Daily
Worcester
Monday, March 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Venice Fouchard, owner of One Love Ma Maebelle’s Cafe at Worcester Public Market, died on March 19 (she was celebrated for bringing Jamaican flavors and community warmth) and left an enduring mark on the local food scene. Telegram & Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ New Oxford's rich Huguenot heritage is spotlighted in a recount of settlers arriving in 1686 — they built a fort in 1690 and set the stage for memorial walks and markers led by local historian Jean M. O’Reilly. This legacy continues to unite the community. Telegram & Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A recent City Council discussion raised questions about whether current policing levels meet public safety needs in Worcester. Police Chief Paul Saucier said the department cannot spare officers for dedicated traffic enforcement (while handling other emergencies) as staffing remains unchanged. Telegram & Gazette
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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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Who Is Eartha Mae?
2-5 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a live performance from Eartha Mae at a renowned Worcester venue.
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Bingo Mingle
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Courthouse Brew Co — Free entry — A lively evening of Bingo filled with laughs and opportunities to meet new people.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
~ Les Brown
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