Move over Spotify, here's ... the library?
+6:00: Patriots captain will visit Worcester on Tuesday
+6:00: Avery LaBarbera named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
+Noon: Domestic violence spikes 71% in Worcester during pandemic, DA's office said
+Noon: A 3-course meal for $28.22 during Worcester Restaurant Week
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - February 28th
-Popular Worcester restaurant broken into over the weekend
-Check out the Worcester County St. Patrick's Parade program
-Ballot count on St. Vincent Hospital nurses union decertification slated for 1 p.m. Monday
-City Council asked to release deed for 811-813 Main Street in Worcester
-ICYMI: Weeks ago, a Fulbright scholar in Worcester returned home to Ukraine. Now she fears what will happen next
-Worcester, Holden home decor stores ranked among top 5 in New England
-Thousands come to Worcester for Boston Got Sole sneaker convention
-DA asked about "changing out" report, Ethics Commission lawyers say
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-Worcester Black History Trail preserves the legacy of city’s Black community from the 1800s to the 1900s
-Song to Get You Through the Week: Julia Mark delivers lovely, heartbreaking "Shadow"
-Push Worcester Pop-Up Skate Plaza at JMAC attracts skateboarders of all ages, abilities
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): A night in the cold in Westborough for homelessness
-Auburn Fastpitch Softball registration is open
-Shrewsbury High student starts mental health podcast
-Shrewsbury resident celebrates 100th birthday
-Worcester County Sheriff's Office conducts random acts of kindness
-Sports: Show off your creative skills and design the Bravehearts' next jersey
-Which Patriots players could be salary cap casualties this offseason?
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Celtics lose to Indiana, 128-107
-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/International: Quiet night in Ukraine capital even as Russia tensions flare
-Tragic photos show Ukrainian kids killed in Russian attacks
-New England: Fentanyl-laced counterfeit prescription pills flooding Mass.
-Video shows tractor trailer driving off ramp, into Charles River (:36)
-Business: Inboxes are full, so how do you stand out? How to craft emails
-5 effective ways to market your business in 2022
-Colleges: Holy Cross professor says U.S. involvement in Russia unlikely
-Assumption cybersecurity professor explains how cyberattacks could impact U.S.
-Health: There is a medical reason why people who are hungry tend to be more irritable
-TV/Streaming: New on Amazon Prime Video in March
-Movies: "Uncharted," "Dog" remain atop domestic box office
-Celebrity: See the full list of SAG Award winners
-SAG Awards best-dressed celebrities
-Animals: Woman who loves to travel adopts kitten who feels same way (3:10)
-Food: A chef's cooking hack for crispy chicken skin
-History: Caston's Corner (Main and Pleasant street) in Worcester
-Homes: 5 Worcester homes for sale
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Students surprised with promise of free college (2:47)
-Meanwhile, in New York, man's breathing problems caused by bizarre nose tooth
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-Dispatcher, Town of Shrewsbury
-New Business Development at Absolute Robot
-Recovery High School Van Driver
-CDL Driver at Jeff D. Helgerson Excavating & Septic
-Content Marketing Specialist at GEM Marketing Solutions
-Security guards and Ushers at DCU Center
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Worcester County's cases fall 33.4%
+Noon: Radio Worcester (7:09): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on COVID, masks and schools
-Free testing and vaccinations/boosters available 11-4 today in Downtown Worcester
-Masks still required for Worcester students returning from vacation while city awaits March 7 decision from Board of Health
-Many Massachusetts schools set to return from February break with no mask mandate
-Nearly half of the country's 500 million free tests still unclaimed
-Grafton superintendent recommends optional masking in schools beginning Wednesday
-ICYMI: New study finds Wuhan, China market likely source of COVID
-Worcester's 7-day average of new positive cases dropped for a 6th straight week to 44.9
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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