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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 47 today in Worcester
-Even after snowy winter, drought remains a concern in Central Massachusetts
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester's proud Irish culture
-Related: Radio Worcester (14:01): Everything you need to know about today's Worcester’s St. Patrick’s Parade
-Related: What you need to know about the parade
-Related: Murphy dancers bring Irish spirit to parade
-Related: St. Patrick's Parade road closures
-Related: Worcester among best cities to celebrate St. Patrick's Day
-Find the unexpected in Massport's Worcester Airport ad campaign
-Worcester’s plan to build 12,000+ housing units in 8 years gets OK from state
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Rockets, council fights and March traditions
>FAITH: Douglas woman became an Episcopal priest later in life
>DINING OUT: Where to get corned beef on St. Patrick's Day
-ICYMI: March Madness in Worcester. Why doesn’t NCAA Tournament come here anymore?
-Whiskey Lounge a new destination in Worcester's nightlife
-"Food, Clothing, Love": Mustard Seed an indispensable resource
-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): March Senior Center events
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Nominations open for Holden Women's Club Person of the Year
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Vehicle crashes into solarium at Burger King in Gardner
-Woman accused of threatening teen with knives in East Brookfield taken into custody
-Man arrested for throwing frozen deer meat at girlfriend, breaking phone in domestic incident
-Shrewsbury Police Department February stats
-Ex-UConn coach Calhoun to sign his book at Sturbridge pickleball club
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Perreoland, The Combination, SW!NG OUT and more ...
-WICN's fourth annual Women’s History Month live concert broadcast Sunday
-David Gilmour’s "The Black Strat" guitar sells for a record-breaking $14.55 million at auction
-Robert Goddard's pioneering rocket launch celebrated 100 years later at EcoTarium (1:45)
-Cultural expo 6 p.m. next Saturday
>OPINION: Janice Lindsay: This is so American
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on St. Patrick's Day in Worcester
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:40): District 3 City Councilor John P. Fresolo, and Alex Guardiola, District D School Committee member
-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 Worcester woman who ran a nurturing home day care for years
>SPORTS: Wachusett girls' basketball wins Division 1 state title for second straight season
-Celtics beat Wizards, 111-100
-Glen Davis released from prison early after 40-month fraud sentence
-Bruins beat Captials, 3-2
-Holy Cross women’s basketball to battle Lehigh today in Patriot League championship, game on CBS Sports Network
-Holy Cross men's hockey season comes to an end with Atlantic Hockey semifinal loss to Bentley
-Railers beat Reading, 5-2
-Boston Legacy breaks NWSL attendance record for largest inaugural home opener
-Formula 1 calls off April races due to Iran war
>NATIONAL: U.F.O. release could include videos, satellite photos of non-human craft: source
-The biggest change to voting in election bill could become a burden for many U.S. voters
-Tragic: Father accused of shaking 5-week-old daughter to death
>NEW ENGLAND: Bomb threat leaves Boston JetBlue passengers stuck on tarmac for hours
-Ex-Western New England University student charged after weapons, pressure cooker found in dorm room
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria AMCast Oscar predictions
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Rethinking Mexico spring break? Here are domestic alternatives
-Southwest Airlines sparks outrage over seat-pocket rule
>BUSINESS: SiriusXM do-not-call settlement: 1 week left to file a claim
-Radio Worcester (9:39): How “money stories” shape financial decisions
>HOMES: State dangles incentives for starter home zoning districts
>HEALTH: Infectious disease expert's advice at start of tick season (3:24)
>FOOD: Spring baking treats + little helping hands
>TV/STREAMING: "Deadliest Catch" cast member details horrific circumstances that led to Todd Meadows' death
>MOVIES: Oscars guide: Presenters, nominees, start time
-The tightest race in years: Predictions for the 98th Academy Awards
-Razzie Awards winners: Worst movies of the year
>CELEBRITY: Did Jessie Buckley "Norbit" her Oscar chances, Eddie Murphy-style?
-Oscars 2026: Hollywood’s top facialists dish on how get celebs award show ready
>ANIMALS: Man finds cat begging for a friend in his stairwell (2:04)
>GOOD NEWS: How a beloved fan at local sporting events became a pillar of this town (2:35)
-Meanwhile, in Kansas, escaped bull visits high school
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Mass. could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Asbestos discovery closes Worcester Head Start facility
-Kelley Square and Mill Street were redesigned. Are they safer today?
-Worcester Human Rights Commission to review police policies, homeless encampment proposal
-Where is Aaron Pennington? Fugitive search enters third year (2:22)
-Max German of Shrewsbury a finalist in "Voice of Logan" contest
-Westborough police chief on leave following an incident in Shrewsbury (:20). Article
-Parents recall Uxbridge Officer LaPorta as community honors him
-Earlier: D.A.: Investigation into death of Uxbridge officer results in no charges
-Worcester County Wonders: The Phantom of the Palladium
-In historic company: Women of Worcester's past, present honored in new mural
-College closures derail students’ plans, leaving some unsure when they’ll return
>DINING OUT: Avvio Ristorante wins early buzz with home-made pasta and tasty pizzas
-Large audience, low price: Give your restaurant's social media a boost on The 016
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-ICYMI: Anna Maria weighs giving interested buyers more time after auction cancellation
-Worcester Homeowner Summit set for November 7th at DCU Center
-Worcester police, D.E.A. find fentanyl in Clover Street raid
-Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: Brian Lux
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community Advocate Hometown Helper: Bernice Gero, animal advocate
-Warrant issued for man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep
-Coolidge Elementary School's hidden staircase evokes Shrewsbury memories from decades past
-Meadows Montessori excited to open in Westborough
-New warehouse plans before Westborough Planning Board
-New Northborough fire chief says he has felt "truly welcomed" by town officials, community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players in Southbridge to hold auditions for "The Lifespan of a Fact"
-Dudley's first poetry slam brings community to the Fun Zone Playground wooded stage
-100 FM The Pike (20:41): Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys on music as a force for change
>OPINION: Tommy Dorfman: Ticket prices are out of control. Gov. Healey’s bill will make them worse
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 510 (28:21): City clerks & state election
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a lauded poet
>SPORTS: NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross contests
-Railers lose to Maine, 3-1
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Worcester Railers celebrate 1,000 wins for city hockey
>NATIONAL: Christa Pike's executioners given ominous warning before botched lethal injection: court docs
-Devastated mom recalls horror of toddler being pronounced dead, before he's discovered alive in morgue
-Tragic: Nurse dies after shrimp allergy during honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore's therapist back on the stand Monday (:59)
-Woman charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death (:22)
-Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home (2:25)
>POLITICS: What does the Governor's Council do? Worcester candidates weigh in
-What is Mass. ballot Question 7? (8:52)
-Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7 (29:03)
>COLLEGES: Clark campus conversation, McGovern visit examine America’s past and present
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb making changes to guest cleaning requirements (1:39)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-U.S credit card debt is on the rise. Here's how to keep yourself out of credit card debt
-Small businesses need to leverage home field advantage with S.E.O.
>SHOPPING: How inflation is hitting all parts of Halloween celebration (1:59)
>HOMES: The surprising places to never charge your phone, safety experts say
>HEALTH: "Circadian" depression may be the reason why you can't sleep
-How walking regularly can protect your brain for years to come (6:18)
>FOOD: Ina Garten reveals unique ingredient she uses in eggs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Lupin: Part 4" on Netflix (2:30)
>MOVIES: The craziest horror villains compilation (42:09)
>CELEBRITY: "Office Space" star Richard Riehle dies at 78
-Kurt Cobain's death investigation takes new turn over cop's shocking claim casting doubt on suicide
>ANIMALS: Hound gets caught breaking all her friends out of daycare (1:54)
>HISTORY: The Old Yarmouth Inn on the Cape is still going strong after 330 years
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran sees brother face-to-face for first time in 40 years
-Meanwhile, in England, escaped emu wins wrestling match in middle of road
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