Sunday, March 1st, 2026
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Worcester Public Schools will begin using 20 new electric buses starting Monday, Mar. 2, offering quieter rides and lower emissions — drivers have completed safety training with local firefighters and police to ensure student safety. MassLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Worcester officials released the annual State of the Lakes report at the Worcester Senior Center on Feb. 26, rating Bell Pond excellent and Indian Lake fair after treatment for invasive elodea. The city is finalizing Project Blue Worcester, its first watershed plan to track pollution sources. Telegram & Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Westfield State University advanced to the MASCAC championship game after beating No. 6 MCLA Friday night at the Woodward Center. The Owls will face Worcester State today at 1 p.m. at the Woodward Center. MassLive
- ➤ At the New England Track & Field Championships in Roxbury Saturday, Brookline’s boys relay team won with a 7:51.03 time while a Braintree high jumper reached nationals by clearing a personal best of 6 ft+7 in. These wins show strong regional talent ahead of next week's meet. MassLive
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Worcester Spring Home Show
4 PM – 1 PM — DCU Center — Free entry — Discover innovative home improvement ideas and connect with local experts to transform your space.
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Colin Quinn Live
7-9 p.m. — Tuckerman Hall — $49 – $59 — Experience a night of laughter with comedian Colin Quinn as he brings his stand-up show to Worcester.
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Irish Seisiun in Worcester
4-7 p.m. — Hibernian Cultural Center — Free entry — Experience live Irish music and the best craic in the city with musicians welcome to join in.
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Speak Easy Story Night
7:30-11:59 p.m. — Ralph's Diner — $10 — Share your raw and true stories on stage with a guiding theme.
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The Super 70's Rock Show featuring Super Trans AM
8-11 p.m. — Off The Rails — Tickets starting at $30.50 — Experience a nostalgic journey through the iconic rock anthems of the 1970s.
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Mid-Century and Beyond Part II on the Mighty Wurlitzer
2-5 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticketed entry — Experience nostalgic tunes played on the iconic Mighty Wurlitzer organ with Dr. Kleefield.
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Brandenburg Concertos by The Sebastians
8-10 p.m. — Mechanics Hall — Ticket info not provided — Experience Bach's timeless Brandenburg Concertos performed by a renowned early music ensemble.
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Papercut - A Tribute to Linkin Park
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Palladium — Ticket pricing available — Experience the energetic tribute to Linkin Park and relive classic hits.
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NCAA DI Men's Ice Hockey Championship - Worcester Regionals, Session 1
8 PM – 4 AM — DCU Center — Check venue for costs — Experience thrilling NCAA Division I collegiate hockey action.
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Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay
8:30-10 p.m. — Mechanics Hall — Ticketed event — Experience the magical music of Coldplay by a string quartet in an enchanting candlelight setting.
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