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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 (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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