In and around The 016 - Wednesday, March 1st

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  Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:

  

  In The News

  >WEATHER: Increasing cloudiness, high of 41 today in Worcester

  -Charlton one of Mass. towns with most snow Tuesday (2:12)

  +6:00: Worcester February climate summary

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +6:00: Worcester woman pleads not guilty in fatal Shrewsbury hit and run

  +6:00: FlyORH: Fly from Worcester to Turks and Caicos for less than $500

  +6:00: Inner Views podcast (13:50): Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Rachel Monárrez,part 1

  +6:00: Worcester area pets now up for adoption: Albie, Nina, Goofy and more
  
  

  +Noon: State Auditor will examine Worcester charter school ties to Old Sturbridge Village

  +Noon: Neighborhood Watch Meetings in Worcester - March

  +Noon: Get a Free OREO Bundt Cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes (pictured)

  +Noon: NEW! Bertera. Huge Selection. Great Prices. (3:29)

  +Noon: It's a good fate for Worcester native Lucia Giannetta in "Hercules"

  +Noon: Sapling cuts deep with single, "A Fox Upon the Tomb"
  
  

  -Café to open in former Worcester diner

  -Icy sidewalks an uphill battle for Worcester pedestrians

  -Worcester officer convicted of "shocking and sickening" 2015 rape to pay victim $2.5 million

  -Deported twice before, convicted Worcester drug trafficker kicked out of U.S. again, feds say

  -State board OKs "plainly parasitic" Worcester Old Sturbridge Village-tied charter school

  -South High Chapter 74 programs open house on Thursday

  -See the New Vocational Programs Building at South High

  -9 Worcester streets scheduled for sewer work this week

  -Free home pickup of unwanted clothing, textiles in Worcester

  -Worcester Fire Department staffs up amid 3.8% bump in calls

  -Here's what a Worcester man went through to avoid homelessness

  -Radio Worcester (14:37): Worcester Police Chief Steve Sargent on the rollout of the body cams

  -U.S. Rep. James McGovern calls for formal government apology on D.E.S.

  -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 Wednesday

  -Jazzed Up to play 3 shows this week

  >SHOWTIME: Looking back, looking ahead: Worcester observes Black History month

  -Winter Walks: Worcester Magazine readers share their favorite places

  -Thrift Store Threads: Zombie glamour ghouls help young cancer patients

  -Related: Zombies dress up in style to aid pediatric cancer patients and their families (1:50)

  -NEW! The Faces of Worcester: Amanda Shearstone – AbbVie – City Chicken Advocate

  -Janice Harvey: Worcester Public Library visit brings answers, memories

  -Shaun Connolly: Bad Advice

  -Rosen's Roundtable No. 495 (28:01): Sex Ed

  >OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a fixture at the Boulevard Diner 

  -ICYMI: Developer asks Worcester for tax break, promises affordable units

  -Worcester School Committee members concerned about new charter school

  -W.P.D. finds loaded "ghost" gun at party

   See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): Boyden Road construction could begin soon

  -A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Van rolls over on slippery West Boylston road (:15)

  -Princeton restaurant to open in March following soft opening

  -Millbury police introduce Officer Good Boy to Selectmen

  -Paxton Legion earns chance to name N.E.A.D.S. dog

  -Behavioral health centers promote Doolin to expanded leadership position

  -Murder in Grafton Center, Part 2

  -Windshield smashed, occupants hurt after ice flies off truck on Route 68

  -Body found in Auburn High School driveway

  -Applications available for Corridor 9/495 scholarships
   

  >SPORTS: Bruins beat Flames for 8th win a row

  -Ranking the Patriots' toughest 2023 opponents

  -Documentary follows North High boys' hoops team trying to make history

  -Chris Barone named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
   

  >CARS: Bertera Nissan has a great car for you (4:39)

  -RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)

  >NATIONAL: Here’s why millions of Americans will lose $3 billion in monthly food stamp benefits starting in March

  -Alex Murdaugh trial so far: The 9 most shocking takeaways

  -Tragic: Girl, 6, needs 1,000 stitches, "won't be able to smile again" after vicious dog attack

  >NEW ENGLAND: JetBlue plane pulls up during Logan landing to avoid hitting private Learjet

  -Missing 19-year-old man found dead in wooded area of Milford

  >FOOD: Cans of shrimp sold at Walmart, other stores recalled over health risk
  
  

  >COLLEGES: D.I.Y. your own terrarium on Wednesday at Quinsigamond C.C.

  -Musically minded UMass Medical School PhD candidate targets movement disorders through fruit flies

  >BUSINESS: Business economists push back U.S. recession forecasts, survey shows

  -Here's when mobile sports betting will be allowed in Mass.

  >HEALTH: Half of children don't eat a single vegetable daily: C.D.C.

  -COVID testing site in Downtown Worcester to close March 30th

  -Free COVID vaccinations Wednesday: 11-5:30 at Worcester Public Library

  >HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County February 19th to 26th
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: "Succession" ending with season 4, series creator confirms

  >MOVIES: Is "Freaky Friday 2" really happening? Here are the hints Jamie Lee Curtis recently gave

  >CELEBRITY: "Friends" boys suspiciously missing from Courteney Cox's Walk of Fame ceremony

  -Tom Sizemore's family "deciding end of life matters" following brain aneurysm

  >HISTORY: Davis Tower in Worcester

  >ANIMALS: Puppy tries to get people to follow him for sweetest reason (3:12)

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Young football star uses fame to help foster kids (2:50)

  -Meanwhile, in Scotland, watch escape artist sheep open latch to escape pen

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