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Tuesday, March 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Startup Week Worcester will bring entrepreneurs three days of events, networking, funding insights, and expert panels from April 8th to 10th. The event will offer a chance to explore new strategies and connect with potential investors — a key opportunity for local business growth. Radio Worcester
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Gina Llerena-Donohue is charged with bank fraud for allegedly taking Social Security benefits of a deceased person by fraudulently withdrawing over $40,000 in payments over more than 15 years—she will appear in federal court in Worcester at a later date. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Worcester Police arrested local man Derick Barjolo on gun charges after he ran during a fight near Elm Park on March 16 (police found a loaded handgun in his jacket pocket which led to charges including disorderly conduct and resisting arrest). This Week In Worcester
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Renovations at Worcester Art Museum uncovered an original brick wall from 1898 when workers removed drywall covering to install a new ADA-accessible elevator — part of its campus transformation campaign that will also feature the forthcoming Arms & Armory Galleries. The wall now shows tall windows and a bronze plaque noting the museum’s founding and reminds Worcester of its deep cultural roots. Telegram & Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WPI robotics staff built a mine-detecting robot from spare parts that children in Afghanistan could have access to for the film Rule Breakers, which tells the story of Roya Mahboob inspiring girls to study robotics. Kenneth Stafford said the project shows that robotics is for everyone— and former professor Markus Nemitz is working on low-cost methods to detect and deactivate land mines. Telegram & Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ March in New England brings spring as native ground-nesting bees emerge to pollinate early blooming plants. Local gardeners can support these bees by planting native species and reducing pesticide use—steps that help protect our food sources. Telegram & Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sean Burke, a former St. John's pitcher from Sutton, was named the White Sox Opening Day starter and will pitch on March 27 at Rate Field—fulfilling his dream of attending a major league Opening Day game with his family. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Assumption defeated Dominican by a score of 81 to 75 on Sunday with Tayeshawn Cunningham-Pemberton scoring 19 points to lead the Greyhounds to their first NCAA Division 2 East Regional final since 2008. The team will play St. Thomas Aquinas today at 7 p.m. in Amherst, promising a hard-fought matchup. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ On Monday in Florida—Worcester State baseball swept a doubleheader against St. Lawrence with a grand slam by Christopher Mondesir and a two-run inside-the-park home run by Kevin Doyle while the softball team won two games with a walk-off run by Abigail Koziol. In another college event—Connecticut College beat Nichols 17–2 in men’s lacrosse. Telegram & Gazette
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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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Sonic Bomb Live Concert
8 PM – 2 AM — Ralph's Diner — 21+ entry — A night of electrifying performances featuring Sonic Bomb, Inverter, and Tree at a historic venue.
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Clue - A New Comedy
6:30-8 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Cost info not available — Unravel the mystery of murder in this comedic twist on a classic tale.
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Come From Away
8 PM — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a musical that celebrates human connection in the face of adversity.
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