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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
In The News
-Latest forecast: Pick of the week, high of 70 in Worcester
+4:00: Man pleads guilty to striking and killing man after driving home drunk from the Blarney Stone bar (above)
+4:00: 2 Worcester residents arrested for drug trafficking
+4:00: West Boylston cannabis dispensary to open Monday
+4:00: Bravehearts add 13 new Division 1 players
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - March 18th
+Noon: Holden police arrest driver after rollover crash
+Noon: Holden police arrest man for OUI, open container
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on VOD
-Overnight: Firefighters battling large blaze at Webster restaurant (:37)
-Hearing set for man who disinterred bodies from Hope Cemetery for "dark" religious practices
-Ethics Commission won’t dismiss allegations against Worcester DA and others
-Worcester approves site plan for 210-unit apartment complex on Hemans Street
-Former Worcester resident, City Council candidate is trying to get his grandmother back from Russia
-Accuser explains sexual allegations against St. John's Food for Poor director
-Earlier: Worcester food pantry operator suspended over accusations of sexual coercion
-At Holy Cross, Amanda Belichick is creating her own coaching legacy
-Planet Fitness renovates Webster Square location
-"Everybody is Irish" is the message at the Fiddler's Green Pub on St. Patrick's Day
-The Next Draft: Wormtown close to distilling liquor
-Temporary platform at Union Station sign of major improvement project
-Homes: 5 open houses planned in Worcester
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Five Things to Do: Brit Floyd, Inmo Yang and more ...
-Local theaters screen Ukrainian film to support war relief effort
-Country star Chris Janson will be "All In" at The Palladium on March 26th
-WCCA-TV's "This is Worcester" No. 136 (23:48): The 1953 Worcester Tornado
-Retirement community celebrates gathering again with "Senior Olympics"
-Tribute to "Mr. Fix-It" who enjoyed camping and "the wonder of it all"
-ICYMI: Worcester JetBlue passengers left stranded on tarmac after workers leave
-Family that survived Soviet oppression escapes Ukraine, now in Worcester (2:22)
-$100,000 Mass Cash winner sold in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): A week later, no sign of missing Sturbridge man
-256 new apartments proposed for Pleasant Street, Upton Street in Grafton
-Furniture and household goods drive Saturday at Wachusett Recycling Center
-32-year-old Whitinsville man arrested for drug distribution
-Fitchburg grandfather hopeful daughter, grandson will leave Ukraine (1:41)
-Princeton trail summit set for March 27th
-Sports: City councilor wants to see upgrades to Foley Stadium
-Bravehearts to hold youth clinic April vacation week
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Clark women's basketball coach Pat Glispin retires after 37 seasons
-Cars: March to Bertera Nissan for great values! (7:57)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-National/International: Who's a war criminal, and who gets to decide?
-Child was driving truck that struck van killing 9, NTSB says
-New England: In Worcester, Gov. Charlie Baker unveils $9.7 billion infrastructure bond bill
-New England MMA fighter dies after debut fight in Massachusetts
-Business: Worcester nonprofit names interim CEO following sudden retirement
-UMass Medical School looking to fill 600 positions
-Tree House using recycled carbon dioxide to make beer (2:59)
-TV/Streaming: "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" announces an end date and a stacked roster of guests
-Movies: All the first-time nominees at this year's Academy Awards
-Celebrity: Arnold Schwarzenegger, in video to Russians, tells Putin to "stop this war"
-Health: Experts on sleep apnea say special mouthguards can replace CPAP machines
-Homes: Mortgage rates rise above 4% for the first time since 2019
-Animals: Giant dog who lived in a crate for 6 years freaks out over her first cheeseburger (3:56)
-History: Main Street North from New Worcester Market
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Southwest crew celebrates kid’s birthday on flight
-Meanwhile, in Berdnardston, burglar locks man out of his home
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Free walkup vaccinations/boosters noon-8 today in Worcester Senior Center and noon-3 in Downtown Worcester
-What’s in the forecast? New variants moving into Massachusetts
-ICYMI: Worcester County reported 483 additional cases this week
-Moderna seeks FDA authorization for 4th dose of shot
-How bad could a wave of the BA.2 Omicron variant be for the U.S.? Here's the key indicator
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Artemis II spacesuits made in Worcester can protect astronauts even in "worst case" scenario (1:01). Article
+7:00: Channel 25 Zip Trip coming to Rutland in July (2:23)
+7:00: Worcesteria: Flag-raising at City Hall marks Trans Day of Visibility
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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