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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 (:40). High of 31 today
-Sidewalks, roads slippery in Worcester (:55)
-Declared Winter Parking Ban for Worcester in effect
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester bar gets license suspension following rooftop overdoses, death in June
+6:00: Drug suspect found hiding in neighbor's closet in Worcester
+6:00: New Worcester park on sliver between Indian Lake, I-190 going public
+6:00: Rosen's Roundtable No. 494 (28:14): Affordable Housing/Seeds of Hope
+Noon: Radio Worcester (7:30): City Councilor Kate Toomey responds to story on texting and relationship with police
+Noon: Worcester Public Library shifting hours at 2 branches
+Noon: Eight Things To Do: Balinese performances, Powerwolf, Fiber Art ...
+Noon: After 30 years Worcester Scene: Reseen at Worcester Historical Museum
+Noon: Thrift Store Threads: Fashion finds a way to stay true to oneself
+Noon: First Person: Random Thoughts from The Great Wolf Lodge in December
-State commissioner recommends new charter school in Worcester despite vigorous local opposition
-Analysis finds low interest in sports betting in Worcester
-Deadly December shooting on Highland Street was road rage incident, prosecutor says
-Man found dead with Worcester mother and child died by suicide, officials say
-Worcester man sentenced to life for second degree murder
-Webster firefighter dies preparing to answer service call
-"Antiques Roadshow" coming to Old Sturbridge Village in June
-Worcester icon perseveres through challenging times, prepares to celebrate 100 years in business
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public School in Brief -- attendance policy, extending lunch times, students with disabilities, access to menstrual products
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester - "What Happened to Sabrina Hatheway? - Part 1". Video (19:22). Audio (21:06)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (33:42): Monteru French Brandy
>SHOWTIME: February school vacation: Things to do in Central Mass.
-eMPathia Jazz Duo to perform at Mechanics Hall's Club 321
-JAZZED UP Duo performs at Vals in Holden on Saturday
-A case of orchid Fever at Tower Hill
-Listen Up: New music from Cliff Notez and Niki Luparelli
-Last Call: Southbridge author Robert McMaster on "Rose of Glenkerry"
-Athol Bird & Nature Club shares deep love of nature, wildlife
-Radio Worcester (9:51): Hank talks about the 15.5% opt out rate on sex ed
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to man who owned a Worcester cafe for more than 40 years
-Reminder: Worcester trash and recycling pickup will not be delayed this week
-ICYMI: Longtime retail building in Worcester becoming a restaurant
-Store leaving Downtown Worcester for Canal District
-Plea discussed in case of Auburn foster mother charged in death of 2-year-old, court records show
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): Holden Recreation announces summer programs
-Wachusett students strive to balance homework workload
-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): Woman at odds with Fitchburg Housing Authority to get home after eviction
-State police assisting in search for missing man in Fitchburg
-Auburn police, fire to hold open house to show need for new headquarters
-Shrewsbury Spring & Summer Program Registration will open 10 a.m. March 7th
-Princeton Citizens’ Caucus slated for March 8th
-Nomination papers available for Rutland election
-West Boylston police log February 13th to 19th
-Grafton police log
>SPORTS: Should Patriots offer this trade for Bengals receiver Tee Higgins?
-Baseball exec rip Red Sox for Bogaerts exit, other poor offseason moves
-Holy Cross women's basketball team clinches home game in league tourney. Highlights (1:51). Interview (2:43)
-Holy Cross women's hockey team completes historic season
-Remembering the "Miracle on Ice" 43 years later
>CARS: NEW! Bertera Nissan has a great car for you (4:39)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: TV reporter, girl fatally shot in Florida. authorities say
-More bodies found in China mine collapse, 48 remain missing
-Tragic: Mom dies in Oklahoma skydiving accident
>NEW ENGLAND: Timeline reveals details of 911 call from Andover murder-suicide
-Police looking for 2 missing women in the area of Mass./N.H./Maine border
>HOMES: Worcester area real estate roundup
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross alum one of first Peace Corps volunteers to return to overseas service since 2020
-Anna Maria's top 10 college fair questions answered (2:16)
>BUSINESS: Sending out a small business S.O.S.
-Most companies in 4-day work week trial say they won't go back
-Even as V.C. funding abounds in Mass., local entrepreneurs must rely on their own money and time to grow startups
>HEALTH: COVID infection provides as much protection as vaccine: study
-Radio Worcester (12:51): Taking steps to preserve Medicaid coverage as the end of the continuous coverage requirement nears.
-Free COVID testing on Thursday: 10-3 in Downtown Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: "Wheel of Fortune" contestant stuns audience with answer: "What?"
>MOVIES: Liam Neeson thought iconic "Taken" speech was "corny"
>CELEBRITY: Rolling Stones making new music with Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr
>FOOD: Starbucks’ new drinks have a spoonful of olive oil in every cup
>SHOPPING: For this local couple, starting bookshop "A Great Notion" in Auburn
>ANIMALS: Street cat is so determined to get inside woman’s home (3:19)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Baby gets special homecoming after being born 3 months early
-Meanwhile, in California, man with world's longest tongue uses it to paint
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+Call-Taker, Scheduler at W.R.T.A.
-Seasonal jobs with Worcester Parks, Rec & Cemetery Division
-All-Star bartender wanted for Canal District restaurant
-Sunday Brunch Chef at the White Eagle
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Police investigating after man shot near Fitchburg State
+6:00: Tri-axle dump truck rollover shuts down road in Sutton
+6:00: Worcester unveils major redesign for busy College Street
+6:00: 168 students, staff honored at Worcester schools Special Education Celebration Of Success
+6:00: Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Message (1:42): Start of the fourth quarter
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
+Noon: Mass. Pike traffic after semi crash on I-495 in Westborough
+Noon: State Police lieutenant back in court on perjury charge in Worcester recruit’s death
+Noon: Ex-Worcester food bank C.E.O. McMurray to receive social justice award
+Noon: "Handmaid's Tale" author Margaret Atwood to speak at Holy Cross
+Noon: A new arts epicenter: Creative Hub Worcester set to open at long last
+Noon: Last Call: Samantha Bucci, poet and poetry slam organizer
+Noon: First Person: For Joe Fusco Jr., remembering Mom brings laughs, stings
-Q.C.C. police officer has certification suspended after domestic violence charges filed
-Curtis Sliwa visits Worcester, and can't resist "glazing" local diner
-Think Derek Herman loves Worcester? He has the tattoos to prove it
-Could the old Dive Bar spot be pouring drinks again?
-When will the Denholm building be torn down? Developer agrees to timeline
-Inside the state's biggest office-to-residential conversion in Worcester (2:30)
-Worcester City Manager proposes $1.4 million tax break for housing project by Polar Park
-See compensation for all 8,363 City of Worcester employees
-Rift with Pope Leo "really unprecedented," says Holy Cross religious studies professor (2:42). Article
-Related: Worcester bishop issues statement
-How Audra Doody of Safe Exit Initiative is helping to change our world
-Worcester County Wonders: Setting the Revolution record straight
-Aislinn Doyle: April 16th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester Public Schools to hold April 15th community forum on school boundary and quadrant alignment project
>DINING OUT: The Broadway Restaurant
-ICYMI: Vigil held for 10-year-old killed by car in Webster (2:19). Article
-Related: Driver in fatal Webster crash was arrested week before for drug possession, police say (1:49)
-Before reporting to prison for hacking, former Assumption student from Sterling thanks F.B.I. for arresting him (3:25). Article
-No one in truck that was found in Leicester pond, police say (:20). Article
-"They’re lucky to be alive": 3 people hospitalized after tree crushes pickup truck in Princeton
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Project Adventure – not just a physical workout
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Train hits vehicle at Clinton railroad crossing (:23)
-Overdose leads to 21-day suspension for Webster Boosters Club
-Barre firefighters respond to residential fire on Oak Street
-Another Oxford leader heads to Canton as Gifford named deputy chief
-Southbridge council denies Open Meeting Law claims, refers complaints to counsel
-Man charged after breaking into ex-girlfriend’s Leominster apartment through window
-Construction alert from the Millbury D.P.W.
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Usher and Chris Brown announce tour, including August stop at Gillette Stadium
-Des Rocs to play Worcester in lead up to new album release
-Listen Up: Worcester musician Sam Femino eyes social media in new song
-Remembering "Voice of Clannad" Moya Brennan
-Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
>OPINION: Michael Garand: Why banking local means investing in Worcester's future
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (13:17): Heather Cassani, owner, Wattson Home Solutions
-Unity Radio Unity in the Community (57:47): Michael Goldstein, owner, Empire Loan
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who taught in the Worcester Public Schools for more than 35 years
>SPORTS: NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after photos with Mike Vrabel
-Related: Read Russini's full resignation letter
-No tailgating at Gillette Stadium during World Cup
-Celtics superlatives and awards: Most improved, biggest surprise and more
-Bruins beat Devils, 4-0
-Red Sox lose to Twins, 6-0
-Bravehearts announce Fireworks Friday dates
-Holy Cross names Scott Black assistant men’s soccer coach
-Coach Jon Ladino announces 2030 Holy Cross softball signing class
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 9-4
-33 Worcester runners set for Boston Marathon
>CARS: Ford C.E.O. Jim Farley warns Chinese car sales in U.S. would be "devastating"
>NATIONAL: Frightening new Yellowstone study sparks eruption fears
-Doctor accused of fatally removing organ from patient arrested for botched operation
-Tragic: Couple abused their 6 children, kept boy in dog kennel: officials
>NEW ENGLAND: Elderly homeowner trapped with "tenant from hell" (1:09)
-FedEx driver struck, killed by alleged drunken driver in Vermont, police say
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Professor Andrew Burkhardt connects Goddard’s legacy to modern discoveries
-Holy Cross President Rougeau on Commencement, leadership updates, the job market and more
-A.I. salon at Assumption brings students, faculty, staff and industry voices together for a dynamic conversation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why Antarctica is unlike any other travel destination
-8 states where the weather forecast is always wrong
>BUSINESS: New Disney C.E.O. announces 1,000 job cuts via email
-LPL Financial Research: The economy takes multiple shocks in stride
-What to expect from an I.R.S. business audit
-Lack of motivation, rejection stalls job searches for millions of unemployed Americans: survey
>HEALTH: Deaths from a silent disease have quadrupled among young U.S. women, study shows
-Man undergoes experimental treatment to prevent A.L.S. (2:59)
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (44:48): Somatic movement, with Emily Konstan
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: Get a refund on this recalled Sam’s Club Christmas decoration
>FOOD: How good are the Polar Seltzer Summer flavors? (2:13)
>TV/STREAMING: Meryl Streep to star in "The Corrections" limited series adaptation
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Insidious: Out of the Further" (2:34)
>CELEBRITY: Alec Baldwin talks "Rust" prosecution health toll, retiring on podcast
-"Lost" star Matthew Fox reveals why he walked away from Hollywood at height of his stardom
>ANIMALS: Mama dog dumped at shelter walks herself into a better life (2:04)
>HISTORY: Abandoned "ghost towns" are scattered across Massachusetts
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. "sewer singer" gains TikTok fame for underground opera performances (2:31)
-Meanwhile, in Canada, video shows confused beaver wandering into store, getting stuck behind automatic doors
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