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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 (:35). High of 53 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-On St. Patrick's Day, Worcester's Irish community has lots to celebrate
-Burns Bridge shines green for St. Patrick’s Day
-Drone video above Sunday's Worcester County St Patrick's Parade (2:36)
-Worcester police to start cracking down on underage drinking, department says
-City mourns death of police diversity officer
-The Dish: New Oxfords Casual Dining owners make restaurant their own
-Volunteer to help beautify the Canal District on Saturday
-Scammers target Worcester Public Library event vendors
-North High boys' basketball team receives rousing sendoff from fellow students, staff
-Worcester police body cameras working well so far, officers say
-Worcester Public Schools enrollment on the rise after 3 years of decline
-Head Start preschool program receives donation of A.E.D.s
-UMass Medical School students celebrate Match Day
-Related: Simultaneous celebration at Match Day for 149 graduating med students
-Unsolved: Worcester -- William Garlick and John V.J. Joyce Went Missing in Maine. Video (20:38). Audio (22:20)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: A Bar Crawl, Aladdin and more this weekend in Worcester
-Nine Things To Do: Varsity Vocals, Pamela Hines, "Au revoir les enfants"
-Chineke! Orchestra opens new doors on first North American tour
-Ray Mariano: Huge tax break for Worcester apartment developer is a bad idea
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to longtime Worcester teacher
-Reminder: Trash and recycling collection in Worcester, Holden and Shrewsbury delayed a day this week
-ICYMI: Suspicious man tried to get children at school bus stop into his car in Shrewsbury, police say
-Former Worcester meteorologist dies in Florida prison
-"A chaotic mess at any turn": Why Worcester City Council meetings can be a spectacle
-Another round of Canal District bars and restaurants spring up after fall closures
-107 Tap bar to open in Worcester’s Canal District next week
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): State attorney general issues warning: Holden must comply with zoning mandate
-Holden restaurant teams up with Seven Saws to can its signature drink
-A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Irish dinner in Lancaster March 18th
-New Shrewsbury director of recreation hits the ground running
-Shrewsbury welcomes back officer from Army Reserves
-New plaque at Old Burial Ground in Sturbridge honors Revolutionary War patriots
-Paxton caucus chooses ballot nominees
-Leicester police log March 9th to 15th
-Good news from the Grafton News
-Murder in Grafton Center, Part 5
>SPORTS: Celtics hold off Trail Blazers, 126-112
-Holy Cross women’s basketball falls to Maryland in N.C.A.A. First Round
-Former Worcester star will be a "top 5" pro the moment she’s drafted, U.S. coach
-Assumption women's basketball is heading to Division 2 Elite 8 to win
-Patriots release veteran starting cornerback in surprise move
-Railers beat Maine, 4-3
>CARS: NEW! Bertera. Huge Selection. Great Prices. (3:29)
-Ford recall for front brake hose issue impacts 1.2 million vehicles
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Putin over Ukraine war crimes
-7 deputies charged with murder in man's death
-Tragic: Snowmobiler loses legs after being stranded in mountains
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. reports 2,612 new COVID cases, 49 deaths this week
-Is raw milk getting a raw deal in Mass.? Bill would make it easier to sell
>FOOD: Dunkin' is retiring a fan-favorite drink
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Social Work graduate uses storytelling to heal grieving hearts
7-week courses at Q.C.C. begin March 20th
>HEALTH: Paxlovid not linked to COVID rebound, F.D.A. says
-Q.C.C. opens Athletic Center for public gym memberships
-Free COVID vaccinations on Friday: Noon-3:30 at Worcester Public Library
>BUSINESS: Microsoft adds ChatGPT tech to office software
-Radio Worcester's Voice of Business (34:01): Brookdale, Lily Legal, Divine Touch mixdown
>SHOPPING: Best Buy 3-day sale -- Save up to $1,000 on LG TVs
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand: "Cocaine Bear," "Unwelcome" and more
>CELEBRITY: Lance Reddick, star of "The Wire" and "John Wick," dies at 60
>HOMES: Private Connecticut island to sell for record-breaking $85 million
>HISTORY: General Devens Statue in Worcester
>ANIMALS: Golden who loves being only child surprised with sister (3:19)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Artist finds success after being falsely imprisoned for 46 years (2:40)
-Meanwhile, T.S.A. X-ray reveals bizarre find in passenger’s bag
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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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