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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
In The News
>WEATHER: Increasing cloudiness, high of 41 today in Worcester
-Charlton one of Mass. towns with most snow Tuesday (2:12)
+6:00: Worcester February climate summary
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester woman pleads not guilty in fatal Shrewsbury hit and run
+6:00: FlyORH: Fly from Worcester to Turks and Caicos for less than $500
+6:00: Inner Views podcast (13:50): Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Rachel Monárrez,part 1
+6:00: Worcester area pets now up for adoption: Albie, Nina, Goofy and more
+Noon: State Auditor will examine Worcester charter school ties to Old Sturbridge Village
+Noon: Neighborhood Watch Meetings in Worcester - March
+Noon: Get a Free OREO Bundt Cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes (pictured)
+Noon: NEW! Bertera. Huge Selection. Great Prices. (3:29)
+Noon: It's a good fate for Worcester native Lucia Giannetta in "Hercules"
+Noon: Sapling cuts deep with single, "A Fox Upon the Tomb"
-Café to open in former Worcester diner
-Icy sidewalks an uphill battle for Worcester pedestrians
-Worcester officer convicted of "shocking and sickening" 2015 rape to pay victim $2.5 million
-Deported twice before, convicted Worcester drug trafficker kicked out of U.S. again, feds say
-State board OKs "plainly parasitic" Worcester Old Sturbridge Village-tied charter school
-South High Chapter 74 programs open house on Thursday
-See the New Vocational Programs Building at South High
-9 Worcester streets scheduled for sewer work this week
-Free home pickup of unwanted clothing, textiles in Worcester
-Worcester Fire Department staffs up amid 3.8% bump in calls
-Here's what a Worcester man went through to avoid homelessness
-Radio Worcester (14:37): Worcester Police Chief Steve Sargent on the rollout of the body cams
-U.S. Rep. James McGovern calls for formal government apology on D.E.S.
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "What Happened to Sabrina Hatheway? - Part 2". Video (17:06). Audio (18:49)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up to play 3 shows this week
>SHOWTIME: Looking back, looking ahead: Worcester observes Black History month
-Winter Walks: Worcester Magazine readers share their favorite places
-Thrift Store Threads: Zombie glamour ghouls help young cancer patients
-Related: Zombies dress up in style to aid pediatric cancer patients and their families (1:50)
-NEW! The Faces of Worcester: Amanda Shearstone – AbbVie – City Chicken Advocate
-Janice Harvey: Worcester Public Library visit brings answers, memories
-Shaun Connolly: Bad Advice
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 495 (28:01): Sex Ed
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a fixture at the Boulevard Diner
-ICYMI: Developer asks Worcester for tax break, promises affordable units
-Worcester School Committee members concerned about new charter school
-W.P.D. finds loaded "ghost" gun at party
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): Boyden Road construction could begin soon
-A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Van rolls over on slippery West Boylston road (:15)
-Princeton restaurant to open in March following soft opening
-Millbury police introduce Officer Good Boy to Selectmen
-Paxton Legion earns chance to name N.E.A.D.S. dog
-Behavioral health centers promote Doolin to expanded leadership position
-Murder in Grafton Center, Part 2
-Windshield smashed, occupants hurt after ice flies off truck on Route 68
-Body found in Auburn High School driveway
-Applications available for Corridor 9/495 scholarships
>SPORTS: Bruins beat Flames for 8th win a row
-Ranking the Patriots' toughest 2023 opponents
-Documentary follows North High boys' hoops team trying to make history
-Chris Barone named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a great car for you (4:39)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Here’s why millions of Americans will lose $3 billion in monthly food stamp benefits starting in March
-Alex Murdaugh trial so far: The 9 most shocking takeaways
-Tragic: Girl, 6, needs 1,000 stitches, "won't be able to smile again" after vicious dog attack
>NEW ENGLAND: JetBlue plane pulls up during Logan landing to avoid hitting private Learjet
-Missing 19-year-old man found dead in wooded area of Milford
>FOOD: Cans of shrimp sold at Walmart, other stores recalled over health risk
>COLLEGES: D.I.Y. your own terrarium on Wednesday at Quinsigamond C.C.
-Musically minded UMass Medical School PhD candidate targets movement disorders through fruit flies
>BUSINESS: Business economists push back U.S. recession forecasts, survey shows
-Here's when mobile sports betting will be allowed in Mass.
>HEALTH: Half of children don't eat a single vegetable daily: C.D.C.
-COVID testing site in Downtown Worcester to close March 30th
-Free COVID vaccinations Wednesday: 11-5:30 at Worcester Public Library
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County February 19th to 26th
>TV/STREAMING: "Succession" ending with season 4, series creator confirms
>MOVIES: Is "Freaky Friday 2" really happening? Here are the hints Jamie Lee Curtis recently gave
>CELEBRITY: "Friends" boys suspiciously missing from Courteney Cox's Walk of Fame ceremony
-Tom Sizemore's family "deciding end of life matters" following brain aneurysm
>HISTORY: Davis Tower in Worcester
>ANIMALS: Puppy tries to get people to follow him for sweetest reason (3:12)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Young football star uses fame to help foster kids (2:50)
-Meanwhile, in Scotland, watch escape artist sheep open latch to escape pen
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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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