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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 (1:10). Major storm coming Monday afternoon. High of 38 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Did you remember to set your clocks ahead?
*Mass. General doctor on health risks of changing time
*How to prevent daylight saving time sleep issues
-Beloved Worcester neighborhood eatery sold, changing name
-How one Newfoundland Growlers hockey player befriended a young fan in Worcester
-Stephanie Fernandes case on "48 Hours": "This is Andrew's blood"
-Allegedly beaten and abused in an Oxford "house of horrors," former foster children file suit against state social workers
-D.A.: Suspect arrested in fatal Blackstone stabbing
-Earlier: "Large police presence" along street in Blackstone (:55)
-Worcester County St. Patrick's Parade: Your complete guide
*Businesses prep for Worcester County St. Patrick’s Parade
*South High's band awaits cue after 3-year hiatus
*Worcester ranked 12th best city for St. Patrick's Day
*Gordon Hargrove excited to lead parade Sunday
*Ray Mariano: Worcester County St. Patrick’s Parade a community celebration
*Laurel: Stopping the show at the parade in Worcester
-Santander Bank to close Tatnuck Square branch in June
-Volunteer to teach tech, pay bills or deliver meals to local older adults in Worcester area
-Worcester recorded its lowest 7-day COVID average since almost exactly a year ago
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "Where did Patricia Santos go?". Video (17:32). Audio (19:15)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: FINAL DAY! Worcester Home Show this weekend to the DCU Center (:30)
-Nine Things To Do: St. Patrick's Parade, Tequila Bonfire, "Bagrock"
-Table Hoppin': Small is delectable at Bri's Sweet Treats
-WCCA-TV's The American Constitutionalist No. 3 (23:34): The Sixth Amendment
-Radio Worcester Radio Roundtable (37:10): Housing, media and pizza
>FAITH: The Rev. Robin Bartlett on saving the world by savoring it
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to Worcester man who started as a roadie for a local band and became a commercial truck driver
-ICYMI: What happened when a young girl in Worcester woke up and found her home was a crime scene
-Worcester Police Academy graduates 28 officers; speakers reflect on changes to policing
-Worcester police ask for help finding mission girl
-Most Worcester State grads stay in the Worcester area, Worcester State president writes
-Car shot up on I-290 in Worcester, police looking for Cadillac
-Phantom Gourmet visits legendary Worcester restaurant (5:01)
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Wachusett budget still above town recommendation
-Holden police to hold Rape Aggression Defense class in April
-Award honors Holden native’s aviation career
-A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Photos from Friday's auto fire on Stafford Street in Leicester
-In Clinton, Leprechauns gather and honor do gooders, while giving out scholarships
-Papers available for Clinton’s June 12th election
-Principal finalists visit Mary Rowlandson Elementary
-Nominees needed to run for members of Shrewsbury Town Meeting
-EMASS. Senior Softball League opens registration for 2023 season
-NEW! Murder in Grafton Center, Part 4
>SPORTS: Celtics hold off Hawks, 134-125
-Bruins fastest to 50 wins in NHL history, beat Red Wings, 3-2
-Assumption women's basketball dancin' to East Regional final
-Holy Cross women’s basketball to battle B.U. for Patriot League title
-H.C. men’s ice hockey falls to No. 20 R.I.T. in overtime in tourney semifinal, Game 2
>CARS: NEW! Bertera. Huge Selection. Great Prices. (3:29)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: How does a bank collapse in 48 hours? A timeline of the S.V.B. fall
-Millions who rely on Medicaid may be booted from program
>NEW ENGLAND: Maine college goes into lockdown after shot fired on campus
-Mass. trying new response model in active shooter training
>COLLEGES: Clark English professor analyzes rhetoric about infanticide from 1616 to present
-Murphy joins Anna Maria as V.P. of advancement
>HEALTH: Go ahead and sigh. According to a new study, it's good for you
-New study finds these 2 diets can reduce risk of Alzheimer’s
-Mass. reports 2,703 new COVID cases, 61 deaths this week
>BUSINESS: U.S. employers add 311,000 jobs in February, more than expected
-Meta considering a standalone social network that sounds a lot like Twitter
>HOMES: Single family home in Worcester sells for $1 million
>FOOD: This ice cream hack is melting the internet
>MOVIES: Oscar predictions -- Who will win vs. who should win
-How Will Smith's slap will be addressed at Oscars
-The 43rd Annual Razzie Award "winners" are...
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>HISTORY: "Wonderful" memories linger 55 years after Hendrix played at Clark
>ANIMALS: Child raised by 5 German Shepherds (3:03)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Skier trapped upside down in Maine tree saved after 45 minutes
-Meanwhile, an asteroid could hit Earth on Valentine's Day in 23 years
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Thieves stole gutters from Worcester house while owner was home
+5:00: Death of Bob Weir sparks memories of Worcester's part in long, strange trip
+5:00: Planning winter entertainment in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 14
+Noon: 270-unit project at abandoned Spag's factory met with skepticism
+Noon: Central Mass. pizzeria reopens with explanation for abruptly closing
-No answers as cost of probe into death of State Police recruit from Worcester nears $700,000 (3:07). Article
-New year, new look, new amenities for W.R.T.A.
-Local restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Legends (5:32)
-Worcester City Council returns with social media scrutiny, transit fights
-Worcester, Fitchburg aim for uniform, safe sober houses
-Worcester County Wonders: First state-run asylum dates back to 1832
-Newly obtained court docs detail what happened inside Leominster home after man murdered wife, autopsy findings
-$80,000 Keno ticket sold in Millbury
-Police oversight questions persist after Research Bureau report
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-ICYMI: National Grid installs new underground cable to fix monthslong outage issues in Worcester
-"A very bad year": Here's what the flu numbers look like in Worcester
-Turtleboy factor: Aidan Kearney's influence on Karen Read case
-Venezuelan native in Worcester lauds capture of Maduro
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Fundraiser to help rebuild Ten West Market
-Ten West Market owner optimistic about return
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hope Chapel in Sterling dedicates new sanctuary
-Clinton buildings coming together
-Clinton Select Board hears Bates family request to explore right-of-way access at town dump
-Indigenous culture celebration day coming to Grafton this summer
-Spanish-language congregation to move into historic church in West Boylston
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Full list of winners and nominees at Golden Globes
-Golden Globes snubs and surprises
-Inside the Golden Globes: Everything you didn't see on TV
-World-renowned violinist to rehearse with J.O.M.P. students
>OPINION: Molly McCullough: For Worcester's schools, kids come first
-Maggie Calvetti: Someday they'll be grown & here's who i hope they become
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:18:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who had Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics
>SPORTS: Patriots defense shines in 16-3 Wild Card win over Chargers
-Patriots will play Steelers-Texans winner in AFC Divisional Round
-Bruins beat Penguins, 1-0
-Celtics star Jaylen Brown rips refs after loss to Spurs in Boston
-Holy Cross student-athletes record 3.39 G.P.A. during Fall 2025 semester
-100 FM The Pike (18:00): MassLive's Matt Vautour gives 2026 sports predictions
-Railers fall to Florida, 5-3
>NATIONAL: Ex-husband arrested in heinous double murder of slain dentist, wife
-Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as crackdown intensifies
-Tragic: Dad killed 5 of his children over a decade
>NEW ENGLAND: Deadly house fire in Burrillville, R.I.
-From Lindsay Clancy to Turtleboy: 5 Mass. criminal cases to watch in 2026
>COLLEGES: "We depend on fungi for absolutely everything"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney quietly changes course on controversial meal plan changes
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Samsung unveils "world's largest" TV of its kind at 130 inches
>HOMES: Laundry hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner
>HEALTH: Noom launches Proactive Health GLP-1 Program for long-term health
-Mass. mom fights for scalp cooling to be covered by insurance during chemo (2:06). Article
>FOOD: Your guide to a flavorful Dry January (4:34)
>TV/STREAMING: "The Simpsons" retires beloved character Duffman after 30 years
>MOVIES: 2026 new horror movie releases
>CELEBRITY: "High School Musical" star arrested on child pornography charges
-"Field of Dreams" and "West Wing" actor Timothy Busfield faces arrest warrant in child sex abuse case
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog does the cutest thing when she wants attention (2:00)
>HISTORY: Math, not myths: Inside the new search for Amelia Earhart
>GOOD NEWS: Lottery ticket rejected by another customer earns man $1 million
-Meanwhile, in Germany, watch 50 sheep escape shepherd, walk into grocery store
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