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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 (1:20). Major storm with heavy, wet snow, more than 2 feet possible in places
-Massachusetts prepares for Tuesday's winter storm (2:06)
+6:00: School canceled in Worcester on Tuesday
+6:00: No trash and recycling collection in Worcester on Tuesday, and delayed a day the rest of the week
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Salisbury St. in Worcester may bear Albanian warrior's name
+6:00: 2 more men plead guilty in large Fitchburg drug case
+6:00: Creative Hub Worcester and Sharinna Travieso chosen for "You Belong Here!" project
+6:00: We persist: A first-generation Irish-American's take on St. Patrick's Day
+6:00: Bronagh Power-Cassidy named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
+6:00: Enter Worcester Bravehearts March Madness Challenge
+Noon: Free COVID vaccinations on Monday: 11-7 at Central Branch YMCA
+Noon: Dog found tied to bench along Route 9 in Shrewsbury
-Thousands turn out for Worcester County St. Patrick’s Parade (1:56). Article
-Related: Gallery (32 photos)
-Westborough's Daniel Kwan wins big at Oscars for "Everything Everywhere All at Once"
-Related: Daniel Kwan at Oscars: "Everything" a tribute to my mother (1:19)
-Downtown Worcester a work in progress
-Worcester's Best Pizza contest enters Round of 8
-Beloved Worcester neighborhood eatery sold, changing name
-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
-Volunteer to teach tech, pay bills or deliver meals to local older adults in Worcester area
-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)
-Lake View Playground Master Plan public meeting on Monday
-Open Sky shelter caseworkers stay course during housing "crisis"
>HOMES: 5 latest homes for sale in Worcester area
-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 Monday
>SHOWTIME: Marcus M. Martin has a big wish granted as the Genie in "Aladdin"
-Square One Players to present comedy romp, “Leading Ladies”
-Vocero Hispano: 03-10-2023 al 03-16-2023
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to man who worked at Wyman Gordon for 40 years
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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): Police looking for man who fled from car crash in Northborough
-Suspect in fatal stabbing due in court
-Clinton High announces honor roll
-Candidates have until March 16th to pick up Boylston election papers
-Comfort dog added to Bolton roster
-Some pluses in latest Nashoba budget
>SPORTS: Red Wings beat Bruins, 5-3
-Holy Cross women’s basketball claims 12th Patriot League championship
-H.C. women earn No. 15 seed, set to face No. 2 Maryland in N.C.A.A. Tournament
-Holy Cross men’s ice hockey defeats No. 20 R.I.T., to play for league title
-Railers beat Maine, 4-3
-How one Newfoundland Growlers hockey player befriended a young fan in Worcester
>CARS: NEW! Bertera. Huge Selection. Great Prices. (3:29)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Russian advance stalls in Ukraine’s Bakhmut, think tank says
-8 dead, 7 missing after boat capsizes off San Diego coast
>NEW ENGLAND: State legislators tackle supplemental budget
-Hotel "deeply sorry" after U.K. students' passports were destroyed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross professor: Who are Jehovah’s Witnesses? The history of the often misunderstood group
-Worcester State's "The Beat" (29:52): Actor Steve Gagliastro
>HEALTH: New England Journal of Medicine releases interesting finding for men seeking prostate cancer surgery or radiation
-Worcester recorded its lowest 7-day COVID average since almost exactly a year ago
>BUSINESS: Silicon Valley Bank customers will have access to money, feds say after fallout
-Central Mass. business by the numbers
>FOOD: What is a reverse grocery list?
>HISTORY: Worcester classified ads from 1888
>ANIMALS: This pup was SO happy to be rescued (:57)
>MOVIES: Full list of winners at Oscars
-Angela Bassett, "Elvis" lose: Oscars snubs and surprises
-Oscars In Memoriam snubs: Paul Sorvino, Anne Heche missing
>CELEBRITY: Inside the star-studded Oscars parties
-Oscars red carpet: All the best-dressed celebrities
-Here's why everyone is talking about Hugh Grant's Oscars red carpet interview
>TV/STREAMING: The best and worst moments of Oscars
-How long did it take for "The Slap" to come up?
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 2nd-grader dresses as her teacher for school "Superhero Day"
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, watch snowmobiler's close call with charging moose
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In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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