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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
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In The News
>WEATHER: Snow continues, high of 35 today in Worcester
+6:00: Parking ban ends at 8 p.m. Tuesday
+Noon: All W.R.T.A. snow routes back to regular service
-Commuters deal with slush covered roads in Worcester (1:40)
-Worcester prepares for biggest snowfall of year (2:36)
-Students in Worcester excited for snow day late in winter (1:39)
-Declared Parking Ban in Worcester, Holden and Millbury
-All W.R.T.A. snow routes are active with exception of Route 19
-School canceled in Worcester on Tuesday because of the storm
-School canceled in Wachusett district, Auburn, Leicester, Millbury, Grafton, Shrewsbury and at Saint John's
-Trash and recycling pickup delayed a day in Holden and Shrewsbury
-Trial court in Worcester closed Tuesday because of weather
-Worcester bakery closed because of storm
-National Grid prepares for outages
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Cafe to open in former Worcester diner (pictured)
+6:00: See the New Vocational Programs Building at South High
+6:00: Radio Worcester (14:37): Worcester Police Chief Steve Sargent on the rollout of the body cams
+6:00: Free home pickup of unwanted clothing, textiles in Worcester
+6:00: Looking back, looking ahead: Worcester observes Black History month
+Noon: State board OKs "plainly parasitic" Worcester Old Sturbridge Village-tied charter school
+Noon: U.S. Rep. James McGovern calls for formal government apology on D.E.S.
+Noon: Janice Harvey -- Worcester Public Library visit brings answers, memories
-Developer asks Worcester for tax break, promises affordable units
-Worcester School Committee members concerned about new charter school
-Radio Worcester (3:13): School Committee Member Tracy O'Connell Novick on the financial ties of proposed charter school
-W.P.D. finds loaded "ghost" gun at party
-Worcester man with suspended license arrested for stolen car
-Windshield smashed, occupants hurt after ice flies off truck
-Officials name 2 23-year-old victims killed in double car crash in Gardner
-Worcester Police Department launches body camera program (1:39)
-Related: W.P.D. body camera program is live. Here's what you need to know
-FlyORH: Worcester to Aruba for under $600
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester -- "What Happened to Sabrina Hatheway? - Part 2". Video (17:06). Audio (18:49)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Jazzed Up to play 3 shows this week
>SHOWTIME: Weezer to perform in Worcester in July with Joyce Manor, Future Islands
-Poetry Town: Poets wanted for Worcester Magazine
-Worcester club draws a community of all levels of players
-Mike Benedetti: City Council Preview -- Tax breaks, heat risk
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 495 (28:01): Sex Ed
-Rosalie Tirella: Missing Peter Stefan
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a woman who worked in nursing for 45 years
-ICYMI: 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
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): Holden D.P.W. ready for biggest snowstorm of the season
-Holden police remind residents of parking ban penalties
-Holden Board of Assessors meeting postponed
-A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Saint John’s students lead the way in robotics
-Trees tagged as part of Shrewsbury cemetery project
-Crews in Douglas rescue 2 dogs who fell through ice
-Auburn Police and Fire host building tours, hoping for new public safety building
-I-290 ramp closure in Auburn coming because of bridge repair
-Seat available on Sutton Finance and Warrant Advisory Committee
-Valley Tech robotics team receives $3,000 grant from Bayer Fund
-Murder in Grafton Center, Part 1
>SPORTS: Bruins defeat Oilers to earn 7th straight win
-Celtics drop from top spot in NBA
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, NHL week 20
-Worcester State, Nichols learn landing spots in NCAA men's basketball tournament
-Shepherd Hill, David Prouty win Clark Tournament titles
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a great car for you (4:39)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: N.T.S.B. says medical plane apparently broke apart before crash
-One year into Ukraine war, U.S. gas prices are lower. Here's what to expect ahead
-Tragic: Migrant boat breaks up off Italian coast, killing nearly 60
>NEW ENGLAND: Toddler inside stolen vehicle safely reunited with her family
-When does Daylight Saving Time begin in Mass.? What to know
>FOOD: Experts say you've been storing potatoes wrong this whole time
>COLLEGES: Japan Foundation awards Clark University with grant for Japanese instruction
-Holy Cross among top producers of Fulbright students in 2022-23
>BUSINESS: Hustle culture vs. The Great Resignation
-Changes in long-term care eyed for early House action
>HEALTH: Dementia risk rises if you live with chronic pain, study says
-Free COVID vaccinations Tuesday in Worcester: 10-2 at African Community and Cultural Center
>SHOPPING: U.S. retailers face shipping delays as carriers scrap voyages
>TV/STREAMING: New on Netflix in March (7:56)
>MOVIES: Trailer for new comedy with Robert DeNiro and Sebastian Maniscalco (2:47)
>CELEBRITY: S.A.G. Awards snubs -- Austin Butler, Angela Bassett & more
>HOMES: 5 new homes for sale in Worcester
>HISTORY: Davis Tower in Worcester
>ANIMALS: Tiny basset hound puppy gets adopted, meets her new pack (3:11)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mass. nurse helping train future therapy dogs
-Meanwhile, in Utah, moose takes up residence outside ranger office's front door
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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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