Top stories from The016.com, Thursday, March 19th

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  >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 44 today in Worcester

  -How did this winter stack up against New England's most infamous winters? (20:42)
  
  

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +6:00: Plan for 19-story skyscraper with 225 apartments advances in Worcester (pictured)

  +6:00: 7 Worcester youths campaign against underage alcohol access

  +6:00: Mass. Pike project could transform Worcester rail line. Here's why

  +6:00: Holy Cross women’s basketball to battle Michigan in NCAA First Round

  +6:00: "It’s not something that intimidates us": Holy Cross women's basketball team ready for big stage
  
  

  +Noon: Tips sought in death of dog found in Auburn (Trigger warning: Photos)

  +Noon: G.W.L.T. brings Wild & Scenic Film Festival to screen at North High School
  
  

  -St. John's food program director among 5 charged in sex trafficking sting

  -Critical drought leads to water ban in Worcester

  -Viral video of Kelley Square redesign receives national praise

  -Worcester councilors want D.P.W. to step up pothole repairs

  -Electricity back to much of Central Mass.; O.S.V. closed due to outages

  -Radio Worcester (11:16): Girl Scouts “Fork It Over” fundraiser brings local chefs together

  -Worcester NAACP condemns racism and bullying targeting high school girls

  -Worcester School Committee eyes $3.2 million math curriculum

  -Aislinn Doyle: If you attend one Worcester Public Schools meeting this decade, make it this one

  -Radio Worcester (17:45): Ron Waddell enters race for Worcester state representative seat

  >DINING OUT: Digital food hall Wonder opens 3 Central Mass. locations

  -ICYMI: 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

  -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): Emergency crews clear Route 146 crash at height of traffic

  -A.D.U. information session March 24th in Shrewsbury

  -Young engineers at work in Northborough

  -New scam warnings from Auburn Police Department and Paxton Police Department
  
  

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

  >SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Jerry Cortez, Bach "Cantatathon" and Testament

  -Spice Girls cancel comeback 30th anniversary reunion

  -Barrett Anderson Band coming to play the blues at Bull Run Restaurant

  -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

  >OPINION: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. at the dentist with something to chew on

  -Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:02): Allison Picott, executive director, Lenny Zakim Fund

  -Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:28): Mental health response lawsuit, potholes and $25 million sewer borrowing plan

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a caregiver for many people
  
  

  >SPORTS: Celtics beat Warriors, 120-99 (2:02). Article

  -Celtics are dominating with Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown duo on the court

  -The exploding WNBA salary numbers in new C.B.A.

  -Patriots roster reset: Secondary still among team’s biggest strengths

  -Holy Cross Spring Practice Report (:44): Jesse Monteiro

  -Holy Cross field hockey adds Sollecito and O’Lari to coaching staff

  -Bravehearts Opening Night set for May 29th
  
  

  >NATIONAL: Energy expert explains what's causing higher electricity prices

  -Nancy Guthrie: Where does the investigation stand?

  -Tragic: Ford worker killed by press machine in freak accident

  >NEW ENGLAND: Body found in Quequechan River in Fall River

  -Kelsey Fitzsimmons, North Andover police officer, waives jury trial (1:29)

  -Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum marks 36 years since historic unsolved heist

  >COLLEGES: Clark recognized as 25-year top producer of Gilman Scholars
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The tallest statue on every continent

  -The viral vacation trends Americans are cautious of: survey

  >BUSINESS: Fed keeps rates unchanged, projects 1 cut this year

  -LPL Financial Research: Why oil prices matter less — but still move headline inflation

  -Bombshell A.I. study — chatbots fueling delusions, self-harm and unhealthy emotional attachments in users

  >HOMES: State loan program for accessory dwelling unit construction

  >HEALTH: A unique combo of 2 top diets slowed brain aging by over 2 years

  >FOOD: Price of McDonald's Big Arch burger varies across the U.S.
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix comedy series from Dan Levy, "Big Mistakes" (2:18)

  >MOVIES: "A Quiet Place Part III" casts Jack O’Connell, Jason Clarke and Katy O’Brien

  >CELEBRITY: Kiki Shepard, actress and "Showtime at the Apollo" co-host, dies at 74

  -Kelly Clarkson reveals "lying" "American Idol" stiffed her on $1 million prize, new car

  >ANIMALS: Bear sees the sky for first time in 27 years (1:36)

  >HISTORY: Worcester was once a center for manufacturing pre-built diners

  >GOOD NEWS: Pearl Harbor survivor celebrates 106th birthday on Cape Cod (2:40)

  -Meanwhile, in California, bear emerges behind TV reporter during live broadcast

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