Highlights in The 016 Monday, March 7th

• Posted by 016 Administrator March 7, 2022 - Filed in News - 944 views

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

  In The News

  -Latest forecast: Wind gusts 45-50 mph today in Worcester, high in mid-50s

  +6:00: Worcester man found dead in Paxton may have been murdered, DA says

  +6:00: Remembrance ceremony held for fire victims in Worcester, 3 names to be added to memorial (1:44)

  +6:00: Worcester city manager responds to NAACP pulling out of anniversary celebration

  +Noon: Radio Worcester (13:17): Worcester NAACP President Fred Taylor on the departure of Chief Diversity Officer Stephanie Williams

  -NAACP slams city administration over recent high-profile departure

  +Noon: WBJ names the 2022 Business Leaders of the Year

  +Noon: WBJ inducts the Class of 2022 into its Hall of Fame

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - March 7th

  -Man's body found in Paxton woods

  -Law firm announces return to downtown Worcester office for first time since December fire

  -Food: Here is Worcester's newest food truck

  -ICYMI: Former Worcester city manager battles with FedEx

  -These Central Mass. companies received the most complaints to the Attorney General

  -Worcester is largest U.S. city without a movie theater

  -Worcester students to participate in masterclass with Broadway star

  -Free concert showcases musical talent of Worcester's youth

  -Museum of Russian Icons displays a Ukrainian piece in solidarity

  -WoMag's Song to Get You Through the Week: "Heavenly Father" by Jafet Muzic 

  -The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday

  -Rosen's Roundtable No. 467 (28:04): Going Maskless

  -Joe D'Angelo's Sunday Moment

  -Main South CDC building lease-to-own storefronts in Worcester

  -Worcester City Council asked to lay groundwork for police cadet program

  -Worcester County had 8th-lowest rate of gun deaths among "large" counties in 2020

  -Worcester Public Schools to expand access to free college classes for high school students

  -Victoria Waterman: We must continue telling HERstory which is our story

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Oxford police post photo of "person of interest" in theft from Walgreen's

  -Fire chief revives 2 cats rescued from house fire in Sterling

  -SWAT team subdues armed man in North Grafton

  -Rutland couple thought they were just hiring a Realtor, they were signing a 40-year contract called "Homeowner Benefit Agreement"

  -Town of Shrewsbury Scholarship applications are due March 10th

  -Auburn Rec and Culture hosting craft fair April 10th

  -Homes: 5 new houses for sale in Worcester

  -Sports: Holy Cross women's basketball prepares for postseason

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

  -Celtics beat Brooklyn, 126-120

  -Railers fall for 2nd straight day, 5-3 

  -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: Netflix, TikTok block services in Russia

  -Already claimed Social Security? There are still ways you may be able to increase your retirement benefits 

  -Tragic: 11-year-old girl dies after falling under school bus

  -New England: Vermont police continue investigation into 36-car pileup 

  -Business:400 Family Dollar stores closed after a rat infestation. It's part of a troubling pattern

  -Colleges: Clark MBA and professor find opportunity in burgeoning cannabis industry

  -12 Clark student entrepreneurs won prizes ranging from $550-$2,000

  -TV/Streaming: Phoebe Waller-Bridge sets "Fleabag" follow-up at Prime Video 

  -Movies: "The Batman" earns $128 million at box office in year's biggest opening weekend

  -Celebrity: "Good Times" actor Johnny Brown dies at 84 

  -Health: A common eye disease you can take steps to prevent

  -History: Chase Building on Front Street in Worcester, 1911 

  -Animals: Rat poisons are killing New England eagles and owls. How you can help save them

  -Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): New mobile home delivered to widower who lost home to fire 

  -Meanwhile, these huge, invasive parachuting spiders will begin to cover the entire East Coast, experts say 

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +6:00: Here's where COVID risk is highest and lowest in New England

  +6:00: Worcester County reported 638 new cases last week

  +Noon: Radio Worcester (6:57): Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on COVID and masks in schools

  -Some still wary about removing masks in Worcester schools

  -Free walk-up testing and vaccination/booster clinic 11-4 today in Downtown Worcester 

  -ICYMI: New cases in Worcester at lowest rate since mid-August

  -Death toll nears 6 million as pandemic enters its 3rd year