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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:00). High of 43 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester's South High to compete on GBH TV's "High School Quiz Show"
+6:00: Holden police arrest getaway driver in Walgreens robbery, another suspect at large (pictured)
+Noon: Worcester artists, activists remember Michael Foley as positive presence
+Noon: Free COVID vaccinations on Monday: 9-4 at AIDS Project Worcester, 11-4 in Downtown Worcester, 11-7 at Central Branch YMCA
+Noon: In "The Final Tour," Wynonna a singular presence on DCU Center stage
+Noon: "Last Deal" with Worcester actor Anthony Molinari coming to theaters, V.O.D.
-54-year-old man shot in Worcester
-Man charged with O.U.I. after crashing car into Dudley home
-Donut lovers say goodbye to Glazy Susan on its final day
-Worcester's William Argumedo opens Willy's Latin Cuisine
-Worcester pays $272,500 to settle lawsuit alleging police captain lied
-Sam James Performing on "The Kelly Clarkson Show" Tuesday
-In new video, students say what makes Worcester the best college town (:45)
-W.R.T.A. meets targets on ridership, costs in new state report
-Vigil to be held for Tyre Nichols in Worcester on Monday
-Body cameras, police equity audit set to go before Worcester City Council
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "Robbed and Murdered on Millbury Street". Video (14:48). Audio (16:44)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-Worcester Magazine visits G.W.L.T.'s Cascades trails
-Vocero Hispano: 01-27-2022 al 02-02-2023
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to Worcester woman who was Registered Nurse for nearly 50 years
-ICYMI: Acoustic Java sells Main Street Worcester location, Salvadoran bakery to open in its place
-"Celebrity Jeopardy!" spotlights Worcester in question about Clark University
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Town asks residents not to drag brush to street's edge
-John DiPietro (7:44): Holden PD is here for you
-Brilla Coffee Roasters opens long-awaited new Holden location (1:06)
-Lamoureux Ford wants to beat the snow (1:31)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Prescott Street bridge work in West Boylston will wait awhile
-Sutton Historical Society announces 2023 Speaker Series
-Millbury Police Association Ice Fishing Derby canceled
-Princeton Fire Department comes together for gift deliveries
-A discussion with Bill Caldwell, Sterling’s new town administrator
-Southbridge High seniors receive on-the-spot college acceptances at college application celebration event
-New moms have a safe place for support
>SPORTS: Hurricanes beat Bruins, 4-1
-NBA referees admit "gut-wrenching" LeBron James mistake against Celtics
-Super Bowl set as Chiefs top Bengals, Eagles beat 49ers
-Dolphins no longer have interest in pursuing Tom Brady
-Former Holy Cross star Kalif Raymond honored by second-team All-Pro nod with Detroit Lions
-Pirates re-sign defensive back Harlan Miller and receiver Jovon Durante
-Novak Djokovic wins Australian Open for 22nd major title
>CARS: Bertera has your winter car! (3:27)
-Save $500 on select F150's and RAM trucks in stock at North End Motor Sales
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATION/WORLD: 28 dead, 150 injured in suicide bombing at Pakistani mosque
-Security camera shows tornado hitting Texas community center
-How to track your 2022 I.R.S. tax return
-Tragic: At least 10 children killed after boat capsizes in Pakistan
>NEW ENGLAND: Woburn teachers on strike after failed contract negotiations
-Mass. legislators urged to make free school meals permanent
-New drug contributing to overdose epidemic in Massachusetts
>FOOD: Trader Joe’s reveals list of customer favorites
>BUSINESS: This "Best Job" of 2023 pays over $100,000, offers remote opportunities and doesn’t require a degree
-Yankee Candle to close South Deerfield plant, scatter remaining workforce: CEO
>SHOPPING: Amazon axes free grocery delivery on some Prime orders
>COLLEGES: Quinsigamond Theater Department is looking for actors and crew members for the spring production
-Anna Maria students make gallery debut at ArtsWorcester’s College Night
>HISTORY: Sumner Coal Company, 9 Pleasant Street, Worcester
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County January 22nd to 29th
>HEALTH: Mass. gets mixed reviews on tobacco control efforts
-Here’s why French people may live longer than most, says a longevity expert
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Bill Russell documentary coming to Netflix February 8th (1:58)
>MOVIES: "Avatar 2" leads the box office for seventh weekend in a row
>CELEBRITY: Annie Wersching, "24" and "Runaways" actress, dies at 45
>ANIMALS: Colorado bear takes hundreds of selfies on wildlife camera trap
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Wife who lost husband to Alzheimer's wants to inspire other caregivers (2:40)
-Meanwhile, in Japan, fish spends owner's money, reveals credit card info on YouTube stream
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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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