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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 (:32). High of 92 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-McDonald's manager accused of spitting into customer's fries banned from working in food industry (2:21). Article
-Worcester double homicide trial paused over undisclosed document
-Innovative $10 million Worcester solution for hunger breaks ground
-3 years ago, Worcester tried a new model for crisis response. What happened?
-Worcester police investigate suspected solar panel theft
-TODAY! World of Foods Worcester at Elm Park
-Worcester playground may not get renamed for Roberto Clemente after all. Here's why
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Victor D. Infante's WoMag rundown for June 5th (9:09)
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Early college surge, college president retiring, $2 million community investment
-Opioid-related deaths drop under 1,000 in Mass. in 2025
-Canine distemper concerns in Worcester County. What to know
-School committee reviews aviation program, policy updates and student support initiatives
-Diplomas delivered during Worcester Tech graduation
-Pride flag raising in Worcester (19:53)
>DINING OUT: La Cucina Italiana in Worcester
-Here’s when this sports bar chain opens its new local spot
-ICYMI: Vigil held for Worcester woman killed in Virginia bus crash (1:50). Article
-3 prominent Canal District developers list 15 properties for sale
-Protesters seek end of alleged beagle testing in Downtown Worcester
-Defense in homicide trial focuses on trajectory of bullet wounds
-Worcester man gets 4 to 7 years in prison for killing neighbor; family calls sentence a "slap in the face"
-Know this guy? Worcester police ask for help identifying man
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Regional celebrates Class of 2026
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Holden Town Takeover at WooSox on Sunday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 6 residents displaced in large Fitchburg fire (:16). Article
-Lunenburg mourning death of 7-year-old Haddie B
-Shrewsbury closing Flint Pond for treatment on Monday
-Jeromy Grniet named Oxford Police Chief after unanimous vote of selectmen
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Sweet Woo music: Summer outdoor music
-Things to Do: Brothers Osborne, Ellis Paul, Spite, Diane Blue and more
-Viral Worcester school janitor-turned-comic Jimmy Cash is seeing his standup career take off
-Studio Theatre Worcester brings musical "Superhero" to life on stage
-WCCA-TV's YAY ART No. 11 (29:37): Jill Howarth, Part 1
>OPINION: Janice Lindsay: Still life with crows
-Worcester Voices, Episode 5 (57:16): Jason Homer, executive director, Worcester Public Library
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:09): Rutland’s July 4th cancellation sparks debate over sheriff’s role, and news headlines
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:16): Worcester Common safety concerns persist despite low crime statistics
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career banker
>SPORTS: Patriots aren’t getting enough respect in division, AFC title debates
-Red Sox beat Yankees, 5-3
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 7-6
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 6-3
>CARS: Ford issues "do not drive" recall for Broncos, Mavericks
>NATIONAL: NASA directs its I.S.S. crew members to board spacecraft amid leak repair attempt
-Judge halts administration efforts to impose conditions on S.N.A.P.
-Tragic: Recent high school grad dies in crash on way to college orientation
>NEW ENGLAND: Cape Cod house at risk of toppling off cliff
-Full video: Heated argument between 70-year-old, 21-year-old before violent Hopkinton beach attack (3:18)
-New video in excessive force case raises questions about State Police probes (10:32). Article
>COLLEGES: Clark student research helps shape city’s climate future
-Assumption Class of 2026 nurses honored at pinning ceremony
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Saving on summer travel (2:06)
-7 taxi mistakes you’re making abroad
>BUSINESS: Unemployment holds at 4.3%, but people take longer to find jobs
-Spectrum Health Systems opening $13.4 million Lowell treatment center
-Meta quietly added facial recognition code to smart glasses: report
>SHOPPING: Walmart accused of "stealing" from shoppers over price tag "incompetance"
>HOMES: Why less clutter leads to less stress
>HEALTH: How to deal with a shortage in prescription stimulants (3:31)
-A pill almost doubled survival for pancreatic cancer patients. Now what?
>FOOD: Burger King updates its Whopper — again — but fans think the new twist is just a copycat of another burger chain
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Hokum," "Is God Is" and more
>CELEBRITY: Peabo Bryson, voice of Disney duets, dies
-Rupert Everett says he "ruined" himself in pursuit of the perfect body
>ANIMALS: 5-year-old boy insists on rescuing abandoned puppies (2:03)
>HISTORY: Former Y.M.C.A. on Chatham Street in Worcester, circa 1918
>GOOD NEWS: Truck-driving preacher helps derail alleged kidnapping attempt
-Meanwhile, in Georgia, officials urge residents to kill giant, invasive tegu lizards
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