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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Winter-like wind chill today
+2:30: TGIF! Check Dining Out for the latest specials before making plans!
+2:30: Meth pills pressed to look like Adderall believed to be in Central Mass., police say
+2:30: 9 Worcester High School Graduations at Polar Park in June
+2:30: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+9:00: Worcester firefighters make quick work of 2-alarm fire that displaced 5
+9:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – March 19
-Strike at Saint Vincent
*Worcester man blames short staffing at hospital for injury suffered in attack
*ICYMI: Saint Vincent goes on PR push, works to avoid 2nd strike
-WPD makes fentanyl bust on Pleasant Street
-Pole falls atop school bus in Worcester; no injuries reported
-Fast Company writes about the renovation of the YWCA of Central Mass. in Worcester
-Gathering at Worcester City Hall to support Asian Americans
-Worcester police chief: Officers won't be in schools, but we remain committed to students
-31 candidates pull papers to run in Worcester election
-Worcesteria: Saving The Bridge a small price for city's soul
-Sunday's NEW Family Meal Package at Peppercorn's
-SeltzerTime Podcast #110 (1:26:00): Doing it for the people
-ICYMI: 80-year-old Worcester man arrested for fentanyl
-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): Newest Calabria owners continue tradition in Millbury
-Vehicle goes off the road on Rochdale and Leicester streets in Auburn
-Wachusett reviews budget priorities
-Lottery opens for Grafton Recreation’s Summer Days sessions on March 19
-Shrewsbury Schools add Indigenous Peoples Day, Juneteenth to calendar
-As Amazon expands Massachusetts footprint, more workers turn to food stamps
-Tragic: Illinois woman shoves husband out of the way of oncoming truck that hits, kills her
-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)
-Food: Yes, you can cook a juicy steak in your air fryer. Here’s how
-Homes: For $1.5 million, own a private compound on Wachusett Reservoir
-TV/Streaming: 'The Office' now streaming free on Peacock
-Fuller RV Rental & Sales: Act now to secure your summer RV rental (10:24)
-Animals: WARL Adoption Option: Meet Odin
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Grandma, daughter, granddaughter in Nebraska all born on St. Patrick's Day
-Meanwhile, in Georgia, man waiting on final paycheck from ex-employer gets 500 pounds of oily pennies dumped in driveway
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+2:30: Ray Mariano: We still have work to do before declaring victory
+2:30: More than 1 million Massachusetts residents are now fully vaccinated
+2:30: Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson: Comparing the vaccines now available
+2:30: 2 upcoming Bruins games postponed as 4 more players enter NHL’s COVID protocols
-Worcester cases plateau at ‘worrisome’ levels that could spark another surge
-Worcester Public Schools seeks May 3 return to full-time learning for K-8 students in waiver request
-Stop & Shop now offering vaccines in Massachusetts
-White population in Worcester outpaces Black and Hispanic in vaccinations
-UMass Medical School student heeds the call for help
-Take out your pandemic frustrations in this Worcester smash room
-St. Vincent Hospital enables limited patient visitation
-Sen. Harriette Chandler: We need to meet people where they are with vaccines
-QCC plans to return to in-person learning for fall semester
-ICYMI: When are you eligible for your vaccine?
-Mass. officials announce 1,857 new cases, 27 deaths, 7-day positivity rate holds at 1.9 percent
-Stadiums and ballparks eligible to open in Massachusetts on March 22
-Risk for spread increasing again: There are now 20 cities and towns at ‘high risk,’ up from 14
-Massachusetts could reach 4 million vaccinations by July 4
-Cases in Massachusetts schools rise for second week in a row
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Shooting investigation shuts down highway ramp in Worcester (:26). Article
-Worcester police launch test of new light on patrol vehicles
-Worcester police want your help: Naming their new comfort dog
-What's becoming of Chip Norton's Worcester properties?
-Monday's Child: Randy, 14, an artist, enjoys sporting events, museums, trips to the zoo
-Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for October
-Speedy’s Drive In was an iconic Worcester destination
-Worcester Animal Rescue League is in need of donations
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:25): Calls for civilian oversight amid skepticism over implementation
>POLITICS: Which candidates for mayor, City Council have raised most money?
-Worcester candidate profile: Jermoh Kamara for City Councilor At-Large
-Councilor King backs research bureau call for civilian police oversight
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:55): City Council cell phone use becomes a campaign issue
>DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Street restaurant changes hours, opens 7 days a week
-ICYMI: Thousands pack Institute Park for Worcester's "No Kings" protest. Video (2:08:06)
-Worcester tried classical music to stop "illegal activities" in Canal District. It didn't work
-Woman arrested in Worcester wanted in Hawaii for child sex assault
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Scout's book shares epilepsy experiences
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-New fields being used as work continues
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car fire in Charlton spreads to nearby brush early Sunday morning
-7 displaced after Fitchburg apartment fire; dog resuscitated by E.M.S.
-Item photos: In West Boylston, families invited to "touch a truck"
-School study leads West Boylston fall town meeting warrant
-Whittier Farms given grant to improve food security
-Southbridge High unveils sensory immersion room as part of the CARES program
-Ashburnham man tased and arrested in woods after prowling in driveway; oxycodone recovered
-New protein shake spot coming to Northborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Legendary rock band honored at Worcester show for 25 million plays on Apple Music
-Rickie Lee Jones brings ribald remarks and finely crafted tunes to Mass.
-100 FM The Pike (16:38): Jeff Belanger, paranormal expert
>OPINION: Harold Wimmer: How 2 minutes can possibly save your life
-Richard T. Moore: State headed for perfect storm on senior care
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:04:27)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who worked as a missionary, pastor, and chaplain for 50 years
>SPORTS: Drake Maye brilliant despite injury scare in 31-13 rout
-Where do Patriots rank in AFC hierarchy?
-Awkward behind-the-scenes NFL footage of Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick exposed
-Holy Cross Men's rowing wins Collegiate 8+ at Head of the Charles
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey earns shutout victory over Dartmouth
-Bruins lose to Utah, 3-2
-Railers lose to Adirondack, 5-3
>CARS: Consumer Reports: Best cars and insurance tips for teen drivers
>NATIONAL: Government shutdown enters fourth week
-Virginia Giuffre was left bloodied and beaten by Prime Minister
-Tragic: Dad of 4, dog die when fishing boat capsizes on river
>NEW ENGLAND: Toddler dies in head-on crash involving S.U.V., work van in Taunton
-2 teens arrested in woman’s shooting in Hyannis
-Mass. Health Connector insurance costs could rise in 2026
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Professor Jennifer Carlson to address legislative hearing on emergency management
-Radio Worcester (9:51): Q.C.C. President Luis Pedraja on Hispanic Heritage Month and free college support
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 regional U.S. specialties you need to try
-5 hotel etiquette tips you should know
>BUSINESS: Roblox, Snapchat, Fortnite, Amazon and more suffer global outages
-Sora A.I. is the hottest new social media app — and people are buying invites off eBay
>SHOPPING: Move over labubus, people are willing to pay over $10,000 for these fluffy toys
>HOMES: Beverly Hills home of billionaire from Worcester for sale for $195 million
>HEALTH: Overdose deaths in seniors see dramatic rise from deadly drug mix
-State launches campaign to boost COVID and flu vaccination rates (1:39)
>FOOD: From farm to table: Apple edition (4:52)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix true crime doc, "Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers" (2:03)
>MOVIES: "Black Phone 2" rules box office with $26.5 million opening
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift has had "no contact" with former B.F.F. Blake Lively
-Angelina Jolie makes rare comment on double mastectomy, removing ovaries
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Simon Fairfield Public Library, Douglas
>ANIMALS: Tiki the rescue dog inspires support for other animals in need (3:32)
>GOOD NEWS: Second grader thriving after life-saving leukemia treatment
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, escaped goats become local celebrities
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