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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 (:35). High of 53 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-On St. Patrick's Day, Worcester's Irish community has lots to celebrate
-Burns Bridge shines green for St. Patrick’s Day
-Drone video above Sunday's Worcester County St Patrick's Parade (2:36)
-Worcester police to start cracking down on underage drinking, department says
-City mourns death of police diversity officer
-The Dish: New Oxfords Casual Dining owners make restaurant their own
-Volunteer to help beautify the Canal District on Saturday
-Scammers target Worcester Public Library event vendors
-North High boys' basketball team receives rousing sendoff from fellow students, staff
-Worcester police body cameras working well so far, officers say
-Worcester Public Schools enrollment on the rise after 3 years of decline
-Head Start preschool program receives donation of A.E.D.s
-UMass Medical School students celebrate Match Day
-Related: Simultaneous celebration at Match Day for 149 graduating med students
-Unsolved: Worcester -- William Garlick and John V.J. Joyce Went Missing in Maine. Video (20:38). Audio (22:20)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: A Bar Crawl, Aladdin and more this weekend in Worcester
-Nine Things To Do: Varsity Vocals, Pamela Hines, "Au revoir les enfants"
-Chineke! Orchestra opens new doors on first North American tour
-Ray Mariano: Huge tax break for Worcester apartment developer is a bad idea
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to longtime Worcester teacher
-Reminder: Trash and recycling collection in Worcester, Holden and Shrewsbury delayed a day this week
-ICYMI: Suspicious man tried to get children at school bus stop into his car in Shrewsbury, police say
-Former Worcester meteorologist dies in Florida prison
-"A chaotic mess at any turn": Why Worcester City Council meetings can be a spectacle
-Another round of Canal District bars and restaurants spring up after fall closures
-107 Tap bar to open in Worcester’s Canal District next week
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): State attorney general issues warning: Holden must comply with zoning mandate
-Holden restaurant teams up with Seven Saws to can its signature drink
-A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Irish dinner in Lancaster March 18th
-New Shrewsbury director of recreation hits the ground running
-Shrewsbury welcomes back officer from Army Reserves
-New plaque at Old Burial Ground in Sturbridge honors Revolutionary War patriots
-Paxton caucus chooses ballot nominees
-Leicester police log March 9th to 15th
-Good news from the Grafton News
-Murder in Grafton Center, Part 5
>SPORTS: Celtics hold off Trail Blazers, 126-112
-Holy Cross women’s basketball falls to Maryland in N.C.A.A. First Round
-Former Worcester star will be a "top 5" pro the moment she’s drafted, U.S. coach
-Assumption women's basketball is heading to Division 2 Elite 8 to win
-Patriots release veteran starting cornerback in surprise move
-Railers beat Maine, 4-3
>CARS: NEW! Bertera. Huge Selection. Great Prices. (3:29)
-Ford recall for front brake hose issue impacts 1.2 million vehicles
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Putin over Ukraine war crimes
-7 deputies charged with murder in man's death
-Tragic: Snowmobiler loses legs after being stranded in mountains
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. reports 2,612 new COVID cases, 49 deaths this week
-Is raw milk getting a raw deal in Mass.? Bill would make it easier to sell
>FOOD: Dunkin' is retiring a fan-favorite drink
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Social Work graduate uses storytelling to heal grieving hearts
7-week courses at Q.C.C. begin March 20th
>HEALTH: Paxlovid not linked to COVID rebound, F.D.A. says
-Q.C.C. opens Athletic Center for public gym memberships
-Free COVID vaccinations on Friday: Noon-3:30 at Worcester Public Library
>BUSINESS: Microsoft adds ChatGPT tech to office software
-Radio Worcester's Voice of Business (34:01): Brookdale, Lily Legal, Divine Touch mixdown
>SHOPPING: Best Buy 3-day sale -- Save up to $1,000 on LG TVs
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand: "Cocaine Bear," "Unwelcome" and more
>CELEBRITY: Lance Reddick, star of "The Wire" and "John Wick," dies at 60
>HOMES: Private Connecticut island to sell for record-breaking $85 million
>HISTORY: General Devens Statue in Worcester
>ANIMALS: Golden who loves being only child surprised with sister (3:19)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Artist finds success after being falsely imprisoned for 46 years (2:40)
-Meanwhile, T.S.A. X-ray reveals bizarre find in passenger’s bag
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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