Highlights in The 016 Wednesday, March 2nd

• Posted by 016 Administrator March 2, 2022 - Filed in News - 1,032 views

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  Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:

  In The News

  -Latest forecast: Dry and seasonable today in Worcester, high of 40

  +6:00: Special needs teen accused of attacking staffer at Worcester school facing charges

  +6:00: Official discusses next steps after massive Lake Quinsigamond sewage spill

  +6:00: Kennedy jumps into Worcester senate race — officially

  +6:00: Worcester Bravehearts to bring back Worcester Tornadoes for one night

  +6:00: Delay at Holden traffic light may not be fixed until spring

  +6:00: New Grafton Flea Market owner "nervous, but excited"

  +6:00: Last Call with Jeanine Niyonzima-Aroian, founder of JNP Coffee

  +6:00: Copywrite rings in 20th anniversary of debut album at Electric Haze

  +6:00: "Wheel of Fortune" fans call latest blunder “the dumbest 2 minutes” in show’s history

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - March 2nd

  +Noon: Five Things to Do: Don White, Zero 9:36 and more ...

  +Noon: Business of Art Cohort helps artists learn to both create and profit

  +Noon: Listen Up: Hellitosis offers wild, surprising new album

  +Noon: First Person: Body art runs in the family!

  +Noon: Dog found at Holden fitness center

  -Will March bring more snow to New England?

  -Some Worcester liquor stores ditching Russian vodka

  -Worcester raises Ukrainian flag during prayer service

  -2 vigils in Worcester call for peace in Ukraine

  -Worcester parish sends support to Ukraine

  -Parade, festival highlight celebration of city's 300th anniversary

  -In response to a number of student deaths, WPI names Assumption professor director of new Center for Well-Being

  -New England Patriots captain celebrates National Pancake Day in Worcester by making breakfast at Abby’s House

  -2nd Millbury firefighter facing child sexual assault charges

  -Former school custodian in Leominster sentenced to 8-9 years for rape of student 

  -The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday

  -Worcester city councilors on rent control: Some see pluses, others dire consequences

  -Worcester publishes years of conflict of interest filings online

  -Greendale YMCA full of neighborhood spirit

  -Former state Rep. Kate Campanale announces run for lieutenant governor

  -Search all Worcester road construction projects for 2022

  -DJ Patrick Allen headlines "gaymer night" at All Systems Go

  -Bad Advice: Neighbor hasn't moved car in six months 

  -Tribute to an area priest and former Theology professor at Assumption University 

  -ICYMI: Worcester man listed on Mass. Most Wanted gets 5 1/2 years after shooting

  -Driver in fatal shooting on Country Club Boulevard gets 8 to 10 years

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Millbury Music and Performing Arts begins "Note Your Name" fundraiser

  -March is the month to donate to the Grafton Food Bank

  -Palmer declares for Grafton Select Board

  -Meet this Westborough resident who was born before the U.S. had an income tax

  -Vacant Route 9 warehouses in Shrewsbury marked for demolition 

  -Sports: Is a power play between Tom Brady, Bruce Arians taking place right before our eyes?

  -NEW: Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales

  -X-Golf opens in Worcester bringing state-of-the-art golf simulator to Grove Street

  -Baseball player reject owners' offer, regular season games to be canceled

  -Holy Cross men's hockey prepares for playoffs

  -Celtics beat Hawks, 107-98

  -Ducks beat Bruins, 4-3 

  -NEW: Cars: March to Bertera Nissan for great values! (7:57)

  -Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston

  -National/International: U.S. births continue to decline but "may be returning to pre-pandemic levels"

  -Massive cargo ship carrying 400 luxury cars sinks in mid-Atlantic

  -New England: States seek to improve communication in child welfare cases

  -Video shows TJ Maxx employee attacked by robbery suspect in Newton (2:01) 

  -Business: Workforce dropouts add variable to Mass. economy

  -TV/Streaming: HBO pulls "The Larry David Story" hours before premiere 

  -Celebrity: Neil Diamond sells entire song catalog 

  -Animals: Worcester area pets newly up for adoption: Meet Randy, Simon, Felix & more 

  -Food: One of Domino’s most popular deals is getting more expensive

  -Health: This common drink could slash your risk of heart disease, stroke by half 

  -History: Nobility Hill, across from City Hall in Worcester in 1835 

  -Homes: Worcester area real estate roundup 

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Trooper helps new parents get to the hospital in time for daughter’s arrival 

  -Meanwhile, a survey finds Boston accent is the "most annoying" in U.S. 

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +Noon: Vaccination/booster clinic 11-7 today at Worcester Public Library

  -Demand for testing is falling, but experts caution it’s as important as ever

  -UMass Medical School finds that at-home antigen tests detect Omicron and Delta similarly 

  -ICYMI: Worcester County's cases fall 33.4%

  -7 places you still need to wear a face mask in Massachusetts

  -More free at-home tests can be ordered starting next week

  -Vaccine protection fell substantially for children during Omicron surge