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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 43 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester vaccinations still flat with COVID in "rearview mirror"
+6:00: International Women's Day, women shaping Worcester's history, future
+6:00: Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (23:09): Title IX reflection with Cassandra Clark
+Noon: Worcester leaders evaluating ways to spend remaining A.R.P.A. funds
+Noon: Abby's House in Worcester preparing for significant renovations to shelter
+Noon: Woman and Young Woman of Consequence Awards will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday
+Noon: Rutland P.D. seeks public's help in attempted break-in
+Noon: Travel on Amtrak's auto train to Orlando for $29
+Noon: South High's undefeated run ends as Colonels upended by Foxborough in state tournament
-Retired Worcester educator dies after emergency on vacation in Mexico
-Worcester nursing home dealing with COVID outbreak (pictured)
-5 names to be added to Worcester monument honoring civilians who have died in fires
-New restaurant pitched for former Sake Bomb spot in Worcester
-Vote for the best pizza in Worcester
-New Spectrum scam targets Worcester area customers: D.A.
-Drone video update of construction at new Doherty High (1:48)
-Where do Worcester teacher contract negotiations stand?
-Worcester man charged with possession of a machine gun possession
-Radio Worcester (9:27): Worcester County St. Patrick’s Parade on Park Avenue
-In the ’60s, a gay couple made their Worcester home into a refuge of art and community
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester -- "What Happened to Marion Kerswell?". Video (15:29). Audio (17:15)
>SHOPPING: Thrift Store Threads -- Performer finds designer delights with sparkle
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Brown Bag Concerts return at noon Wednesday at Mechanics Hall
-Worcester Home Show returns this weekend to the DCU Center (:30)
-JAZZED UP Trio to play sold out Orchids After Dark on Friday in Boylston
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 442 (28:14): Fred Halbrink
-The Faces of Worcester: Jennifer Hernandez – GEM Marketing Solutions
-Discover Central Mass. podcast (24:10): Tim Power, Kathleen Gagne of Mechanics Hall and Brooke Ames of the Mercantile
-Inner Views podcast (17:42): Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Rachel Monárrez, part 3
-Radio Worcester (12:49): Odd Fellows Home 6th Worcester Black Tie Gala April 15th
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to Worcester woman who spent her career as a teacher and librarian
-ICYMI: Elevated levels of forever chemicals in Lake Quinsigamond prompts fish warning
-Worcester store seeks to identity thief who made off with "the most stolen goods ever"
-Downtown Worcester restaurant to remain closed through March
-Assumption donates more than $30,000 given by priest named in sexual abuse report to survivors
-Worcester mum on who would post bond to appeal $8 million judgment against police officers
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): Paw enforcement -- Holden P.D. recruits new 4-legged officer
-"Family business" the foundation to acceptance at Naval Academy for Gibbons
-A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Channel 5's Wake Up Call from Oxford Middle School (1:03)
-What's next for White Cliffs mansion in Northborough? Formal recommendation made to town
-Leominster passenger in mid-air incident tried to attack jail guards (:59)
-Ex-Narragansett School Committee member guilty of possession of child pornography
-Fired Harrington Hospital security guard alleges racial harassment in lawsuit
-Esprit de Corps figure skating team to compete at national championship
-Sterling woman’s crafts are inspired by mysticism, nature
-West Boylston police log February 27th to March 5th
-Murder in Grafton Center, Part 3
>SPORTS: Physical Worcester North wears down Beverly, 69-44, in state tournament
-Assumption women's basketball team to host NCAA Regional Tournament (4:35)
-Liam McLinskey named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Trip to tournament quarterfinals latest example of progress Holy Cross hockey making under Riga
-Innerviews (54:56): Papee Paye, Owner, Worcester Majors A.B.A. basketball team
>CARS: NEW! Bertera. Huge Selection. Great Prices. (3:29)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. probes suspicious death of passenger on Carnival cruise ship
-2 kidnapped Americans found dead in Mexico, 2 others alive
-Tragic: 2 dead in stampede at concert in New York
>NEW ENGLAND: Gov. Healey answers readers' questions at MassLive offices in Worcester (9:13)
-State finalizing plans before mobile sports betting launch Friday
>COLLEGES: WPI researcher’s team gets $2.4 million to develop app to detect wound infections
-Quinsigamond C.C. celebrates International Women's Day on Wednesday
>FOOD: The popular cereal that debuted the decade you were born
>HEALTH: Small amounts of air pollution increase risk of heart attack, death: study
-Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday: 11-5:30 at Worcester Public Library
>BUSINESS: Meta to lay off thousands more weeks after cutting 11,000 jobs
-U.S. Justice Department sues to block JetBlue’s purchase of Spirit Airlines
-Worcester Business Connect No. 40 (21:05): Kearney Speech Therapy
>HOMES: Check out these homes for sale in Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: Extended preview of Tom Hanks movie "Otto" (10:01)
>CELEBRITY: Steven Spielberg thinks the U.S. government is hiding U.F.O. information
>HISTORY: Union Station’s Past and Present
>ANIMALS: See latest pets available for adoption in the Worcester area
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mass. community throws surprise birthday party for 112-year-old resident
-Meanwhile, in Bolivia, inmate disguises himself as a sheep to escape prison
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester pastor accused of fraud shuns testimony in bankruptcy case
-Worcester fox attack leads to rabies treatment, public health questions
-Holden man recalls time in quarantine unit now used for hantavirus
-READ: Worcester-area complaints to F.C.C. about Super Bowl halftime show
-Weekly farmers market in Worcester opens Sunday
-UMass Medical School students launch summer camp for Worcester high schoolers interested in careers in medicine
-Worcester nonprofit leader Ron Waddell announces run for state Rep.
-Burncoat High School launches feasibility study for possible new school project
-Out to Lunch set to return to Worcester Common with new musical acts
-Check out this McDonald's-themed cake from Worcester bakery
-Last Call: Retired astronaut and researcher Al Sacco Jr. keeps looking up
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-2 dogs found at Hope Cemetery in Worcester, 1 found on Belmont Street
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Globally Inspired Restaurants (5:23)
-ICYMI: Victim of fatal Worcester pedestrian crash was beloved firefighter
-Police body camera video shows moments after child fell from window in Worcester
-Worcester cybersecurity firm issues warning over financial future
-Controversial 288-unit Worcester housing project in limbo after zoning request withdrawn
-Worcester airport director to retire after 18 years
-Popular true crime podcast examines 2017 Worcester murder
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Town warns that door‑to‑door solar sales aren't affiliated with Light Department
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-$35 million sewer settlement will not offset $5.5 million override, officials say
-Official results: Voters pass Proposition 2 1/2 override
-Related: Message from Town Manager Peter Lukes
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): House arrest for ex-Westminster postal worker who hid bathroom camera
-Spencer man arrested for pulling knife on Leicester Walmart employee, threatening to slit cop's throat
-Candidates thank voters after Shrewsbury election wins
-Endangered Central Mass. school gets to stay open — for now
-Grafton Town Meeting approves override vote on town ballot
-Hear from the Grafton School Committee candidates in lead-up to Election Day
-Stephen Koronis named Charlton Select Board Chairman
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Between The Buried And Me to rise again at Palladium
-Chance the Rapper, Lainey Wilson among Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular performers (1:42)
-WPI Professor Michelle Ephraim’s memoir shortlisted for international literary prize
>OPINION: Tiffany Williams: Worcester is trying to build a modern city while still operating in the past
-Mary C. DeSouza: Parenting as a part of spring's natural flow
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 934 (28:01): Donald Perron, Part 2
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:12): Worcester’s future, from Union Station to housing
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Vietnam veteran and former senior Worcester building inspector
>SPORTS: Patriots returning to Germany for international game against Lions
-Patriots rookie arrested on assault charge
-Red Sox beat Phillies, 3-1
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 6-2
>NATIONAL: U.S. wholesale inflation came in hot last month
-South Carolina Supreme Court overturns murder convictions and life sentence for Alex Murdaugh
-Tragic: Video shows Frontier Airlines plane striking person on runway in Denver (2:14)
>NEW ENGLAND: Man goes viral for comments over Marblehead housing plan (1:44)
-Mass. looks to ban social media, but experts, even advocates, are skeptical
>COLLEGES: 6 Worcester State students win Library Research Awards
-African Diaspora Dance Association at Clark brings students together for shared culture and rhythm
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Experts reveal simple ways to avoid outrageous baggage fees
>BUSINESS: ComputerVault joins Advans IT in filing for bankruptcy
-LPL Financial Research: A new Fed regime: Warsh, policy direction and treasury market consequences
-Radio Worcester (21:07): Why fundraising for life sciences startups is so difficult in 2026
>HOMES: Home sales barely budge in April as spring buying season off to disappointing start
>HEALTH: How having a baby affects mom's heart (2:50)
-Why younger adults are rethinking alcohol (2:48)
>FOOD: Salmonella contamination recalls: List of products
>TV/STREAMING: Late-night hosts crash "Colbert," he reveals which A-list actress he was "wildly attracted" to
>MOVIES: "Grown Ups 3" in the works at Netflix
>CELEBRITY: Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt's "Devil Wears Prada 2" salaries revealed
-James Van Der Beek's widow shares heartbreaking life update 3 months after actor's death
>ANIMALS: These baby squirrels never forgot who saved them (1:58)
>HISTORY: Princeton fighter plane has had a long journey over the decades
>GOOD NEWS: Wrong way crash survivor reunites with deputies who saved her
-Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, Hollywood stars' free gas stunt sparks pandemonium at station
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