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In The News
-Latest forecast: Expect 2-3" of snow today in Worcester, tapering off this evening
+6:00: Strong wind takes down sign of Worcester restaurant
+6:00: Worcester councilors seek answers after diversity chief quits
+6:00: Spencer Rep. Peter Durant files amendment to suspend state gas tax
+6:00: Local couple transforms lives of first-generation students with new scholarship endowment at Worcester State
+6:00: Izo Enoma set for halftime show at Worcester Pirates home opener
+Noon: Worcester Mayor Joe Petty announces run for state senate
+Noon: Radio Worcester (14:55): Joe Petty talks about his run for State Senate
+Noon: Green Hill Golf Course opens for the season on March 11th
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - March 9th
+Noon: Last Call with Quinn Fitzgerald and Sara de Zarraga, co-founders of Flare
+Noon: Five Things to Do: Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Ronnie Earl and more ...
+Noon: Fiddler's Green an oasis of Irish heritage, culture
+Noon: ArtsWorcester announces 18th Annual College Show winners
+Noon: "Batwoman’s" Nicole Kang set for Northeast Comic Con in Boxborough
-Worcester police looking for 2 missing teens
-Worcester taxpayer tab after police partying: $100,000
-Worcester, Springfield singled out in federal audit of Hurricane Maria money
-Area nurse pleads guilty to morphine tampering
-Gourmet juice shop opening in Worcester's Union Station
-Millbury Street bar sold to longtime employee and his wife, set to close in April
-Indian Lake refill begins this week
-Students learn STEM through app building to Minecraft at Code Wiz
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-WCCA-TV's "Coffee with Konnie" No. 535 (29:49): Bill Gagnon
-Bill Shaner: Worcester's really, really bad at public records
-Radio Worcester (10:37): State Rep. David LeBoeuf on re-election, 17th Worcester District and legislation
-Rosalie Tirella: Praying for Peter Stefan’s speedy recovery
-Bad Advice: Dog owner not cleaning up after his pet
-On being Irish in America: "We built the canals and bridges"
-Listen Up: Five contemporary Irish pop acts worth knowing
-Don Landgren: Gas prices on the rise
-Tribute to man who practiced law in Worcester for 65 years
-ICYMI: Worcester man found dead in Paxton may have been murdered, DA says
-NAACP slams city administration over recent high-profile departure
-Lucky's Cafe will move downtown, reopen
-Worcester restaurateur buys $1.8 million building near Polar Park 5 months after last sale
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2-car crash on Southbridge Street near Wendy’s in Auburn
-Crumbl Cookies coming to Millbury in April
-Grafton Farmers Market will pop up at library
-Great Stories comics and hobby store expands in Whitinsville
-Shrewsbury residents call on selectmen to "stop the Beal deal" (updated)
-Shrewsbury bridge lights blue in honor of Trooper Tamar Bucci
-Sports: Jolie Creo named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-NEW: Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Bruins to honor Tuukka Rask with ceremonial puck drop on March 31
-Pirates re-sign WR Dontez Byrd
-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: Here's what a U.S. ban on Russian oil accomplishes?
-Russian ship told to "f--k yourself" destroyed in battle: report
-New England: 1,200 officers pay tribute to fallen Trooper Tamar Bucci (2:02)
-Sec. of State Galvin calls for "scrutiny" of potential gouging
-Mass. college student studying in Netherlands fatally stabbed by stalker, family says (2:00)
-Tragic: 4-year-old girl killed in Mass. fire was at day care when blaze started
-Business: Central Mass. business confidence rose in February, remains above state average
-Why a new index shows local employers as overly optimistic
-WBJ's Movers & Shakers for March 7th
-Colleges: Assumption president announces retirement
-Clark grad is a key policy voice as state cannabis commissioner
-Homes: Worcester real estate roundup
-Shopping: Apple unveils new budget iPhone that will be faster and more expensive
-Your toilet paper roll is slimming down
-TV/Streaming: Netflix makes "Ukraine's Fight for Freedom" (2015) available for free (1:37:49)
-Movies: ABC threatened to cancel the Oscars, leading to category elimination: Report
-Celebrity: Britney Spears vows to get "justice" for those who "harmed" her
-Health: B.U. study says that optimism may make you less stressed (:55)
-History: "Water Street: World Within a World," a 1983-1984 exhibit at Worcester Historical Museum (15:43)
-Animals: Latest pets up for adoption at Worcester area shelters
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Good Samaritan saves California woman from burning car
-He was "Russian home." Meanwhile, Florida man blames speeding violation on Ukraine-Russia conflict
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+Full-Time Reporter at Worcester Business Journal
-Security guard, Worcester DPW&P
-PT Veteran Services Agent serving multiple towns
-Appointment Setter - B2B Telemarketing
-New Business Development at Absolute Robot
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: How to get free antiviral medicine if you test positive
+Noon: Doctor explains how White House's test-to-treat program works
-More than 900 Mass. residents participating in study on long-term impacts
-Free walk-up vaccination/booster clinic 11-7 today at Worcester Public Library
-Radio Worcester (14:51): CM Ed Augustus on COVID & masks, departure of CDO Stephanie Williams, cadet program & tercentennial
-ICYMI: Worcester Board of Health drops school mask mandate effective immediately
-Mass. officials report 607 new cases, 61 deaths over 3-day period
-Study links even mild COVID to changes in the brain
-Top doctors talk long COVID, brain damage after infection
-How to order your free tests by mail as new round available
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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