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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 (1:10). Major storm coming Monday afternoon. High of 38 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Did you remember to set your clocks ahead?
*Mass. General doctor on health risks of changing time
*How to prevent daylight saving time sleep issues
-Beloved Worcester neighborhood eatery sold, changing name
-How one Newfoundland Growlers hockey player befriended a young fan in Worcester
-Stephanie Fernandes case on "48 Hours": "This is Andrew's blood"
-Allegedly beaten and abused in an Oxford "house of horrors," former foster children file suit against state social workers
-D.A.: Suspect arrested in fatal Blackstone stabbing
-Earlier: "Large police presence" along street in Blackstone (:55)
-Worcester County St. Patrick's Parade: Your complete guide
*Businesses prep for Worcester County St. Patrick’s Parade
*South High's band awaits cue after 3-year hiatus
*Worcester ranked 12th best city for St. Patrick's Day
*Gordon Hargrove excited to lead parade Sunday
*Ray Mariano: Worcester County St. Patrick’s Parade a community celebration
*Laurel: Stopping the show at the parade in Worcester
-Santander Bank to close Tatnuck Square branch in June
-Volunteer to teach tech, pay bills or deliver meals to local older adults in Worcester area
-Worcester recorded its lowest 7-day COVID average since almost exactly a year ago
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "Where did Patricia Santos go?". Video (17:32). Audio (19:15)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: FINAL DAY! Worcester Home Show this weekend to the DCU Center (:30)
-Nine Things To Do: St. Patrick's Parade, Tequila Bonfire, "Bagrock"
-Table Hoppin': Small is delectable at Bri's Sweet Treats
-WCCA-TV's The American Constitutionalist No. 3 (23:34): The Sixth Amendment
-Radio Worcester Radio Roundtable (37:10): Housing, media and pizza
>FAITH: The Rev. Robin Bartlett on saving the world by savoring it
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to Worcester man who started as a roadie for a local band and became a commercial truck driver
-ICYMI: What happened when a young girl in Worcester woke up and found her home was a crime scene
-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
-Car shot up on I-290 in Worcester, police looking for Cadillac
-Phantom Gourmet visits legendary Worcester restaurant (5:01)
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Wachusett budget still above town recommendation
-Holden police to hold Rape Aggression Defense class in April
-Award honors Holden native’s aviation career
-A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Photos from Friday's auto fire on Stafford Street in Leicester
-In Clinton, Leprechauns gather and honor do gooders, while giving out scholarships
-Papers available for Clinton’s June 12th election
-Principal finalists visit Mary Rowlandson Elementary
-Nominees needed to run for members of Shrewsbury Town Meeting
-EMASS. Senior Softball League opens registration for 2023 season
-NEW! Murder in Grafton Center, Part 4
>SPORTS: Celtics hold off Hawks, 134-125
-Bruins fastest to 50 wins in NHL history, beat Red Wings, 3-2
-Assumption women's basketball dancin' to East Regional final
-Holy Cross women’s basketball to battle B.U. for Patriot League title
-H.C. men’s ice hockey falls to No. 20 R.I.T. in overtime in tourney semifinal, Game 2
>CARS: NEW! Bertera. Huge Selection. Great Prices. (3:29)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: How does a bank collapse in 48 hours? A timeline of the S.V.B. fall
-Millions who rely on Medicaid may be booted from program
>NEW ENGLAND: Maine college goes into lockdown after shot fired on campus
-Mass. trying new response model in active shooter training
>COLLEGES: Clark English professor analyzes rhetoric about infanticide from 1616 to present
-Murphy joins Anna Maria as V.P. of advancement
>HEALTH: Go ahead and sigh. According to a new study, it's good for you
-New study finds these 2 diets can reduce risk of Alzheimer’s
-Mass. reports 2,703 new COVID cases, 61 deaths this week
>BUSINESS: U.S. employers add 311,000 jobs in February, more than expected
-Meta considering a standalone social network that sounds a lot like Twitter
>HOMES: Single family home in Worcester sells for $1 million
>FOOD: This ice cream hack is melting the internet
>MOVIES: Oscar predictions -- Who will win vs. who should win
-How Will Smith's slap will be addressed at Oscars
-The 43rd Annual Razzie Award "winners" are...
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>HISTORY: "Wonderful" memories linger 55 years after Hendrix played at Clark
>ANIMALS: Child raised by 5 German Shepherds (3:03)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Skier trapped upside down in Maine tree saved after 45 minutes
-Meanwhile, an asteroid could hit Earth on Valentine's Day in 23 years
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:44). High of 64 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
+6:00: Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
+6:00: Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
+6:00: Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
+6:00: Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
+6:00: W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
+6:00: Shakira, Jason Aldeen concerts at Fenway Park abruptly canceled (:31)
+6:00: Former Holy Cross star Stacey Hochkins named USA Hockey Adult Player of the Year
+Noon: Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
+Noon: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
+Noon: Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
+Noon: "American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
+Noon: Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
+Noon: Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
+Noon: Joann Fabrics officially closed in Shrewsbury
-Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Worcester police investigate gunfire at University Park; person treated for wounds
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-Heralded Worcester school faces possible closure as state Senate cuts its funding
-Worcester clothing brand Cosmic Unicornz to find permanent home
-Fitness in the Parks Summer Series kickoff Friday
-Administration seeking to close 2 Central Mass. Job Corps centers as part of elimination of program nationwide
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for May
-Doherty Memorial High School graduation (1:37:57)
-Worcester Public Schools' Ask the Superintendent (22:10): Vision of a learner with Belmont Street School
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Lobster Rolls (5:17)
-ICYMI: Workers threaten to strike at UMass Memorial Health
-Firm to study solutions to I-290 divide in Worcester
-18-unit apartment complex planned on site of old 3-decker in Worcester
-Worcester wants to reclaim its manufacturing leadership, but tariffs may stand in the way
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): May & June Senior Center events
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden police welcome new officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Vandals destroy Leominster Little League fields (2:23). Article
-In Shrewsbury Center, a new gathering place for the Jewish community
-High school productions up for TAMY awards
-Clinton student-athletes receive honors from coaches
-West Boylston police log May 19th to 25th
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Creative and creepy: Mike Mars talks about a life in film, music and horror
-On self-titled debit album, Sunday Junkie sets stage for musicians' next chapter
-The Big E announces Train as 2025 headliner. See schedule, ticket info
>OPINION: Nicole Bell: Cassie Ventura's story deserves to end in justice
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Open letter to Councilor Bergman
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 928 (27:59): Maureen Schwab
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (47:50)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester Fire Chief Geoffrey Gardell
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs' boat party causes stir as he misses Patriots O.T.A.s
-Patriots O.T.A. takeaways: Drake Maye improves, but offense still a step behind
-Bravehearts win season opener, 9-7
-What to know before Bravehearts Opening Day
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Red Sox lose to Brewers, 6-5
-Holy Cross men’s soccer names 2025 team captains
-Jeopardy! highlights WooSox player's unique and clever nickname
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 5-4
>NATIONAL: D.O.G.E. can access sensitive Treasury payment systems, judge rules
-3 city-killing asteroids could strike Earth within weeks
>TRAGIC: Man dies in crash while giving daughter driving lesson: Reports
>NEW ENGLAND: Missing U.N.H. student found dead
-Karen Read trial analysis (21:23): Courtroom showdown after prosecution's crash finale
>COLLEGES: Voice artist and Holy Cross class of 1968 alum James Conlan
-Assumption president says colleges must "take a hard look" at themselves
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Weekend getaway in Connecticut
>BUSINESS: Market Basket C.E.O. Arthur T. Demoulas placed on leave amid new allegations (2:23). Article
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Take W.B.J.'s 2025 Midyear Economic Forecast survey
>SHOPPING: Walmart uses hidden barcodes to avoid "skip scanning"
>HEALTH: Weight loss in middle age offers long-term health benefits
-Skin cancer prevention: What you may not know about sunscreen, health (2:10)
>FOOD: How 1 ingredient transformed McDonald's Egg McMuffin
>TV/STREAMING: Until Friday, Peacock streaming deal for just $25 for a year
>MOVIES: Is "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" really the end? Tom Cruise may have revealed answer
>CELEBRITY: Brad Pitt speaks out on finalizing Angelina Jolie divorce after 8 years
>ANIMALS: Courageous puppy fights off pack of coyotes in 45-minute battle, heart-stopping video shows
>HISTORY: Worcester Heritage Society snapshots: 1870s Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Winchester 8-year-old recognized for fundraising success
-Meanwhile, in Florida, trapper wrestles alligator on highway median
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