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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 (:40). High of 38 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-What happened when a young girl in Worcester woke up and found her home was a crime scene
-Related: Worcester woman's killing of fiancé highlighted on "48 Hours" news magazine Saturday night
-Worcester Police Academy graduates 28 officers; speakers reflect on changes to policing
-Worcester police ask for help finding mission girl
-Most Worcester State grads stay in the Worcester area, Worcester State president writes
-Worcester St. Patrick's Parade: Your complete guide
-With St. Patrick's Parade ahead, South High's band awaits cue after 3-year hiatus
-Worcester ranked 12th best city for St. Patrick's Day
-Havana Nights Restaurant set to open on Park Ave.
-Blue envelopes are bad news for hundreds of thousands on MassHealth
-Worcester native Raymond Latino recalls work on "Boston Strangler" film
-Car shot up on I-290 in Worcester, police looking for Cadillac
-Phantom Gourmet visits legendary Worcester restaurant (5:01)
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "Where did Patricia Santos go?". Video (17:32). Audio (19:15)
>HOMES: Single family home in Worcester sells for $1 million
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Only lesbian bar in New England opens in Worcester
>SHOWTIME: Worcester Home Show returns this weekend to the DCU Center (:30)
-Nine Things To Do: St. Patrick's Parade, Tequila Bonfire, "Bagrock"
-WCCA-TV's The American Constitutionalist No. 3 (23:34): The Sixth Amendment
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a Worcester man who served in Vietnam and ran his own business on Lincoln Street
-ICYMI: UMass Medical School to lay off 26 at Boston-based vaccine manufacturing division
-Retired Worcester educator dies after emergency on vacation in Mexico
-From "lost and broken" to Woman of Consequence — L.I.F.T. V.P. among 2 honored by city
-See the 49 jobs now open at the city of Worcester
-Worcester election is underway — months before key election dates
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden police to hold Rape Aggression Defense class in April
-Award honors Holden native’s aviation career
-Paw enforcement -- Holden P.D. recruits new 4-legged officer
-A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Clinton schools re-examine safety after swatting
-Meet principal who helped save St. Bernard's from being shut down (2:09). Article
-Getting children to sleep is Sterling woman’s goal
-Third Select Board seat on ballot in Rutland
-Leicester first responders get new radios
-Police chase ends near Sterling day care after N.H. armed robbery
-NEW! Murder in Grafton Center, Part 4
>SPORTS: Patriots safety Devin McCourty announces his retirement
-Latest report on Taylor Hall's injury Is positive for Bruins ahead of playoffs
-Holy Cross men's hockey beats No. 20 R.I.T. in tourney semifinal Game 1. Highlights (1:54). Interview (1:06)
-Assumption women's basketball team tops Dominican, 71-49, in NCAA Division 2 First Round in Worcester
-Holy Cross fires men's basketball coach Brett Nelson
-Public showing of doc on North High's quest for a state basketball championship set for Saturday
-The best Massachusetts sports betting promos for March Madness
-Railers fend off Adirondack, 4-2
-Former Pirate quarterback heading across the border
-210 Sports Blog's Friday 4: Injury fetishes, counterfeit cardboard, an irrelevant braggart, and a great fake out
>CARS: NEW! Bertera. Huge Selection. Great Prices. (3:29)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: What is Silicon Valley Bank and why did it suddenly collapse?
-2 dead, nearly 10,000 under evacuation orders as California floods intensify
-Tragic: Man admits starving to death his 14-year-old son with autism
>NEW ENGLAND: 10 face riot charges after brawl in Nashua
-Three years ago Friday, a state of emergency was declared in Mass. over COVID
-College student working at Burlington Mall store scams $500,000, buys Tesla, trip to Hawaii, police say
>COLLEGES: A.I. experts at WPI explore potential possibilities, pitfalls of ChatGPT on campus and beyond
-Mental health first aid expands Anna Maria’s commitment to behavioral health and public safety
>HEALTH: 2 more eyedrop brands recalled due to risks
-Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday: Noon-3:30 at Worcester Public Library
>BUSINESS: Radio Worcester (10:51) -- B.B.B. Scam Tracker Risk Report
-Worcester Business Connect No. 40 (21:05): Kearney Speech Therapy
>FOOD: This nostalgic childhood drink is now a boozy beverage
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand: "Missing," "80 For Brady," and more
>CELEBRITY: Jamie Lee Curtis shares her "secret sauce" for getting more screen time
>HISTORY: "Wonderful" memories linger 55 years after Hendrix played at Clark
>ANIMALS: MassWildlife urges residents to take action for bear season
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 5-year-old boy uses birthday wish to help fire department
-Meanwhile, in Kentucky, thieves steal 6 sports cars from dealership in 40 seconds
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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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