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Worcester
Sunday, March 8th, 2026
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Couples planning weddings are scrambling for photographers after Yours Truly Media abruptly shut down yesterday, leaving many with non-refundable deposits — FitzPics Photography in Sturbridge is compiling a list of local professionals to help secure new services. Telegram & Gazette
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Lakeway Commons, a 90,035 sqft shopping center redeveloped in 2018 (99% occupied with Whole Foods as its anchor), is for sale with no formal asking price according to Newmark. Local residents may recall the former Spag's with memorabilia still visible on site. Telegram & Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The UMass women’s basketball team won 73-55 on Saturday, March 7 at Mullins Center with seniors Allie Palmieri scoring 19 points and Megan Olbrys adding 17 against Buffalo. They will travel to Cleveland for the MAC Championships starting Wednesday, March 11. MassLive
- ➤ At the New England Wrestling Championships held Saturday at Providence Career and Technical Academy, high school wrestlers from the Catholic, Bay State, and Western Mass conferences advanced; St. John’s Prep’s James Lally (144) and Sam Josey (190) reached the semifinals. Semifinal and final bouts are scheduled for later today. MassLive
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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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NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Championship - Worcester Regional
8 PM – 4 AM — DCU Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience collegiate hockey excitement as four Division I teams compete for glory.
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NEWWA Spring Conference and Exhibition
8 a.m. – 12 a.m. — DCU Center — Admission costs vary — Connect with 3,000 water works professionals at this key industry event.
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Parsons Dance Company Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the artistry of movement with the renowned Parsons Dance Company.
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