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In The News
-Latest forecast: Dry and mild today, high of 48 in Worcester
+4:00: UMass Medical School investigators ID toxin associated with ALS
+Noon: European Bakery & Pastry in Worcester raises funds to benefit Ukrainian refugees
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - March 10th
+Noon: Worcester among top 10 most Irish cities in America
+Noon: Langford brothers from Worcester lead BC men to OT upset of Wake Forest in ACC Tournament
+Noon: WPI announces faculty promotions and tenure awards
+Noon: All That Remains brings "Fall of Ideals" 15th anniversary show to Palladium
-Worcester police seek information on another missing teen
-Related: Worcester police looking for 2 missing teens
-Family of murdered Worcester woman waiting 4 years for trial
-Businesses gearing up for Worcester St. Patrick's parade
-Spectrum doubles internet speed in 30 Central Mass. towns
-Strong wind takes down sign of Worcester restaurant
-Worcester Green Corps increase efforts to keep the city clean
-Worcester councilors seek answers after diversity chief quits
-Earlier: NAACP slams city administration over recent high-profile departure
-Worcester Mayor Joe Petty formally announces run for state senate
-Radio Worcester (14:55): Joe Petty talks about his run for State Senate
-Colleges: Local couple transforms lives of first-generation students with new scholarship endowment at Worcester State
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-WCCA-TV's "Coffee with Konnie" No. 535 (29:49): Bill Gagnon
-Worcesteria: Storytellers Project put everyday tales in perspective
-E-bikes for Worcester residents: Grant funds test program
-Izo Enoma set for halftime show at Worcester Pirates home opener
-Last Call with Quinn Fitzgerald and Sara de Zarraga, co-founders of Flare
-Five Things to Do: Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Ronnie Earl and more ...
-Fiddler's Green an oasis of Irish heritage, culture
-ArtsWorcester announces 18th Annual College Show winners
-"Batwoman’s" Nicole Kang set for Northeast Comic Con in Boxborough
-Tribute to 21-year-old Worcester man killed in car crash
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Boylston police cruiser involved in head-on collision
-What is the future of outdoor dining in Grafton?
-Spencer Rep. Peter Durant files amendment to suspend state gas tax. House rejects it
-Sterling town election nomination papers available
-Registration now open for 31st Grafton Gazebo Road Race
-Sutton Select Board discusses MBTA housing mandate, road work and more
-Waters Farm Preservation to host colonial re-enactment weekend
-Isaac Phillips, at center of 2013 racism claim, indicted in shooting of man in Leominster
-Sports: Green Hill Golf Course opens for the season on March 11th
-NEW: Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Celtics beat Hornets, 115-101
-Revolution down Pumas, 3-0, in Champions League quarterfinals
-Railers beat Maine, 6-3
-Holy Cross football places 20 on Patriot League Academic Honor Roll
-Cars: March to Bertera Nissan for great values! (7:57)
-VW bus is finally back. And now it’s electric
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-National/International: White House warns Russia may use chemical weapons in Ukraine
-Why this tax season is extra frustrating
-A look inside the 1st "safe injection sites" in the U.S.
-New England: Rising heating oil costs complicate staying warm in winter's final weeks
-Thousands gather at funeral for fallen Trooper Tamar Bucci
-Business: America had 11.3 million jobs available in January
-Mustang Bio refinances $75 million to further fund R&D
-Homes: The latest 5 open houses in Worcester
-Food: Gourmet juice shop opening in Worcester's Union Station
-TV/Streaming: Get Paramount+ for only $3 for 3 Months
-Celebrity: "Black Panther" director Ryan Coogler was mistaken for a bank robbery
-Health: Senate reviving efforts to limit insulin costs
-U.S. man who got 1st pig heart transplant dies after 2 months
-History: Ernest Shackleton’s ship found 107 years after sinking off Antarctica
-Animals: Scared kitten perfect surprise for 14-year-old girl (4:05)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Ukrainian girl who sang "Let It Go" reportedly safe in Poland
-Meanwhile, in San Diego, border authorities find 52 reptiles hidden in man's clothing
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-2 years later, Mass. now in "much better place" with COVID
-Free walk-up testing and vaccination/booster clinic 10-3 today at Worcester Public Library
-Rutland sets dates for final vaccination clinics
-How to get free antiviral medicine if you test positive
-ICYMI: More than 900 Mass. residents participating in study on long-term impacts
-Pfizer begins Phase 2 and 3 trial of antiviral Paxlovid in children ages 6 to 17
-Students suffered drops in reading skill during pandemic
-Doctor explains how White House's test-to-treat program works
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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