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Here's what's happening today in Worcester
+NEW (7:30): 64 people who work in Auburn will be laid off at the end of March
+NEW (7:30): Walmart may start nationwide health care, offer $30 checkups without insurance
+NEW (3:45): Iconic Boston-area eatery eyes Worcester for expansion
+NEW (3:45): Worcesteria -- Big changes at Worcester Tech, big parties for Bernie
+NEW (3:45): RMV unable to process license, registration transactions
+NEW (3:45): WPI cancels summer programs in China, Taiwan
+NEW (Noon): Driver in fatal Route 20 crash charged with motor vehicle homicide
+NEW (Noon): Construction has started -- New track, new turf being put down at Lake Quinsigamond Park
+NEW (Noon): Becker College ranked 2nd in the world for game design
+UPDATE (Noon): At least 19 dead, 40 buildings destroyed by tornadoes in Nashville
+NEW (8:30): Worcester accountant sentenced for tax fraud
+NEW (8:30): West Boylston St. water main shut off for repair
+NEW: Road rage leads to fight with baseball bats in Worcester
+NEW: Crash on Pike in Weston causes 8-mile backup
-It's Super Tuesday. Go Vote!
-Overnight: 3-alarm fire ravages Sturbridge school
-Worcester man picked up, raped intoxicated woman near Faneuil Hall, prosecutors say
-Worcester woman, 70, accused of breaking into dying brother's safe; money and gun reported missing
-Victim in last week's Route 20 crash dies from injuries
-Worcester Police arrest Brockton man for unarmed robbery at Highland St. Honey Farms
-Pets perish, house destroyed in Clinton fire
-Buyer Beware: This Worcester 'deal' will cost you
-New Worcester welfare office opens at former Big Y on Route 20
-Assumption temporarily suspends Rome operations amid health crisis
-Worcester Public Schools issues COVID-19 (coronavirus) guidance. Coronavirus latest in Health
-10 Must-See Movies Coming to Worcester Theaters in March
-'Shrine' film crew shoots scenes in Clinton (25 photos)
-Charlton man claims $1M lottery prize on birthday
-Allie Smiley named ckSmithSuperior Crusader of the Week
-MassDOT will revisit East-West rail ridership projections
-Filmmaker's abandoned sites drone video includes Clinton Train Tunnel (3:23)
-Worcester Real Estate Podcast (20:07) -- Interview with Peter Dunn, Assistant Chief Development Officer, City of Worcester
-Today's Deal: Planning a corporate meeting or event? Have it catered and receive a gift certificate for a guest (see details)
-Today's Hero (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Dog credited with alerting Ashland family to house fire
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Top Posts
-Fire destroys chef's home, so he moves to Worcester to serve up fresh pasta
-New Canal District brewery opens
-Airline war at Logan hasn't been a benefit to Worcester Regional Airport
-Academy Award-winning actor Susan Sarandon in Worcester to campaign for Bernie Sanders
-Worcester judge removed from hearing cases, placed on 'administrative assignment'
-SEE THE MAP: More than 4 dozen coyotes sightings have been reported to the new city portal
-Another rollover on Pike off ramp in Millbury
-History: How well do you know your Worcester street?
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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