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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
>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
-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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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:59). High of 57 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS:
+5:00: Haunted Speakeasy fills Hanover Theatre with jazz, zombies and Halloween spirit
+Noon: Prosecutors: Sterling teen who held PowerSchool ransom was "sophisticated" cybercriminal
+Noon: Recognizing high-achieving students: Vote now for Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
+Noon: It's Round 2 for Worcester Magazine's Digital Battle of the Bands
-"An amazing feat of engineering": Visitors take in reservoir's beauty during Wachusett Dam Day in Clinton
-Alleged thief hits Otaku Sekai, Japanese Manga culture, movies and comics business on Park Ave.
-How a group of friends turned a card game into a lifeline for local families
-Worcester Housing Authority to break ground on Lakeside Apartments redevelopment
-What is open and closed on Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day
-Honoring Indigenous People’s Day in Worcester
-Monday's Child: Emma, 15, is bright, artistic and resilient with a wonderful sense of humor
-Saint Paul 5K Knightmare Run & Walk raises funds for Kelly family
-Worcester Guardian partners with Boston University to add State House coverage
-What districts in Worcester County had the best M.C.A.S. scores?
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:43): Concerns over Worcester police drone expansion
>POLITICS: Worcester candidate profile: Jessica Pepple for city councilor at-large
-Meet the candidates: Maureen Binienda leans on experience and service
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:01): Drones, civil commitments and a controversial campaign mailer
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet: The Ground Round is back (4:50)
-ICYMI: Outside Nelson Place School in Worcester, parents rally against departure of assistant principal
-Worcester business dedicated to helping women moves to bigger space
-Community gathers for vigil for Shrewsbury father shot and killed (:45). Article
-Related: Fiancée of father who was shot and killed thanks community (4:31)
-Frank Kartheiser is comfortable with your discomfort
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Holden gets grant to hire 2 firefighters
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Item photos: First class inducted into Clinton High Hall of Fame
-Leominster man arrested for urinating on church wall during food truck festival
-Why Webster police haven't given up on search for boy who disappeared 47 years ago
-Webster woman charged in crash that sent 3 juveniles to the hospital
-Charlton to vote on firearms in municipal buildings October 20th at special town meeting
-Meals That Matter's founder says the demand for warm, home-cooked meals is on the rise
-Paxton woman is a Commonwealth Heroine
-Matt Landry's love of hiking leads to Mount Wachusett guide
-Lancaster discusses well options and state support
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: West End Creamery Corn Maze in Whitinsville (1:14)
-100 FM The Pike (7:58): Jeff Keith of Tesla and Miljenko Matijevic of Steelheart talk about their new song
>OPINION: Robert A. Bilotta: Put CSX funds to work for District 2 residents
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:02:16)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to lifelong Worcester woman who cooked in a number of local kitchens
>SPORTS: Patriots beat Saints, survive questionable officiating (4:32)
-Patriots quarterback Drake Maye takes another step forward vs. Saints
-Maye entrenched in early NFL MVP conversation
-Sign up now! FREE Crusader Tip-Off Event October 29th
-Holy Cross senior guard Cam Nolan named William V. Campbell Trophy semifinalist
-Worcester Bravehearts 2026 Season Passes are now available
>NATIONAL: All 20 remaining living hostages released by Hamas
-4 people killed and 20 more injured in a shooting at a bar in South Carolina, sheriff says
-Tragic: Skydiving instructor falls to his death after getting separated from student in freak accident
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 person in custody after threatening Topsfield Fair (:24). Article
-Massachusetts among states struggling least with bullying
-Haverhill police chief retires amid union backlash following tragedies
>COLLEGES: Inside the economics of happiness
-The most expensive colleges in Massachusetts (9:43)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 clever packing tips for rainy destinations
-6 countries or islands you can walk across in under an hour
>BUSINESS: A.I. could wipe out 100 million U.S. jobs over the next decade: report
-Are you throwing away money on your cell phone protection plan? (2:38)
>SHOPPING: Up to $1,000 rebate on LG appliances at Sclamo's
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: A.I. being used to detect heart health problems
>FOOD: Retro Diet Coke Lime returns to store shelves. Here's what to know
>TV/STREAMING: A message from Dr. Jane Goodall on Netflix's "Famous Last Words" (1:27)
>MOVIES: Jared Leto's "Tron" hits the skids with $33.5 million box office opening
>CELEBRITY: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau seen kissing on singer's yacht
-Diane Keaton lost weight, was very thin before her death
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Do you know where this is?
>ANIMALS: German Shepherd rescued from hoarding goes on first walk (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: Boys applauded for helping friend after shark attack in Australia
-Meanwhile, in Florida, mom wins video game tournament while holding her 5-day-old baby
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