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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: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:06). High of 34 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester bar's liquor license suspended for 5 days for after-hours assault
+6:00: Indie horror film festival returning to Worcester’s Mechanic Hall for second year
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (8:12): Worcester film maker Tom Dwyer talks about Dead of Winter Horror Festival
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (14:26): Bull rider Marcus Mast on near death experience with a bull and growing up Amish
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Guide to Dead of Winter Horror Film Festival in Worcester
+Noon: Mechanics Hall to host The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy
+Noon: "Black Angels Over Tuskegee" in Worcester will tell story
+Noon: WPI professor explores how Black artists helped transform opera
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "The Brutalist," "The Last Showgirl," and more
+Noon: 19 Carter in Berlin is a hub for both the arts and the community
-Hazardous ice lingers on Worcester streets days after storm. Video (1:18)
-Family of late state police trainee from Worcester speaks as state senators seek investigation update (2:49)
-Stop & Shop faces potential strike in Mass. over contract dispute
-Radio Worcester (40:20): Transformative plans for Worcester’s 51-acre Saint-Gobain site in Greendale
-West Boylston will fire Town Administrator amid police station flag conflict, lawyer says
-Earlier: Flag controversy discussed at Select Board meeting (1:49). Article
-Families fighting to keep funding for medical research meet at UMass Medical School (1:50). Article
-After sky-high hikes, state orders gas companies to reduce total bills by just 5 percent (:23)
-Related: What is the delivery fee on gas bills and why is it so high? (4:30)
-Police find cocaine, fentanyl during search in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:32): Councilor's indefinite absence sparks debate
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (21:18): Media misrepresents Worcester's sanctuary city vote
-DINING OUT: New restaurant to open at site of former Compass Tavern
-ICYMI: City Councilor Thu Nguyen will not return to council indefinitely
-Worcester rolls out enforcement of new 25 mph speed limit
-Worcester schools eye 7.9% budget increase for coming year
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): March Among Friends senior newsletter
-Ice melt arrives at Holden hardware store for storm-weary residents
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Favorite breakfast spot plans expansion to Shrewsbury
-Sterling officer hit by car during traffic stop
-Police seek help locating 29-year-old missing person
-Drug bust at Westminster residence uncovers cocaine trafficking operation
-Clinton Project 351 ambassador gets involved
-Clinton School Committee honors students, staff
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Concerts, historical demos and more
-Orchids bring color to Botanic Garden
-One Act Play Festival to take center stage at the Singh Performance Center
>OPINION: Kenzie Landsittel: Remember Women's Rights Convention in Worcester
-City of Worcester's Ready Worcester (1:03): Episode 4, preparing for snow storms
-Unity Radio's Susanity Life (58:15): Melisa Ann, intuitive energy healer
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester matriarch who passed away at 100
>SPORTS: Canada beats U.S., 3-2, in overtime to win 4 Nations Face-Off championship
-Bravehearts' New England Sports Summit breaks records
-With a renewed focus on boxing career, Worcester's Khiary Gray ready for title bout
-'Sader Stories (29:47): Varsity Club Hall of Famer Sam Fregenti
-Holy Cross women’s hockey team travels to Maine for final regular season series
-2 Holy Cross athletes nominated for Allstate Good Works Team
>CARS: Toyota recalls over 160,000 Sienna minivans due to seat back issue
>NATIONAL: California woman chased, fatally shot in parking lot: video
-Brian Laundrie's parents pariahs in Florida over Gabby Petito's murder: neighbors
-Tragic: Mom charged with abuse after 3 kids left alone for years
>NEW ENGLAND: Timeline of activities of cultlike group tied to killing of Border Patrol agent
-Why ambulances are waiting nearly an hour to bring patients into some Mass. hospitals
>COLLEGES: This is biomedical engineering at WPI (:23)
-Clark student Isaac Tomeho shines in both the digital and tactile worlds
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 places you'll recognize from famous songs
>BUSINESS: Walmart shares tank on dismal forecast as retail giant warns of slowing sales
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs ignite a metals melt-up
-How Gen Z can get on the right financial track
>HOMES: Worcester is one of the hottest real estate markets in 2025. See how it ranks
>HEALTH: Study: 3 conditions increase risk of liver damage if you drink
-How "lemonading" can help you better cope with stress
>FOOD: Dunkin' to end non-dairy upcharges after guest feedback
>TV/STREAMING: George Stephanopoulos is "miserable" at "GMA"
>MOVIES: Who won the best actor Oscar last year? See list of recent winners
>CELEBRITY: Laraine Newman says Barbra Streisand confronted her over "SNL" skit
>ANIMALS: Ducks ask woman to help their friend who isn't moving (1:38)
>HISTORY: Worcester's Bull Mansion has historical ties to a doctor, not an animal
>GOOD NEWS: Man's liver transplant denial reversed after story goes viral
-Meanwhile, in Thailand, monkey uses human-like hand signals to direct traffic (:43)
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