Thursday, February 27th, 2025

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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Worcester police are seeking the public's assistance in locating 1-year-old Liyana Collins and her mother Amanda, considered to be possibly in danger. 7 News Boston
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jurors deliberate in the trial of Jacob Grice, accused with his girlfriend of the 2020 murder of Darren Dyette in Worcester, following closing arguments that highlighted video, cellphone data, and Grice's attempts to erase evidence. Telegram & Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Researchers at WPI have developed a wastewater treatment process aiming to remove PFAS, potentially reducing health risks and carbon emissions while generating renewable fuel. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Worcester City Council critiques the response to a challenging storm due to equipment and personnel shortages, despite efforts to improve future responses. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Worcester will use a lottery to choose park concession vendors for 2025, aiming to give more small businesses an equal chance to secure vending locations. This Week in Worcester
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Worcester Restaurant Week, featuring 33 Central Massachusetts restaurants with special three-course meal deals, runs until March 9, 2025. MassLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Amir Jenkins excels in his first season at Worcester Academy, averaging 22.8 points per game and contributing significantly to the team's successful record while drawing attention as a four-star recruit. Telegram & Gazette
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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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Party101 Featuring DJ Matt Bennett
The Party101 event with DJ Matt Bennett will take place at the Palladium in Worcester, MA, offering an evening of music and entertainment.
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