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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:06). High of 53 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Man rescued from freezing waters of Lake Quinsigamond after Shrewsbury police response (pictured)
+6:00: Karen Read, attorneys join Turtleboy Aiden Kearney's hearing over phone records (1:45). Article
+6:00: These 8 Worcester police officers made more than their chief in 2024
+6:00: Worcesteria: Festival organizers cheer event changes from City Hall
+6:00: Yankee Magazine recommends these restaurants in Worcester. See list
+6:00: Things to Do: Paradise City Arts, "Sort of Late Show," Hell's Belle's Burlesque and more
+6:00: 100 FM The Pike (8:42): Holy Cross Athletic Diector Kit Hughes, Part 3
+Noon: 5 things to know about Worcester’s new chief of police, Paul Saucier
+Noon: Second Act: Hanover Theatre's new president and C.E.O. Alan Seiffer
+Noon: Art in the Park on hiatus for 2025
-WBDC names old Saint-Gobain site in Worcester GreenTech Park
-6 arrested less than 10 days after wild Auburn shootout
-Worcester's city employee salary database for 2024: see the city's top earners and more
-Former Higgins Armory building is for sale
-Administration backtracks Central Mass. lease terminations for I.R.S. offices
-Older adult, youth homelessness on the rise in Worcester, new report finds
-Health official outlines homeless shelter needs for councilors
-Radio Worcester (10:51): Worcester’s Angelo Gray shines in Hollywood & beyond
-Worcester seeks nominations for Woman of Consequence Awards
-Worcester Walks: Get ready for spring with a visit to Leadmine Mountain's trails
-Aislinn Doyle: March 20th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:10): Where’s the outrage? Worcester stepped over for state crime lab
>DINING OUT: Rapscallion plans new restaurant for MetroWest
-ICYMI: Woman steals car, slams into Worcester cruiser, starts chase, gets arrested
-After 30 years, Worcester Cat Hospital and Bird Clinic will close at the end of March
-How WPI helped "Rule Breakers" bring Afghan girls' story to big screen
-Worcester police recover dirt bike stolen in 2000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Here are the town's top earners for 2024
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Do you know this guy? Holden police would like a word with him
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fitchburg woman arrested after Leominster shoplifting spree
-Tempers flare in Barre as Finance Committee member alleges "cover-up"
-Templeton interim Select Board chair resigns, marking third recent town official departure
-Clerk and customer arrested following gas station altercation involving hammer and ice scraper
-Shrewsbury police to host sensory friendly Touch-A-Truck event April 5th
-Auburn police union to hold Luau Dinner Night Out May 2nd
-Deadline to take out papers in Lancaster is Monday
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-The Silverbacks ready to rock with show at White Eagle
>SHOWTIME: On the wild screen with Wild & Scenic Film Festival's return
-Community drum circles at The Village to begin in April
-Last Call: Jetari Veal, Workers Credit Union
>OPINION: John Keough: Police work hours, honorary street names and open meetings
-Sarah Connell Sanders: Ready for dazzle and shine at Silver Screen Soirée
-Worcester Public Schools (1:01): Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 50 (28:16): Paul Heroux & ICBE-EMF
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Rev. Theodore R. Laperle, who was a priest in the Worcester Diocese for 70 years
>SPORTS: Wide receiver Stefon Diggs visiting with Patriots
-Former Braveheart Ben Rice's red-hot Yankees spring continues with fifth homer
-Play the Bravehearts' March Madness Bracket Challenge
-Tickets on sale for Holy Cross in Atlantic Hockey Championship Game
-Liam McLinskey named finalist for Hobey Baker Memorial Award
-'Sader Stories (32:44): J.R. Butler, Mount St. James Collective
>CARS: Is your new car spying on you? (1:56)
>NATIONAL: Record-high level of Americans say U.S. isn't doing enough for Ukraine
-Pentagon is cutting up to 60,000 civilian jobs
-Tragic: Mother arrested for D.U.I. crash that killed her 2 young children
>NEW ENGLAND: State Police fire Michael Proctor over misconduct in Karen Read case (2:11). Article
-Boy unresponsive after left in S.U.V. by babysitter, police say
>COLLEGES: UMass medical students' futures revealed Friday
-WPI researcher receives grant to study uranium recovery from wastewater (3:11). Article
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 hassle-free all-inclusive resorts for a celebration getaway
>BUSINESS: Area bank president to retire next year
-LPL Financial Research: Market correction perspective
-Worcester law firm names new president
>SHOPPING: Lego, Pokémon enter partnership with new products coming in 2026
>HOMES: Gardening Central Mass. — How to "bee" pollinator savvy this spring
>HEALTH: At-home test that can detect COVID and the flu
-Robin Darling: Making fitness a priority as a mom
>FOOD: Nestlé recalls Lean Cuisine and Stouffer's meals
>TV/STREAMING: Disney+ and Hulu deal: $2.99 per month and stream "Moana 2"
>MOVIES: 6 movies that will make you want to travel the world
>CELEBRITY: Conan O'Brien to host 2026 Oscars: "I want to hear Brody finish his speech"
>ANIMALS: Golden Retriever runs a day care for kids (1:49)
>HISTORY: Memorial Hospital in Worcester, circa 1910
>GOOD NEWS: Peruvian fisherman found alive after spending a grueling 95 days lost at sea
-Meanwhile, orchestra that plays instruments made from vegetables just earned a Guinness World Record (Video)
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+Servers and hosts, Chandler Street restaurant
-Substation/utility foreman, Holden Municipal Light Department
-Line cook at Shrewsbury Street restaurant
-Bartenders and barbacks at Canal District restaurant
-Full-time firefighter/paramedic in Holden
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 90 today in Worcester
-What to know about past "very strong" El Niños
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 1 dead, 2 injured in stabbing off Ararat Street in Worcester, police say (:16). Article
+6:00: Worcester councilors say city is shouldering homelessness burden from surrounding towns
+6:00: Victor D. Infante's WoMag Rundown (7:20)
+1:00: Worcester man arrested after child found alone in locked car at Northborough Walmart (1:56). Article
+1:00: Worcester school principal involved in harassment call days before going on leave
+1:00: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: Decades by DeZyne to headline this year's Pet Rock Fest
+1:00: Facebook and Instagram down as Meta products hit with widespread outage
-Parents of WPI's “Lost Sons” speak out
-Worcester prepares for World Cup watch parties (2:21)
-Related: Security, parking plans for World Cup games on Worcester Common
-Related: Local E.M.T. squads ready for World Cup watch parties in Worcester
-Related: Worcester License Commission says bars can stay open later for World Cup
-Related: Worcester awaits World Cup, and fans get a view of history
-Here's what's replacing Boston Market on Park Ave.
-Federal government accuses Chip Norton of fraud and millions in undisclosed transfers
-Woman struck, killed by flatbed tow truck identified by Worcester police
-Earlier: Worcester pedestrian struck, killed by flatbed tow truck
-National Grid begins massive project to upgrade lines in Central Mass.
-TODAY! Traffic advisory Friday for Grove Street
-TODAY! Fitness in the Parks summer series kicks off Friday
-Northbridge man who accidentally killed brother avoids prison time in plea
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Claremont Academy graduation (54:56)
-Worcester names new principal for North High
>DINING OUT: Worcester pizzerias see business boom following visits from Dave Portnoy
-ICYMI: Worcester man faces murder charge after beloved baker’s death
-Worcester activist, barred from City Hall, arrested again
-Developer seeks to build a new shopping plaza with multiple restaurants on Grove Street in Worcester
-Worcester sweep nets 8 suspects, drugs and illegal guns
-Downtown Worcester restaurant closed until June 22nd
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Update on construction at Senior Center parking lot
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Annual business personal property inspections begin Monday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Motorcycle, S.U.V. involved in serious Auburn crash
-Pub to close after 8 years due to "more than a few challenges"
-Worcester man charged with trafficking after drugs found in Squishmallows tin at Northborough Inn
-Free kids bike rodeo at Paxton Days 10 to noon Saturday
-Nearly 300 Leominster employees made $100,000 or more in 2025
-Highlights from Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up (Trio) at Uxlocale Friday, (Duo) at Val's in Holden, Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Wormtown rising, do the Time Warp, many voices ...
-R&B Legend Jon B. on new tour, music release (5:05)
-"Blizzard of Lies" author on new Karen Read book (3:17)
-Kayem, M.F.A. unveil traveling art exhibit featuring historic American figures with hot dogs
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: June Horrorscopes
-Who remembers the wonderful, wacky World Cup of 1966? I do!
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 341 (28:47): Jay Givan, 250th anniversary of America
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who passed away at 22 after a lifelong battle with Tay-Sachs disease
>SPORTS: See the full U.S. men's soccer schedule for the World Cup
-A.J. Brown pushes Drake Maye to be "perfect" at Pats minicamp (2:21)
-Former Holy Cross star Jalen Coker earns a 3-year, $35 million extension from Carolina
-Red Sox exec Sam Kennedy calls season "embarrassing"
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Bravehearts to host Italian Heritage Night with Brian Scalabrine June 20th
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 6-0
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 6-4, in game 1, second game postponed because of weather
>NATIONAL: U.S. will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war
-U.F.O. whistleblower claims billions in secret spending hidden from Congress
-Tragic: Details emerge after dad executed twin sons in bedroom -- as adorable boys are pictured
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. court overturns father’s murder conviction in death of Harmony Montgomery
-2 men killed in bloody Fall River homicide, 1 found with pitchfork impaled in head
>COLLEGES: Worcester State and Everett schools partner to offer direct admission to high school seniors
-Clark senior interns for Department of Environmental Protection, researches soundscapes in cranberry bogs
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Beat the Summer travel chaos with these easy hacks (3:48)
-The surprising passport mistake that could ruin your trip
>BUSINESS: U.S. oil reserves near 40-year low at 349.2 million barrels
-LPL Financial Research: Is bad news already priced into the bond market?
-New investment accounts fund an early start for kids (2:14)
>SHOPPING: Mass. sets tax-free weekend date for August
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: This mobile clinic is bringing care to new moms' front door (2:29)
-Dirty soda drinks might be doing you dirty as doctors warn of health risks
>FOOD: Homemade roasted tomato sauce
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix series "Worst Neighbor Ever" (2:04)
>MOVIES: Summer movie guide: "The Odyssey," "Toy Story 5," and more
>CELEBRITY: Aubrey Plaza cradles her baby bump
-Lizzo gets candid about new album, details wild moment from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit show
>ANIMALS: This cat waited his whole life for a dog best friend (1:53)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: Restoring history one milestone at a time
>GOOD NEWS: After growing up homeless, woman shares apartment with mom (3:04)
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, boy, 7, puts on 50 sweaters to break world record
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