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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 48 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Driver in critical condition after car slams into Worcester condo (pictured)
+6:00: Worcester rocks Valentine's Day
+6:00: Junk King Worcester offers special "Dump Truck" for removing ex’s stuff on Valentine’s Day
+Noon: Lofts, retail planned for Worcester Table Talk Pies building
+Noon: Anti-Valentine's Day cookies are back at Crust Bakeshop
+Noon: Former WoMag editor Walter Crockett honored at Worcester Music Awards
+Noon: Janinah Burnett brings magical music making to opera at Mechanics Hall
-Worcester cheerleading coaches placed on leave pending misconduct investigation (2:22). Article
-Worcester restaurant owner feels "violated" after man steals tip jar (2:17). Article
-Worcester man charged in killing of Andrew Barley turns himself in to police
-Trial begins of man accused of fatally shooting Jose Ortiz in 2018
-A month on, the investigation for Brookfield's Brittany Tee continues
-Daughter of Malcolm X to speak at Quinsigamond C.C.
-Did you spot the chain of lights in the sky last night? Here's what it was
-Drone video above frozen Cascading Waters in Worcester (1:58)
-Mike Benedetti: City Council preview -- A pretty light week
>ANIMALS: Name these puppies at the Worcester Animal Rescue League
>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 Tuesday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (26:23): Ryed Around the World
>SHOWTIME: Handel and Haydn Society to perform Brandenburg Concertos at Mechanics Hall
-Nashville rising star Chase Matthew comes to Worcester
-Every voice: Black History Month concert joins generations
-Adael Mejia reads the poem, "Nothing like me"
-Worcesteria: A pet goods drive honors dog's memory
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 897 (28:55): Valentines Day
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 160 (28:23): Dianne Langford James
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to teacher and principal who worked for 37 years in Worcester Public Schools
-ICYMI: 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
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): Seven Saws presents Valentines Beer Dinner on Tuesday
-Holden police back again with humorous Valentine's Day "special"
-A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)
-Holden D.P.W. has new home (12:06)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sutton man missing, police ask for public's help to find him
-Player attacks opponent during youth hockey game in Fitchburg
-Brody's Diner in Shrewsbury a breakfast staple along Route 20
-Shrewsbury Fire Station to host COVID vaccination clinic on Friday
-Clinton School Committee honors students and staff members
-West Boylston police log February 6th to 12th
>SPORTS: 5 burning Patriots offseason questions
-Leominster High's Noah Gray, Grafton's Steve Spagnuolo are Super Bowl champions with Chiefs
-Louden Hogg named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, NHL week 18
-Wachusett, Lunenburg girls claim indoor track titles; Westborough, Littleton boys earn wins
>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: 3 dead, 5 injured in mass shooting at Michigan State University
-Ohio train derailment carried more toxic chemicals than initially reported
-Tragic: 2 Vermont brothers die after falling through ice on Lake Champlain
>COLLEGES: Is Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s $10 million wellness center enough?
-Clark professor's debut novel digs for the seeds of racial violence
>NEW ENGLAND: Pedestrian hit by commuter rail train on Worcester line
-Scammers using unpaid utility balance and shutoff threats
>BUSINESS: Several U.S. mobile carriers suffer technical difficulties
-Meta staffers left "demoralized" by Mark Zuckerberg
>FOOD: Sweet tradition at iconic Boston candy shop (2:30)
>HEALTH: Free COVID vaccinations and boosters on Wednesday: 11-5:30 at Worcester Public Library
-Study: Almost half of kids who go to E.R. with mental health crisis don't get the follow-up care they need
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, February 5th to 12th
>TV/STREAMING: "1923" -- A Global Journey (3:06)
>MOVIES: The 5 best Christmas movies to watch on Valentine's Day
>CELEBRITY: Dunkin' releases outtakes from Ben Affleck Super Bowl ad (1:00)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Turkey rescuers find more alive on eighth day after earthquake
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, after Domino's driver involved in crash, police lieutenant finishes pizza delivery
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Classifieds
-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 (:44). High of 64 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
+6:00: Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
+6:00: Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
+6:00: Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
+6:00: Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
+6:00: W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
+6:00: Shakira, Jason Aldeen concerts at Fenway Park abruptly canceled (:31)
+6:00: Former Holy Cross star Stacey Hochkins named USA Hockey Adult Player of the Year
+Noon: Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
+Noon: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
+Noon: Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
+Noon: "American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
+Noon: Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
+Noon: Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
+Noon: Joann Fabrics officially closed in Shrewsbury
-Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Worcester police investigate gunfire at University Park; person treated for wounds
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-Heralded Worcester school faces possible closure as state Senate cuts its funding
-Worcester clothing brand Cosmic Unicornz to find permanent home
-Fitness in the Parks Summer Series kickoff Friday
-Administration seeking to close 2 Central Mass. Job Corps centers as part of elimination of program nationwide
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for May
-Doherty Memorial High School graduation (1:37:57)
-Worcester Public Schools' Ask the Superintendent (22:10): Vision of a learner with Belmont Street School
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Lobster Rolls (5:17)
-ICYMI: Workers threaten to strike at UMass Memorial Health
-Firm to study solutions to I-290 divide in Worcester
-18-unit apartment complex planned on site of old 3-decker in Worcester
-Worcester wants to reclaim its manufacturing leadership, but tariffs may stand in the way
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): May & June Senior Center events
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden police welcome new officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Vandals destroy Leominster Little League fields (2:23). Article
-In Shrewsbury Center, a new gathering place for the Jewish community
-High school productions up for TAMY awards
-Clinton student-athletes receive honors from coaches
-West Boylston police log May 19th to 25th
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Creative and creepy: Mike Mars talks about a life in film, music and horror
-On self-titled debit album, Sunday Junkie sets stage for musicians' next chapter
-The Big E announces Train as 2025 headliner. See schedule, ticket info
>OPINION: Nicole Bell: Cassie Ventura's story deserves to end in justice
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Open letter to Councilor Bergman
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 928 (27:59): Maureen Schwab
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (47:50)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester Fire Chief Geoffrey Gardell
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs' boat party causes stir as he misses Patriots O.T.A.s
-Patriots O.T.A. takeaways: Drake Maye improves, but offense still a step behind
-Bravehearts win season opener, 9-7
-What to know before Bravehearts Opening Day
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Red Sox lose to Brewers, 6-5
-Holy Cross men’s soccer names 2025 team captains
-Jeopardy! highlights WooSox player's unique and clever nickname
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 5-4
>NATIONAL: D.O.G.E. can access sensitive Treasury payment systems, judge rules
-3 city-killing asteroids could strike Earth within weeks
>TRAGIC: Man dies in crash while giving daughter driving lesson: Reports
>NEW ENGLAND: Missing U.N.H. student found dead
-Karen Read trial analysis (21:23): Courtroom showdown after prosecution's crash finale
>COLLEGES: Voice artist and Holy Cross class of 1968 alum James Conlan
-Assumption president says colleges must "take a hard look" at themselves
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Weekend getaway in Connecticut
>BUSINESS: Market Basket C.E.O. Arthur T. Demoulas placed on leave amid new allegations (2:23). Article
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Take W.B.J.'s 2025 Midyear Economic Forecast survey
>SHOPPING: Walmart uses hidden barcodes to avoid "skip scanning"
>HEALTH: Weight loss in middle age offers long-term health benefits
-Skin cancer prevention: What you may not know about sunscreen, health (2:10)
>FOOD: How 1 ingredient transformed McDonald's Egg McMuffin
>TV/STREAMING: Until Friday, Peacock streaming deal for just $25 for a year
>MOVIES: Is "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" really the end? Tom Cruise may have revealed answer
>CELEBRITY: Brad Pitt speaks out on finalizing Angelina Jolie divorce after 8 years
>ANIMALS: Courageous puppy fights off pack of coyotes in 45-minute battle, heart-stopping video shows
>HISTORY: Worcester Heritage Society snapshots: 1870s Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Winchester 8-year-old recognized for fundraising success
-Meanwhile, in Florida, trapper wrestles alligator on highway median
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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