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Wednesday, February 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of February.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Worcester Police are investigating an early morning shooting on Southbridge Street where 30 shell casings were found, resulting in two men receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. This Week In Worcester
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Massachusetts mandates a temporary 5% rate cut for natural gas bills in March and April, though utilities will offset this by raising rates during nonpeak months, amidst customer outcry over high winter billings. Telegram & Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Community Healthlink, facing financial challenges, reopened its detox program for vulnerable residents after a near two-year hiatus and closed its office-based addiction treatment to stabilize finances. Telegram & Gazette
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Worcester Restaurant Week, running from Feb. 24 to March 9, features over 25 Central Massachusetts restaurants offering three-course dinner specials for $29.95. Telegram & Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
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Create Floral Pins at Flora in Winter 2025
Attend a creative workshop to make your own decorative floral pin inspired by the floral arrangements at the Worcester Art Museum.
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Moon Boot Lover Live with The Z3
Moon Boot Lover will be performing an exciting mix of rock, funk, and soul, opening for The Z3, a Zappa tribute band, at Electric Haze in Worcester.
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Ian Bostridge in Concert with Julius Drake
Acclaimed British tenor Ian Bostridge performs a lieder recital featuring the poetry of Shakespeare set to music by composers including Schubert and Britten, accompanied by pianist Julius Drake.
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Worcester Spring Home Show 2025
The Worcester Spring Home Show at the DCU Center offers homeowners and renovation enthusiasts a chance to explore the latest in home improvement trends and connect with exhibitors like Interlock Metal Roofing.
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Sean Magwire Live Performance
Sean Magwire will be performing live at the Tree House Brewing Company in Charlton, MA.
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Academy of St Martin in the Fields Concert featuring Bruce Liu on Piano
The Academy of St Martin in the Fields, a renowned chamber orchestra, will perform works by Shostakovich, Haydn, and Copland with celebrated pianist Bruce Liu at Mechanics Hall.
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Acres Live in Concert
Experience a live performance by Acres at the Palladium in Worcester.
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Guinness Celtic 5K Race
The Guinness Celtic 5K is a lively Irish-themed race held in Worcester, MA, welcoming both runners and walkers before the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
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Sesame Street Live: An All-Singing, All-Dancing Spectacular
The beloved characters from Sesame Street, including Cookie Monster and Elmo, perform in a vibrant live show filled with music and dance.
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Stick to Your Guns Concert
Stick to Your Guns will perform live at the Palladium, coinciding with the release of their new album KEEP PLANTING FLOWERS.
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