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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 42 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Operation of D'Errico's Market in Worcester taken over by Everett-based meat supplier (pictured)
+6:00: Second driver in 2021 Worcester drag-racing death gets probation
+6:00: Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries makes visit to Worcester
+6:00: Worcester Magazine garners New England newspaper awards
+6:00: This week in Holy Cross athletics
+Noon: UPDATED: Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses after being struck by ship, mass casualty declared
+Noon: Related — Dramatic footage shows collapse of Key Bridge (2:20)
+Noon: Related — Hero workers stopped cars from crossing bridge moments before collapse
+Noon: Related — Key Bridge ship was involved in 2016 incident, port authorities say
+Noon: Related — U.S. bridge collapses caused by ships and barges
+Noon: Day of Visibility to celebrate "beauty and diversity" within trans community
+Noon: Listen Up: Shang Hi-Los got the number in new single, "Op-Operator"
+Noon: Jazzed Up duo at 961 Restaurant & Lounge on Wednesday
-Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 14-year-old girl
-Pediatrician with Worcester practice accused of molesting child surrenders medical license
-Road rage trial in Worcester: Defendant says he was acting in self defense in killing
-More Worcester residents voice frustration over littering in neighborhoods
-What you need to know about the Worcester rental registry
-Gaza protest will greet McGovern, Minority Leader Hakeen Jeffries Tuesday at Worcester fundraiser
-Cathedral of Saint Paul in Worcester holds mass for Palm Sunday
-Worcester city councilor seeks report on debt costs of construction
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Worcester Business Journal wins 8 New England newspaper awards
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Time to vote for the Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
-Too early to start your spring garden, local nursery owner says
-This Week in Worcester podcast (1:27:54): Hank Stolz’s 25 years in radio in Worcester
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester — Murder of Judith Viewig & disappearance of Deborah Quimby. Video (19:50). Audio (20:19)
>DINING OUT: Dynamic pricing was once the realm of Uber and airlines. Now, it's coming to restaurants
-ICYMI: A plan by the Chamber aims to link Worcester neighborhoods with downtown
-Shrewsbury student from Afghanistan speaks out for friends who can't
-Worcester Islamic Center expects to help hundreds of families a month at new food pantry
-WPI receives $18.6 million from alumni and friends as President Wang is inaugurated (9:25)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Craft beer dinner at Seven Saws postponed to April 30th
-At Lamoureux Ford, our customers tell our story the best (1:56)
-Holden doctor hopes his son’s addiction story can help others
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 men indicted for murder for 1993 shooting in Fitchburg
-Massive flames rip through home in Charlton (:20). Article
-Shirley LeMay is Shrewsbury’s longest-tenured educator
-Winchendon man arrested for assaulting woman, punching through motel window
-West Boylston school budget wrestles with deficit
-Millbury's 17 Rice Road 40B size raises concerns
-Millbury-Sutton childhood friends taking the plunge for Special Olympics
-Jane Bonazzoli of Clinton ready for marathon challenge
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Crompton Collective keeps the Canal District flowing
-stART on the Street co-founder Tina Zlody stepping down as co-director
-Ink enthusiasts enjoy Mass. Tattoo and Arts Festival
-Manny Jae Media (44:15): Charlie O'Donnell, Safe Home Gala
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 81 (28:17): Fasting Charity & Atonement
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to pharmacist whose career spanned more than 50 years
>SPORTS: Jerod Mayo opens up about Patriots’ offseason strategy, NFL Draft approach
-Ex-Patriots running back Damien Harris retires at 27
-Celtics blow 30-point lead in 120-118 loss to Atlanta
-Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports and interpreter stole money from him
-Holy Cross senior foursome left mark on women's basketball program
-Holy Cross football ready for spring and new system
-Declan O’Flynn named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Worcester hockey alumni 2023-24 highlights, NHL week 24
-Results from Pandemonium at The Palladium 3
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
>NATIONAL: U.N. Security Council calls for immediate cease-fire in Gaza (2:12)
-Tragic: Kin seeks answers in death of grandma killed by Walmart forklift
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. traffic warning for April 8th solar eclipse
-Tractor-trailer driver hit with hammer during road rage assault in Bolton
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria M.S.W. student Colin Johnson uses his personal journey to help others
-Holy Cross looks to a new era of digital modernization
-Community leaders tackle housing justice at Worcester State summit
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 beautiful destinations perfect for R.V. travel
>BUSINESS: Congrats, you just got a "dry promotion" — no raise included
-LPL Research: Navigating the strategic investing landscape
-Radio Worcester (8:01): Beware of ghost tax preparers, B.B.B. warns
>SHOPPING: Get Amazon Fire TV sticks on sale as low as $20 now
>HOMES: What sellers, buyers should know about the Realtor settlement (1:47)
>HEALTH: New B.E.A.R. procedure could help heal torn A.C.L.s more naturally (2:05)
-"Prolonged and intense" allergy season off to early start In Mass.
>FOOD: 9 surprising guilty pleasure foods that are healthier than you realize
>TV/STREAMING: CNN facing identity crisis after firings, low ratings
>MOVIES: "Spinal Tap" stars Christopher Guest, Michael McKean back in costume decades after original
>CELEBRITY: Sean "Diddy" Combs' homes in Los Angeles, Miami raided
>ANIMALS: Dog adoption: Chester gets limo ride nearly 600 days after rescue
>HISTORY: Hilltop Steak House once ruled Route 1 in Saugus
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Restaurant has birthday party for 105-year-old customer
-Meanwhile, in California, police asked to stop using Lego heads to disguise suspects
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:01). High of 37 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-12-year-old actor from Worcester makes big screen debut in "The Running Man" (4:54)
-Worcester water main break disrupts service for Shore Drive area residents
-Free electricity? Why some National Grid customers in Worcester aren't getting bills
-For Ken Burns, a part of history found at American Antiquarian Society
-Middle school students thinking big after attending S.T.E.M. program at WPI
-Worcester Animal Rescue League joins statewide dog adoptathon
-What's the fine in Worcester for not shoveling snow from your sidewalk?
-Girl Scouts compete in "Cookiepreneur Challenge" with local leaders
-New judge sets tentative trial date for Turtleboy witness intimidation case
-Meet T&G Santa's helpers for Saturday
-What's Up Worcester Sitdown (4:35): Killian Madden, Owner, Wicked Wheels
-Worcester Guardian week in review: Football nationals, leadership shifts, giving
>DINING OUT: The Dogfather talks Solomon Pond Mall, food trucks and signature chili
-ICYMI: Worcester students use live burn to highlight holiday tree safety (1:51). Article
-Car thefts up in November in city, 45% were preventable: W.P.D.
-With snow season here, temporary speed humps lifted from Worcester streets
-Driver trapped, car lodged under dump truck in unusual crash on Mass. Pike in Auburn
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): State restores grant funding for Wachusett, says it made a mistake
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Wachusett Echo: COVID effects on music program at the Regional
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2-alarm fire in Spencer
-Clinton Rotary pancake breakfast served Sunday
-Second exit from Shoppes at Blackstone Valley open Sunday
-Lancaster man hospitalized after propane tank explodes on Fort Pond Road
-Community, family gather to remember fallen hero
-Shrewsbury High's Team 467 building robots and friendships
-Andrew Turco takes the helm of Millbury High indoor track
-Library's Little Free Food Pantry supports community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: MaliFest, The Racky Thomas Band, "Messiah" and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (10:17): Comedian Jared Fried on food guilt, his first Boston comedy show
>OPINION: John Keough: Netflix deal could be catalyst for film industry expansion
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Part 2, Historical timeline of how black and brown humanity has been targeted across the globe
-Laurel: Sweet smell of success at the holiday fair
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 219 (27:15): Recruiting for the police department
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:23:40): Music in dementia — Finding the piano
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester Church Mother
>SPORTS: Patriots' closeness off the field helps them build best record in the NFL
-Mike Florio doesn't hold back on Belichick and Kraft's Hall of Fame candidacies
-NFL Week 14 schedule, TV and announcers
-Randolph ends West Boylston championship run in state final
-Hilton Garden Inn named official hotel of the Worcester Bravehearts
-Holy Cross men's basketball team rallies from 16 down to beat Fordham, 70-69
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey tops Vermont, 2-1, completes weekend sweep
-Holy Cross women's basketball finishes road swing at Bryant on Sunday
-FIFA announces schedule for World Cup matches at Gillette (1:44)
-Lionel Messi, Inter Miami win MLS Cup
-Railers fall to Reading, 5-4
>CARS: Consumer Reports' most reliable automobile brands (1:58)
>NATIONAL: A look at what happened in the U.S. government last week
-Grand jury transcripts from Epstein, Maxwell investigation in Florida ordered to be released
-Frank Gehry, the most celebrated architect of his time, dies at 96
-Tragic: Grandfather and 3-month-old grandkid mauled to death by 7 pit bulls at home
>NEW ENGLAND: Man killed in officer-involved shooting in Manchester
-Shocking data, real stories reveal deadly disregard of school crossing guards (4:05)
>COLLEGES: Life in the first year lane: Finding community and involvement at Anna Maria
-Clark alum on his career in the wool industry
-WPI's Time to Startup (36:52): Talk first, build later
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This U.S. mountain town is 2026’s top trending destination
-5 helpful stretches to try before and after a long flight
>BUSINESS: Saint Vincent Hospital looking for new C.E.O., 10 months after last one was hired
-Radio Worcester (8:13): B.B.B. warns of "ghost-tapping" scam targeting tap-to-pay users
-101: Handling burnout on your team
-Ridgemark Home Remodeling continues to expand service, meet client needs
>HEALTH: The 10 best Christmas songs to work out to
-Year-End F.S.A., H.S.A. Guide: How to make the most of your accounts before 2026
>FOOD: McDonald’s is going green for the holidays with The Grinch Meal
>TV/STREAMING: Best Christmas movies on HBO Max
>MOVIES: "Five Nights at Freddy’s 2" opening to historic $57 million at box office
>CELEBRITY: Donald Glover says he had a stroke
-Shirley MacLaine, 91, enjoys a cocktail at her favorite restaurant during rare public outing
>ANIMALS: Puppy begs cars for help on side of road (2:01)
>HISTORY: The truth behind Worcester Center Galleria, the monster mall Worcester had to destroy
>GOOD NEWS: Toddler home after over 400 days in the hospital
-Meanwhile, in New Zealand, reporter whacked in the face by bird during live shot (1:09)
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