Highlights in The 016 Friday, March 4th

• Posted by 016 Administrator March 4, 2022 - Filed in News - 1,528 views

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

  In The News

  -Latest forecast: Chilly start, high of 30 today in Worcester

  +6:00: Dominatrix sentenced to life in prison in Ashburnham treehouse murder

  +6:00: Man sentenced to prison for starting fire that claimed life of Worcester firefighter

  +6:00: Worcester police confiscate large amounts of heroin, fentanyl

  +6:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - March 4th

  +6:00: Guns, drugs found stashed in ceiling of Millbury Tractor Supply Co. restroom just tip of case against Rhode Island man

  +6:00: 3 hospitalized after Fitchburg triple-decker engulfed in flames, smoke (1:48)

  +6:00: See the March menus for local specialty doughnut shops

  +6:00: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester

  +6:00: Tony Award-winning "CATS" returns to Worcester

  -43-year-old man found dead outside Worcester elementary school

  -Worcester police, homeless outreach teams making progress in Lincoln Plaza "disaster" area

  -Spencer man indicted on child pornography charges

  -Former Spencer man caught with near-kilo of cocaine outside storage facility sentenced

  -Fundraiser aids family of Worcester man killed in car crash

  -Taste of Ukraine being served up at a Worcester bakery

  -Homes: 5 new Worcester homes for sale

  -Colleges: Holy Cross announces $11 million gift

  -HC professor: Invasion has Kremlin battling for hearts and minds at home

  -Former prisoners from Worcester strive for "progress, not perfection"

  -The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday

  -Radio Worcester (14:11): Robyn Kennedy on her run for State Senate

  -Councilor Bergman proposes 24/7 pothole hotline for Worcester residents

  -Rosen's Roundtable No. 468 (27:50): Dismantling Structural Racism

  -Rosalie Tirella: Worcester's homeless crisis

  -Ray Mariano: Plan for more large-scale public housing is a serious mistake

  -Poetry Town: "Elm Park in Winter"

  -Return to "Nightmare Alley" — The tumultuous life of Worcester starlet Helen Walker

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

  -Tribute to lifetime member of the Brown Square Civic Club 

  -ICYMI: Amazon store in Millbury, opened in December, to close

  -Special needs teen accused of attacking staffer at Worcester school facing charges

  -Peabody home decor company expands into Worcester

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Rotary Club to install community fridge near Senior Center

  -4 finalists named in Sterling town administrator search

  -Sterling concerned by Wachusett figures, lack of playground funds

  -Princeton Democratic Town Committee call to caucus

  -Rutland lands Master Plan grant 

  -Sports: Holy Cross women's basketball coach Maureen Magarity has Crusaders savoring Patriot League title 

  -Worcester Bravehearts to bring back Worcester Tornadoes for one night

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

  -Celtics beat Grizzlies, 120-107 

  -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: Fire at Ukraine nuclear plant extinguished

  -19 children hurt as SUV smashes into California preschool

  -Tragic: Man dies in freak accident before finding out he won piece of huge lottery jackpot

  -New England: Baker orders contracts with Russian companies canceled

  -Section of iconic oceanside Newport cliff walk collapses

  -DEA issues warning after pills containing fentanyl seized in New England

  -Business: Worcester well on its way to becoming industry hub, leader

  -Here are the companies that have cut ties with Russia over the Ukraine invasion

  -TV/Streaming: You can watch the Netflix Marvel shows on Disney+ starting March 16th

  -Celebrity: New Kids on the Block, Salt-N-Pepa, En Vogue re-create ’80s videos 

  -Animals: Dog found on roadside — now he loves to run on beach (3:28)

  -Food: Friendly’s first fast-casual cafe opens in Massachusetts 

  -Health: Vaping raises risk of diabetes, John Hopkins researchers say

  -History: Union Depot, prior to Union Station, in Worcester

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Doorbell video catches good Samaritan helping woman after fall 

  -Meanwhile, in Denver, cat reunited with owner after being found hidden in recliner donated to thrift store 

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  -Worcester teachers’ union calls for choice regarding school mask mandates 

  -Free vaccinations/boosters available noon-3 today in Downtown Worcester

  -ICYMI: Here are the current mask policies at Worcester area colleges

  -Mass. officials report 1,067 new cases, 27 additional deaths

  -Long COVID less likely for those who are fully vaccinated, new study says