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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 48 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester's proud Irish culture
+6:00: Holy Cross men’s ice hockey travels to Bentley for Atlantic Hockey semifinal
+Noon: Things to Do: Perreoland, The Combination, SW!NG OUT and more ...
+Noon: Jimmy Cash brings Wormtown to The Wilbur once more
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Whiskey Lounge a new destination in Worcester's nightlife
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "The Testament of Ann Lee" and more
-Worcester reverend accused of fraud dodges his own lawyer, ordered to appear in court
-Argument in apartment preceded Spencer shooting, court documents show
-Police seek info on shooting at Webster apartment complex that left man injured
-Area man left puppies in cold car to flee from Boston police, D.A. says
-WPI to honor rocket pioneer Robert Goddard with campus centennial
-Breaking barriers a century after Goddard's rocket launch
-Radio Worcester (14:01): Everything you need to know about Worcester’s St. Patrick’s Parade
-UMass Medical School receives $800,000 for A.L.S. research
-Woo Science: From cancer to Alzheimer's, high school students seek science solutions
-Economic development, environmental projects land $4.8 million in federal funding
>DINING OUT: Legendary Worcester restaurant closes its doors for good
-ICYMI: Worcester retirement system C.E.O. abused public funds: Report
-No charges to be filed after students report inappropriate conduct by Auburn substitute
-Man faces attempted murder, O.U.I. charges in crash into Shrewsbury police station
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Vacancies on town boards and commissions
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Opioid Listening Session Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Mass. Pike traffic delayed after vehicle fire in Westborough
-Grafton man makes sure no veteran goes unrecognized
-Shrewsbury man turns life around through running
-Dudley man charged for confronting father who banged on wife’s car window in primary school no-parking zone
-Gardner bakery offers custom treats for people and pets
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up at The Uxlocale, 7 to 9 Friday
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: Rockers inplainsight take a journey into the "Anaverse"
-Country singer Colter Wall cancels tour, says he's "mentally unwell"
-Whispers of Spring: As the snow melts, look for snowdrops
>OPINION: First Person: For Joe Fusco Jr., a path to memories of a father
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 221 (27:50): Phil Niddrie, The Robert Goddard Project
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:26): Development, costs and city projects
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:20): Worcester development, Ticketmaster settlement and major stories
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to avid bowler who worked for more than 30 years at the AMF Town & Country Bowl in Shrewsbury
>SPORTS: Patriots introduce new free agent signings (3:01)
-Celtics lose to Oklahoma City, 104-102 (2:04). Article
-Bruins lose to Sharks, 4-2
-Updated Bruins playoff odds amid intense Eastern Conference race
-Holy Cross women's basketball team holds off Army to reach Patriot League final
>CARS: Toyota recalls 550,000 vehicles over seat-back locking issue
>NATIONAL: Man rams car into Michigan synagogue
-Nurse sent chilling final text to accused killer before she was beaten to death in love nest
-Tragic: 11-year-old boy to face murder charge for killing 5-year-old brother
>NEW ENGLAND: Man accused of robbing woman of $27,000 diamond during Natick Mall meet-up
-Hockey player who lost 3 family members in Rhode Island rink shooting scores game-winning goal (1:20). Article
>COLLEGES: Career Fair connects Clarkies with employers
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Here's what you should know if you're flying
-Croatian hot spot may ban alcohol sales during key hours in sweeping new crackdown
>BUSINESS: How the Iran war is affecting the supply chain (2:06)
-LPL Financial Research: Markets tested as Iran conflict continues
-What to know about intellectual property licensing
>HOMES: Here’s why Gen Z and Millennials disappeared from the housing market in 2025
>HEALTH: Male fertility rates plummet as doctors reveal health threats
>FOOD: Sheet pan honey garlic salmon with asparagus
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Paul Rudd movie, "Power Ballard" (1:16)
>CELEBRITY: Nicole Kidman breaks silence on Keith Urban divorce as she strips down to underwear
-Liza Minnelli blasts "downright rude" Gene Hackman in memoir a year after actor's tragic death
>ANIMALS: Punch the monkey: How is he doing now?
-“Pregnant” cat turned out to be a boy who needed help (2:12)
>GOOD NEWS: Stranger's advice leads man to $100,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in Downtown Boston, call a boomer on this payphone (1:43)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 44 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Auburn celebrates Robert Goddard centennial today; Monday's events moved to today
-Related: Updated parking and shuttle service for Goddard centennial events
-Related: The 100th anniversary of the first liquid-fueled rocket launch
-Related: Worcester celebrates Goddard’s rocket launch centennial
-Related: Breaking barriers a century after Goddard's rocket launch
-Related: WPI to honor rocket pioneer Goddard with campus centennial
-Related: Telling the story of Robert and Esther Goddard 100 years later
-Related: From Worcester to the stars: Goddard at 100
-No March Madness in Worcester. Why doesn’t NCAA Tournament come here anymore?
-Worcester's proud Irish culture
-Radio Worcester (14:01): Everything you need to know about Worcester’s St. Patrick’s Parade
-Whiskey Lounge a new destination in Worcester's nightlife
-"Food, Clothing, Love": Mustard Seed an indispensable resource
-South High's Apricot Journal earns First Class Distinction at REALM Awards
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Rockets, council fights and March traditions
>DINING OUT: Where to get corned beef on St. Patrick's Day
-ICYMI: Worcester reverend accused of fraud dodges his own lawyer, ordered to appear in court
-Argument in apartment preceded Spencer shooting, court documents show
-Police seek info on shooting at Webster apartment complex that left man injured
-Area man left puppies in cold car to flee from Boston police, D.A. says
-Worcester retirement system C.E.O. abused public funds: Report
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Nominations open for Holden Women's Club Person of the Year
-Opioid Listening Session Saturday
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Vacancies on town boards and commissions
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): What it’s like to stay the night at one of the "most haunted" places in Mass.
-Phenology Walk at Dean Park in Shrewsbury today
-No trespassing at housing complex, Southbridge landlord tells councilor
-Rutland police arrest Worcester man with stolen car, fentanyl and outstanding warrant
-Leominster woman arrested for walking into path of bus and traffic outside Home Depot
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Perreoland, The Combination, SW!NG OUT and more ...
-Jimmy Cash brings Wormtown to The Wilbur once more
-Sammy Hagar says he'll never reunite with bandmate Alex Van Halen despite reconciling with Eddie
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: What to expect when you're expecting a family game night
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: An open letter to the women who built the world anyway
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:26): Development, costs and city projects
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:20): Worcester development, Ticketmaster settlement and major stories
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked at Saint John's High School for 38 years
>SPORTS: Patriots roster reset: Time to get Drake Maye’s tight end of the future?
-U.S. survives Canada scare to advance to World Baseball Classic semifinal
-Bruins on pace to get lottery pick in NHL Draft from Maple Leafs
-Holy Cross men’s hockey falls to Bentley in overtime in Game 1 of Atlantic Hockey semifinals
-Holy Cross women’s basketball to host Patriot League championship on Sunday
>NATIONAL: Charges dropped against teens after a prank left a teacher dead
-Young people are embracing "grandma hobbies"
-Tragic: Bus driver ran over elderly man while asleep at the wheel on Christmas Day
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. launches portal to report misconduct by federal agents
-Man shot and killed by police after carjacking (1:41)
-18-year-old accused of killing Danvers woman in "random" attack, police say
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. joins statewide apprenticeship degree program
-Anna Maria AMCast Oscar predictions
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 mountain towns accessible only by cable car
-Princess Cruises quietly hikes daily service charge — drawing backlash from passengers
>BUSINESS: Reused passwords are putting millions at risk, expert warns (2:18)
-Why the A.I. headshot market is booming (2:21)
>HOMES: Budget-friendly ways to refresh your home
>HEALTH: Intimate partner violence can cause lasting brain damage (3:23). Article
>FOOD: McDonald's will soon offer value items for $3 or less: Here's what you can get
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "The Testament of Ann Lee" and more
-50 years ago, the 1976 Oscars featured the greatest lineup of Best Picture nominees of all time
>CELEBRITY: Harrison Ford, 83, makes rare sex confession in playful new interview
-Kacey Musgraves finally reveals what led to Miranda Lambert feud
>ANIMALS: Rescued baby goat loves riding on her sheep friend's back (1:44)
>HISTORY: A Day in the Life Of Worcester, May 3rd, 1989 (30:12)
>GOOD NEWS: 78-year-old DoorDash driver goes viral as kind strangers raise $500,000 to help him retire
-Meanwhile, in New York, Mario Day event in draws 270 people dressed as Mario
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