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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 (:45). High of 61 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester's St. Patrick's parade a family tradition
-Related: Gallery (16 photos)
-Robert Goddard's rocket launch celebrated 100 years later
-The world’s first modern rocket launched from a cabbage farm in Auburn 100 years ago
-State Troopers arrest armed suspect following early morning pursuit in Worcester
-Owner bans hats at Ruth's Chris Steak House
-Eyeing reopening, Cordella’s offers peek of its new cocktail menu
-Iran war, cold spell hit home for families with soaring heating bills
-Debate raging in Worcester on a housing policy: Here are the details
-Potholes prompt debate over repairs, technology
-Driver crossing 4 lanes of traffic in Worcester almost T-boned by dashcam owner
-Worcester Academy expanding campus with new faculty housing planned
-WPI research expenditures reach a record $79.2 million during Fiscal Year '25
-Have a question you'd like answered in a T&G article?
>DINING OUT: Where to get corned beef on St. Patrick's Day
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Growing ice cream business opening location in Sturbridge
-Shrewsbury celebrates new standalone facility for Recreation Department
-Douglas man charged after neighbors report repeated horn honking and car alarm disturbances
-Douglas woman became an Episcopal priest later in life
-Rutland Police Department holding patch fundraiser
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Secret World of Elephants exhibit opens at Ecotarium (3:30)
-Ice Cube to headline The Big E this fall. How to get tickets
-9 psychological thrillers you may have missed
-Lou Gramm releases "Time Heals the Pain" from upcoming solo album, "Released"
>OPINION: Uraj Kamal Haider: Weighing risks of S.S.R.I.s during pregnancy
-Autumn Hotaling: Parenting in America in 2026
-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 man who spent his career at Wyman-Gordon
>SPORTS: Holy Cross wins Patriot League championship to advance to NCAA Tournament
-Holy Cross women’s basketball to face Michigan in NCAA Tournament
-Holy Cross star Lachlan Getz signs with AHL's Springfield Thunderbirds
-Saint John's falls to Pope Francis in Division 1 state final
-U.S. beats Dominican Republic to reach World Baseball Classic title game
-Railers fall to Reading, 4-2
>NATIONAL: 10 U.S. cities with the highest cost of living
-Driver laughs as she's charged with killing boy, 8, while high on meth
-Tragic: 10-year-old boy stabs girl, 7, at wealthy school
>NEW ENGLAND: Man dies after kayak overturns off Cape Cod
-Person found dead after firefighters enter burning Vermont home
>COLLEGES: Conversation with podcaster Coleman Hughes encourages civil discourse
-Anna Maria student organization highlight: AMCares
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The "Hawaii of Europe" is 2026’s top trending destination
-4 of the most expensive U.S. airports to park at
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Radio Worcester (10:34): B.B.B. highlights tools that help consumers avoid scams
>HOMES: The fastest way to declutter a room
>HEALTH: The first F.D.A.‑approved oral GLP‑1 for weight loss is here
>FOOD: Coffee, steak prices went up in February. What got cheaper?
>TV/STREAMING: Livvy Dunne joining reboot of "Baywatch"
>MOVIES: Winners at 98th Oscars
-Oscars best and worst moments
>CELEBRITY: All the celebrity red carpet looks at the Oscars
-Mickey Rourke spotted out in L.A. after eviction from Beverly Hills home
>ANIMALS: Man finds cat begging for a friend in his stairwell (2:04)
>GOOD NEWS: Woman buys 4 lottery tickets, and all 4 win
-Meanwhile, a pig earns world record for most Instagram followers
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