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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 43 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester vaccinations still flat with COVID in "rearview mirror"
+6:00: International Women's Day, women shaping Worcester's history, future
+6:00: Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (23:09): Title IX reflection with Cassandra Clark
+Noon: Worcester leaders evaluating ways to spend remaining A.R.P.A. funds
+Noon: Abby's House in Worcester preparing for significant renovations to shelter
+Noon: Woman and Young Woman of Consequence Awards will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday
+Noon: Rutland P.D. seeks public's help in attempted break-in
+Noon: Travel on Amtrak's auto train to Orlando for $29
+Noon: South High's undefeated run ends as Colonels upended by Foxborough in state tournament
-Retired Worcester educator dies after emergency on vacation in Mexico
-Worcester nursing home dealing with COVID outbreak (pictured)
-5 names to be added to Worcester monument honoring civilians who have died in fires
-New restaurant pitched for former Sake Bomb spot in Worcester
-Vote for the best pizza in Worcester
-New Spectrum scam targets Worcester area customers: D.A.
-Drone video update of construction at new Doherty High (1:48)
-Where do Worcester teacher contract negotiations stand?
-Worcester man charged with possession of a machine gun possession
-Radio Worcester (9:27): Worcester County St. Patrick’s Parade on Park Avenue
-In the ’60s, a gay couple made their Worcester home into a refuge of art and community
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester -- "What Happened to Marion Kerswell?". Video (15:29). Audio (17:15)
>SHOPPING: Thrift Store Threads -- Performer finds designer delights with sparkle
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Brown Bag Concerts return at noon Wednesday at Mechanics Hall
-Worcester Home Show returns this weekend to the DCU Center (:30)
-JAZZED UP Trio to play sold out Orchids After Dark on Friday in Boylston
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 442 (28:14): Fred Halbrink
-The Faces of Worcester: Jennifer Hernandez – GEM Marketing Solutions
-Discover Central Mass. podcast (24:10): Tim Power, Kathleen Gagne of Mechanics Hall and Brooke Ames of the Mercantile
-Inner Views podcast (17:42): Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Rachel Monárrez, part 3
-Radio Worcester (12:49): Odd Fellows Home 6th Worcester Black Tie Gala April 15th
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to Worcester woman who spent her career as a teacher and librarian
-ICYMI: Elevated levels of forever chemicals in Lake Quinsigamond prompts fish warning
-Worcester store seeks to identity thief who made off with "the most stolen goods ever"
-Downtown Worcester restaurant to remain closed through March
-Assumption donates more than $30,000 given by priest named in sexual abuse report to survivors
-Worcester mum on who would post bond to appeal $8 million judgment against police officers
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): Paw enforcement -- Holden P.D. recruits new 4-legged officer
-"Family business" the foundation to acceptance at Naval Academy for Gibbons
-A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Channel 5's Wake Up Call from Oxford Middle School (1:03)
-What's next for White Cliffs mansion in Northborough? Formal recommendation made to town
-Leominster passenger in mid-air incident tried to attack jail guards (:59)
-Ex-Narragansett School Committee member guilty of possession of child pornography
-Fired Harrington Hospital security guard alleges racial harassment in lawsuit
-Esprit de Corps figure skating team to compete at national championship
-Sterling woman’s crafts are inspired by mysticism, nature
-West Boylston police log February 27th to March 5th
-Murder in Grafton Center, Part 3
>SPORTS: Physical Worcester North wears down Beverly, 69-44, in state tournament
-Assumption women's basketball team to host NCAA Regional Tournament (4:35)
-Liam McLinskey named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Trip to tournament quarterfinals latest example of progress Holy Cross hockey making under Riga
-Innerviews (54:56): Papee Paye, Owner, Worcester Majors A.B.A. basketball team
>CARS: NEW! Bertera. Huge Selection. Great Prices. (3:29)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. probes suspicious death of passenger on Carnival cruise ship
-2 kidnapped Americans found dead in Mexico, 2 others alive
-Tragic: 2 dead in stampede at concert in New York
>NEW ENGLAND: Gov. Healey answers readers' questions at MassLive offices in Worcester (9:13)
-State finalizing plans before mobile sports betting launch Friday
>COLLEGES: WPI researcher’s team gets $2.4 million to develop app to detect wound infections
-Quinsigamond C.C. celebrates International Women's Day on Wednesday
>FOOD: The popular cereal that debuted the decade you were born
>HEALTH: Small amounts of air pollution increase risk of heart attack, death: study
-Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday: 11-5:30 at Worcester Public Library
>BUSINESS: Meta to lay off thousands more weeks after cutting 11,000 jobs
-U.S. Justice Department sues to block JetBlue’s purchase of Spirit Airlines
-Worcester Business Connect No. 40 (21:05): Kearney Speech Therapy
>HOMES: Check out these homes for sale in Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: Extended preview of Tom Hanks movie "Otto" (10:01)
>CELEBRITY: Steven Spielberg thinks the U.S. government is hiding U.F.O. information
>HISTORY: Union Station’s Past and Present
>ANIMALS: See latest pets available for adoption in the Worcester area
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mass. community throws surprise birthday party for 112-year-old resident
-Meanwhile, in Bolivia, inmate disguises himself as a sheep to escape prison
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester restaurant until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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