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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Freezing temps today before midweek warmup
+7:00: Bitter nursing strike in Worcester enters 2nd week (1:37)
+7:00: Nurses deny St. V's claims that union is ‘bullying’ members who cross picket lines
+7:00: Worcester to install up to 10 digital kiosks throughout the city
+7:00: Driver injured when vehicle slams into pole in Holden
+7:00: WPI no longer considering SAT or ACT Test scores for admission
+7:00: Katie Quinn named Crusader of the Week
+7:00: Join the 2021 Worcester Bravehearts March Madness Bracket Challenge
+7:00: WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (29:34): Fritz Hyppolite, Worcester Majors, American Basketball Association
+7:00: WBJ announces the Hall of Fame Class of 2021
+Noon: UPDATED: Worcester police investigating home invasion, shooting overnight
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – March 15
+Noon: 2021 Oscars nominees
-Strike at Saint Vincent
*Tensions high as nurses crossing picket line concerned about 'bullying' by striking workers, supporters
*Hospital enacting security measures during strike
*ICYMI: Support workers join rally behind St. Vincent Hospital nurses
-2-alarm fire on Hamilton St. in Worcester Sunday morning displaces 9 residents
-Video of Hamilton Street fire (:19)
-Worcester restaurant voted state's Favorite Irish Pub/Restaurant
-Coney Island raising money for employee who lost home in fire
-Dive team removes submerged vehicle after driver follows GPS into Charlton lake (:16). Article
-Community group releases survey on Indian Lake property development
-Worcester Planning Board preps for long-term citywide plan
-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): West Boylston firefighter deploys with National Guard
-Vehicle crash into Shrewsbury home causes gas leak
-Shrewsbury Historical Society virtual presentation 'Remember the Cocoanut Grove Fire' on March 24
-ICYMI: Shrewsbury cafe has new owner
-Enter to win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Cars: The all-new Nissan Rogue is at Bertera Nissan (5:41)
-TV/Streaming: HBO Max expects as many as 150 million subscribers by 2025
-Homes: 5 newest homes to hit the market in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman meets rescuers 35 years after being saved at sea
-Meanwhile, in Australia, man runs marathon in under 17 hours pulling a 1.6-ton truck
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+7:00: Radio Worcester (10:12): Dr. Michael Hirsh on the state of the vaccination effort in Worcester & Central Mass.
+7:00: Gov. Baker’s COVID approval rating slips, report shows
+Noon: Worcester students start returning to classrooms
+Noon: Free testing this week in Worcester
+Noon: U.S. prison guards refusing vaccine
-Hospital at DCU Center preparing to close Monday (1:38)
-A look back on a year of the pandemic in Worcester
-T&G highlights personal stories of the pandemic
-ICYMI: Area restaurants adapt to survive pandemic year
-Ch. 5 visits Fuller RV to discuss how RV sales are soaring as people hit the road during pandemic (1:42)
-UMass Medical School Voices of UMass Med (25:08): Coping with COVID fatigue
-Mass. officials announce 1,508 new cases, 30 deaths, 7-day positivity rate holds at 1.7 percent
-Long-haulers struggle as scientists race to solve mystery
-Dr. Fauci says guidelines ‘will be much more liberal’ by July 4 if U.S. cases drop
-U.S. hits world record in daily vaccinations
-At the office: How a year of working on Zoom has affected your brain
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-State plans playground, spray deck and more at Lake Park
-Many hands, clean work on Earth Day, Working for Worcester cleanups
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-UMass Memorial Health buys Worcester Business Center (former Thom McAn building) for $14 million
-Community Healthlink workers make plea to City Council for support
-Worcester wants to pause a code to reduce emissions. Here’s why
-Worcester Mayor Joe Petty, other elected officials endorse Ed Markey for reelection
-Mass has No. 2 highest effective tax rate in U.S. What state beats it?
-Tree House Brewing looks to move into old “Cheers” bar in Boston (2:11). Article
-11-year-old to represent Wachusett Equestrian Team at national competition (3:01)
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: stretch code clash, Tech High surge, marathon spirit
>FAITH: New bishop for Episcopal Diocese of Western Mass., which includes Worcester
-Why churches are closing amid a Catholic comeback
>DINING OUT: Specials at Worcester-area restaurants for the cost-conscious diner
-ICYMI: Driver arrested in crash that killed 10-year-old Webster girl (:30). Article
-Brother of 4-year-old who fell 7 stories in Worcester says child is expected to make full recovery
-Worcester half marathon planned for 2027 return
-Worcester Caribbean American Carnival canceled for 2026. Here’s why
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Friday Night Lights go viral: AJ Greene brings YouTube buzz to Wachusett
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Absentee ballot information for town election
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Company that runs Oxford transfer station fined $20,000
-Rutland public safety hangs on outcome of Prop. 2½ override vote
-No open burning in Shrewsbury tomorrow
-Homeless man arrested for stealing beef jerky, chili and Snickers from Leominster Walmart
-Charlton selectmen approve dispatcher hire, recognize 26-year D.P.W. veteran
-Brookfield Select Board vote fails; questions emerge over use of Vice Chair title
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Author Jose Enrique Delmonte Soñé, Alton Brown and more
-Quench your "Jurassic Quest" at dinosaur-themed park
-Acclaimed guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan to give free concert to celebrate the the nation's 250th in Southbridge
-Celebrate Patriots’ Day at these popular events
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1367 (30:00): Rob Bellamy, Theo Lawrence and more
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: The assault on women's rights in America
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester April school vacation
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 489 (26:37): Eric Alper, MD
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former owner of Edgemere Diner and Route 20 Pizza
>SPORTS: NFL not investigating Mike Vrabel's behavior with reporter Dianna Russini
-Russini mounts daring rescue of elderly man, dog
-Celtics-76ers predictions roundup
-Bruins-Sabres predictions roundup
-Red Sox lose to Detroit, 4-1
-Dodgers reportedly plan to call up Millbury's Ryan Ward
-Holy Cross women's lacrosse team knocks off No. 17 Loyola, 14-9
-Holy Cross men's rowing posts 3 wins on Senior Day
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 2-1
-Railers beat Thunder, 3-2
>NATIONAL: Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz again
-Mom of 3 accused of helping husband run prostitution ring catering to cops out of family home
-Tragic: 4 teens arrested for allegedly kidnapping former classmate, torturing him over girlfriend dispute
>NEW ENGLAND: Paul Revere's midnight ride is reenacted (2:39)
-Fatal Lexington police shooting under investigation
-Mass. high school employee found dead amid investigation into "sexualized" TikTok video
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross freshman Trevor Smith explores passion for photography
-From marine science to the M.I.S.E. Program: A S.T.E.M. educator’s journey
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 U.S. tourist attractions with the longest lines
-Do you really have to check out of a hotel?
>BUSINESS: How North Carolina beat Mass. on jobs
-How does average hourly pay in Mass. compare to other states? See data
-Magic retirement number hits $1.46 million — half of Americans unprepared
>HEALTH: Can your zip code impact your heart health? (2:38)
-Doctors link air pollution to sinus infections and chronic congestion (2:23). Article
>SHOPPING: Bissell recalls 1.7 million steam cleaners over burn risk
>TV/STREAMING: Bravo pauses "The Real Housewives of Miami" amid low ratings
>MOVIES: "Violent Night 2" trailer introduces Kristen Bell as Mrs. Claus
>CELEBRITY: Christina Applegate hospitalized amid M.S. battle: Report
-Natalie Portman is pregnant with baby No. 3, her first with partner Tanguy Destable
>ANIMALS: Cat cries for hours under dumpster. What happened next (2:00)
>HISTORY: 20 years later: How Mass. health care reform changed access
>GOOD NEWS: How a 10-year-old boy's birthday wish demonstrates acceptance and love (2:33)
-Meanwhile, in San Francisco, sea lion wanders inland to neighborhood
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