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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:47). High of 57 today in Worcester
-When might we experience another solar eclipse? (:59)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 15-year-old
-In Worcester, 88-year-old man hit and killed by car driven by man he was getting coffee with, police say (1:48). Article
-Suspect in Worcester murders of mother and daughter held without bail (1:56). Article
-Worcester crime stats show crimes involving guns increased in 2023
-Radio Worcester (19:53): Worcester police chief discusses equity audit improvements
-Lincoln Street Denny's closed for good
-TODAY! Rally in Worcester for North High state champs on Saturday
-Worcester 12-year-old donates hundreds of Easter Baskets to homeless children (2:13). Article
-Radio Worcester (17:37): Worcester Guardian, 6 months of free news & donation launch
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:51): Is the Worcester School Committee trying to stifle dissent?
-The Faces of Worcester: Principe Virtuez, business owner
>FAITH: What is Holy Saturday? What to know about the last day of Holy Week
>DINING OUT: Here's what is open locally on Easter Sunday
-ICYMI: U.S. Marine from Worcester swept out to sea in waters at beach in Puerto Rico
-Worcester couple convicted of helping scam woman out of $3.2 million
-Sutton magician sentenced to more than 6 years in prison for child pornography offenses
-Driver sentenced to 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 years in Worcester drag-racing death of Jessica Simone
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Pickleball enthusiasm hits the Regional
-At Lamoureux Ford, our customers tell our story the best (1:56)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Clinton cannabis company settles $460,000 lawsuit
-At Grafton Ask Them Anything, they asked them everything
-National accounting firm closes 100-year-old Gardner office
-West Boylston police log March 18th to 24th
-Paxton markers are witness to history
-Spencer moves closer to implementing cost-saving electric aggregation program
-Man evades Athol police after violently attacking ex while staying with new girlfriend next door
-Meadowbrook welcomes disc golf pro shop
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-TODAY! Local musical duo Ash & Eric at back to serenade the Redemption Rock taproom on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre unveils stellar 2024-25 Broadway Series
-Five Things to Do: Sympli Whitney, Jack Soreff, Zigmont and more ...
-100FM The Pike (5:38): Breakdown Lane for March 29th
-Skyler Miser brings Ringling Bros. back to DCU as the Human Rocket
-All Elite Wrestling Returns to the DCU with "Dynamite," "Collision"
-Ray Mariano on hate and lies overtaking America
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 418 (27:47): Warner Fletcher
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 323 (28:48): Marie's Mission
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 31 (29:09): Virginians For Safe Tech
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who performed in many musicals at Foothills Theater
>SPORTS: Patriots owner "felt bad" that "The Dynasty" emphasized "more controversial" moments
-Ex-NFL players explain why Alex Van Pelt is "really good hire" for Patriots
-Jordan Fuller's recovery is coming along during Holy Cross spring practice
-Red Sox lose to Mariners, 1-0
-WooSox lose season opener in bottom of the ninth, 8-4
-Worcester beat Growlers, 3-2
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Kia recall: Some Telluride vehicles pose rollaway risk
>NATIONAL: Julian Assange staves off extradition to U.S. for now
-Nearly 300 Nigerian schoolchildren released, 2 weeks after abduction
-Tragic: Father, 4 children killed in house fire
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. school bus driver who stalked 8-year-old boy sentenced to 9 years
-Drunk driver who killed woman sent back to prison after Channel 4 investigation (2:40)
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria's Aleice Harmon finds happiness by helping children as she earns her B.S.W. degree
-Clark Student Council will join divestment campaign
-Mass. college tuitions cross $90,000 mark
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The most popular lake towns in every state
>BUSINESS: America’s largest companies are fueling inequality, says new study
-Visa and Mastercard agree to slash fees in $30 billion landmark settlement
>SHOPPING: Tiki torches sold at BJ's recalled after reports of burn injuries
>HOMES: Mass. homes are 10% more expensive than last year
>HEALTH: Study finds that getting more sleep leads to feeling younger (:51)
-Could eating a healthy diet reduce the risk of Alzheimer's in people with Type 2 diabetes?
>FOOD: As cocoa prices soar this Easter, chocolatiers consider alternatives
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "Imaginary," "The Taste of Things," and more
>CELEBRITY: Louis Gossett Jr., first Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87
>ANIMALS: Scared rescued dog was too afraid to come inside the house until... (3:48)
>HISTORY: Watch Worcester Auditorium's Kimball Organ come back to life (1:30)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Friends of man with A.L.S. fix up his old Mustang in heartwarming surprise (2:40)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, dog digging in yard unearths decades-old military bomb
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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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