Good morning, Worcester.

Northborough-based Ozlo, which produces noise-masking Sleepbuds (named one of Time’s Best Inventions of 2025), acquired Irish firm Segotia to expand its neuroscience research on sleep's impact on health, recovery, and performance as announced in a Jan.

6 press release.

A new dashboard tracking the five year plan shows Worcester Public Schools increased engagement in early education, reading benchmarks and technical education from the 2022-2023 school year to early 2025-2026, but health and wellness metrics remain a concern with a drop in student belonging.

At the Mid-Wach Swim Championships on Jan.

29 at Tantasqua Regional, Algonquin girls and Grafton boys won team titles (Bromfield's Eliana Laham and AMSA's Avery Rogers broke meet records in the 500 freestyle and 11-meter dive respectively).

Auburn native Rachel Ullstrom now leads Richmond University’s women’s basketball team, averaging 15 points per game and setting a school record with 11 3-pointers in one game.

She credits her local roots and hard work for her on-court success and aims to leave a lasting legacy.

Roger Clemens will throw the Opening Day first pitch at Polar Park on Mar.

27 at 4:05 p.m., with doors opening at 1 p.m. and fans enjoying a new heated canopy over the Hanover Deck + a pool table in the Royal Wooters Club.

A Midsummer Night's Dream

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience Shakespeare's enchanting tale of love and magic come to life.

Be My BBQ Valentine Night with The Deloreans

9-11 p.m. — Firefly's BBQ — $5 Cover — Enjoy a night of brass-kickin' Rock and Soul from the 70s and 80s with The Deloreans.

Lunar New Year Celebration

10 AM – 5 PM — EcoTarium — Entry fee applies — Celebrate the Lunar New Year with lively performances and engaging educational programs.

Lunar New Year Celebration

10 AM – 4 PM — Worcester Art Museum — Free admission — Celebrate the Year of the Horse with art, music, dance performances, and activities for all ages.

Cirque Kalabante

7-9 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticket required — Experience an unforgettable night of thrilling performances with Cirque Kalabante.

Aaron Diehl Trio Performance

8:00 p.m. — Prior Performing Arts Center — Ticket information not provided — Experience the sophisticated musical blend of jazz and classical with the acclaimed Aaron Diehl Trio.

Back In Black - AC/DC Tribute Concert

8-11 p.m. — Rascals — Ticket prices vary — Rock out to the electrifying tribute to AC/DC while enjoying the lively atmosphere of Rascals.