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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 (:59). High of 57 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS:
+5:00: Haunted Speakeasy fills Hanover Theatre with jazz, zombies and Halloween spirit
+Noon: Prosecutors: Sterling teen who held PowerSchool ransom was "sophisticated" cybercriminal
+Noon: Recognizing high-achieving students: Vote now for Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
+Noon: It's Round 2 for Worcester Magazine's Digital Battle of the Bands
-"An amazing feat of engineering": Visitors take in reservoir's beauty during Wachusett Dam Day in Clinton
-Alleged thief hits Otaku Sekai, Japanese Manga culture, movies and comics business on Park Ave.
-How a group of friends turned a card game into a lifeline for local families
-Worcester Housing Authority to break ground on Lakeside Apartments redevelopment
-What is open and closed on Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day
-Honoring Indigenous People’s Day in Worcester
-Monday's Child: Emma, 15, is bright, artistic and resilient with a wonderful sense of humor
-Saint Paul 5K Knightmare Run & Walk raises funds for Kelly family
-Worcester Guardian partners with Boston University to add State House coverage
-What districts in Worcester County had the best M.C.A.S. scores?
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:43): Concerns over Worcester police drone expansion
>POLITICS: Worcester candidate profile: Jessica Pepple for city councilor at-large
-Meet the candidates: Maureen Binienda leans on experience and service
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:01): Drones, civil commitments and a controversial campaign mailer
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet: The Ground Round is back (4:50)
-ICYMI: Outside Nelson Place School in Worcester, parents rally against departure of assistant principal
-Worcester business dedicated to helping women moves to bigger space
-Community gathers for vigil for Shrewsbury father shot and killed (:45). Article
-Related: Fiancée of father who was shot and killed thanks community (4:31)
-Frank Kartheiser is comfortable with your discomfort
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Holden gets grant to hire 2 firefighters
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Item photos: First class inducted into Clinton High Hall of Fame
-Leominster man arrested for urinating on church wall during food truck festival
-Why Webster police haven't given up on search for boy who disappeared 47 years ago
-Webster woman charged in crash that sent 3 juveniles to the hospital
-Charlton to vote on firearms in municipal buildings October 20th at special town meeting
-Meals That Matter's founder says the demand for warm, home-cooked meals is on the rise
-Paxton woman is a Commonwealth Heroine
-Matt Landry's love of hiking leads to Mount Wachusett guide
-Lancaster discusses well options and state support
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: West End Creamery Corn Maze in Whitinsville (1:14)
-100 FM The Pike (7:58): Jeff Keith of Tesla and Miljenko Matijevic of Steelheart talk about their new song
>OPINION: Robert A. Bilotta: Put CSX funds to work for District 2 residents
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:02:16)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to lifelong Worcester woman who cooked in a number of local kitchens
>SPORTS: Patriots beat Saints, survive questionable officiating (4:32)
-Patriots quarterback Drake Maye takes another step forward vs. Saints
-Maye entrenched in early NFL MVP conversation
-Sign up now! FREE Crusader Tip-Off Event October 29th
-Holy Cross senior guard Cam Nolan named William V. Campbell Trophy semifinalist
-Worcester Bravehearts 2026 Season Passes are now available
>NATIONAL: All 20 remaining living hostages released by Hamas
-4 people killed and 20 more injured in a shooting at a bar in South Carolina, sheriff says
-Tragic: Skydiving instructor falls to his death after getting separated from student in freak accident
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 person in custody after threatening Topsfield Fair (:24). Article
-Massachusetts among states struggling least with bullying
-Haverhill police chief retires amid union backlash following tragedies
>COLLEGES: Inside the economics of happiness
-The most expensive colleges in Massachusetts (9:43)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 clever packing tips for rainy destinations
-6 countries or islands you can walk across in under an hour
>BUSINESS: A.I. could wipe out 100 million U.S. jobs over the next decade: report
-Are you throwing away money on your cell phone protection plan? (2:38)
>SHOPPING: Up to $1,000 rebate on LG appliances at Sclamo's
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: A.I. being used to detect heart health problems
>FOOD: Retro Diet Coke Lime returns to store shelves. Here's what to know
>TV/STREAMING: A message from Dr. Jane Goodall on Netflix's "Famous Last Words" (1:27)
>MOVIES: Jared Leto's "Tron" hits the skids with $33.5 million box office opening
>CELEBRITY: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau seen kissing on singer's yacht
-Diane Keaton lost weight, was very thin before her death
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Do you know where this is?
>ANIMALS: German Shepherd rescued from hoarding goes on first walk (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: Boys applauded for helping friend after shark attack in Australia
-Meanwhile, in Florida, mom wins video game tournament while holding her 5-day-old baby
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