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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:00). High of 43 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Overnight: Active crime scene, large police presence in Auburn
-Off-duty Worcester cop involved in fight at youth soccer game (:27). Article
-Tree falls on car while driver's waiting for food at area McDonald's
-Auburn woman turns $1 into $100 a week for life
-Esports bar in Worcester closed down without giving liquor commission notice
-Jaden Marc, owner of Sneaker Sapphire, builds success from the ground up
-Chief Paul Saucier joins fellow officers, staff and city officials at Rice Square School (:38)
-TODAY! Marketplace and International Women’s Day Celebration Saturday at The Village
-Why's it called that? The sky was the limit for David Clark, head knitter
-Mass. business confidence has largest drop since first month of COVID
-Worcester schools announce graduation dates
>DINING OUT: Highest-rated, celebrity-owned restaurant in the U.S. revealed
-ICYMI: Probe into fatal officer-involved shooting continues in Boylston (1:19)
-Worcester has new public health leader with a job history of unanswered questions
-Worcester police seek public's help to find owner of emaciated, abused dog (1:54). Article
-Worcester Police Chief Saucier outlines department changes in wake of critical D.O.J. report
-Turtleboy agrees to stay away from Karen Read witnesses
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett's tentative budget increase over $7 million
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Wachusett Echo — Seniors look forward to final activities
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston hires new administrator
-Auburn police investigation links fugitive to various Victoria’s Secret thefts
-Spencer override list includes requests from fire department, rescue squad
-Shrewsbury students raise funds for California
-Planned site of large UPS center in Shrewsbury/Grafton sold for $25 million
-Fugitive arrested in Clinton after police pursuit through Worcester and Middlesex counties
-Grafton High School Co-Op Swim Team makes waves with an outstanding season
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: The Pourmen, the Irish Tenors, and more ....
-100 FM The Pike (6:57): Breakdown Lane
-Cheyenne Jackson postpones Worcester show due to illness
-Scotland's Red Hot Chilli Pipers coming to Worcester
-Dolly Parton releases song dedicated to late husband Carl Dean
>OPINION: Joe Fusco Jr.: Billy Joel rocks the memories at Mohegan Sun
-Ray Mariano: Front row at Worcester, West Boylston Follies
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (57:06): Guest Dr. Rachel Sampson
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who "dedicated his life to his family, work, and the simple joys"
>SPORTS: Brad Marchand, Charlie Coyle, Brandon Carlo among Bruins traded at NHL deadline (:58)
-U.N.C. wanted Arthur Smith over Bill Belichick: Report
-No. 20 Holy Cross men's ice hockey falls to AIC in Game 1 of Atlantic Hockey quarterfinals
-100 FM The Pike (5:43): Kit Hughes of Holy Cross
-Railers lose to Trois-Rivières, 3-1
>CARS: Volkswagen recalls 177,000 cars over risk of fire, loose part
>NATIONAL: Pub shooting in Canada injures at least 12
-Majority of Americans support phone ban in schools
-Tragic: Woman killed after speedboat runs her over near shore just weeks before wedding
>NEW ENGLAND: Judge issues gag order on all lawyers in Karen Read case (:35)
-Pilot facing child sexual exploitation charge dies by suicide in parking garage (2:58)
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria College appoints new president
-WPI announces commencement speakers
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 bucket-list train trips to take in Europe
>BUSINESS: U.S. adds 151,000 jobs in February as hiring holds relatively steady
-Gen Z is suffering from "LinkedIn envy" — and it's crushing their chill
>SHOPPING: First Skechers Pickleball apparel collection — Shop sneakers, skorts, paddles
>HEALTH: Scientists find "key" that could be driving rising colon cancer rates
-Scientists find clues on why COVID vaccine causes chronic health problems in some
>FOOD: Chipotle unveils new protein option Honey Chicken. When can you order?
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "Heart Eyes," "F Marry Kill" and more
>CELEBRITY: Gene Hackman likely lived with dead wife Betsy Arakawa unknowingly for a week before he died: medical examiner
>ANIMALS: Cat keeps stealing things from the neighbors (1:49)
>HISTORY: English High School in Worcester, circa 1905
>GOOD NEWS: Steve Carell tells California students their prom tickets are paid for
-Meanwhile, 106-year-old woman credits chocolate, partying to long life
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). Hot and humid, high of 90 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Nearly 1 year after death of state Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia, family, lawmakers await answers
+1:00: With rain expected Tuesday evening, Worcester fireworks moved to Wednesday
+Noon: Shrewsbury police rescue 8 from sinking boat on Lake Quinsig
+Noon: GoFundMe launched for teen killed by train in Worcester
+Noon: Broadway in Worcester bringing in 3 Tony winners for new season
+Noon: Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
-Driver killed in fiery Grafton crash
-Construction on Kane Building apartments in Worcester underway
-Cold Stone Creamery nearing opening in Downtown Worcester
-Worcester to launch new system for public meeting access
-Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-Worcester Independence Day celebration on Tuesday. What to know
-Mother bear swims across Quabbin Reservoir with cubs on back (:43)
-Monday's Child: Yomiah, 14, is a joyful and curious boy, known for his sweet nature
-Youth-led groups awarded $30,000 by Peace Development Fund
-Worcester County women nominated to state's 2025 Commonwealth Heroines
-Radio Worcester’s Hank Stolz shares his journey on Career Day with Friends (35:17)
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:56): City manager under fire, Human Rights hearing with Chief Saucier and media access dispute
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): These are the worst restaurant chains in the U.S.: report
-ICYMI: Worcester became a transgender "sanctuary city" but community says more must be done
-Gourmet cupcake shop is latest Canal District business to close its doors
-Related: A love letter to The Queen's Cups
-Worcester man identified in fatal motorcycle crash in Westborough
-2 Worcester liquor stores sold
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's traffic delays and road closures
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Conservation Commission has vacancies
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Moped pursuit ends in Shrewsbury backyard; Webster man arrested
-Rutland man cited for driving with license suspended for years over unpaid child support
-Fire tears through single-family home in Fitchburg
-Grafton Public Library celebrates the reopening of its Children's Room
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
-Clinton High announces its honor roll
-Marianapolis Prep celebrates Class of 2025 graduation
-Millbury and Sutton Blackstone Valley Tech students awarded scholarships
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Patriotic crafts to keep little hands busy
-Worcester Senior Center's Stay Connected (59:39): Ash & Eric, acoustic folk duo
>OPINION: Joe Fusco Jr.: Jumping joeys: What's in a name?
-Katherine O'Malley: Older Americans now face cuts to Medicaid, services
-North High School Class President Mohammed Daffaie (:28)
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 333 (28:49): Ted Kostas, Candidate, City Council
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:08:41)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to mother of 3 who passed away at just 36 years old
>SPORTS: Bruins interested in Brad Marchand reunion if he leaves Panthers
-Red Sox lose to Blue Jays, 5-3
-Jake Hajdu of Sterling connects at plate, in field for Worcester Bravehearts
-Bravehearts fall to Westfield, 8-6. Next home game 4 p.m. Friday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross names Addie Kent assistant women’s lacrosse coach
-WooSox lose to RailRiders, 6-1
-U.S. Men's soccer team advances to Gold Cup semis after hanging on to beat Costa Rica
>NATIONAL: 2 firefighters shot and killed by sniper while fighting forest fire in Idaho (1:18)
-Footage released showing how bunker-buster bombs were used in historic Iran strike
>TRAGIC: Girl, 9, described as a "miracle baby," dies after being crushed by falling tree
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read reportedly working on movie, book after acquittal (:35)
-New Hampshire teen breaks neck diving over waves at Hampton Beach
-The low-number license plate lottery is underway. Here's how to enter
>COLLEGES: WPI admissions info session - May (39:01)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): New flight launching from Boston to Anguilla
>BUSINESS: Unpredictable schedules and job quality in the U.S.
-Rite Aid to close all Mass. locations after filing for bankruptcy
>HOMES: 5 facts you may not know about bedbugs (1:14)
>SHOPPING: Enter to win a Frigidaire® 6,000 B.T.U. air conditioner from Sclamo's
>HEALTH: WPI researcher studies effect of streaming while eating
-What is a paronychia and how can it be treated? (1:03)
-Adding salt to your food could harm your liver, study says (1:08)
>FOOD: Synthetic food dyes: health risks and U.S. legislation
>TV/STREAMING: How to get the Starz and Hallmark+ streaming bundle
>MOVIES: 40 best films about the immigrant experience
>CELEBRITY: Lalo Schifrin, Mission Impossible composer, dies at 93
>ANIMALS: Kitten caught on baby cam sneaking into sister's crib for a snuggle (2:37)
>HISTORY: Why's it called that? Mount Oread in Kansas has roots in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: How this charity turns kids into treasure-hunting pirates
-Meanwhile, in Thailand, hungry elephant looks for snacks in store (:56)
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