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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: 2-3 inches of snow expected into Friday morning
+6:15: 80-year-old Worcester man arrested for fentanyl
+6:15: City councilors declare solidarity with striking Worcester nurses
+6:15: Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (15:22): St. Patrick's Day edition: Schools, vaccines and business
+6:15: IRS plans to delay this year's tax filing deadline, official says
+6:15: An 'indecent' problem: McGovern proposes fixes for thousands of Mass. workers who rely on food stamps
+6:15: ChamberFest Music Camp now accepting applications
+11:30: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – March 17
-Strike at Saint Vincent
*Worcester City Councilor asks colleagues to join her in support of striking St. Vincent nurses
*3 St. Vincent nurses cite patient care in decision to cross picket
*ICYMI: St. Vincent patient safety questioned; hospital defends quality, staffing
-Downtown Worcester restaurant project on hold as another moves forward
-Worcester's Brendan Sargent wins on 'Jeopardy!', returns tonight
-DPW&P: No water this morning on parts of Belmont Street in Worcester
-Lawyer: 'Concerning' video warrants dismissal of case against photographer of Main South George Floyd protest
-17-year-old Nisha Mekedulu was found dead inside a Worcester apartment; her family wants to know what happened
-Green Hill Golf Course opens for season on Wednesday
-WCCA-TV's 'Daily Breaking' (30:05): Former Mayor and City Councilor Konnie Lukes
-ICYMI: Closed a full year, Worcester restaurant announces reopening
-Ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Wachusett Wine & Spirits has you covered
-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): 12-year-old Ellie Carriveau shaves head for childhood cancer research
-Silver Lake Beach will be Grafton residents-only and include lifeguards
-Rovezzi’s Ristorante makes $500,000 claim against insurance companies for losses that led to closure
-Old Sturbridge Village learns a few new tricks
-National: Georgia massage parlor shootings leave 8 dead; man captured
-State education leader urges prompt decision by Becker College
-2 Worcester business leaders funding a new scholarship program at Nichols
-Insurance agency secures real estate with SBA 504 loan
-Radio Worcester (11:11): 'Worcester Emerging' with Peter Stanton and Russel Pergament
-Join the 2021 Worcester Bravehearts March Madness Bracket Challenge
-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: New on Disney Plus in April
-Animals: Adopt a pet from Worcester area shelters: See the latest dogs, cats
-Homes: Home prices, sales continue to rise in state
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Worcester nursing home staff recognized with pizza party
-Meanwhile, in Boston, condo has open-concept bathroom that has people freaking out
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:15: When are you eligible for your vaccine?
+6:15: Day after 1st postponement, another Holy Cross football game delayed
+6:15: Mass. expected to receive more than 300,000 vaccine doses this week
+11:30: State vaccine schedule released, general public starts April 19 (:51)
+11:30: Holy Cross announces fully in-person classes and on-campus activities for the fall
+11:30: New healthcare workers authorized to administer vaccines
-Ch. 5's 'Chronicle' at UMass Memorial Medical Center: Step inside the intensive care unit
-Ch. 5's 'Chronicle' at UMass: Nurses go above and beyond the call
-Ch. 5's 'Chronicle' at UMass: Staff shares struggle to supply healthcare workers with proper PPE
-Full Mass. vaccination schedule to be released Wednesday (1:54)
-Worcester lab will begin processing tests
-Radio Worcester (11:27): Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus talks vaccinations, economic & business outlook and more
-Holy Cross football team's home opener postponed
-Free testing this week in Worcester
-Ch. 5 visits Fuller RV to discuss how RV sales are soaring as people hit the road during pandemic (1:42)
-Mass. officials announce 1,018 new cases, 16 deaths, 7-day positivity rate rises to 1.9 percent
-Pre-registered Mass. residents to start getting notified about available vaccine appointments
-First case of Brazil variant detected in Massachusetts
-Psychologist says virtual learning has left many kids anxious, overwhelmed
-When are you ‘fully’ vaccinated? Doctors explain why it takes weeks
-How long does it last? Understanding COVID immunity (2:08)
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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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