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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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Classifieds
+Part-Time Receptionist/Cashier at Lamoureux Ford
+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 (1:08). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: American Airlines restarts Philadelphia service to Worcester, replacing N.Y.C. nonstop
+5:00: Massport announces location of huge new solar field near Worcester Airport
+5:00: New Hampshire woman killed in crash on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Earlier: Serious crash on I-84 in Sturbridge brings Friday morning traffic to a halt
+5:00: The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2024-2025 season, part 1
+5:00: John Keough: 3 things I think about Tuesday night
+Noon: Investigation underway after fire destroys home in Millbury
+Noon: Worcester colleges slam ballot question that would sap their endowments
+Noon: It's Good Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Captain America: Brave New World" and more
+Noon: Bad Religion, Pennywise set to headline Punk in the Park at Palladium
+Noon: Beyond Beer: Defunct Honey Bee Orchards new home for Ragged Hill Cider
+Noon: Keep the Faith: Considering the effects of Easter beyond Holy Week
-Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Rachel Monárrez to leave in June
-UMass Medical School lays off and furloughs 200 employees
-Earlier: Cuts will have irretrievable effects as UMass Medical School stands to lose $80 million, Gov. Healey says
-$100,000 lottery winner sold in Worcester
-Paul Revere lantern replica coming to Worcester City Hall
-State throws out License Commission's penalties against Worcester cigar bar
-Worcester reports 9 hate crimes in 2024, mostly nonviolent
-Mass. graduation requirements listening session in Worcester
-Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. will stop covering popular drugs for weight loss
>FAITH: Christians in Worcester practice their faith amid cultural, political divisions
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): 2 locals make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Sushi restaurants (5:36)
-ICYMI: Federal cuts are about to cripple Central Mass. food pantries
-Where Worcester ranks among U.S. cities where a family making $100,000 can "still be broke"
-Pickleball push sparks discussion over Worcester court upgrades
-How Armenian-American Heritage Month was proclaimed
-Worcester getting a second Chick-fil-A
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: “Disconnect to Reconnect”
-NEW: Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden slated to get fiber internet
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster woman arrested for stealing $38 in merchandise from Hannaford
-2 arrested after traffic stop leads to fentanyl trafficking bust in Shrewsbury
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Recreation Department Eggstravaganza
-David Prouty center court logo to be embedded in lobby floor
-Snow changes plans for Richards Library Book Sale
-Clinton election paper deadline is Friday
-Blackstone River tributaries in Sutton and Millbury graded
-Become a Salt Sleuth and clean up near the reservoir
-Bolton board will be a duo at least 'til fall
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Art at the Harold Stevens Gallery. hip-hop and more ...
-Call for vendors for 2025 Wednesdays on Water
>OPINION: Tracey Faraday: Finding the perfect balance in friendship & motherhood
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (52:47): Nataki Romeo, Cafe Romeo
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career firefighter in Worcester
>SPORTS: Celtics enter playoffs embracing adversity, tougher path to repeating as NBA champs
-Bravehearts rolls out new menu for corporate outings
-Bravehearts introduce 2025 coaching staff
-Holy Cross football 2025 season ticket memberships on sale now
-WooSox throw combined no-hitter over 7 innings in doubleheader sweep
>CARS: Honda denies reported plan to shift production from Canada, Mexico to U.S.
>NATIONAL: 2 dead, 6 hospitalized after Florida State shooting; suspect in custody
-At least 4 tourists reported dead following devastating cable car crash in Italy
>TRAGIC: "Hero" deacon shot dead protecting others at church Easter egg hunt
>NEW ENGLAND: Militia memorializes 250th anniversary of Battle of Lexington (3:35)
-Assailant storms Mass. courthouse in gas mask, tactical gear and pepper sprays, assaults several victims: video
>COLLEGES: The WPI Podcast, Episode 6 (38:32): Global Projects Program at 50
-Holy Cross Policy and Politics Seminar hosts Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of the most densely populated cities on Earth
>BUSINESS: M.B.I. welcomes 7 biotech startups to incubator facility in Worcester
-LPL Financial Research: Decent chance stock market bottom is in but far from certain
-What to know about paying down credit cards with personal loan (1:55)
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales drop slightly, as price climb in Worcester County continues
>SHOPPING: Shein, Temu price hike — What shoppers need to know amid tariffs
>HEALTH: Dr. Mallika Marshall answers questions about measles outbreak (2:21)
-Heated workouts and hot yoga are all the rage. But are they actually good for you?
>FOOD: McDonald's Gold Card — What it is and how to get one
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch "Law and Order: Organized Crime" Season 5 on Peacock
>MOVIES: Who could be next James Bond amid Amazon shakeups: experts
>CELEBRITY: "Sopranos" star Lorraine Bracco is looking for love
>ANIMALS: Yes, your cat is ignoring you on purpose (1:48)
>HISTORY: 6 jobs from the 1950s that barely exist today
>GOOD NEWS: High school senior accepted to 7 Ivy League colleges: "I'm still processing it"
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, 309 people don banana hats to break world record at museum
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
+Summer helpers (5), Holden D.P.W.
-Experienced cook, Shrewsbury Street restaurant
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