In and around The 016 - Tuesday, February 28th

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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

   See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >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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