Worcester rodeo draws crowds, animal cruelty protests

 

The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Mon Feb 23 2026 Blizzard updates: Snowfall forecast increased for Central Massachusetts Weather keeping most people at home on Monday. READ MORE How does this winter rank among the snowiest in Worcester?   Winter Weather Emergency declared in Worcester. READ MORE Then & Now: Elephant Tree, Front Street, Worcester Common   Local history, through photographs. READ MORE Holden postpones critical Town Meeting vote due to storm   Facing a state lawsuit, voters are being asked whether to approve a plan to bring the town into compliance with the MBTA Communities Act. READ MORE Massachusetts blizzard: Gov. Healey declares state of emergency, activates National Guard   Massachusetts Gov. Maura T. Healey declared a state of emergency and activated the National Guard as a blizzard is expected to bring up to 2 feet of snow, high winds, and power outages. READ MORE Worcester rodeo draws crowds, animal cruelty protests   Hundreds attended the Bulls, Bands and Barrels rodeo event, while animal rights activists protested outside, citing concerns about animal cruelty. READ MORE USA wins OT thriller vs Canada for first men’s hockey gold since 1980   The U.S. men’s hockey team won its first gold medal since the Miracle on Ice team, beating Canada 2-1 in overtime on a Jack Hughes goal. READ MORE Center stage: Grafton Hill's Peterson new DCU Center general manager   The new general manager of the arena saw many concerts there as a kid. READ MORE Worcester County Wonders: Armor from around the world shines at WAM   From gladiators to the Mandalorian, the nearly 100-year-old collection has it all. READ MORE Leominster woman ID'd in fatal Route 9 crash in Southborough   Other driver was going wrong way on highway, according to PD READ MORE

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