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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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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:59). High of 57 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS:
+5:00: Haunted Speakeasy fills Hanover Theatre with jazz, zombies and Halloween spirit
+Noon: Prosecutors: Sterling teen who held PowerSchool ransom was "sophisticated" cybercriminal
+Noon: Recognizing high-achieving students: Vote now for Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
+Noon: It's Round 2 for Worcester Magazine's Digital Battle of the Bands
-"An amazing feat of engineering": Visitors take in reservoir's beauty during Wachusett Dam Day in Clinton
-Alleged thief hits Otaku Sekai, Japanese Manga culture, movies and comics business on Park Ave.
-How a group of friends turned a card game into a lifeline for local families
-Worcester Housing Authority to break ground on Lakeside Apartments redevelopment
-What is open and closed on Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day
-Honoring Indigenous People’s Day in Worcester
-Monday's Child: Emma, 15, is bright, artistic and resilient with a wonderful sense of humor
-Saint Paul 5K Knightmare Run & Walk raises funds for Kelly family
-Worcester Guardian partners with Boston University to add State House coverage
-What districts in Worcester County had the best M.C.A.S. scores?
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:43): Concerns over Worcester police drone expansion
>POLITICS: Worcester candidate profile: Jessica Pepple for city councilor at-large
-Meet the candidates: Maureen Binienda leans on experience and service
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:01): Drones, civil commitments and a controversial campaign mailer
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet: The Ground Round is back (4:50)
-ICYMI: Outside Nelson Place School in Worcester, parents rally against departure of assistant principal
-Worcester business dedicated to helping women moves to bigger space
-Community gathers for vigil for Shrewsbury father shot and killed (:45). Article
-Related: Fiancée of father who was shot and killed thanks community (4:31)
-Frank Kartheiser is comfortable with your discomfort
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Holden gets grant to hire 2 firefighters
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Item photos: First class inducted into Clinton High Hall of Fame
-Leominster man arrested for urinating on church wall during food truck festival
-Why Webster police haven't given up on search for boy who disappeared 47 years ago
-Webster woman charged in crash that sent 3 juveniles to the hospital
-Charlton to vote on firearms in municipal buildings October 20th at special town meeting
-Meals That Matter's founder says the demand for warm, home-cooked meals is on the rise
-Paxton woman is a Commonwealth Heroine
-Matt Landry's love of hiking leads to Mount Wachusett guide
-Lancaster discusses well options and state support
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: West End Creamery Corn Maze in Whitinsville (1:14)
-100 FM The Pike (7:58): Jeff Keith of Tesla and Miljenko Matijevic of Steelheart talk about their new song
>OPINION: Robert A. Bilotta: Put CSX funds to work for District 2 residents
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:02:16)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to lifelong Worcester woman who cooked in a number of local kitchens
>SPORTS: Patriots beat Saints, survive questionable officiating (4:32)
-Patriots quarterback Drake Maye takes another step forward vs. Saints
-Maye entrenched in early NFL MVP conversation
-Sign up now! FREE Crusader Tip-Off Event October 29th
-Holy Cross senior guard Cam Nolan named William V. Campbell Trophy semifinalist
-Worcester Bravehearts 2026 Season Passes are now available
>NATIONAL: All 20 remaining living hostages released by Hamas
-4 people killed and 20 more injured in a shooting at a bar in South Carolina, sheriff says
-Tragic: Skydiving instructor falls to his death after getting separated from student in freak accident
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 person in custody after threatening Topsfield Fair (:24). Article
-Massachusetts among states struggling least with bullying
-Haverhill police chief retires amid union backlash following tragedies
>COLLEGES: Inside the economics of happiness
-The most expensive colleges in Massachusetts (9:43)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 clever packing tips for rainy destinations
-6 countries or islands you can walk across in under an hour
>BUSINESS: A.I. could wipe out 100 million U.S. jobs over the next decade: report
-Are you throwing away money on your cell phone protection plan? (2:38)
>SHOPPING: Up to $1,000 rebate on LG appliances at Sclamo's
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: A.I. being used to detect heart health problems
>FOOD: Retro Diet Coke Lime returns to store shelves. Here's what to know
>TV/STREAMING: A message from Dr. Jane Goodall on Netflix's "Famous Last Words" (1:27)
>MOVIES: Jared Leto's "Tron" hits the skids with $33.5 million box office opening
>CELEBRITY: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau seen kissing on singer's yacht
-Diane Keaton lost weight, was very thin before her death
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Do you know where this is?
>ANIMALS: German Shepherd rescued from hoarding goes on first walk (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: Boys applauded for helping friend after shark attack in Australia
-Meanwhile, in Florida, mom wins video game tournament while holding her 5-day-old baby
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