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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: High of 67 forecast for Thursday
+6:15: How Union Station got its shine back
+6:15: Worcester is booming with housing but why aren't condos downtown?
+6:15: 2 arrested for prescription drugs in Worcester
+6:15: Worcester City Council votes to support use of crime forecasting tech
+6:15: Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (17:14): Return to School and ShotSpotter Connect
+6:15: Radio Worcester (8:50): Retiring School Committee Member John Monfredo on not running for re-election
+6:15: Complete Easter Meal Packages are available at Peppercorn's
+6:15: Charter/Spectrum ups company’s minimum wage to $18 an hour
+6:15: Tribute to area man killed in hit and run
+6:15: Southbridge man faces federal charges for drug distribution
+12:30: Person injured in Northborough armed home invasion
+12:30: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – March 10
+12:30: Holy Cross announces broadcast schedule through March 26
-Strike at Saint Vincent Hospital
*-No end in sight for nurses strike (1:54)
*-Second union at hospital unhappy with contract
*-Nurses strike Day 2 as hospital continues treatments
-In Grafton, it was a perfect day for a car wash — and then this happened
-Worcester Vice Squad officers bust 2 for cocaine trafficking
-UPDATED: 13-year-old found safe. Earlier: WPD asks for help finding 13-year-old
-Instagram account targets Worcester police administration with allegations of mismanagement
-Man arrested at June 1 Main South protest in Worcester pursuing criminal charges against police
-Can't make it to the community fridge? You can now donate from home
-Lawsuit aims to stop Doherty High project, return site to parkland
-Petition accuses Becker College of withholding financial information
-SeltzerTime Podcast #109 (1:13:57): Support Community that Supports You
-WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (29:21): Wil Bullock, Jubilee Christian Church
-ICYMI: Suspected snowblower thief tried disarming Worcester cop during altercation, police say
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor's Live & Streaming Music List
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holden's summer recreation program guide is out
-Officer Good Boy: K9 tracks down suspect who allegedly shattered display case at Sturbridge Walmart, stole $1K in jewelry
-18-year-old Ryleigh Modig of Spencer gets spot on 'The Voice'
-TV/Streaming: 'Coming 2 America' draws in the most viewers of any weekend in the pandemic
-Enter to win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Food: Here’s how you can win free Dunkin’ iced coffee for a year
-Cars: The all-new Nissan Rogue is at Bertera Nissan (5:41)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Texas grocery store's apparent act of kindness sets off a chain reaction in the wake of deadly storm
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, 15th century Chinese bowl bought for $35 at yard sale
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:15: UMass Medical School infectious disease expert Robert Finberg: reinfections rare, but caution still urged
+12:30: Preregistration for mass vaccination sites set to launch on Friday
+12:30: 4 days to be teachers-only at Massachusetts mass vaccination sites
+12:30: Biden to announce plans to purchase 100 million more Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses, reports say
-One year ago today, Gov. Baker declared a state of emergency
-Assumption students lament new restrictions, cancelled spring break
-Officials in Worcester confident the city’s economy won’t ‘miss a beat’
-Radio Worcester (10:55): Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus on vaccines, ShotSpotter and more
-Board releases timeline on when different grades can expect to be back in classroom full-time
-Worcester Public Schools to seek waiver to delay full-time return for elementary school students
-At Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School, pooled testing offers peace of mind
-Did Dr. Anthony Fauci help NBA legend and fellow HC grad Bob Cousy get a vaccine?
-Free testing in Worcester this week
-Massachusetts extending free testing until June 30; See where you can get tested
-ICYMI: 3 corners of COVID care in Worcester making positive progress
-Ch. 5 visits Fuller RV to discuss how RV sales are soaring as people hit the road during pandemic (1:42)
-Mass. officials announce 1,006 new cases, 20 deaths, 7-day positivity rate holds at 1.7 percent
-Tragic: COVID-19 has claimed 15 people in this Wisconsin woman's life
-Will you get the third stimulus check? Here's how to know
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In The News
>WEATHER: High of 71 today in Worcester (3:36)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: As Robert Stoddard slept, thieves made off with 9 valuable paintings, including recovered Avercamp
+4:00: Related: Stolen Dutch master painting back in Worcester after nearly 47 years — to be shown at Worcester Art Museum
+4:00: Man arrested after pursuit through Worcester Common
+4:00: WPI lays off 24 employees, citing rising costs and federal uncertainty
+4:00: Radio Worcester (9:25): At airport, 44 acre solar farm planned and American Eagle flights return
+4:00: Holy Cross baseball falls to North Carolina in NCAA regional tourney opener
+4:00: 210 Sports' Friday 4: Handshakes, USA Hockey, Touch the trophy, and Wienie racing
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Bella Pizzeria brings Brazilian pizza to Worcester
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Fight or Flight," "The King of Kings" and more
-Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
-Related: Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:23:13)
-Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
-Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
-D.O.J. retracts investigations of 8 police departments. What about Worcester?
-Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
-Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
-W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
-Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
-Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
-100 FM The Pike (9:38): Middle Eastern Festival
-Mass. Attorney General issues guidance on rights during I.C.E. enforcement
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Banned from City Hall — The boundaries of protest
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Red Lobster menu changes — Under $20, hush puppies, Happy Hour deals
-ICYMI: Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): June Among Friends senior newsletter
-Jazzed Up Duo 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday at Val's
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-May & June Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Joann Fabrics officially closes in Shrewsbury
-Join the inaugural Shrewsbury Pride 5K Run/Walk
-Struggling Quabbin Reservoir towns make public appeal for more state funding
-James Ettamarna, Christine Watkins will join Sutton Select Board
-West Boylston ballot features races, override
-New senior center director introduced in West Boylston
-Clinton Select Board restricts recycling center to residents only amid surge of use by outsiders
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
-Shakira, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn concerts at Fenway Park canceled after sources say staging fell apart (3:44). Article
-"American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
-Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
-Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
-WCCA-TV's Mayor's Forum No. 53 (28:26): Dr. Tasia Cerezo, Meryl's Safe Haven
-Unity Radio's Cannabis 101 (31:48)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who expanded his family's trucking business
>SPORTS: TODAY! What to know before Bravehearts Home Opener
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Today. Get tickets here
-Bravehearts fall to Starfires, 10-6
-Vrabel's vibes, Drake Maye's relationship with Josh McDaniels (6:47)
-Jordon Hudson's raunchy sexual innuendo from viral Bill Belichick getaway revealed
-Holy Cross baseball to face No. 1 North Carolina in Chapel Hill Regional
-Related: Crusaders celebrate resilient journey to NCAA Tournament
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 3-2
>CARS: Ford recalls more than 1 million vehicles due to rearview camera issue
>NATIONAL: Blatten, Switzerland buried following glacier collapse (2:13). Photos
-4-year-old Mexican girl faces deportation amid medical crisis
>TRAGIC: Teen dies from playing social media "tackle game"
>NEW ENGLAND: Major traffic trouble on the Mass. Pike begins today (2:07). Article
-Around 40 people arrested during I.C.E. operations on Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard
-Karen Read trial (21:07): The prosecution rested its case — our experts grade it
>COLLEGES: Celebrate the Holy Cross Class of 2025
-WPI graduate commencement (:27)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What American tourists should know about "terrorism" threat in Italy
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. nonprofits snag portion of $6.7 million for small business training
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Most employees would invite family or a friend on a work trip
>SHOPPING: Shoppers are exploiting retail return policies
>HEALTH: Mental health organizations in Mass. struggle with federal funding cuts (:57)
-Doctor on Hepatitis A after exposure warning issued at Mass. eatery (3:10)
>FOOD: Coke or Pepsi? Best-selling sodas in America in 2024 revealed
>TV/STREAMING: Worcester plays strong supporting role in episode of "The Walking Dead"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Pete Davidson horror movie, "The Home" (1:58)
>CELEBRITY: Sarah Silverman reveals A-lister who saved her after "SNL" firing
>ANIMALS: Lonely puppy who wasn't moving slowly comes back to life (1:44)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Burke Square, Main and Ripley streets, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman's gas stop turns into 6-figure lottery win
-Meanwhile, in Utah, 7-year-old boy drove his little sister to get McDonald's
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