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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 56 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester shooting suspect to be brought to Mass. from California to face charges
-Local restaurant closes after 67 years
-Worcester deli that opened in 2022 closing for good
-Developer behind 2 Worcester projects, including at former Notre Dame site, trying to sell downtown property
-Worcester rent rising: is relief coming home?
-Realtors to cut commissions to settle lawsuits. Here's the financial impact
-Is geothermal a good energy fit for Worcester? Here are the details
-Students at UMass Medical School celebrate Match Day
-TODAY! “Pan-Africanism: What it is and What it is not” at The Village
-LGBTQ+-focused summer camp returns to Central Massachusetts
-2001 double fatal shooting in Worcester had "no eyewitnesses"
-W.P.D. Civilian Academy (1:58:06): Week 8
-Unsolved: Worcester — The Murders of Maureen and Jennifer Moynihan. Video (19:45). Audio (19:45)
-Mega Millions jackpot reaches $875 million after nobody wins grand prize
-ICYMI: Hundreds in Worcester pay respects to Chasity and Zella NunĚez family (:25). Article
-Protests meet Israel Defense Forces soldier at Worcester State
-Mother pulls ninth-grade daughter out of high school over bullying concerns
-Westborough school bus driver arrested on second drunken driving charge (2:51)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Radio Worcester (9:39): Sweets & Java owner Kathy Diehl
-At Lamoureux Ford, our customers tell our story the best (1:56)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Alleged incident at Spencer school is a “personnel matter," superintendent says
-Countdown to Casella: News on Shrewsbury trash hauler change
-Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Waters Farm
-Girl Scout of Grafton holding Egg-Your-House fundraiser
-The Landmark's public safety logs
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-TODAY! 3 live and loud bands at Redemption Rock Brewing on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Shrewsbury Historical Society presents "Needle and Thread"
-Five Things to Do: Acoustic Open Mic moves to Redemption Rock and more
-100FM The Pike (9:53): Comedian Tom Papa tries to give Mike Hsu advice on parenting and baking bread
-Margaret Smith: In Ireland, a landscape of memory, future and family
-Faces of Worcester: Dr. Sheri-ann McLean, Founder and CEO, McLean Coaching and Consulting
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1330 (26:01): Brad Dumont, Salisbury Singers Artistic Director
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 29 (28:54): Doris Knick, Part 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester special education teacher
>SPORTS: Holy Cross men’s hockey defeats A.I.C. in game 1 of the Atlantic Hockey semifinal
-Related: Highlights (1:57). Postgame interview (1:51)
-Wachusett girls' basketball falls short in Division 1 state final
-Coach's memories flow from that St. Peter-Marian championship season of 40 years ago
-Worcester lose to Reading, 2-1
-"The holidays are over"; Larson-Whitley rematch in the ring
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
>NATIONAL: Boeing 737 loses external panel mid-flight
-A.I. compared to nuclear weapons and could potentially lead to human extinction: report
-Tragic: 94-year-old man found dead in Iowa grain bin
>NEW ENGLAND: M.B.T.A. workers nearly hit by oncoming Orange Line train (1:14)
-Sheriff had cause to take guns from killer before Maine mass shooting that left 18 dead
>COLLEGES: WPI Computer Science career outcomes interview (3:52)
-Anna Maria AMCAST (21:23): Academic symposium
-Worcester State's The Beat (25:48): Josh Mirra speaks with Ray Carville, Veteran's Inc.
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb bans indoor security cameras for all listings
>BUSINESS: U.S. inflation rose 3.2% in February, higher than expected
-Radio Worcester (12:17): 2023 B.B.B. Scam Tracker Risk Report highlights
>SHOPPING: Central Mass. Mom's 5 favorite bookshops in Central Mass.
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County, March 3rd to 9th
>HEALTH: You only need to walk this many steps per week to add 3 years to your life
-Gen Z and Millennials are turning into "old, hunched-backed people": chiropractor
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "Drive-Away Dolls," "Madame Web," and more
>CELEBRITY: Forbes' highest-paid actors — Adam Sandler, Margot Robbie, Tom Cruise
>ANIMALS: Shelter puppy asks guy to take him home (:57)
>HISTORY: Warner Theater on Front Street in Worcester in 1965
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): "Miracle" preemie who developed deadly heart condition turns 1
-Meanwhile, in Washington, traffic-blocking beaver "taken into protective custody"
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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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