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Wednesday, March 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Nancy O'Leary, who has served Worcester for 30 years at the Cat Hospital and Bird Clinic on Park Avenue, said she will retire at the end of March and refer clients to other animal clinics for care. She hoped to sell the practice but it did not work out — she now looks forward to spending time on her boat. Telegram & Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Red Robin, a burger chain founded in 1959 + known for its jingle, is considering closing nearly 70 restaurants due to high operating costs. The company said it will sell three owned properties in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 + the proceeds will help repay debt, but it did not state whether any Massachusetts locations will close. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Joey's Bar & Grill was named Best Date Night Restaurant in Central Mass after earning 73.65% of 2,148 votes in a four-round contest that began with 16 reader-nominated restaurants and ended Monday at 6 p.m. Telegram & Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Worcester woman, Omaira Torres, 43, left her car running while picking up her child and later is accused of stealing it and ramming a police cruiser on Millbury Street; she was arrested at the Harding Street and Quinsigamond Avenue intersection and faces charges including assault with a dangerous weapon and failure to stop for police. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Gina Llerena-Donohue, a Spencer woman, faces a federal charge for fraudulently obtaining $41,954 in Social Security benefits from a beneficiary who died in 2006 — she is accused of not reporting the death to the bank or Social Security Administration and will be arraigned in Worcester later. This Week In Worcester
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Walter Sickert and the Army of Broken Toys released an album called BRICK THROUGH A LIMOUSINE — made almost entirely in one day in February — that mixes strong images with music meant to protest current issues and inspire hope; the record blends rock and theater sounds and is now on streaming services. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Worcester rock band the Silverbacks will perform at 8 p.m. on March 22 at the White Eagle (118 Green St.) with $10 admission; the group, led by vocalist Mike Lynch and guitarist Cliff Goodwin, plans to recreate the energetic maximum R&B blitz that thrilled local fans last November. Telegram & Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ John Kelly, a Worcester resident and hospital officer at UMass Memorial Marlborough Hospital, will run in the Boston Marathon on April 21 to raise funds for ALS research—his team has raised over $800,000 since 2012 and aims to add $50,000 to support UMass Chan research. UMass Chan Medical School
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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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Yoga at Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
8:30-9:30 a.m. — Mercantile Center Garage — Ticket prices vary — Experience yoga amidst Van Gogh's masterpieces in a tranquil, immersive setting.
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