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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
In The News
>WEATHER: Increasing sunshine later Sunday, high in the 40s
-Worcester's warmest winter ever recorded
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Recovering addict from Worcester running Boston Marathon to get others back on their feet
-Worcester businessman supports Mass. right-to-repair bill for electronics (2:10)
-New Worcester law on developer tax breaks likely: Councilor
-Worcester County St. Patrick's Parade returns next Sunday
-Can Catholics eat corned beef on St. Patrick’s Day during Lent?
-H.C. prof interviewed in article "Lent is here – remind me what it’s all about? 5 essential reads"
-Worcester Senator backs charter school reform after B.E.S.E. board vote
-5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
-Eight Things To Do: ArtsWorcester, Poet laureate inauguration and more
-FlyORH: JetBlue roundtrip from Worcester to Tampa for under $500
-Ray Mariano: Tough to teach history when politicians won't let you
-Free tax preparation offered in Worcester, Webster
-Sterling, Princeton team up for search and ice rescue
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "Where did Waldemar Feliciano Go?" Unsolved: Worcester. Video (13:58). Audio (15:39)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: "John Peel Died For Your Sins," a short story by Victor Infante
-Minister draws attention to plight of Armenians of Nagorno-Karabak
-NEW! The Faces of Worcester: Sarah Clayton – Clash Physical Therapy & Health Services
-Inner Views podcast (16:25): Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Rachel Monárrez, part 2
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to Worcester woman who had a long career as an educator
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 544 (28:01): Lorraine Cote
-ICYMI: Worcester police participate in polar plunge to benefit Special Olympics
-Woo Juice offers healthy, freshly pressed juices, smoothies in Downtown Worcester
-Black Sheep Bah-Bah-Q makes jump from smoker trailer to Chandler Street restaurant
-Some in Worcester neighborhood on edge over plan to turn hotel into housing for homeless
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): Wachusett seniors seek a class trip
-Channel 7 helps Holden family with dental dilemma
-A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Traffic advisory for Sunday's Stu 30K Road Race
-Fire departments conduct march of honor for fallen Webster Firefighter Paul R. Cloutier
-Former Ray’s True Value to be new home for heating, A.C. and plumbing company
-Grafton Food Bank kicks off Annual Appeal, marks 30th anniversary
-Mass. school chief follows career paths at Uxbridge High
-Wachusett area public safety logs
-Some good news on Nashoba budget
-Sutton man admits to child porn charge, faces decades in prison
-Murder in Grafton Center, Part 2
>SPORTS: Bruins beat Rangers, 4-2
-Bravehearts single-game tickets go on sale
-Railers fall to Newfoundland, 5-2
-Revolution wins home opener, 3-0
>CARS: NEW! Bertera. Huge Selection. Great Prices. (3:29)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: It's been a month since the Ohio freight train derailment. Here's what's happened since
-Los Angeles beach shooting leaves 5 hospitalized
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 killed when business jet encounters severe turbulence
-COVID outbreak at Yarmouth nursing home leaves 4 residents dead
-Mass. man strikes N.H. state police cruiser during snow storm
>COLLEGES: Quinsigamond offering free clinical medical assistant class
-Anna Maria College AMCAST (21:04): Mental Health First Aid
>HEALTH: Key sleep behaviors that could improve life expectancy identified by researchers
-11 minutes of daily exercise could have a positive impact on your health, large study shows
>FOOD: KFC is bringing back a fan favorite after a nearly 10-year hiatus
>HOMES: Worcester Home Show returns next weekend to the DCU Center (:30)
>TV/STREAMING: The unrated version of "M3gan" is now streaming on Peacock
>MOVIES: "Creed III" a box-office heavyweight on opening night
>CELEBRITY: Rachael Ray ends daytime show after 17 seasons: "Next exciting chapter"
>HISTORY: Union Station’s Past and Present
>ANIMALS: W.A.R.L. Adoption Option -- Meet Tenley
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): World War II veteran celebrates his 100th birthday, sharing his secret to a long life
-Meanwhile, in California, masked person hired to promote new "Scream" movie prompts 911 calls
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 41 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
-Illegal dumping fines could jump to $1,000 in Worcester
-Worcester School Committee eyes C.R.P., data privacy
-Mass. accuses Barre public employee of double-dipping (3:20). Article
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Thrive Support and Advocacy fundraiser at 2 Chefs
-ICYMI: Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
-Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
-City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
-Worcester councilor pushes for city investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man facing charges for allegedly kidnapping 13-year-old in Northborough
-A new development on Elizabeth Street in Shrewsbury?
-Heavy fire tears through home on Lakeshore Drive in Ashburnham
-2 vehicle rollovers in Grafton amid snowy conditions
-Charlton Select Board begins process to change town's health insurance after steep premium hikes
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100 FM The Pike (13:34): Is it a Seger bar? Brian Daly on his viral mission to find out
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (7:14): Worcester's Angelo Gray is making movies and singing his heart out
-Poet's Cauldron to welcome Ursula Rucker at BrickBox Theater
>OPINION: Owura Sarkodieh: In praise of embracing African identity
-Lindsey Ford: 5 practical tips to reset digital habits after winter break
-Holy Cross' Worcester Voices (31:12): Clark Professor Melinda Marchand about her Worcester experience
-What’s Up Worcester (21:43): Dominican Marketplace Committee interview | Jennie Guzman & Laura Martinez
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester girl who tragically passed away at 13
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown stirs Patriots buzz as trade rumors begin to swirl again
-Bruins beat Columbus, 4-2
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey hosts New Hampshire in Hockey East Quarterfinals
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall Of Fame announces 2026 inductees
-The Olympic break sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. makes final sweep of Nancy Guthrie's house in sign investigation has hit a dead end
-Bikini-clad women pictured with Stephen Hawking in Epstein files were his carers, family claims
-Tragic: Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman, 2-year-old girl recovering after home explosion (1:29)
-Malden High School girls' basketball coach charged with raping student (1:38). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 27 (33:26): A.I. at WPI, with Elke Rundensteiner and Yunus Telliel
-Clark student Skye Donaldson paints mural in Goddard Library to inspire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These 4 popular national parks announce plans for 2026 visitor reservations
-Norwegian Cruise Line slammed over dining dress code change: "Idiotic rule"
>BUSINESS: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey cuts 4,000 jobs from Block in A.I. pivot
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales slow to start 2026
>HEALTH: "Boredom challenge" could have benefits for your brain (:18)
>FOOD: The pistachio bread recipe you "knead" to try (7:57)
>TV/STREAMING: Anderson Cooper leaving "60 Minutes" in latest CBS staff shakeup
>MOVIES: 25th anniversary trailer for "The Mummy" (:31)
>CELEBRITY: The real reason behind Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' split revealed
-Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver "Power" Grant dies at 52
>ANIMALS: Disabled lamb becomes her dad’s wedding ring bearer (1:54)
>HISTORY: Storm comparison: Blizzard of '78 vs. Blizzard of '26 (6:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Kidney donor braves blizzard for Boston transplant surgery (1:52)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, deer crashes into home through living room window
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