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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 44 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Will the Worcester Auditorium ever reopen? Renovation push gains ground (pictured)
+Noon: Photos: Newborns celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Worcester hospital
+Noon: Worcester man faces charges after foot chase, ghost gun found
+Noon: Bravehearts Opening Night set for May 29th
+Noon: Last Call: Anne Marie Murphy, women's history researcher and author
-Disability groups sue Worcester, alleging A.D.A. violations in 911 responses
-Worcester seeks approval for loan to settle Holden sewer lawsuit
-South High basketball players targeted by racist social media comments
-Arraignments set for state troopers charged in death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia of Worcester
-George's Coney Island, Ralph's Rock Diner named New England "classics"
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: If you attend one Worcester Public Schools meeting this decade, make it this one
-Worcester Business Journal wins 9 New England journalism awards
-Worcesteria: Worcester Community Fridge marks fifth anniversary
-Worcester County Wonders: John Wilkes Booth once performed on Front St.
>DINING OUT: Search for Best Fish and Chips down to 8 places. Vote now
-ICYMI: Worcester's St. Patrick's parade a family tradition. Related: Gallery (16 photos)
-Robert Goddard's rocket launch celebrated 100 years later
-State Troopers arrest armed suspect following early morning pursuit in Worcester
-Owner bans hats at Ruth's Chris Steak House
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: From tray to trash: Good food going to waste
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Mystery lingers over human remains found in Shirley pond (2:11)
-Northborough looks toward $1.1 million demolition of failing dam
-Sterling man arrested in Ayer for driving with suspended license, resisting arrest
-A new high-tech way to dispose of sharps in Shrewsbury
-Historic $2.7 million E.P.A. grant will allow new recycling services to come to Shrewsbury
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Jazz trio reworks familiar songs into "sonic journey"
-WCCA-TV TV production class March 21st
-The Pussycat Dolls are reuniting for a world tour -- and Nicole Scherzinger is "definitely" in
>OPINION: Keith Linhares: Putting Worcester's money where the potholes are
-Unity Radio's Q.C.C. State of Mind (58:13): Erin Connor & Jen Arner Welsh
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:20): Worcester development, Ticketmaster settlement and major stories
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who ran his own tax prep service until he was 90
>SPORTS: Patriots’ top 4 roster needs after initial NFL free agency signings
-Celtics beat Suns, 120-112 (1:57). Article
-Exploring Celtics’ to-do list over final month of regular season
-Coach Ladino announces 2030 Holy Cross softball signing class
-Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 23
>NATIONAL: Heart-stopping photos show huge wave sweep man off Lake Michigan pier
-Afghan man who served alongside U.S. forces dies after less than a day in I.C.E. custody, family says
-Tragic: Developmentally disabled 5-year-old savagely beaten at cub scout meeting while scoutmaster left to vape: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: Body found under Tyngsborough floor may be missing Lowell woman
-Nashua father accused of assaulting 3-month-old child
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria student organization highlight: AMCares
-More than 60 students visit Worcester State for National African American Read-In
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 famous love lock bridges around the world
-What are "mistake fares"? (And how to take advantage of them)
>BUSINESS: Radio Worcester (24:46): Worcester launches new life sciences accelerator to support early stage startups
-LPL Financial Research: Why oil prices matter less — but still move headline inflation
-Secured vs. unsecured creditors
>SHOPPING: Everything you need to know about Target Circle Deal Days sale
>HOMES: Baby boomers feeling crushed by housing crunch
>HEALTH: WPI researchers using A.I. to predict Alzheimer’s disease early (2:26). Article
>FOOD: Maximize grocery savings with digital coupons (1:52)
>TV/STREAMING: Teaser for new Netflix movie with Sally Field, "Remarkably Bright Creatures" (:56)
>MOVIES: We're handing out Oscars for the all-time best in sports movies
>CELEBRITY: Phil Campbell, longtime Motörhead guitarist, dies at 64
-Dolly Parton gives health update in first major public appearance in months
>ANIMALS: These sloths keep finding themselves in all the wrong places (1:53)
>HISTORY: Radio Worcester (13:32): Clark's Charles Agosta on Robert Goddard’s rocket legacy in Auburn
>GOOD NEWS: North Attleborough veteran, cancer warrior grateful for local support
-Meanwhile, in Indiana, man holds world record for 73 years of grave digging
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Electricity back to much of Central Mass.; O.S.V. closed due to outages
+Noon: Things to Do: Jerry Cortez, Bach "Cantatathon" and Testament
+Noon: Barrett Anderson Band coming to play the blues at Bull Run Restaurant
+Noon: 100 FM The Pike (9:30): Comedian Bruce Bruce talks about his journey from being a BBQ chef to 36 years of stand up comedy
+Noon: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. at the dentist with something to chew on
-Will Worcester Auditorium ever reopen? Renovation push gains ground
-Charges dropped against man arrested soon after Main Street killing in Worcester
-11 charged, including Worcester man, in fake-robbery scheme that promised pathway to visas
-Photos: Newborns celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Worcester hospital
-Worcester man faces charges after foot chase, ghost gun found
-Potholes spark City Council debate
-13th annual Principal For A Day luncheon (2:02)
-Aislinn Doyle: If you attend one Worcester Public Schools meeting this decade, make it this one
-Radio Worcester (25:59): Rep. James O’Day on sewer dispute, Fair Share Amendment and reelection campaign
>DINING OUT: Look inside Martha Stewart's first restaurant in New England (1:22)
-ICYMI: Disability groups sue Worcester, alleging A.D.A. violations in 911 responses
-Worcester seeks approval for loan to settle Holden sewer lawsuit
-South High basketball players targeted by racist social media comments
-Arraignments set for state troopers charged in death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia of Worcester
-George's Coney Island, Ralph's Rock Diner named New England "classics"
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Sanitary sewer system investigations underway
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Wachusett Echo: From tray to trash: Good food going to waste
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Uxbridge man sentenced for child sex abuse content
-Shrewsbury man once weighed over 500 pounds. Now he wants to run
-Winn Cos. buys Leominster 216-unit affordable apartment complex for $40 million
-Leominster residents push for creation of human rights commission as council delays vote
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1365 (30:00): Noah Kahan, The Black Keys and more
-Worcester Chamber Music Society presents “La Fête Française” April 10th and 12th
-"Dancing with the Stars" pro Mark Ballas joins season 34 partner Whitney Leavitt in "Chicago" on Broadway
-Last Call: Anne Marie Murphy, women's history researcher and author
>OPINION: Katherine O'Malley: Fastest route to F.D.A. approval not the best
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:28): Mental health response lawsuit, potholes and $25 million sewer borrowing plan
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (36:53)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career radiologist at Saint Vincent Hospital
>SPORTS: Venezuela beats U.S., 3-2, in World Baseball Classic final
-Did A.J. Brown’s price go up after the Jaylen Waddle trade?
-Bruins lose to Canadiens, 3-2
-Shrewsbury's T.J. Power reflects on journey as Penn heads to NCAA Tournament
-Worcester's Aaron Nkrumah forged unlikely path to March Madness
-Holy Cross women's hockey coach Katie Lachapelle named a National Coach of the Year finalist
-Mack Oliphant earns Atlantic Hockey Individual Sportsmanship Award
-Bravehearts Opening Night set for May 29th
>NATIONAL: Israel says 2 top Iranian officials killed
-Former Air Force missile officer claims U.F.O.s disabled nuclear arsenal at Montana base during Cold War
-Tragic: Mother "afraid" to go down giant theme park slide dies after falling 15 feet: reports
>NEW ENGLAND: Whitey Bulger details mob life in newly-uncovered manuscript (2:55). Article
-Massport investigated after plane reports cargo hold issue upon landing at Logan
>COLLEGES: 3 Assumption senior finance majors talk investment club, internships and invaluable connections
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These popular destinations have added new tourist fines
-Why solo trips change your life forever
>BUSINESS: Tips to bounce back after a costly winter
-LPL Financial Research: Why oil prices matter less — but still move headline inflation
-Worcester Business Journal wins 9 New England journalism awards
>SHOPPING: Best Apple deals Amazon Big Spring sale: iPads, AirPods, Apple Watch
>HOMES: Choosing the right lighting for every room
>HEALTH: What to know about colored contact lenses (1:24)
>FOOD: Easy beef & vegetable stir-fry
>TV/STREAMING: Housewives reboot "The Golden Life" starts filming in Palm Beach
>MOVIES: "Hoppers" stays No. 1 at box office, "Reminders of Him" warmly embraced
>CELEBRITY: Steven Spielberg on U.F.O.s: “Strong Suspicion We're Not Alone on Earth”
-Oprah Winfrey fires back at internet trolls mocking her "90-year-old" walk at Paris Fashion Week
>ANIMALS: Stray dog attacked by other dogs melts into his rescuers (2:51)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Worcester Baking Co., 39-43 Mason St., Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Good Samaritan rescues mother, 3 children from a canal
-Meanwhile, humanoid robot seen playing tennis with humans in video
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