In and around The 016 - Thursday, March 30th

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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 (:32). High of 38 in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +6:00: Morning 2-alarm fire causes significant damage to Worcester three-decker (pictured)

  +6:00: 2 men arrested in Worcester for drugs, ammunition

  +6:00: Table Hoppin': Mark Bittman looks forward to "Taste + Talk" event
  
  

  +Noon: Suspect taken into custody after fleeing police stop, leading officers into Ashburnham and causing school to lock down

  +Noon: Weeks of road closures in Worcester starting with water line project

  +Noon: Worcester residents share stories facing crisis of affordable housing

  +Noon: Five Things To Do: Many Voices, Impressionism, James Montgomery ...

  +Noon: Short films get long look as Mass. Indie film fest returns to Worcester
  
  

  -Worcester B&E suspects have ruff time with K9 Beebs

  -Charlton police sergeant fined $10,000 after using cell phone search for private use

  -Veterans gather in Worcester to recognize National Vietnam War Veterans Day

  -"A huge injustice": Worcester denies several small nonprofits A.R.P.A. funding

  -Developer purchases large, undeveloped parcel on Grafton Street in Worcester

  -More affordable housing coming to Worcester amid inclusionary zoning debate

  -New housing development for homeless in Worcester gets state aid

  -Recommendations for the future of Worcester's housing, transportation and more to be made public

  -W.R.T.A.'s free buses should stay for another year, committee recommends

  -Vernon Hill Elementary Principal Craig Dottin honored for advocating for female students and families

  -Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief March 2023

  -Holy Cross grad Dr. Anthony Fauci sells memoir for nearly $5 million, insiders buzz

  -Worcester Fire Department hockey team plays for charity on Saturday

  -See the Worcester County Sheriff employees who earned the most in 2022

  -East-West Rail would give an economic boost to Worcester and Central Mass., experts say

  -Worcester: the City that Reads book drive kicks off

  >SHOPPING: Jewelry store opens in the Canal District
   

  >BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday

  >SHOWTIME: Listen Up: Smither, Delmhorst, Foucault, others team for Conway fête

  -Radio Worcester (25:07): Inside Mechanics Hall -- Worcester Youth Orchestras and Many Voices Youth Chorus

  -Last Call: Veterinarian and author Dr. Karen Fine on pet loss

  -Veterinarian and author discusses the bond between pets and their people

  -Radio Worcester Radio Roundtable (37:47): GBH report on wacky City Council meetings

  -WCCA-TV Picks of the Week

  >OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to Worcester man who was married to his childhood sweetheart for 53 years

  -ICYMI: Worcester diocese issues law banning hookup apps

  -32-year-old man indicted in 2021 murder at Hotel Vernon in Canal District

  -Search for Worcester's best pizza sliced to 2

  -15-year-old opens eatery in Worcester

  See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Passion for planet sparks Environment Club

  -Jazzed Up Duo at Val's on Saturday

  -Tardy policy negatively affects Wachusett students

  -Channel 5's "Made in Mass.": Holden man's Brew Biscuits turn beer-brewing grains into delicious dog treats (2:31). Article

  -Dawson Rec basketball court closed in April

  -Lamoureux Ford has some amazing cars you would not expect (1:25)

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Beal principal named new assistant superintendent in Shrewsbury

  -Shrewsbury Community Preservation Committee public meeting on Monday

  -Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales

  -Southbridge Town Council mum on investigation of councilor's conduct

  -Wachusett area goings on

  -Nashoba D.E.C.A. team "better than ever"

  -Unemployment fraud claims continue to plague residents

  -Rubin follows "sign" to Berlin position
   

  >SPORTS: What to know about Opening Day at Fenway

  -Bravehearts announce earliest sellout in team history

  -Holy Cross football 2023 season tickets on sale now

  -Railers lose in overtime, 5-4

  -Mass. Pirates games on NESN and NESN Plus
   

  >CARS: NEW! Bertera. Huge Selection. Great Prices. (3:29)

  -Honda recalls more than 330,000 vehicles due to mirror issue

  -RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)

  >NATIONAL: 2 Blackhawk helicopters with 101st Airborne Division crash

  -Maryland court reinstates murder conviction of "Serial" subject Adnan Syed

  -Tragic: Man stabs wife to death during family bible study

  >NEW ENGLAND: Man dies after falling through Lake Champlain ice on A.T.V.

  -New Mass. license law could mean a flood of new drivers, fees
  
  

  >BUSINESS: Collaboration is key in strengthening the workforce across Mass.

  -UberEats to remove 5,000 virtual brands to upgrade the app

  >COLLEGES: 5 things to know about Anna Maria’s Social Work Conference on April 26th

  >HEALTH: F.D.A. approves first over-the-counter opioid overdose antidote Narcan

  -UMass Medical School prof: How xylazine increases overdose risk

  -Free COVID vaccinations on Thursday: 6-8 at St. Peter's Free Medical Program

  >HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County, March 19th to 26th
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: New on Netflix in April (7:00) 

  >MOVIES: Trailer for new Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin movie "Moving On" (2:14)

  >CELEBRITY: Actress Melissa Joan Hart describes helping kids flee Nashville school shooting

  >HISTORY: 1947 ad for lobster dinner at Worcester restaurant

  >ANIMALS: Cat joins his best friend during his daily walk (3:03)

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): How a firefighter with a drone reunited a family with its dog

  -Meanwhile, in Kentucky, deer crashes through window into family's home

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  +Catering, Bartenders & Concessions Staff at Creedon & Co.

  +YouthGROW Mentor, Driver at Regional Environmental Council

  -Housekeeper at Canal District bar

  -Servers wanted at Worcester restaurant

  -Multiple positions for Wonder Bar's Polar Park location

  -Grounds crew for Worcester Bravehearts

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