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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 (:30). High of 43 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-GoFundMe created for family of Worcester mother and son found dead in Connecticut
-Related: Police name 3rd Worcester victim found dead in Connecticut house
-Kennie Mota-Cruz found guilty of second-degree murder in Everard St. shooting
-Men wanted for using stolen credit card at Home Depot in Worcester
-Worcester police confiscate replica gun from South High student
-State agency "would not get involved" with investigation into Worcester charter school cheer team
-W.P.D. Vice Squad arrests suspect, seizes drugs and scales
-Where is Brittany? Search for Brookfield's Tee in 5th week (1:48)
-Travel advisory for Presidents Day weekend
-Radio Worcester (9:14): How has this mild winter affected COVID, the flu and the common cold? We asked Dr. Michael Hirsh
-Bill Shaner: What are we to do with the Telegram & Gazette?
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (26:23): Ryed Around the World
>SHOWTIME: 5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
-Six Things To Do: Maple Days, Almost Queen, Square Loop, and more
-Visit the Downtown Worcester Winter Festival on Saturday
-Worcester musician Giuliano to play show at Off the Rail on Saturday
-Radio Worcester (26:06): Mechanics Hall Club 321 presents Mafalda Minnozzi featuring Paul Ricci
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 161 (27:57): 2Gether We Eat
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a woman from Worcester who played sports and raced snowmobiles professionally
-ICYMI: Worcester Fire Department responds to 2-alarm fire on Hamilton Street
-What to know about the plan to redevelop an abandoned Worcester mansion
-Black-owned restaurants in Worcester to support during Black History Month
-Drone video update of construction of new Doherty High (1:24)
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): Minor injuries in 3-car wreck on Main Street in Holden
-New Arts and Crafts Club at Wachusett engages students
-Holden D.P.W. has new home (12:06)
-A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury team prepares to welcome Sudanese family
-Foreign Film Festival at Shrewsbury Public Library continues through February
-"Barricade" incident in Berlin called "isolated incident"
-For Aiden Octavius, helping people part of everyday life
-Sutton company fined for breaking air pollution, groundwater regulations
-Paxton police to hold self defense class for women
-Police seek to locate missing 23-year-old Fitchburg man
-Public safety logs from The Item
>SPORTS: David Ortiz jabs Yankees fans, explains why Red Sox fans are better
-Celtics' Malcolm Brogdon leads NBA in this important stat at All-Star Break
-Special Teams Captain Matthew Slater will return to Patriots
-Bravehearts load up with Division 1 talent
-Holy Cross men's hockey sweeps Niagara. Highlights (1:28). Interview (:37)
-H.C. women's hockey team falls to UConn
-210 Sports Blog's Friday 4: Calling the rules, changing the rules, knowing the rules, and breaking the rules
-Railers beat Norfolk, 5-3
-A look at Pirates head coach Mark Stoute
>CARS: NEW! Bertera Nissan has a great car for you (4:39)
-List of electric vehicles eligible for tax credit grows
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Survivor rescued from rubble in Turkey — after family prepared grave
-Water near Ohio train derailment appears oily, contaminated: "EPA is lying"
>COLLEGES: Clark Provost publishes essay on democracy for leading Spanish think tank
-Radio Worcester (9:21): Q.C.C. President Dr. Luis Pedraja talks about the significance of Black History Month
>HOMES: Worcester area real estate roundup
>SHOPPING: Martha Stewart launches a new Amazon homeware shop
>FOOD: Public health alert issued for breakfast bowl products due to possible "temperature abuse"
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. reports 4,470 new COVID cases, 102 deaths this week
>BUSINESS: Meta gives 7,000 workers poor performance reviews
-Moderna says COVID vaccines will remain available at "no cost"
>HEALTH: The health benefits of a random act of kindness
-Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday: Noon-3:30 at Worcester Public Library
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Infinity Pool," "Maybe I Do," and more
>CELEBRITY: Ana de Armas, Austin Butler reveal what it’s like on the A-List
-Stella Stevens, star of "The Nutty Professor," is dead at 84
>HISTORY: Historical photo of Worcester Armory
>ANIMALS: This puppy tries so hard to win over a senior cat (:56)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Stranger pays for 94-year-old Veteran’s groceries at Falmouth store
-Meanwhile, in Bolivia, inmate disguises himself as a sheep to escape prison
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+Director of Planning and Development, Town of Holden
-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
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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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