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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 47 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Oxford man pleads guilty to stealing government money
+7:00: Worcester Arts Council awards more grant funding "than ever before"
+Noon: Nine Things To Do: Orchids, Frederick Douglass reading, Shane Profitt
+Noon: Boston indie crime movie "How To Rob" has a Worcester lawyer
+Noon: Recent love songs from Abbie Cotto, Giuliano, Linnea's Garden and more
+Noon: Last Call: Worcester fashion designer Tatiana Watkins
+Noon: Holy Cross Athletic Director Kit Hughes to deliver keynote address at Sports Summit
+Noon: Holy Cross football team given key to the city
-Nearly 250 people displaced by water main break at Worcester tower will have to wait 4 to 6 weeks for repairs
-Earlier: It may take days to fix Worcester tower after pipe burst forces out seniors
-Driver in critical condition after rollover crash on Southbridge Street in Worcester
-Man found competent to stand trial in Polar Beverages stabbing
-Real estate developer purchases Owl Shop building on Main Street
-S.N.A.P. "appalled" by Worcester Diocese abuse report that doesn't name accused priests
-Free tax services offered by 4 Worcester organizations
-In Worcester, moms demand kick off National Gun Violence Survivor Week
-Big changes coming to Worcester human rights, equity systems: Batista
-Radio Worcester (28:10): City Manager Batista on his major restructure of how diversity and equity is handled in the city
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (29:58): Rum for Whiskey Drinkers
>SHOWTIME: Giuliano's "Don't Pray For Me" official music video (5:12)
-Actions speak louder than words in W.C.L.O.C.'s "Small Mouth Sounds"
-Free February at the Worcester Historical Museum
-First Negro Leagues Baseball Museum a hit at Worcester Public Library
-Winter Walks: Nick's Woods, a breath of fresh air
-John Monfredo: Stop gun violence!
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to area 33-year-old who "fought the good fight" against a long history of liver and kidney failure
-ICYMI: Here's what's next for longtime Worcester sandwich shop that recently closed
-Historic Canal District condo building to be auctioned off
-Webster man charged in fatal October shooting on Burncoat Street in Worcester
-36-year-old Worcester man arrested on gun charges
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): Jefferson native recounts life in wake of federal and state aviation recognition
-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): Leicester High graduate shot and killed in Detroit
-Shrewsbury schools to implement later school start times next year
-Koopman Lumber expands with Cape Cod location
-West Boylston police log for January 30th to February 5th
-Genevieve Le represents Grafton at Project 351 community service program
-Public input sought on Clinton school building process
-K-9 Nose Work demonstration to be held February 18th
-Registration for Sterling softball is open
>SPORTS: Kansas City Chiefs D.C. and Grafton native Steve Spagnuolo talks Super Bowl, Tom Brady and more
-LeBron James breaks NBA's all-time scoring record, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
-Want a career in sports? Worcester Bravehearts hosting Worcester Sports Management Summit
-Holy Cross Athletic Director Kit Hughes on Chamber Exchange TV show (10:08)
-Railers beat Reading, 4-3
>CARS: NEW! Bertera Nissan has a great car for you (4:39)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Crews release toxic chemicals from derailed tankers in Ohio
-Takeaways from State of the Union address
-Tragic: 14-year-old dies after riding a bull for the first time
>COLLEGES: Catching up with Clark grad Jeffrey Lurie, diehard Patriots fan to Eagles owner
-Anna Maria College Storytellers (20:33): Professor Travis Maruska reading his novel, "Order of the Assassin"
>SHOPPING: Walmart debuts stuffed breakup bear for Valentine's Day
>NEW ENGLAND: Prosecutors say Duxbury mother planned the murders of her 3 children, defense claims over-medication
-Online RMV crash reports unavailable until February 21st
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-UMass Medical School renames its consulting division
-Local attorney finds a niche in commercial real estate and encourages other women to do the same
>HEALTH: Potential fentanyl vax, test kits could combat opioid deaths
-U.S. to stop offering free COVID vaccines this fall: What it means for Mass.
-Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday in Worcester: 11-5:30 at Worcester Public Library
>HOMES: 5 new properties for sale in Worcester
>FOOD: Products including breakfast sandwiches, fruit cups recalled due to possible Listeria contamination
>TV/STREAMING: Peacock streaming deal -- Take $20 off a yearly subscription
>MOVIES: "80 for Brady"' finishes second at box office in opening weekend
>CELEBRITY: "Murphy Brown" actor Charles Kimbrough dies at 86
>ANIMALS: New cats, dogs, pets up for adoption at Worcester area shelters
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Courtroom left in tears as 5-year-old expresses love for his family in adoption hearing
-Meanwhile, in Ohio, animal shelter will name litter box after your ex
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-Full-time police officer, town of Paxton
-Servers, cooks and grill staff at George's Coney Island
-Line Cook at Canal District Restaurant
-Home Care Case Managers at ESWA
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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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