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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 62 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 16-year-old
-City of Worcester sued again for denying public records on police
-"Celebration of life" or calling hours? Hard feelings follow event at area restaurant
-Judge dismisses some witness intimidation charges against Turtleboy
-D.H.S. denies claims of Worcester mother’s mistreatment
-Earlier: I.C.E. agents injured Worcester mother during raid, won’t give her meds, attorney says
-Man killed in Northbridge shooting identified as suspect’s brother
-Earlier: Man found dead in Northbridge home, police investigating accidental gun discharge (1:55). Article
-Worcester mayor, superintendent praise halt to cuts at Department of education
-Professional tenants don’t pay their rent, but taxpayers do (4:52). Article
-Closing of local special ed program frustrates Leicester mom with special needs son
-No-wake order for Lake Quinsigamond
-Radio Worcester (9:29): Worcester Regional Food Hub opens state-of-the-art facility at Union Station
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:16): Eureka St. body cam footage
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 seafood restaurants (5:23)
-ICYMI: Federal hiring freeze leads to closures at beloved Central Mass. park
-Building bridges: Worcester Magazine's top college volunteers of '25 change people's lives
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Melissa Bailey
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Wachusett Echo: Have you visited the school store lately?
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Northbridge voters reject $5 million Prop 2½ override for public schools
-College side-gig turns into thriving business
-Spencer fire chief expects layoffs, schedule changes when grant funding runs out
-After Town Meeting vote, S.E.L.C.O. can look toward move to North Quinsig. Ave.
-Second annual Shrewsbury Police Department Awards Ceremony
-Leominster man arrested after he was caught on surveillance stealing copper wire
-Lancaster narrows administrator candidates
-Suicide prevention workshop set for Thursday
-Appalachian Trail hike will come in sections
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Dylan bashes, Gumby's Girlfriend and Captain Sunbeam ...
-100 FM The Pike (6:55): The Breakdown Lane
>OPINION: First Person: A green oasis in a city is an idea that can "grow"
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Behind the black and white Puerto Rican flag
-Shaun Connolly: The world keeps on zyn-ing
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 473 (28:38): Roller Derby
-Unity Radio's Now I Thrive (57:44): Lauren Caparso, Fit FRIENDzy Studios
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to member of the Worcester State Sports Hall of Fame
>SPORTS: Red Sox rout Orioles, 19-5
-Celtics’ Jayson Tatum earns fourth straight All-NBA First Team selection
-The Jordon Hudson secret behind infamous Bill Belichick Ring camera video
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway
-Bravehearts' Friday Night Brights are BACK starting next Friday
-6 Crusaders earn Holy Cross Senior Awards
-210 Sports' Friday 4: Keep Rose out of Hall, Goodbye Canada, Bruins being the Bruins, and Virtue for the win
-WooSox beat Durham, 5-4
>NATIONAL: Titan sub C.E.O.'s wife heard the deadly implosion (2:25)
-Federal judge blocks administration decision to bar foreign student enrollment at Harvard
>TRAGIC: Beloved grandma obeyed robber's demands. Then he set her on fire
>NEW ENGLAND: Licenses revoked due to unpaid E-ZPass debt (1:32)
-Sealing your eviction record in Mass.: Petitions pour in
>COLLEGES: WPI undergrads sign off (1:00)
-Musical theater returns to Assumption
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Southwest Airlines ending Bags Fly Free policy
>BUSINESS: Local bank acquires Colonial Federal Savings to form $7 billion institution
-IPG hires former medical device C.E.O. to lead global laser systems efforts
>SHOPPING: Adidas, Puma expected to hike prices due to tariffs after Nike's move
>HOMES: Is there a right way to load the dishwasher?
>HEALTH: Cat Holmes: How to practice everyday mindfulness as a parent
-Impact of Alzheimer's on the body revealed by new study (:39)
-Why hitting snooze in the morning may disrupt an important part of sleep (1:14)
>FOOD: Salmonella outbreak prompts cucumber recall (1:40)
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "The Legend of Ochi," "Wolfs," and more
>CELEBRITY: Billy Joel reveals tragic diagnosis as he cancels all tour dates
-French actor Gérard Depardieu found guilty of sexually assaulting 2 women on set
>ANIMALS: Crow can't wait for his brother to come home from kindergarten (1:59)
>HISTORY: Historic Vietnam War photo has "suspended attribution" after doubts of photographer's ownership
>GOOD NEWS: E.M.T.s meet people whose lives they've saved in special ceremony at Hanscom Field (2:33)
-Meanwhile, in California, armed man tells cashier "have a good night" after robbery
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-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
+Kitchen talent, Worcester restaurant
+Bartender and market help, Worcester brewery
+Firefighter/paramedic, Town of Holden
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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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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