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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-time bilingual clinician at Community Health Link
+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 (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester restaurant until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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-Fall interns at Auburn Police Department
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