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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
In The News
>WEATHER: 6 to 8 inches of snow expected starting between 11 p.m. Monday and 2 a.m. Tuesday
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: School canceled in Worcester on Tuesday because of the storm
+6:00: Trial court in Worcester closed Tuesday because of weather
+6:00: Developer asks Worcester for tax break, promises affordable units
+6:00: Worcester man with suspended license arrested for stolen car
+6:00: Radio Worcester (3:13): School Committee Member Tracy O'Connell Novick on the financial ties of proposed charter school
+6:00: Officials name 2 23-year-old victims killed in double car crash in Gardner
+6:00: I-290 ramp closure in Auburn coming because of bridge repair
+6:00: Weezer to perform in Worcester in July with Joyce Manor, Future Islands
+Noon: Worcester Police Department launches body camera program (1:39)
-Body found in Auburn High School driveway
-Fallen Worcester police officer Manny Familia honored on 40th birthday (:57). Article
-Worcester Restaurant Week: Here are some of the deals available February 27th to March 11th
-City manager concerned about telecommuting's impact on Downtown Worcester
-In a white dominated cannabis industry, Worcester’s Major Bloom dispensary uplifts Black voices
-Special School Committee Meeting on proposed charter school at 4:15 Monday
-Virtual forum on Worcester's Redlined History on Monday
-Worcester radio station a reading service for visually impaired, disabled
-Great Brook Valley opportunity center, park projects make way through City Hall
-Unsolved: Worcester - "What Happened to Sabrina Hatheway? - Part 1". Video (19:22). Audio (21:06)
-ICYMI: 75-year-old Worcester family business closing its doors
-Worcester bar's license suspended following rooftop overdoses, death in June
-Drug suspect found hiding in neighbor's closet in Worcester
-Worcester spotted lanternfly infestation is the largest in the state as hunt for winter egg masses continues
-Abby's House supporters spent a night in the cold
-City says it can’t pay if $8 million judgment against W.P.D. officers in Cosenza lawsuit stands
-Worcester wants state auditor to examine O.S.V. ties to charter school
-A coincidence? Abby Kelley principal leaving amid cheerleading program sexual misconduct investigation; school won't say if related
-A peek inside piano lounge in Worcester that opened Saturday
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: What Worcester's Reading -- Booklovers' Gourmet
-The Woo crossword puzzle, February 26th: "Take a Load Off!"
-Rosalie Tirella: Missing Peter Stefan
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to former Professor of Pharmacology at the UMass Medical School and founded the graduate studies program
-ICYMI: Worcester spotted lanternfly infestation is the largest in the state as hunt for winter egg masses continues
-Abby's House supporters spent a night in the cold
-City says it can’t pay if $8 million judgment against W.P.D. officers in Cosenza lawsuit stands
-Worcester police credit social media for helping solve recent cases
-75-year-old Worcester family business closing its doors
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): Wachusett area public safety logs
-A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Residents ask Shrewsbury School Committee to adopt Diwali
-Shrewsbury welcomes new manager at D.P.W.
-With issues being fixed, Red Roof Inn in Sutton gets full license renewal
-ValleyCAST to host first live stage show with "White Rabbit Red Rabbit"
-Courtney Clemens wins Hoop Shoot Contest
-Murder in Grafton Center, Part 1
>SPORTS: Revolution beats Charlotte, 1-0, in season opener
-Railers beat Savannah, 3-2
-North High looks to state tourney after topping Nashoba for C.M.A.D.A. Class A title
-M.I.A.A. boys basketball, girls basketball and boys hockey seedings and schedule released
-Brandon McDowell wins first event with P.B.R. at Worcester Rumble
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a great car for you (4:39)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Millions who rely on Medicaid may be booted from program
-Erin Brockovich warns East Palestine, Ohio of dangers after train crash
-Tragic: 81-year-old man dies after dog attack in San Antonio
>NEW ENGLAND: Are domestic violence cases in Mass. increasing?
-Police in Mass. town help residents protect catalytic converters
>FOOD: Why food is actually cheaper than you think, even with inflation
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross President Vincent Rougeau: National rankings don’t fully explain what colleges offer
-Clark students harness technology to help with earthquake recovery efforts in Turkey and Syria
>BUSINESS: I got laid off by email -- can I give the company a bad review online?
-Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Hundreds of newspapers drop "Dilbert" comic strip after racist tirade from creator Scott Adams
>HEALTH: Pancreatic cancer rates "rising rapidly" among younger women
-Laxative use may be linked to dementia risk, study says
>SHOPPING: Thrift Store Threads -- Fashion finds a way to stay true to oneself
>TV/STREAMING: James Corden's "The Late Late Show" end date revealed
>MOVIES: "Cocaine Bear" gets high with $23.1 million at the box office, "Ant-Man" sinks fast
>CELEBRITY: SAG Awards winners and highlights
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County February 19th to 26th
>ANIMALS: Dog insists in getting into baby brother's crib to cuddle (3:06)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Twin sisters named valedictorian and salutatorian of their high school
-Meanwhile, in England, man convicted of stealing nearly 200,000 chocolate eggs
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Classifieds
+Barback wanted at Holden restaurant
-Prep cook and griil positions at George's Coney Island
-Part-Time Receptionist/Cashier at Lamoureux Ford
-Call-Taker, Scheduler at W.R.T.A.
-Seasonal jobs with Worcester Parks, Rec & Cemetery Division
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Uxbridge schools report teacher to police after "physical contact"
+Noon: In new documentary, Cara Brindisi explores her music therapist career
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: American Antiquarian Society a "national treasure"
+Noon: Last Call: Thomas D'Agostino, author and paranormal researcher
-This is why some tap water is brown in Worcester
-Worcester's Union Station closing Wednesday for "Walking Dead" production
-Earlier: "Walking Dead" sequel series shoot brings zombies to Worcester (1:42). Article
-Worcester Glass Tower top floors reopen as event space
-Saint John's urged to address sexual abuse allegations made by former students
-Culinary students from Worcester Tech travel to France for break
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for April
-Here’s how much overtime pay Worcester police made in 2023
-City Council: David Clark Co. T.I.F. sent for review; Rental Registration Program examined
-Mother's Day in Worcester; How to show Mom how much you care
-Water, sewer rate increase in Worcester coming this summer
-Supreme Court to rule on city's homeless encampment ban. What will it mean for Worcester?
-Habitat For Humanity holds fourth annual clothing drive
-Meanwhile, in Holden, police to monitor courts for pickleball pirates
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for May
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 17-year-old
-Why a helicopter will be hovering above Worcester this month
-Wanted man bites Worcester officer's ear during arrest, police say
-Worcester Human Rights Commission calls for end to Civil Service
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden election features 3 contests, 2 questions
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Water use restriction May 1st to September 30th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Northbridge stabbing victim died defending younger brother, family says (1:43). Article
-20-year-old man fatally stabbed outside Leominster apartment complex (1:34). Article
-Attorney General sues septic company over waste dumped into Blackstone wetland
-Flynn, Wensky re-elected to Shrewsbury Select Board, School Committee
-Radio Worcester (10:11): Nick Lazzaro talks Millbury issues post-election win
-Override on Paxton's May 13th election
-Princeton prepared to delay annual meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up gig at 961 (Union Station) Wednesday canceled because of TV show production
>SHOWTIME: Worcester band Berm haunts on "some passable ghost" E.P.
-How to buy tickets for Lana Del Rey's concert at Fenway Park
-Capturing life with Clark prof and photographer Stephen DiRado
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1340 (24:52): Worcester Symphony Orchestra
>SHOPPING: You still haven't bought Mother's Day presents? Aren't you lucky WoMag has your gift guide
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 324 (29:06): Jay Givan
-Unity Radio (58:34): The Susanity Life
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 33 (27:52): Minneapolis for Safe Tech
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who spent 38 years at Wyman Gordon and was very active in the community
>SPORTS: Celtics clobber Cavaliers, 120-95, in Game 1
-Eliot Wolf the "overwhelming favorite" to be named Patriots’ top exec
-Red Sox lose to Braves, 4-2
-This week in Holy Cross Athletics
-Paying college athletes appears closer than ever. How could it work and what stands in the way?
-WooSox Rewind — Worcester takes 5 of 6 from Lehigh Valley
-WooSox fall to Buffalo, 7-5
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Some Hyundai, Kia owners finding themselves uninsurable
>NATIONAL: Boeing faces 10 more whistleblowers after 2 die
-Killer nurse sentenced to hundreds of years behind bars for deaths of 17 patients
-Tragic: Newborn twins diagnosed with rare condition denied treatment
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial: Defense calls lieutenant's credibility into question (20:22)
-9-year-old boy from Orange left on school bus after he fell asleep
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria celebrates students and faculty at the Academic Awards
-Annual Clark alumni awards to be presented during Reunion Weekend
-Obstacles, opportunities, optimism: The journey of women in science
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Budget hotel vacancies top 50% as inflation-weary Americans cut back on travel
>BUSINESS: African Business Expo draws business leaders to Worcester
-LPL Research: Sell in May? Maybe not
-Radio Worcester (24:48): Worcester Emerging Workforce Forum Thursday
>HOMES: Homeowners say this clean energy industry has dirty secret
>HEALTH: Could A.I. help diagnose cancer with one drop of blood? (1:05)
-New survey shows more young people believe skin cancer myths (:57)
>FOOD: U.S. to test ground beef in states with bird-flu outbreaks in dairy cows
>TV/STREAMING: Tom Selleck says CBS should “come to their senses” and renew "Blue Bloods"
>MOVIES: Trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s new movie, "Trap": Josh Hartnett is a serial killer
>CELEBRITY: Susan Buckner, who played spirited cheerleader Patty Simcox in "Grease," dies at 72
>ANIMALS: Mama leopard reunites with her baby (:52)
>HISTORY: B & M R.R. Bridge from Dam in Clinton
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boston police officers bring cake and sing "Happy Birthday" to man who called 911
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, 2 vultures found "too drunk to fly"
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