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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:52). High of 50 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: No charges will be filed against Worcester cheer coaches (:19)
+6:00: Related: Worcester’s Abby Kelley Foster school cancels cheerleading season amid misconduct allegations
+6:00: Family reflects on hosting President Carter during 1977 visit to Clinton
+6:00: February school vacation: Things to do in Central Mass.
+6:00: Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, NHL week 19
+6:00: Worcester Magazine readers share pics for National Love Your Pet Day
-Firefighters battle large brush fire on steep hill in Auburn
-Sculptures and skating featured at Worcester Winter Festival
-Planning Board to take up 163-unit Downtown Worcester residential complex on Wednesday
-New Worcester permanent Fire Chief Martin Dyer reflects on responsibility, honor of service
-Gift store offers genuine Irish products in Worcester
-Verdict still out on Verdict Café's future
-Worcester Public Schools training on safety amid increase in threats
-Vocero Hispano: 02-17-2023 al 02-23-2023
-Sheriff's Office displays random acts of kindness
-Here's what's open and closed on Presidents Day
-W.R.T.A. service for Presidents Day
-Worcester trash and recycling pickup will not be delayed this week
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Wright's Farm (4:10)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-NEW! Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (33:42): Monteru French Brandy
>SHOWTIME: What Worcester's Reading -- Root and Press
-City Councilor Sean Rose: Families need enhanced SNAP benefits
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to Worcester man who served the Fire Department for 22 years
-ICYMI: UMass Medical School says UMass Memorial owes it $40 million. The bitter legal fight could cost millions more
-More Honey Farms will change name, brand after sale
-Police end investigation into cheer staff at Worcester’s Abby Kelley Foster school
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): Wachusett students strive to balance homework workload
-Holden officer promoted to Sergeant
-Holden D.P.W. has new home (12:06)
-A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): When President Carter visited Clinton in 1977 (1:51)
-Related: Carter stayed overnight in Clinton home (2:21)
-Oak Middle School to host Shrewsbury beauty pageant
-Shrewsbury Police Department announces promotions
-Shrewsbury seeks candidates to fill 2 seats on Zoning Board of Appeals
-Sterling family hosts fundraiser for March of Dimes
-New England Motel & Antiques Market, one of the larger fields at the Brimfield shows, sold
-Berlin nomination papers available March 2nd
>SPORTS: Jayson Tatum nets NBA All-Star Game record 55 points, MVP in win
-Railers lose to Norfolk, 7-3
-Mass. Pirates take 10 players in XFL Draft
-Former Algonquin star Alex Karaban is shining as a freshman at UConn
-Division 3 indoor track: Worcester Tech finishes fourth; Ojatabu, Nguyen, McCormack win titles
>CARS: NEW! Bertera Nissan has a great car for you (4:39)
-Tesla recalling 363,000 cars with self-driving beta software
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
-FINAL DAY! Fuller RV Rentals and Sales at Springfield RV Show
>NATIONAL: President makes surprise visit to Ukraine
-Prominent Los Angeles Catholic Auxiliary Bishop murdered
-New Orleans' Bacchus parade leaves 5 shot, including child
>NEW ENGLAND: 20th anniversary of Rhode Island nightclub fire that killed 100
-Mass. has lost 110,000 residents since COVID began. Is life better out there?
>COLLEGES: WPI grad serves as principal deputy assistant secretary in D.O.E.’s Office of International Affairs
-Anna Maria College and Molly Bish Center host legislative briefing
>HOMES: Gardening Central Mass. -- Tips for propagating house plants
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Facebook, Instagram are launching paid verification services
>FOOD: The most outrageous food challenge in Mass. is in Boston
>HEALTH: Irregular sleep could be harmful to your heart, study finds
-Should you avoid gel manicures to avoid risks? Here's what experts say
>SHOPPING: 12 best Presidents Day appliance deals and sales
-The 10 best Presidents Day TV sales to shop
-18 best Presidents Day furniture deals and sales
>TV/STREAMING: What to watch and stream on Presidents Day
>MOVIES: Ant-Man opens big at box office with $104 million for "Quantumania"
>CELEBRITY: Richard Belzer, comedian and "Law & Order" star, dead at 78
-Tom Sizemore, "Saving Private Ryan" actor, in critical condition after brain aneurysm, rep says
>HISTORY: 1871 ad from Sargent Card Clothing Co. in Worcester
>ANIMALS: Foster dog refuses to leave her crate for weeks (3:12)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman finally gets her high school diploma 42 years later
-Meanwhile, in New Zealand, plane spends 16 hours in the air, ends up back at same airport
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Classifieds
+Sunday Brunch Chef at the White Eagle
-Director of Planning and Development, Town of Holden
-Full-time bilingual clinician at Community Health Link
-Full/part time waitstaff at busy Worcester, Holden restaurants
-Full- or part-time servers at Canal District restaurant
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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