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Worcester
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of March.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Massachusetts residents saw rising fuel prices Tuesday, Mar. 17 after regular gasoline reached $3.78 on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Charlton amid supply disruptions, and experts expect prices to climb further. MassLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology offers a reentry program that helps formerly incarcerated individuals seal records, build portfolios (with support coaches) and earn technical certificates and degrees; the initiative helped 16 students this spring and is expected to expand job pathways. MassLive
- ➤ The state launched free online AI courses last month for residents, including an eight-hour Coursera certificate in artificial intelligence. Sign-up is available on the Massachusetts AI Hub website, and free access lasts until December 2027 (with three months of Google’s AI Pro); the courses boost skills. MassLive
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Financial expert Ryan Kittredge from ClearPath Financial Partners explains social security claiming strategies with careful planning that may boost retirement benefits by up to $100,000. He details how the Social Security Fairness Act removes WEP and GPO (government pension offsets) for government workers. Radio Worcester
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Shrewsbury resident Matthew Kaestner lost over 200 pounds from his former weight of more than 500 pounds and now runs weekly outside Sneakerama in Worcester. Telegram & Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Red Sox manager Alex Cora is finalizing a fifth starter for the season opener in nine days and may send Early and Tolle to Triple-A Worcester for an extra control year while monitoring Ranger Suárez’s spring training innings. MassLive
- ➤ The Patriots are set to boost their wide receiver lineup as the NFL Draft nears by signing Romeo Doubs on a four-year deal while considering Texas A&M’s KC Concepcion, who is expected to be ready after a routine knee scope following Stefon Diggs’ release. MassLive
- ➤ Several Massachusetts natives will compete in March Madness this week on teams such as Penn, Saint Louis, Purdue, and UConn. The athletes, who began their careers in local schools, now face matchups at venues in Greenville, Buffalo and Philadelphia. MassLive
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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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Peppa Pig: My First Concert
6-9 p.m. — Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Check for ticket information — A delightful musical experience for young fans of Peppa Pig.
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Annual Easter Egg Hunt
10 AM – 1 PM — Waters Farm — Registration required — Enjoy a fun-filled day with egg hunts, games, and local vendors at Waters Farm.
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
11 AM – 3 PM — DCU Center — Tickets required — Experience the ultimate family fun at this thrilling circus extravaganza.
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