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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast. High of 45 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester man charged in killing of Andrew Barley turns himself in to police
+6:00: Coaching personnel placed on leave at Worcester charter school following misconduct allegations involving cheerleading staff
+6:00: A month on, the investigation for Brookfield's Brittany Tee continues
+6:00: Name these puppies at the Worcester Animal Rescue League
+6:00: Leominster High's Noah Gray, Grafton's Steve Spagnuolo are Super Bowl champions with Chiefs
+6:00: Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, NHL week 18
+Noon: Brody's Diner in Shrewsbury a breakfast staple along Route 20
+Noon: Handel and Haydn Society to perform Brandenburg Concertos at Mechanics Hall
-Worcester police searching for man seen stealing tip jar from restaurant (pictured) (:29). Article
-Popular Park Ave. restaurant closing for good
-Meet the Worcester native who is the "unlikely founder" of tech startup
-Lifeguard, pool company cited for labor violations in Worcester
-Family who lost son to heart condition pushing for A.E.D.s at Worcester baseball fields
-Worcester Public Schools announce the second quarter honor roll
-Proposed state bill targets drivers passing stopped school buses
-Mass. residents can now take G.E.D. test without fees
-Drone video above frozen Cascading Waters in Worcester (1:58)
>HISTORY: How Worcester put the Valentine in Valentine's Day
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (26:23): Ryed Around the World
>SHOWTIME: What Worcester's Reading -- That's Entertainment
-Vocero Hispano: 2-10-2023 al 2-16-2023
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 543 (28:26): Sister Michele Jacques
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a groundbreaking Navy fighter pilot who grew up in Worcester
-IYCMI: Worcester murder suspect on the loose, W.P.D. asks for help
-Worcester store closing its Canal District location
-Worcester restaurant named most romantic in Massachusetts
-Burncoat Middle School educator to be honored for her leadership in music education
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 493 (28:25): City Manager and police body camera
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): Holden police back again with humorous Valentine's Day "special"
-Seven Saws presents Valentines Beer Dinner on Tuesday
-Holden D.P.W. has new home (12:06)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Wachusett students thrift clothes to save money, environment
-Wachusett Mountain event raises money for rare disease co-owner faces
-Sterling town employee wages could depend on school budget
-Grafton fire chief graduates from officer training program
-Nomination forms taken out for Millbury annual Town Election
-Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services receives $250,000 grant
-Bolton board stays with 2 members until election
>SPORTS: Chiefs top Eagles in Super Bowl, 38-35
-Celtics past Grizzlies, 119-109
-Documentary on former Holy Name and Holy Cross star Neil Fingleton slated to premiere next month
-Saint John's places 2nd at Division 1 sectional wrestling championships
>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: U.S. jets down 4 objects in 8 days, unprecedented in peacetime
-Pair of 19-year-olds arrested for Louisiana mass shooting that wounded 12
>COLLEGES: Nichols students head to Phoenix to study the business of the Super Bowl (2:22)
-Holy Cross prof makes national news with “Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America”
>NEW ENGLAND: Cape Cod men box in unmarked police vehicle, open fire with B.B. gun
-Wild ducks found dead in Maine test positive for bird flu
-IRS won’t tax most relief payments made last year
>BUSINESS: Does a non-compete clause apply for my waitress job?
-Central Mass. business by the numbers
>FOOD: Mercury levels in canned tuna could spike to "dangerous" levels
>HEALTH: Recall issued for brand of rapid COVID tests that could produce inaccurate results
-UMass Medical School (23:29): Physician-scientist Jeremy Luban reflects on lessons learned from the pandemic
>HOMES: Check out these 5 Worcester houses on the market
>TV/STREAMING: The best Super Bowl 2023 commercials, according to experts
>CELEBRITY: Pregnant Rihanna soars in Super Bowl halftime performance
>MOVIES: The movie trailers that aired during the Super Bowl
-Batman fans lose their minds over Michael Keaton reveal in "The Flash" trailer
>ANIMALS: Team Fluff wins 2023 Puppy Bowl
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Students offer seniors discounted salon services
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, firefighters remove cake pan from 2-year-old's head
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+Full/part time waitstaff at busy Worcester, Holden restaurants
+Full- or part-time servers at Canal District restaurant
+Full-time Dispatchers and 9-1-1 Call Takers, Millbury P.D.
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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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