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>WEATHER: Clouds break for some sun, high of 68 in Worcester (3:07)
-2025 hurricane names list: Is yours on the list? (1:41)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 3 hurt in Worcester crash involving W.R.T.A. bus, S.U.V.
+6:00: Tatnuck Square café closes its doors (pictured)
+6:00: Table Talk Pies’ former leader reenters bakery industry
+6:00: Backyard chickens still on ice in Worcester
+6:00: False claims of ineligible School Committee candidate in Worcester
+6:00: Radio Worcester (16:48): Worcester Housing Authority tackles crisis with new projects and self-sufficiency programs
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:08): Superintendent pick, Human Rights Controversy and election
+6:00: Holy Cross launches naming contest for student section
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Worcester gas station sells $1 million winner
+Noon: Bay Path Voc Tech teacher charged with indecent assault, harassment
+Noon: Juvenile summonsed to court for defecating inside West Brookfield Town Hall, police say
+Noon: The Detour Streetwear Fashion & Music Festival returns to Grove Street
+Noon: Music Worcester announces new season with "stunning array of talent"
+Noon: Southbridge artist overcomes boundaries
-Candlepin bowling returns to Worcester, as American Flatbread set to open on Saturday
-In Worcester, people rush to meet REAL ID deadline. But if you're late, don't fret
-What to know about Worcester’s near billion-dollar proposed budget
-Worcester city election: Here's who has qualified for the ballot
-Meet Brian Allen, the "Worcester kid" set to head the city’s schools
-Worcester Human Rights Committee chair, vice chair not reappointed amid tensions with city
-Worcester Red Sox boring? John Oliver makes a pitch at name change
-Trash gets classy: Worcester launches dual-stream bin pilot
-Worcester man charged with fentanyl trafficking after warrant search of Richland Street apartment
-Judge denies ex-Auburn High A.D.'s bid to dismiss propositioning charge
-Bunco for a Cause to benefit St. John's Food for the Poor
-Worcester County Wonders: Perfection in Worcester's oldest park
>FAITH: What is the papal conclave, and how long will it last?
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 (5:34): Steak & Cheese
-ICYMI: Former site of Saint Peter-Marian High School in Worcester is back on the market
-Related: Abandoned St. Peter-Marian High School exploration (38:47)
-Do you know her? W.P.D. looks for woman in theft from car
-U.S. Justice Department to end monitoring of Worcester Public Schools
-Madison Street landscape changing, as Worcester's latest apartment complex rises
-Related: Radio Worcester (14:48): Worcester Housing Director Jim Brooks on 2,000 units in pipeline, 20,000-unit growth plan
-Closed Worcester ice cream shop to reopen soon with new owners
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): May Among Friends senior newsletter
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden rep. pushes for insurers to cover cognitive rehab therapy
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury election results
-Shrewsbury residents reject D.P.W. project
-Millbury town government vacancies
-Fitchburg water system repairs raise alarm as officials weigh road and cemetery issues
-Mural will welcome people to Clinton
-Plant sales will get you in mood to dig
-Nashoba Regional announces its honor roll
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Fit to show: Kendrick Lamar sports jeans by Worcester fashion designer
-Local band Evil Felipe joins Real Friends for Palladium show
-Celebrating 30 years of conductor Keith Lockhart working at Boston Pops (4:15). Article
-Radio Worcester (22:08): Kathy Gagne reflects on 30 years at Mechanics Hall
-Related: Q&A: Kathleen Gagne's legacy of culture & connections at Mechanics Hall
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Getting our pink back after motherhood
-Tom Marino: The city of Worcester’s indifference to wrongful incarceration
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 52 (28:09): Mauro DePasquale
-Radio Worcester (17:57): U.S. democracy facing "slow drip" decline, Clark professor says
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who managed the Mustard Seed for 3 decades
>SPORTS: Kristaps Porzingis likely to play in Game 2 for Celtics
-Jordon Hudson's "controlling" behavior during Bill Belichick interview was "on brand"
-Red Sox lose to Rangers, 6-1
-17 Holy Cross teams post perfect 1,000 A.P.R. scores
-Bravehearts issue message to fans
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 6-4
>CARS: E.V. maker recalls over 27,000 vehicles over risk of malfunction
>NATIONAL: 20% of top military leadership positions to be cut
-New audio reveals tense moments after Newark Airport air traffic controllers lost contact
>TRAGIC: Dad beaten to death in front of teen daughter on Easter Sunday
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. tax revenue collections for April exceed expectations by over $1 billion
-Karen Read trial (22:38): A retired police chief on how officers handled O'Keefe scene
>COLLEGES: “Don’t be afraid to say yes,” BlackRock’s Ackerley tells Nichols graduates
-Worcester State expands language program with Quechua and Vietnamese
-Umpire Channel founder and Clark student Noah Katz makes waves with his WooTank win
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): D.H.S. says travelers with no REAL ID can fly for now
>BUSINESS: Here's the reason why most Americans feel behind on their savings goals
-LPL Financial Research: Finding value among the muni market malaise
-Small businesses dependent on imports from China are feeling tariff pinch
>HOMES: U.S. starter homes now cost $1 million or more in 230-plus cities
>SHOPPING: Central Mass. Mom's Mother's Day gifts we actually want
>HEALTH: Can gluten to transfered by kissing? (1:08)
-Anal cancer is on the rise — here’s who is most at risk
-Adults self-diagnosing with A.D.H.D. due to social media, study says (1:56)
>FOOD: Farmers markets in & around Central Mass.
>TV/STREAMING: Canceled TV Shows — Which of your favorite shows got the axe?
>MOVIES: Road House 2: Guy Ritchie to direct Jake Gyllenhaal sequel
>CELEBRITY: Smokey Robinson accused by former housekeepers of sexual assault and rape
>ANIMALS: Orphaned lamb gets daily bottles from his big sister (1:56)
>HISTORY: See inside Alcatraz: The once-infamous prison turned historic site
>GOOD NEWS: Woman wins $50,000 lottery prize using mom's birthday numbers
-Meanwhile, in Australia, 918 people play Monopoly to break world record
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-Full-time police officer, town of Leicester
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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