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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 53 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester police continue to search for suspect in deadly shooting of mother and daughter (5:43)
+5:00: 10 Nichols students charged with assault and battery in campus fight
+5:00: Worcester man accused of armed robbery of Northborough Amazing Intimate Essential Store
+5:00: 100FM The Pike (5:04): The Pike Breakdown Lane for March 8th
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Argylle," "The End We Start From," and more
-Mother, daughter murdered in Worcester
*Suspect in murders of mother and daughter held without bail (2:58). Article
*Worcester double murder suspects have long list of previous charges
*New details emerge at arraignment for man charged in murder of mother and daughter in Worcester
*Worcester police have known arrested shooting suspect since he was a child, docs say
*Conn. National Guard, MIT remember Chasity Nunez, killed in Worcester
-Ex-Worcester principal accused of sex abuse invited to read at elementary school
-Small house fire on James Street in Worcester under investigation
-Worcester remembers firefighters, civilians who died in fire-related incidents
-Man arrested after displaying gun inside Northborough store (1:22)
-Saint Vincent Hospital not meeting standards of care, accrediting agency says
-Worcester Public Library to host Community Health Fair
-Gov. Healey speaks in Worcester
-Worcester County Wonders: Treasure hunting at Blue Collar Vintage Salvage
-The Village Marketplace on Saturday
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:10): Worcester votes for pilot safe injection site
>DINING OUT: Downtown Worcester eatery to close next week
-ICYMI: ShotSpotter leak shows Worcester sensors cover East Side neighborhoods
-Police training group banned in 9 states set to host session in Worcester
-Worcester Tech automotive students fix up a car for charity (1:12)
-UMass Medical School professors: COVID rapid tests still work against new variants – researchers keep "testing the tests," and they pass
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Dems to elect delegates on Saturday
-At Lamoureux Ford, our customers tell our story the best (1:56)
-Clothing drive runs through April 2nd
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Pedestrian killed in Route 2A collision
-West Boylston explores building commissioner option
-Wachusett students excel at science fair
-Will Nashoba serve up new food service management?
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things To Do: GA-20, Don White, 'Daniel Tiger' and more ...
-3 portraits of Black Americans to be revealed at Mechanics Hall
-Go-Go’s drummer Gina Schock set for NorthEast Comic Con
-Boston comic Will Noonan headlines comedy night at Samuel Slater’s
-Faces of Worcester: Tom Herald, Regional Director, Small Business Development Center
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1328 (24:11): Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 528 (28:16): Road Safety/Baseball
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester restaurateur
>SPORTS: Celtics lose to Nuggets, 115-109
-Bruins beat Maple Leafs, 4-1
-Bruins honor 2011 Stanley Cup team with duck boat in special ceremony
-Brayan Bello, Red Sox agree to 6-year contract extension
-Holy Cross men's hockey ready for revenge against Canisius
-Holy Cross football announces 2024 schedule
-Jake Paul, 27, to fight 57-year-old Mike Tyson live on Netflix
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
>NATIONAL: Gunmen abduct 287 students in Nigeria school attack (1:24)
-Tragic: 2-year-old mauled to death by neighbor's dogs
>NEW ENGLAND: There are more potholes in recent years
-State sees longest streak of below-benchmark tax revenues in more than 2 decades
>COLLEGES: William Boffi of Assumption on school choices and F.A.F.S.A.
-Anna Maria AMC Love Stories: Jeff “Gabby” and Melissa Paulhus
-Holy Cross mock trial makes waves at intercollegiate tournaments
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airfare is down, but here's why that may not last for long
>BUSINESS: Here's the point where employees zone out in work meetings
-LPL Research: Super 6 drives solids earning season
-Layoffs surged in February to highest level since 2009 -- and A.I. is a big reason
>SHOPPING: 13 ideas for toddler girl Easter baskets
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, February 25th to March 2nd
>HEALTH: Long Covid may lower a person's IQ by up to 6 points: study
-Here's how many steps women over 60 should be taking per day
>FOOD: Study finds sweetened drinks could be bad for your heart (1:13)
>TV/STREAMING: "Walking Dead" filming new season in Boston and needs extras
>MOVIES: A beloved AMC ad is changing in March
>CELEBRITY: Steve Lawrence, singer, entertainer and half of popular stage duo Steve & Eydie, dies at 88
>ANIMALS: Beagle rescued from lab barks for the first time (3:08)
>HISTORY: Former Wachusett Boat Club on Lake Quinsigamond
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): World War II veteran celebrates 105th birthday
-Meanwhile, in England, zoo's potty-mouthed parrots showing signs of cleaning up their act
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-Parking Attendant (Hiring Bonus!!), in Worcester
+Multiple positions, Worcester restaurant
-Kitchen help, Downtown Worcester restaurant
-Multiple positions, Worcester restaurant staff at Polar Park
-Wait staff and cooks, Shrewsbury Street bistro
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In The News
>WEATHER: High of 71 today in Worcester (3:36)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: As Robert Stoddard slept, thieves made off with 9 valuable paintings, including recovered Avercamp
+4:00: Related: Stolen Dutch master painting back in Worcester after nearly 47 years — to be shown at Worcester Art Museum
+4:00: Man arrested after pursuit through Worcester Common
+4:00: WPI lays off 24 employees, citing rising costs and federal uncertainty
+4:00: Radio Worcester (9:25): At airport, 44 acre solar farm planned and American Eagle flights return
+4:00: Holy Cross baseball falls to North Carolina in NCAA regional tourney opener
+4:00: 210 Sports' Friday 4: Handshakes, USA Hockey, Touch the trophy, and Wienie racing
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Bella Pizzeria brings Brazilian pizza to Worcester
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Fight or Flight," "The King of Kings" and more
-Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
-Related: Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:23:13)
-Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
-Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
-D.O.J. retracts investigations of 8 police departments. What about Worcester?
-Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
-Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
-W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
-Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
-Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
-100 FM The Pike (9:38): Middle Eastern Festival
-Mass. Attorney General issues guidance on rights during I.C.E. enforcement
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Banned from City Hall — The boundaries of protest
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Red Lobster menu changes — Under $20, hush puppies, Happy Hour deals
-ICYMI: Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): June Among Friends senior newsletter
-Jazzed Up Duo 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday at Val's
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-May & June Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Joann Fabrics officially closes in Shrewsbury
-Join the inaugural Shrewsbury Pride 5K Run/Walk
-Struggling Quabbin Reservoir towns make public appeal for more state funding
-James Ettamarna, Christine Watkins will join Sutton Select Board
-West Boylston ballot features races, override
-New senior center director introduced in West Boylston
-Clinton Select Board restricts recycling center to residents only amid surge of use by outsiders
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
-Shakira, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn concerts at Fenway Park canceled after sources say staging fell apart (3:44). Article
-"American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
-Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
-Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
-WCCA-TV's Mayor's Forum No. 53 (28:26): Dr. Tasia Cerezo, Meryl's Safe Haven
-Unity Radio's Cannabis 101 (31:48)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who expanded his family's trucking business
>SPORTS: TODAY! What to know before Bravehearts Home Opener
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Today. Get tickets here
-Bravehearts fall to Starfires, 10-6
-Vrabel's vibes, Drake Maye's relationship with Josh McDaniels (6:47)
-Jordon Hudson's raunchy sexual innuendo from viral Bill Belichick getaway revealed
-Holy Cross baseball to face No. 1 North Carolina in Chapel Hill Regional
-Related: Crusaders celebrate resilient journey to NCAA Tournament
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 3-2
>CARS: Ford recalls more than 1 million vehicles due to rearview camera issue
>NATIONAL: Blatten, Switzerland buried following glacier collapse (2:13). Photos
-4-year-old Mexican girl faces deportation amid medical crisis
>TRAGIC: Teen dies from playing social media "tackle game"
>NEW ENGLAND: Major traffic trouble on the Mass. Pike begins today (2:07). Article
-Around 40 people arrested during I.C.E. operations on Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard
-Karen Read trial (21:07): The prosecution rested its case — our experts grade it
>COLLEGES: Celebrate the Holy Cross Class of 2025
-WPI graduate commencement (:27)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What American tourists should know about "terrorism" threat in Italy
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. nonprofits snag portion of $6.7 million for small business training
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Most employees would invite family or a friend on a work trip
>SHOPPING: Shoppers are exploiting retail return policies
>HEALTH: Mental health organizations in Mass. struggle with federal funding cuts (:57)
-Doctor on Hepatitis A after exposure warning issued at Mass. eatery (3:10)
>FOOD: Coke or Pepsi? Best-selling sodas in America in 2024 revealed
>TV/STREAMING: Worcester plays strong supporting role in episode of "The Walking Dead"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Pete Davidson horror movie, "The Home" (1:58)
>CELEBRITY: Sarah Silverman reveals A-lister who saved her after "SNL" firing
>ANIMALS: Lonely puppy who wasn't moving slowly comes back to life (1:44)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Burke Square, Main and Ripley streets, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman's gas stop turns into 6-figure lottery win
-Meanwhile, in Utah, 7-year-old boy drove his little sister to get McDonald's
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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