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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 (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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+Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
+Summer helpers (5), Holden D.P.W.
-Experienced cook, Shrewsbury Street restaurant
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