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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 48 today in Worcester
-Winter climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 2 women shot in Worcester neighborhood, police say (pictured)
+Noon: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 15-year-old
+Noon: Worcester activists arrested in protest using Oppenheimer cutouts
+Noon: Major outage reported by Facebook and Instagram users
+Noon: John Mellencamp guitarist Mike Wanchic reflects on long musical journey
+Noon: Actor Observer set to headline show in Worcester
-Teen shot on North Main Street in Worcester
-Elderly man arrested for drug trafficking in Worcester
-European Bakery & Pastry sets sights on new horizons
-TODAY! How to vote in the Mass. primary election
-Worcester receives grant to buy 15 electric school buses
-Vote for the T&G Student of the Week
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-People struggle with motherhood; this initiative offers help
-Radio Worcester (8:50): Worcester B.I.D. — Co-working spaces & community meetups
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (44:03): M.B.T.A. Act & Gov. Healey’s nomination
-Unsolved: Worcester — Jampy Rivera - Double Shooting on Sturgis Street. Video (12:26). Audio (12:26)
>DINING OUT: Help the T&G find the Best Chinese Restaurant in Central Mass.
-ICYMI: 4 nabbed in West Boylston cell tower break-in, cable theft
-This unlikely spot in Worcester might be the best place in Mass. to open a brewery
-In Worcester and other places, machine gun conversion devices creating chaos and concern
-Is Worcester public housing unsafe for tenants? (5:57)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Town Manager's officer solicits Holden photos for annual Town Report
-At Lamoureux Ford, our customers tell our story the best (1:56)
-Diploma returns to former high school class space
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Residents struggling after major fire at Oakhurst Manor in Northbridge
-"Erin Go Bragh" concert at Clinton library March 13th
-Grafton Food Bank announces March Annual Appeal/Fund Drive
-Views from this weekend's FIRST Robotic competitions
-Millbury Public Library will host pastel painting workshop
-Millbury Democratic Caucus March 12th
-Bolton voters make nominations at caucus
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Recap of Mom's Night Out at Courthouse Brew
>SHOWTIME: WICN brown bagging the music another season at Mechanics Hall
-11th annual Art Palette contest at VAlleyCAST
-Worcesteria: Even in Mass., LGBTQ community faces discrimination
-Bill Shaner: A streamlining solution for crime manufacturers
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 145 (29:29): AARP Massachusetts
-WCCA-TV Soapbox No. 1326 (23:40): Massachusetts Good Neighbor Energy Fund
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who spent over 60 years in the tobacco and candy business
>SPORTS: Are Patriots taking shots at Bill Belichick? Jerod Mayo clears the air
-Worcester native, Doherty alum named Washington Commanders' Chief Partnerships Officer
-Bruins beat Toronto, 4-1
-Alexia Moreau named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-TODAY! Holy Cross men's basketball opens Patriot League Tournament at Army
-Holy Cross baseball team welcomes Max from Team Impact (1:28)
-Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 21
-Looking for a road race in Central Mass.? Here's your Running Calendar
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
-Toyota, Jeep, Ford, Kia, Ram among 1.4 million recalled
>NATIONAL: 4 killed, multiple injured in California shooting
-Air National Guard member pleads guilty to military doc leak
-Tragic: Father works scene of hit-and-run not knowing his son was killed
>NEW ENGLAND: 3 former Stoughton officers passed girl "around like she was a toy," lawyer says
-Stow man charged with kidnapping, assault after trapping teen girls into church bathroom
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria's AMC Love Stories: Dean and Lynne Landry
-Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (11:15): How college admissions can help students develop values
-Nichols faculty and students offer free tax help to the public
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Worst U.S. airports revealed — these are "dated," "inefficient"
>BUSINESS: W.B.J. names Business Leaders of the Year
-LPL Research: Super 6 drives solids earning season
>SHOPPING: 13 ideas for toddler girl Easter baskets
>HOMES: Mass. home prices continue climb into 2024
>HEALTH: Mass. General doctor explains how birth control can affect the heart
-Weight loss surgery has long-term benefits for people with diabetes, study finds
>FOOD: Trader Joe’s chicken soup dumplings recalled for possibly containing permanent marker plastic
>TV/STREAMING: Fox, Disney, Warner Bros. sports bundle expecting 5 million subscribers in 5 years
>MOVIES: Discover Central Mass. looking to capitalize on Worcester's movie scene
>CELEBRITY: Glen Powell hopes to take his sizzling on-screen chemistry with Sydney Sweeney to another project
>ANIMALS: Dentist's adorable dog snuggles up to calm down anxious patients
>HISTORY: American Antiquarian Society's collection of 19th century self-published books by Black authors
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mass. boy with muscular dystrophy gets Disney wish granted (:23)
-Meanwhile, in Colorado, lizard owner dies after being bitten by pet Gila monster
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In The News
>WEATHER: High of 71 today in Worcester (3:36)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: As Robert Stoddard slept, thieves made off with 9 valuable paintings, including recovered Avercamp
+4:00: Related: Stolen Dutch master painting back in Worcester after nearly 47 years — to be shown at Worcester Art Museum
+4:00: Man arrested after pursuit through Worcester Common
+4:00: WPI lays off 24 employees, citing rising costs and federal uncertainty
+4:00: Radio Worcester (9:25): At airport, 44 acre solar farm planned and American Eagle flights return
+4:00: Holy Cross baseball falls to North Carolina in NCAA regional tourney opener
+4:00: 210 Sports' Friday 4: Handshakes, USA Hockey, Touch the trophy, and Wienie racing
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Bella Pizzeria brings Brazilian pizza to Worcester
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Fight or Flight," "The King of Kings" and more
-Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
-Related: Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:23:13)
-Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
-Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
-D.O.J. retracts investigations of 8 police departments. What about Worcester?
-Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
-Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
-W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
-Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
-Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
-100 FM The Pike (9:38): Middle Eastern Festival
-Mass. Attorney General issues guidance on rights during I.C.E. enforcement
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Banned from City Hall — The boundaries of protest
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Red Lobster menu changes — Under $20, hush puppies, Happy Hour deals
-ICYMI: Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): June Among Friends senior newsletter
-Jazzed Up Duo 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday at Val's
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-May & June Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Joann Fabrics officially closes in Shrewsbury
-Join the inaugural Shrewsbury Pride 5K Run/Walk
-Struggling Quabbin Reservoir towns make public appeal for more state funding
-James Ettamarna, Christine Watkins will join Sutton Select Board
-West Boylston ballot features races, override
-New senior center director introduced in West Boylston
-Clinton Select Board restricts recycling center to residents only amid surge of use by outsiders
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
-Shakira, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn concerts at Fenway Park canceled after sources say staging fell apart (3:44). Article
-"American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
-Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
-Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
-WCCA-TV's Mayor's Forum No. 53 (28:26): Dr. Tasia Cerezo, Meryl's Safe Haven
-Unity Radio's Cannabis 101 (31:48)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who expanded his family's trucking business
>SPORTS: TODAY! What to know before Bravehearts Home Opener
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Today. Get tickets here
-Bravehearts fall to Starfires, 10-6
-Vrabel's vibes, Drake Maye's relationship with Josh McDaniels (6:47)
-Jordon Hudson's raunchy sexual innuendo from viral Bill Belichick getaway revealed
-Holy Cross baseball to face No. 1 North Carolina in Chapel Hill Regional
-Related: Crusaders celebrate resilient journey to NCAA Tournament
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 3-2
>CARS: Ford recalls more than 1 million vehicles due to rearview camera issue
>NATIONAL: Blatten, Switzerland buried following glacier collapse (2:13). Photos
-4-year-old Mexican girl faces deportation amid medical crisis
>TRAGIC: Teen dies from playing social media "tackle game"
>NEW ENGLAND: Major traffic trouble on the Mass. Pike begins today (2:07). Article
-Around 40 people arrested during I.C.E. operations on Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard
-Karen Read trial (21:07): The prosecution rested its case — our experts grade it
>COLLEGES: Celebrate the Holy Cross Class of 2025
-WPI graduate commencement (:27)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What American tourists should know about "terrorism" threat in Italy
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. nonprofits snag portion of $6.7 million for small business training
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Most employees would invite family or a friend on a work trip
>SHOPPING: Shoppers are exploiting retail return policies
>HEALTH: Mental health organizations in Mass. struggle with federal funding cuts (:57)
-Doctor on Hepatitis A after exposure warning issued at Mass. eatery (3:10)
>FOOD: Coke or Pepsi? Best-selling sodas in America in 2024 revealed
>TV/STREAMING: Worcester plays strong supporting role in episode of "The Walking Dead"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Pete Davidson horror movie, "The Home" (1:58)
>CELEBRITY: Sarah Silverman reveals A-lister who saved her after "SNL" firing
>ANIMALS: Lonely puppy who wasn't moving slowly comes back to life (1:44)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Burke Square, Main and Ripley streets, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman's gas stop turns into 6-figure lottery win
-Meanwhile, in Utah, 7-year-old boy drove his little sister to get McDonald's
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