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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 (:31). High of 93 today in Worcester
-2026 Farmers' Almanac forecast predicts longer winter of cold, snow
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-"This community used to be beautiful": Worcester neighbors upset about landscape business
-Chip Norton, owner of Mercantile Center, files for bankruptcy amid lawsuits, $70 million in debt
-Trial set to begin of Millbury firefighter charged with child rape
-Mural honoring slain mother and daughter to be unveiled at Worcester school
-Rapper Joyner Lucas honored with street name in Worcester
-Longtime home of Helen's Bakery to reopen as Quinsigamond Village Bakery & Cafe
-Looking for the best summer activity in Worcester County? Readers voted for this spot
-Worcester to treat Indian Lake on Thursday
-13 charged in $5 million elder fraud ring targeting Mass. seniors (1:35). Article
-Related: Elder scam that targeted Mass. seniors explained (2:05)
-Related: Uber drivers help end scam targeting hundreds of grandparents, U.S. Attorney says
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Meet the candidates: Donna Colorio seeks another city council term
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:27): Meeting law violation, preliminary election, does any of it matter
>DINING OUT: 2 Worcester restaurants make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 (5:34)
-ICYMI: State confirms open investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-Bodycam footage shows Worcester police making explosive arrest
-Worcester teen charged with masturbating in Lyft vehicle
-Truck overturns under railroad bridge on Southbridge Street in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Colleagues mourn Lancaster crash victim, respected correction officer and bagpiper
-Ryan Dixon, the "Mayor of Shrewsbury," named Spirit of Shrewsbury grand marshal
-Millbury to receive over $800,000 from Chapter 90 infrastructure bill
-Sutton electrical increase through Power Choice approved
-Learn about the birds and the bees at the Sterling Fair
-Farm Days at Waters Farm and its signature apple crisp
-Paxton-area seniors headed to Maine September 17th
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Music leader Tracy Kraus to receive this year's Arts Worcester Award
-Pride Worcester Pageant returns, mixing advocacy and high glamour
-Screen Time: 3 blockbuster actresses steal TerrifiCon spotlight
>OPINION: Dave Foley, Shanique Rodriguez and Cindy Rowe: Tax big biz to offset Big Beautiful Bill
-WCCA-TV's Ramona Interviews No. 241 (28:19): Angela Corey
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a gallivanter extraordinaire
>SPORTS: Kyle Dugger, Javon Baker among 6 Patriots training camp surprises
-Red Sox beat Astros, 14-1
-Swanson, Graham vie for starting quarterback role at Holy Cross
-Holy Cross, Athletic Solutions team up to create custom adidas apparel for Crusader student-athletes
-WooSox beat Iowa, 7-4
>NATIONAL: Overall inflation remains steady, but experts say price increases are coming (1:46)
-U.S. Steel plant explosion updates: 2 dead as investigations unfold
>TRAGIC: 29-year-old mom receives life-changing Alzheimer’s diagnosis
>NEW ENGLAND: Multiple buildings destroyed in Lawrence fire (2:33). Article
-Lyft driver accused of raping passenger after hotel pickup
>COLLEGES: WPI named to first-ever LinkedIn Top Colleges List
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most famous state fairs across the U.S.
>BUSINESS: U.S. and China extend trade truce another 90 days
-LPL Financial Research: Stocks sailing smoothly through policy crosscurrents so far
-Berkshire Bank to become Beacon Bank & Trust after merger
>SHOPPING: Hand soap recalled over sepsis concerns. See where it was sold
>HOMES: Want to buy a house in Mass.? You’ll need to earn the highest amount of any state
>HEALTH: Protective tension vs. tightness: Unlock lasting mobility
-Hand, foot and mouth disease often spreads in the summer. Here's how you can prevent it (1:56)
>FOOD: Wendy’s unveils "Meal of Misfortune" for Wednesday Addams fans
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan Netflix show, "The Thursday Murder Club" (2:15)
>MOVIES: "Weapons" review: The best horror movie of the summer
>CELEBRITY: "What's Happening!!" child star Danielle Spencer dies at 60
>ANIMALS: World's Ugliest Do winner is a bulldog named Petunia
>HISTORY: Revere Beach has evolved but still endures
>GOOD NEWS: Woman finds diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park
-Meanwhile, in Maine, man pays $20,000 zoning fine in pennies (:55)
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