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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
-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
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-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
In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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