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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Bullets found in Auburn school parking lot, school placed in "soft lockdown" (pictured)
+7:00: Email threat disrupts schools in Sutton and Millbury
+7:00: Worcester Public Library hides golden tickets in books for chance at prizes
+1:00: Third arrest in Worcester triple shooting on Union Hill
+1:00: 2 hurt in shooting outside pub in Fitchburg (:18)
+1:00: O.J. Simpson dies at 76
+1:00: Five things to do: Burlesque bling, humor aiming high, raucous rock
+1:00: 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen's show at Clark
+1:00: Family tragedy, humorous style: Harrison Stebbins ready for show
+1:00: Local poets to shine in Rain Poetry contest
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing woman
-New restaurant planned in Worcester on site of vacant building
-Second arrest made in Worcester shooting that wounded 2 young women, teenage boy
-Related: Worcester man pleads not guilty in connection with triple shooting
-Worcester Art Museum hires research specialist to increase scrutiny of its collection
-Former Quality Inn supportive housing project receives $1.6 million from feds
-Facing delays, M.B.T.A. says Worcester’s Union Station’s new platform opens this spring
-Debate over rental registry continues, amendments requested
-Take the Worcester Vision Zero road safety survey
-W.P.S. superintendent: "Special ed for all absolutely possible"
-Radio Worcester (18:34): Khrystian King reflects on W.P.D. Equity Audit findings
>DINING OUT: Ava’s Superhero Luncheon fundraiser Saturday at Pepe's Italian Restaurant
-ICYMI: A report says you won’t be able to afford a home in Worcester in 5 years. What gives?
-Worcester bakery celebrates anniversary, announces expansion
-Worcester woman experienced horror of 2013 Boston Marathon bombing
-Uxbridge student burned by laptop during M.C.A.S. test (2:10)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Student-produced spring musical hits a high note
-At Lamoureux Ford, our customers tell our story the best (1:56)
-Raising funds for Gale's windows
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Driver dies after crashing truck into psych hospital in Devens
-McGovern Auto Group opens Shrewsbury collision center
-Shrewsbury Select Board establishes Sustainability Committee
-Millbury Rice Road 40B size issue comes to a head
-Millbury Police Department to hold free women's self-defense seminar on May 2nd
-Grafton wayfinding meeting April 18th
-Bolton town clerk appointment signed into law
-Dispensary employees in Oxford the latest cannabis workers to unionize after 15-3 vote
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Shrewsbury Street Nurse's Pub Crawl on May 11th
>SHOWTIME: Mass. Indie Film Fest is back with 90 short and feature films
-"One Door Closes" screens at Mass. Indie Film Fest with stories of hope
-Last Call: The Rev. John McGinty
-100FM The Pike (8:45): Kelly Hansen of Foreigner on Rock Hall Of Fame and final tour
-Upton Bloomer Girls present psychic event
-City Manager Eric Batista: How the City's Rental Registry came to be
-Sarah Connell Sanders: Young poets primed for Baseball Poetry Festival
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1333 (24:32): Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1334 (24:34): AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Millbury teacher
>SPORTS: Red Sox lose to Orioles, 7-5
-'Sader Stories (33:05): NFL Draft preview with Jalen Coker and C.J. Hanson
-UConn assistant Tom Moore of Millbury marvels at champs' consistent dominance
-WooSox fall to Syracuse, 3-2
-Railers Booster Club announces 2023-2024 player awards
-4 area coaches to be inducted into Mass. High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Tragic: 3-year-old dies while mother is out partying (1:22)
>NEW ENGLAND: Good Samaritan helps rescue driver from wreck on I-495 (2:10)
-Mass. ranks ninth highest in fatal crashes involving alcohol
>COLLEGES: Stacie Brimmage's Anna Maria M.S.W. degree is a full circle accomplishment
-Strassler panel at Clark examines the roots of antisemitism
-Holy Cross adopts Okanagan Charter to become a health promoting campus
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The most scenic train trips in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Long-time leader of Worcester’s second-largest law firm to relinquish role
-LPL Research: What to watch this earnings season
>SHOPPING: Walmart employee shares 8 ways to save money, time shopping there
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, March 24th to 30th
>HEALTH: An "active" workstation may improve brain health (1:14)
-Dana-Farber Cancer Institute retracts 7 studies
>FOOD: Chick-fil-A testing Pretzel Cheddar Club Sandwich at select locations
>TV/STREAMING: Conan O’Brien returns to "The Tonight Show" for the first time since being fired
>MOVIES: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>CELEBRITY: Paul McCartney praises Beyoncé’s "Blackbird" cover on Cowboy Carter
>ANIMALS: Dog and bird formed an unlikely friendship. Their separation has infuriated followers
>HISTORY: Salisbury property legacy
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Police officer forms strong bond with baby he saved 5 years ago
-Meanwhile, in Iowa, farm girl asks boyfriend to prom in udderly adorable way
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:28). High of 83 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-UMass Memorial to close teen detox center
-Strike averted? UMass Memorial Health has tentative deal with union
-New store coming to Lincoln Plaza
-Worcester housing, homeless crisis deepens
-Related: Homelessness at all-time high in Worcester County
-"I did the humane thing": Worcester city councilor stands by actions at I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester man arrested for D.U.I., wrong-way driving on I-395 in Conn.
-Police: No threat found after Grafton High lockdown
-Today is National Donut Day: Free food at Dunkin' and more
-Bravehearts, Q.C.C. support student-athlete battling cancer at Friday's game
-Submissions for W.B.J.’s first-ever TOP DOG Contest due Friday
-Doherty C.T.E. programs (1:04): Construction craft laborer
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:56): Natale Consenza settlement, I.C.E. arrest protests, Clark layoffs
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Mass. Hidden Gems: Comfy classics and a mystery menu at Peppercorn’s
-ICYMI: Clark University was booming 3 years ago. How they got to laying off 30% of faculty
-Earlier: Clark to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester building owner fined over $70,000 for asbestos violations
-Worcester city councilor charged with assaulting police after I.C.E. arrest
-Related: Councilor Etel Haxhiaj's response
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): June Senior Center events
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Finding the funny side of life at local artisan shop
-Federal court temporarily blocks efforts to close Job Corps centers in Grafton and Devens
-After incident at White City, man charged with fentanyl possession, shoplifting
-Man arrested after burning sage to “cleanse demons,” setting off fire alarms and causing disturbance
-For Stella Mack, 103 years means more time with family
-Clinton to narrow town administrator field further
-Heroes honored at Grafton High
-6 Sutton Eagle Scouts honored
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: We & The Dawg, Sunset Serenades Art Market and more ....
-Queer AF model call a prelude to summer, Worcester Pride events
-100 FM The Pike (6:14): Suzette Robert, President of Indian Ranch
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local woman who worked for Tupperware for 40 years
>SPORTS: How Morgan Moses is helping Patriots rookie Will Campbell
-Boston Bruins hire former player Marco Sturm as new head coach
-Jordan Walsh must seize opportunity for larger Celtics role in 2025-26
-Bravehearts beat Nashua, 2-1. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Worcester's Ann Zelesky among Holy Cross Hall of Fame inductees
-Former Holy Cross star Stacey Hochkins named USA Hockey Adult Player of the Year
-WooSox beat Rochester, 9-6
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. deputy director confirms Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide based on agency's files
-Supreme Court eases path for reverse discrimination lawsuits
>TRAGIC: Single dad, 2 autistic sons killed in house fire but mystery remains
>NEW ENGLAND: Teen welcomed home by family and friends after release from I.C.E. detention (5:15)
-Karen Read trial analysis (23:00): No testimony, but closing arguments loom
-Families say kids got chemical burns at Mass. hotel pool, hot tub
>COLLEGES: WPI demonstrates how chemicals can ignite via its Explosion Protection Engineering program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 Midwest gems for retirees
>BUSINESS: Small businesses are already feeling the pain of tariffs: survey
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-Registration open for W.B.J. Energy Summit on Wednesday
>HOMES: Boston apartment is most expensive home for sale in Mass.
>SHOPPING: Central Mass. Mom: Father's Day gifts he'll actually use (and love!)
>HEALTH: Is the "pink salt trick" effective for weight loss? (1:29)
-F.D.A. approves Moderna's next-generation COVID vaccine for adults 65 or older
>FOOD: Campbell's C.E.O. says company sees shift in American households
>TV/STREAMING: "Ted Lasso" Season 4: Cast member confirms filming to start this summer
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Bob Odenrkirk movie, "Nobody 2" (2:54)
>CELEBRITY: How Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness divided $387 million fortune
>HISTORY: See historic photos from the D-Day landings
>ANIMALS: Sheep knows his dog best friend's name (1:49)
>GOOD NEWS: 9-year-old boy’s quick thinking helps save mom, unborn baby sister
-Meanwhile, man arrested for stealing 800-pound cannon from Spanish American War to settle drug debt
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