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In The News
-Latest forecast: Pick of the week, high of 70 in Worcester
+4:00: Man pleads guilty to striking and killing man after driving home drunk from the Blarney Stone bar (above)
+4:00: 2 Worcester residents arrested for drug trafficking
+4:00: West Boylston cannabis dispensary to open Monday
+4:00: Bravehearts add 13 new Division 1 players
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - March 18th
+Noon: Holden police arrest driver after rollover crash
+Noon: Holden police arrest man for OUI, open container
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on VOD
-Overnight: Firefighters battling large blaze at Webster restaurant (:37)
-Hearing set for man who disinterred bodies from Hope Cemetery for "dark" religious practices
-Ethics Commission won’t dismiss allegations against Worcester DA and others
-Worcester approves site plan for 210-unit apartment complex on Hemans Street
-Former Worcester resident, City Council candidate is trying to get his grandmother back from Russia
-Accuser explains sexual allegations against St. John's Food for Poor director
-Earlier: Worcester food pantry operator suspended over accusations of sexual coercion
-At Holy Cross, Amanda Belichick is creating her own coaching legacy
-Planet Fitness renovates Webster Square location
-"Everybody is Irish" is the message at the Fiddler's Green Pub on St. Patrick's Day
-The Next Draft: Wormtown close to distilling liquor
-Temporary platform at Union Station sign of major improvement project
-Homes: 5 open houses planned in Worcester
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Five Things to Do: Brit Floyd, Inmo Yang and more ...
-Local theaters screen Ukrainian film to support war relief effort
-Country star Chris Janson will be "All In" at The Palladium on March 26th
-WCCA-TV's "This is Worcester" No. 136 (23:48): The 1953 Worcester Tornado
-Retirement community celebrates gathering again with "Senior Olympics"
-Tribute to "Mr. Fix-It" who enjoyed camping and "the wonder of it all"
-ICYMI: Worcester JetBlue passengers left stranded on tarmac after workers leave
-Family that survived Soviet oppression escapes Ukraine, now in Worcester (2:22)
-$100,000 Mass Cash winner sold in Worcester
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-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): A week later, no sign of missing Sturbridge man
-256 new apartments proposed for Pleasant Street, Upton Street in Grafton
-Furniture and household goods drive Saturday at Wachusett Recycling Center
-32-year-old Whitinsville man arrested for drug distribution
-Fitchburg grandfather hopeful daughter, grandson will leave Ukraine (1:41)
-Princeton trail summit set for March 27th
-Sports: City councilor wants to see upgrades to Foley Stadium
-Bravehearts to hold youth clinic April vacation week
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Clark women's basketball coach Pat Glispin retires after 37 seasons
-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: Who's a war criminal, and who gets to decide?
-Child was driving truck that struck van killing 9, NTSB says
-New England: In Worcester, Gov. Charlie Baker unveils $9.7 billion infrastructure bond bill
-New England MMA fighter dies after debut fight in Massachusetts
-Business: Worcester nonprofit names interim CEO following sudden retirement
-UMass Medical School looking to fill 600 positions
-Tree House using recycled carbon dioxide to make beer (2:59)
-TV/Streaming: "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" announces an end date and a stacked roster of guests
-Movies: All the first-time nominees at this year's Academy Awards
-Celebrity: Arnold Schwarzenegger, in video to Russians, tells Putin to "stop this war"
-Health: Experts on sleep apnea say special mouthguards can replace CPAP machines
-Homes: Mortgage rates rise above 4% for the first time since 2019
-Animals: Giant dog who lived in a crate for 6 years freaks out over her first cheeseburger (3:56)
-History: Main Street North from New Worcester Market
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Southwest crew celebrates kid’s birthday on flight
-Meanwhile, in Berdnardston, burglar locks man out of his home
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Free walkup vaccinations/boosters noon-8 today in Worcester Senior Center and noon-3 in Downtown Worcester
-What’s in the forecast? New variants moving into Massachusetts
-ICYMI: Worcester County reported 483 additional cases this week
-Moderna seeks FDA authorization for 4th dose of shot
-How bad could a wave of the BA.2 Omicron variant be for the U.S.? Here's the key indicator
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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