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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 (:46). High of 40 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: U.S. Attorney Rollins visits Worcester NAACP, talks police inquiry
+6:00: Worcester superintendent responds to Nashville school shooting
+6:00: Join the Worcester Now | Next planning workshop on Thursday
+6:00: New cats and dogs up for adoption in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester musicians remember guitarist and producer Buzz Taylor
+Noon: Janice Harvey: The "disconnect" between schools and student cellphone use
-32-year-old man indicted in 2021 murder at Hotel Vernon in Canal District
-Worcester man caught, another still at large in shooting death of city man in Randolph
-Worcester police thwart daytime break-in, bust armed suspect
-James Freeman, of Worcester, pleads not guilty in shooting near courthouse
-15-year-old opens eatery in Worcester
-Worcester: the City that Reads book drive kicks off
-Mike Benedetti: City Council Preview -- Inclusionary Zoning and Regular Zoning
-Radio Worcester (9:32): Dr. Michael Hirsh's Worcester health & COVID update
-For more than 40 years, The Mountain Barn restaurant in Princeton was a beloved dining destination
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "Did Sue Paye Run Away?". Video (14:51). Audio (16:37)
-Channel 5's "Made in Mass.": Holden man's Brew Biscuits turn beer-brewing grains into delicious dog treats (2:31). Article
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Historical Museum hosts free event on Worcester photography
-National Baseball Poetry Festival in Worcester will be poetry in motion
-Carrying On: Alan James' leatherwork helps author to heal
-Shaun Connolly: Bad Advice
-A Word from Echo (24:04): James Lambert III, Anthony Barbosa and Steph Corio
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a Gold Star mother from Worcester
-ICYMI: Worcester celebrates North High School boys basketball state champions (:36)
-Related: Article and gallery (34 photos)
-4 major construction projects are reshaping Worcester’s Canal District
-Worcester school Superintendent Rachel Monárrez 9 months in: "There’s just not enough space"
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Assessor's office closed 2-3 on Tuesday
-Holden police wants to I.D. man who stole from firewood money box
-Lamoureux Ford has some amazing cars you would not expect (1:25)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Postal worker from Douglas charged with stealing from government
-Auburn school chief who resigned amid dissertation probe appointed principal at Quaboag
-West Boylston police log March 20th to 26th
-New officer in Shrewsbury sworn in
-Channel 5 "Wake Up Call' from Shrewsbury Middle School Unified Basketball Team (:51)
-Grafton 3-sport student-athlete masters time management to accomplish her goals
-2 firefighters injured in blaze at Ayer home
-Nashoba budget proposal heading to member towns
>SPORTS: Robert Kraft: Meek Mill says Lamar Jackson has Patriots interest
-Belichick shoots down Lamar Jackson talk while at league meetings
-Bravehearts announce earliest sellout in team history
-Camilo Illanes named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Bruins broke this longtime team record with gutsy road win on Sunday
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, NHL week 24
>CARS: NEW! Bertera. Huge Selection. Great Prices. (3:29)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: 39 dead in fire overnight at a migrant center near the U.S.-Mexico border
-3 children, 3 adults killed at Christian school in Nashville
-Tragic: Heartbreaking video shows moment 1-year-old boy is dumped at border
>NEW ENGLAND: Man hit and killed by bus at Logan Airport
-Sen. Elizabeth Warren announces run for third term
-Patriots owner Robert Kraft launches $25 million initiative to fight antisemitism
>BUSINESS: Up to 80 percent of workers could see jobs impacted by A.I.
-Economy reporter breaks down Fed's decision to raise interest rate
>FOOD: Fans gush over Stanley Tucci's pasta-for-breakfast recipe
>COLLEGES: Clark ranks 4, WPI 14th among Princeton Review's best game design programs
-Anna Maria AMCAST (26:40): Communication with Professor Travis Maruska
>HEALTH: Worcester woman on verge of death from COVID lives to tell her story
-Free COVID vaccinations on Tuesday: 9-noon and 1-4 at AIDS Project Worcester
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, March 19th to 26th
>TV/STREAMING: P.B.S. documentary on Holy Cross grad Anthony Fauci covers a career of crises
>MOVIES: Studio desperate for more "John Wick" films with Keanu Reeves
>CELEBRITY: Adele extends Las Vegas residency, plans concert film
>ANIMALS: A cow pretends to sleep to avoid chores
>HISTORY: Historical & architectural tour of Worcester City Hall (11:49)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Chick-fil-A arranges special date for couple married 72 years
-Meanwhile, in California, loose tire sends car flipping in air on freeway (:15)
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Classifieds
+Housekeeper at Canal District bar
-Servers wanted at Worcester restaurant
-Head host and hosts at Downtown Worcester restaurant
-Multiple positions for Wonder Bar's Polar Park location
-Grounds crew for Worcester Bravehearts
-Director of Planning and Community Development, Town of Holden
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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>HELP WANTED
-Staff Associate, Urban Action Institute, Worcester State
-Controller, Worcester State
-Multiple positions, Holden DPW
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