Top stories from The016.com, Thursday, March 5th

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  >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 40 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +5:00: Auburn substitute teacher terminated following reports of inappropriate behavior

  +5:00: "We lost contact": Auburn family concerned for missing woman who has not been seen in months (2:08)

  +5:00: Jabil set to move manufacturing out of downtown Clinton; NyproMold to stay

  +5:00: Mass. and N.H. school vacations bring crowds to Worcester airport

  +5:00: W.R.T.A. riders navigating snow banks

  +5:00: Significantly disabled Grafton man scheduled for eviction
  
  

  +Noon: Things to Do: "Fairy Tales and Fables," "Lest We Forget" and more ...

  +Noon: Fáilte brings Irish music to Worcester for first time

  +Noon: I Did This Today: Falconing gives a bird's eye view of Worcester area

  +Noon: Jazzed Up Duo at Vue at the top of the Glass Tower, 6 to 9 Friday
  
  

  -Worcester police S.W.A.T. team arrests man after armed domestic incident on Lawnfair Street

  -Real estate developer Chip Norton sued by creditor who claims he owes $1 million

  -Federal judge forces Worcester pastor Encarnacion into bankruptcy

  -R.F.K. Jr. demands Dunkin', Starbucks prove drinks are "safe" (1:51). Article

  -Radio Worcester (10:45): Vendors sought for Out to Lunch summer series on the Common

  -Aislinn Doyle: March 5th School Committee meeting agenda preview

  -Worcester considers cutting school busing distance to 1.5 miles

  -Updated Worcester trash and recycling schedule through March 9th

  -WCCA-TV Newsletter for March

  >DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:05)

  -ICYMI: Auburn police seek missing woman last seen in Florida over a month ago

  -What you need to know: Worcester St. Patrick’s Parade ready to step off

  -A.G. confirms lawsuit to follow Holden Town Meeting vote on housing law

  -Holy Cross students keep community fed with fridge program (1:32)

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Debate over homework load continues at W.R.H.S.

  -Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)

  -Wachusett Echo: The rewards and realities of A.P. classes at Wachusett

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): D.A. says foul play suspected after human remains found in Shirley

  -Grafton Select Board approves increase to pay-as-you-throw bag fees

  -Good deed by Gardner D.P.W. raises eyebrows on City Council

  -$1 million lottery winner in Shrewsbury eyes investment, home buy

  -Spencer selectmen hear more about FY'27 budget

  -Police logs from Shrewsbury, Northborough and Westborough
  
  

  >BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday

  >SHOWTIME: Grace Givertz in the spotlight for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall

  -Listen Up: Worcester's Many Kids Take Meds debuts new singles

  -Discovering King Tut's Tomb exhibit coming to Boston (1:54)

  >OPINION: Last Call: Rosa Fernandez, community health leader

  -Tracey Faraday: Self-care station for your 2 a.m. feedings

  -Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:00): Worcester police staffing crisis and $35 million Holden sewer lawsuit loss

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to past president of the Worcester Rotary Club
  
  

  >SPORTS: Patriots to release Stefon Diggs in cost-saving move: Reports

  -Mike Vrabel sparks A.J. Brown-to-Patriots trade speculation with latest comments

  -Celtics lose to Hornets, 118-89 (2:04). Article

  -Holy Cross women’s basketball completes 12-point fourth-quarter comeback against B.U.; secures No. 2 seed in Patriot League tournament

  -Holy Cross women's hockey coach Katie Lachapelle named Hockey East Coach of the Year

  -Holy Cross men’s basketball travels to No. 2 Lehigh for Patriot League quarterfinals

  -South girls' hoops star Madison Leighton balances court, class, crisis
  
  

  >NATIONAL: Iran launches new wave of attacks on Israeli and U.S. bases

  -Father who gave gun to alleged school shooter is convicted of murder

  -Tragic: Husband fatally shot wife and himself at hospital moments after welcoming their first child

  >NEW ENGLAND: Providence diocese abuse report exposes decades of cover up

  -Cash box with $1,000 stolen from Girl Scouts selling cookies in New Hampshire
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Expedia's most affordable U.S. and abroad destinations for 2026

  -The ultimate guide to solo travel confidence

  >BUSINESS: 21 Attorneys General demand action from GoFundMe

  -LPL Financial Research: How LPL Research thinks about dividends

  -How long will it take to pay off your credit card?

  >HOMES: Tips for snow and ice removal around your home

  >HEALTH: Rates of rectal cancer rising, particularly among young people (1:59)

  >FOOD: KFC revives beloved '90s menu item—but fans say something's missing
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: What is “Netflix After Dark”? Is the N.S.F.W. streaming category real?

  >MOVIES: Trailer for "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" (2:40)

  >CELEBRITY: All the celebrities at Paris Fashion Week March

  -Christina Applegate dumped Brad Pitt for '80s rocker: memoir

  >ANIMALS: Orange cat outsmarts his entire household (1:52)

  >HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: The Worcester woman who refused to pay taxes

  >GOOD NEWS: Years-old lottery numbers finally earn woman a $100,000 prize

  -Meanwhile, world's smallest arcade machine is only .98 inch tall

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