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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
In The News
>WEATHER: Increasing sunshine later Sunday, high in the 40s
-Worcester's warmest winter ever recorded
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Recovering addict from Worcester running Boston Marathon to get others back on their feet
-Worcester businessman supports Mass. right-to-repair bill for electronics (2:10)
-New Worcester law on developer tax breaks likely: Councilor
-Worcester County St. Patrick's Parade returns next Sunday
-Can Catholics eat corned beef on St. Patrick’s Day during Lent?
-H.C. prof interviewed in article "Lent is here – remind me what it’s all about? 5 essential reads"
-Worcester Senator backs charter school reform after B.E.S.E. board vote
-5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
-Eight Things To Do: ArtsWorcester, Poet laureate inauguration and more
-FlyORH: JetBlue roundtrip from Worcester to Tampa for under $500
-Ray Mariano: Tough to teach history when politicians won't let you
-Free tax preparation offered in Worcester, Webster
-Sterling, Princeton team up for search and ice rescue
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "Where did Waldemar Feliciano Go?" Unsolved: Worcester. Video (13:58). Audio (15:39)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: "John Peel Died For Your Sins," a short story by Victor Infante
-Minister draws attention to plight of Armenians of Nagorno-Karabak
-NEW! The Faces of Worcester: Sarah Clayton – Clash Physical Therapy & Health Services
-Inner Views podcast (16:25): Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Rachel Monárrez, part 2
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to Worcester woman who had a long career as an educator
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 544 (28:01): Lorraine Cote
-ICYMI: Worcester police participate in polar plunge to benefit Special Olympics
-Woo Juice offers healthy, freshly pressed juices, smoothies in Downtown Worcester
-Black Sheep Bah-Bah-Q makes jump from smoker trailer to Chandler Street restaurant
-Some in Worcester neighborhood on edge over plan to turn hotel into housing for homeless
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): Wachusett seniors seek a class trip
-Channel 7 helps Holden family with dental dilemma
-A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Traffic advisory for Sunday's Stu 30K Road Race
-Fire departments conduct march of honor for fallen Webster Firefighter Paul R. Cloutier
-Former Ray’s True Value to be new home for heating, A.C. and plumbing company
-Grafton Food Bank kicks off Annual Appeal, marks 30th anniversary
-Mass. school chief follows career paths at Uxbridge High
-Wachusett area public safety logs
-Some good news on Nashoba budget
-Sutton man admits to child porn charge, faces decades in prison
-Murder in Grafton Center, Part 2
>SPORTS: Bruins beat Rangers, 4-2
-Bravehearts single-game tickets go on sale
-Railers fall to Newfoundland, 5-2
-Revolution wins home opener, 3-0
>CARS: NEW! Bertera. Huge Selection. Great Prices. (3:29)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: It's been a month since the Ohio freight train derailment. Here's what's happened since
-Los Angeles beach shooting leaves 5 hospitalized
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 killed when business jet encounters severe turbulence
-COVID outbreak at Yarmouth nursing home leaves 4 residents dead
-Mass. man strikes N.H. state police cruiser during snow storm
>COLLEGES: Quinsigamond offering free clinical medical assistant class
-Anna Maria College AMCAST (21:04): Mental Health First Aid
>HEALTH: Key sleep behaviors that could improve life expectancy identified by researchers
-11 minutes of daily exercise could have a positive impact on your health, large study shows
>FOOD: KFC is bringing back a fan favorite after a nearly 10-year hiatus
>HOMES: Worcester Home Show returns next weekend to the DCU Center (:30)
>TV/STREAMING: The unrated version of "M3gan" is now streaming on Peacock
>MOVIES: "Creed III" a box-office heavyweight on opening night
>CELEBRITY: Rachael Ray ends daytime show after 17 seasons: "Next exciting chapter"
>HISTORY: Union Station’s Past and Present
>ANIMALS: W.A.R.L. Adoption Option -- Meet Tenley
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): World War II veteran celebrates his 100th birthday, sharing his secret to a long life
-Meanwhile, in California, masked person hired to promote new "Scream" movie prompts 911 calls
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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
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>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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