Saturday, March 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dead Horse Hill, a challenging incline for joggers and bicyclists in Worcester, has historical roots tied to horse struggles and was a site for automobile testing in the early 1900s. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Worcester police seek the public's assistance to find the owner of an emaciated pit bull found injured near Chandler and Main streets, now under care of Broken Tail Rescue. Telegram & Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jaquelle Anderson was arrested in New Hampshire following a police pursuit, facing charges in multiple states and suspected of retail theft. Telegram & Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cheyenne Jackson has postponed his sold-out Broadway in Worcester show due to illness, with a new date pending and existing tickets remaining valid. Telegram & Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Worcester's housing market ranked in the top 10 in the U.S., showing high demand and slight price growth despite a national dip in home prices. MassLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Worcester Public Schools has scheduled nine graduation ceremonies for the class of 2025 at various venues. This Week In Worcester
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ In Central Massachusetts, winds reached up to 62 mph, causing downed tree limbs and minor damage, but no widespread outages or injuries were reported. Telegram & Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Troy Mercy Concert
1-5 p.m. — Starlite Gallery — BBQ available — Experience the bold sounds of the Boston duo TROY & HADLEY as they bring their 21st Century Brave New Blues to Southbridge.
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On-Site Tour of Senior Living Awards
9 AM - 7 PM | The Overlook | Free entry | Explore a premier senior living community celebrated for its exceptional care and engaging activities.
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NEWWA Spring Conference and Exhibition
6 PM – 6 PM — DCU Center — Registration fee applies — Connect with 3,000 industry professionals at this premier water works event.
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MAAPS School Conference for Special Education Professionals
9 AM – 12 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston - Westborough — $50 early bird; $75 after March 1 — A professional conference connecting school representatives with admissions teams from over 50 special education schools.
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