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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 (:45). High of 41 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
-Illegal dumping fines could jump to $1,000 in Worcester
-Worcester School Committee eyes C.R.P., data privacy
-Mass. accuses Barre public employee of double-dipping (3:20). Article
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Thrive Support and Advocacy fundraiser at 2 Chefs
-ICYMI: Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
-Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
-City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
-Worcester councilor pushes for city investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man facing charges for allegedly kidnapping 13-year-old in Northborough
-A new development on Elizabeth Street in Shrewsbury?
-Heavy fire tears through home on Lakeshore Drive in Ashburnham
-2 vehicle rollovers in Grafton amid snowy conditions
-Charlton Select Board begins process to change town's health insurance after steep premium hikes
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100 FM The Pike (13:34): Is it a Seger bar? Brian Daly on his viral mission to find out
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (7:14): Worcester's Angelo Gray is making movies and singing his heart out
-Poet's Cauldron to welcome Ursula Rucker at BrickBox Theater
>OPINION: Owura Sarkodieh: In praise of embracing African identity
-Lindsey Ford: 5 practical tips to reset digital habits after winter break
-Holy Cross' Worcester Voices (31:12): Clark Professor Melinda Marchand about her Worcester experience
-What’s Up Worcester (21:43): Dominican Marketplace Committee interview | Jennie Guzman & Laura Martinez
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester girl who tragically passed away at 13
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown stirs Patriots buzz as trade rumors begin to swirl again
-Bruins beat Columbus, 4-2
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey hosts New Hampshire in Hockey East Quarterfinals
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall Of Fame announces 2026 inductees
-The Olympic break sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. makes final sweep of Nancy Guthrie's house in sign investigation has hit a dead end
-Bikini-clad women pictured with Stephen Hawking in Epstein files were his carers, family claims
-Tragic: Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman, 2-year-old girl recovering after home explosion (1:29)
-Malden High School girls' basketball coach charged with raping student (1:38). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 27 (33:26): A.I. at WPI, with Elke Rundensteiner and Yunus Telliel
-Clark student Skye Donaldson paints mural in Goddard Library to inspire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These 4 popular national parks announce plans for 2026 visitor reservations
-Norwegian Cruise Line slammed over dining dress code change: "Idiotic rule"
>BUSINESS: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey cuts 4,000 jobs from Block in A.I. pivot
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales slow to start 2026
>HEALTH: "Boredom challenge" could have benefits for your brain (:18)
>FOOD: The pistachio bread recipe you "knead" to try (7:57)
>TV/STREAMING: Anderson Cooper leaving "60 Minutes" in latest CBS staff shakeup
>MOVIES: 25th anniversary trailer for "The Mummy" (:31)
>CELEBRITY: The real reason behind Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' split revealed
-Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver "Power" Grant dies at 52
>ANIMALS: Disabled lamb becomes her dad’s wedding ring bearer (1:54)
>HISTORY: Storm comparison: Blizzard of '78 vs. Blizzard of '26 (6:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Kidney donor braves blizzard for Boston transplant surgery (1:52)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, deer crashes into home through living room window
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