Here's what's going on today in Worcester
+NEW (7:45): Hanover Theatre show canceled
+NEW (7:45): Paxton policeman faces motor vehicle charge; no probable cause found for drunken driving charge
+NEW (7:45): UMass 4th in nation in licensing revenue from research
+NEW (7:45): South Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade Cancelled
+NEW (5:30): St. Mary's Will Re-Open on Tuesday After Being Closed for Potential Coronavirus Exposure
+NEW (4:00): Two Arrested for String of Auto Parts Thefts in Worcester
+NEW (4:00): Four high school students uninjured in Auburn crash
+NEW (4:00): Brush fire off Route 146 in Sutton (:20)
+NEW (4:00): Worcester 'Supervoters' Play Big Role In Deciding Elections
+NEW (4:00): Pilot Study at Worcester Boys & Girls Club Leads to Novel Program to Reduce Sugary Drink Consumption and Obesity Risk in Children
+NEW (4:00): Former Nashoba teacher must register as sex offender after admitting to sending nude photos to teen
+NEW (4:00): Here's What's Happening this Week in Worcester County
+NEW (4:00): Voting has begun for Worcester Music Awards!
-Latest weather: Today's the pick of the week, temps in 60s
-St. Mary's Schools in Worcester closed Monday because of coronavirus exposure
-Chamber provides COVID-19 [coronavirus] information and resources for businesses.
-Stocks, oil prices plunge as virus closes sites around world
-Rosen's Roundtable #401 (28:08): Community Activism
-Neighborhood Watch Meetings in Worcester – Week of March 9
-This Week's Roadwork in Worcester - Week of March 9
-ICYMI: TV pilot to film in downtown Worcester
-ICYMI: I-290 Kelley Square exit to be closed again Tuesday night
-Related: Answer to this question could determine fate of Kelley Square redesign
-Police: 2 stabbed during family dispute in Leominster
-Man wanted for stabbing 4 at Hudson restaurant (:23)
-HC women's basketball team hosts Patriot League playoff game tonight. Hype video (2:06)
-Wormtown, Table Talk create Blueberry Lemon Pie Ale
-After being best friends for 17 years, two Philadelphia-area women just found out they're sisters
-Good News (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 4-year-old Iowa girl regains sight after going blind due to flu complications
-Latest obituaries | | -Yesterday's highlights
Top Posts
-Homemade cannon goes off in man's face in Auburn
-Phantom Gourment visits Central Mass. bake shop (4:38)
-Downtown restaurant now open for lunch weekdays
-Another tenant leaving glass tower in downtown Worcester
-Ray Mariano: The invisible bishop of Worcester
-Adorable photo from Worcester resident of a kid who is Just. Not. Having. It.
-St. Peter-Marian closure decision met with sadness, acceptance
-Midtown Mall owner opens up about his plans and high hopes
-New Salvadoran restaurant on Park Ave. in Worcester
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 78 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: UPDATED: 11-year-old dies after crashing electric bicycle into tree in Charlton, police say
+4:00: Turtleboy pushes to release impounded messages lawyers claim are "embarrassing"
+4:00: 2 charged after armed robbery in Shrewsbury
+4:00: After deadly Texas flood, some wonder if Central Mass. has what it needs to be prepared
+4:00: TODAY! Free rollerskating on Worcester Common Oval at 6:30
+Noon: Fast-acting bartender rescues choking guest at Ground Round
+Noon: 52nd anniversary of Worcester's deadliest fire
+Noon Related: Unsolved: Worcester podcast on fire, Part 1 (22:57), Part 2 (26:32)
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Graham Nash continues the magic with dates in Groton, Tanglewood
+Noon: "Going to be awesome for the city of Worcester": Fans get money's worth with upcoming Futures Collegiate League All-Star festivities
-Organizers cancel Latin American Festival, a Worcester tradition
-Funding freeze threatens $3.5 million for Worcester schools
-Worcester School Committee member presses administration for data on staff absences
-Merger the latest shift in Central Mass. health care world
-"Dream job" — Patrick Maloney is named executive director of Preservation Worcester
-Summer Eats program provides thousands of meals per day for Worcester students
-Asian long-horned beetle eradicated in Holden
-Moved by loss, this Rutland man is helping seniors through special care
-Massachusetts ranked most improved state for business
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Crompton Pool delay, negative review drama and police mask ban
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (44:06): Rent incentives, pool closures and Worcester’s political future
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): See the list: Worcester Restaurant Weeks returns July 28th
-ICYMI: Worcester man indicted for murder of man found dead in Hubbardston woods
-Exchange student, seriously burned in incident at WPI frat house, pursuing legal action
-Man assaulted family members before carjacking at Dairy Queen, police say
-Earlier: Police: Man carjacks woman at Dairy Queen drive-thru (1:30). Article
-Man to plead guilty to defrauding credit union of $1 million
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Regional High honor roll
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-July Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Veterans housing project almost fell through amid funding cuts and tariffs
-Brimfield Flea Market: 10 unique finds at the summer session. Some are a bit strange
-Rutland man charged for breaking into neighbor’s mudroom, banging on windows and doors
-Fast Dog Cafe takes off running in Sutton
-State reverses detour decision for West Boylston
-Hearts n' Hands show appreciation
-12-year-old takes on Team USA luge with Olympic goals
-Paxton police hosting woman’s self defense class on July 24th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Parmalee, Manolo Mairena, "Summerween" and more ...
-Shrewsbury’s Square One Players "on the way to the Forum" with upcoming production
-"A view of heaven from a seat in hell" — "76 Days Adrift" tells remarkable survival story
-100 FM The Pike (6:57): Victoria Mariano
>OPINION: Dr. Luis Pedraja: Education is the foundation of democracy
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Walking with the ancestors — A prayer from the top of Lamanai
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1387 (28:54): Worcester Family Resource Center
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to lifelong Columbus Park resident who was a career hairdresser
>SPORTS: Drake Maye, Stefon Diggs, Patriots teammates meet for summer workout
-Red Sox beat Rays, 4-3
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 12-4. Next home game: Hockey Night, 6:30 p.m. Friday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross women's soccer announces 2025 schedule
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 14-9
>NATIONAL: 31 workers saved in Los Angeles tunnel collapse
-2 student pilots killed in midair crash during lesson
>TRAGIC: Toddler added to tragic list of dead from historic Texas floods
>NEW ENGLAND: Gauging the impact of the public defender work stoppage (20:56)
-Karen Read prosecutor Hank Brennan billed D.A.’s office over $500,000 (1:41). Article
>COLLEGES: The effects that the "Big Beautiful Bill" will have on Mass. student loan borrowers (2:13). Article
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 North American cities that once had defensive walls
>BUSINESS: F.T.C. click to cancel rule blocked by appeals court
-People are fuming over this "lazy" job rejection email
>HOMES: Landlords adjust pricing ahead of new broker fee rule (2:19)
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports: Why you should wash new clothing (1:45)
>HEALTH: Explaining the potential dangers of a dopamine deficit (4:03)
-Potentially fatal side effect of weight-loss drugs sparks new investigation
>FOOD: Friday is National French Fry Day — Where to get free fries, deals
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix series "Untamed" (2:06)
>CELEBRITY: Actor Julian McMahon's cause of death revealed
>MOVIES: What critics are saying about "Superman"
>ANIMALS: Skin and bones calf who looked like he was crying is happy now (2:07)
>HISTORY: America’s auto industry got a significant start in Massachusetts
>GOOD NEWS: Fortune cookie numbers earn woman a $50,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in Oregon, cops hunting suspect named Loony Toon after high-speed chase
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