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In The News
-Latest forecast: High of 41 today in Worcester
+6:00: 2-car crash on Southbridge Street near Wendy’s in Auburn
+6:00: Central Mass. business confidence rose in February, remains above state average
+6:00: Why a new index shows local employers as overly optimistic
+6:00: Latest pets up for adoption at Worcester area shelters
+6:00: Your toilet paper roll is slimming down
+6:00: Rosalie Tirella: Praying for Peter Stefan’s speedy recovery
+6:00: Bad Advice: Dog owner not cleaning up after his pet
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - March 8th
+Noon: Indian Lake refill begins this week
+Noon: Crumbl Cookies coming to Millbury in April
+Noon: On being Irish in America: "We built the canals and bridges"
+Noon: Students learn STEM through app building to Minecraft at Code Wiz
+Noon: Listen Up: Five contemporary Irish pop acts worth knowing
+Noon: WCCA-TV's "Coffee with Konnie" No. 535 (29:49): Bill Gagnon
-Worcester man found dead in Paxton may have been murdered, DA says
-Remembrance ceremony held for fire victims in Worcester, 3 names to be added to memorial (1:44)
-Worcester man pleads guilty to drugs, guns, money laundering
-Worcester city manager responds to NAACP pulling out of anniversary celebration
-Related: Radio Worcester (13:17): Worcester NAACP President Fred Taylor on the departure of Chief Diversity Officer Stephanie Williams
-ICYMI: NAACP slams city administration over recent high-profile departure
-Food: Closed Worcester eatery will move downtown, reopen
-Worcester restaurateur buys $1.8 million building near Polar Park 5 months after last sale
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 467 (28:04): Going Maskless
-City Council Preview March 8: A police cadet program
-Worcester receives more than 20 applications for superintendent position
-Free swim lessons for current Worcester middle to high school students
-Bishop McManus: Add Ukraine to intentions
-Tribute to longtime area chef who started multiple restaurants
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Former corrections officer faces charge in Clinton in inmate sex case
-Shrewsbury student wins statewide history competition
-American Legion Post 42 meeting 4 p.m. today at Holden Senior Center
-Woman who died in Fitchburg blaze ID'd as Chelsea Ziemba, 30
-Parents urged to stay out of Grafton Senior Center parking lot at school pickup
-Grafton High Student Council takes the Polar Plunge
-Homes: 5 new houses for sale in Worcester
-Sports: Navy shocks Holy Cross women at the buzzer in Patriot League tournament
-NEW: Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Meet Robert Kraft's fiancée, Dr. Dana Blumberg
-Bill Belichick a possibility as play caller for Patriots: Report
-Falcons receiver Calvin Ridley suspended for ’22 for bets on NFL games
-Kings beat Bruins, 3-2
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, week 20
-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: Russian morale plunging in Ukraine stalemate: U.K. defense officer
-Iowa school shooting leaves 1 dead, 2 in critical condition
-New England: How Mass. gas prices compare to the rest of the country
-Parents charged after baby found choking on fentanyl in Maine
-Business: WBJ names the 2022 Business Leaders of the Year
-WBJ inducts the Class of 2022 into its Hall of Fame
-Shopping: Kohl’s to open 100 small-format stores, expand Sephora shops
-TV/Streaming: Disney+ will add a cheaper option — Here's how other Streamers compare
-Movies: New "Alien" movie headed to Hulu
-Celebrity: Dolly Parton and James Patterson team up for a novel about an aspiring country singer
-Academy of Country Music Awards 2022 winners
-Health: Just 1 alcoholic drink a day can shrink your brain, study says
-History: The Tower at Institute Park in Worcester
-Animals: Guy makes cat tiny collar camera to see what he's up to (3:16)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boxers help rescue woman who suffered heart attack at Waltham Gym
-Meanwhile, in Virginia, watch as deer crashes through dress store
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: More than 900 Mass. residents participating in study on long-term impacts
+Noon: Radio Worcester (14:51): CM Ed Augustus on COVID & masks, departure of CDO Stephanie Williams, cadet program & tercentennial
+Noon: Study links even mild COVID to changes in the brain
-Worcester Board of Health drops school mask mandate effective immediately
-Radio Worcester (6:57): Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on COVID and masks in schools
-Grafton pediatrician discusses COVID
-Worcester County reported 638 new cases last week
-ICYMI: Some still wary about removing masks in Worcester schools
-Free walk-up testing and vaccination/booster clinic 10-3 today in Downtown Worcester
-Mass. officials report 1,694 new cases over 3-day period, 22 additional deaths
-Here's where COVID risk is highest and lowest in New England
-Study: "Strong evidence" mild COVID has lasting impact on the brain
-Americans can now order another round of free tests
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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