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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: St. John's food program director among 5 charged in sex trafficking sting
+6:00: Viral video of Kelley Square redesign receives national praise
+Noon: Electricity back to much of Central Mass.; O.S.V. closed due to outages
+Noon: Things to Do: Jerry Cortez, Bach "Cantatathon" and Testament
+Noon: Barrett Anderson Band coming to play the blues at Bull Run Restaurant
+Noon: 100 FM The Pike (9:30): Comedian Bruce Bruce talks about his journey from being a BBQ chef to 36 years of stand up comedy
+Noon: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. at the dentist with something to chew on
-Will Worcester Auditorium ever reopen? Renovation push gains ground
-Charges dropped against man arrested soon after Main Street killing in Worcester
-11 charged, including Worcester man, in fake-robbery scheme that promised pathway to visas
-Photos: Newborns celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Worcester hospital
-Worcester man faces charges after foot chase, ghost gun found
-Potholes spark City Council debate
-13th annual Principal For A Day luncheon (2:02)
-Aislinn Doyle: If you attend one Worcester Public Schools meeting this decade, make it this one
-Radio Worcester (25:59): Rep. James O’Day on sewer dispute, Fair Share Amendment and reelection campaign
>DINING OUT: Look inside Martha Stewart's first restaurant in New England (1:22)
-ICYMI: Disability groups sue Worcester, alleging A.D.A. violations in 911 responses
-Worcester seeks approval for loan to settle Holden sewer lawsuit
-South High basketball players targeted by racist social media comments
-Arraignments set for state troopers charged in death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia of Worcester
-George's Coney Island, Ralph's Rock Diner named New England "classics"
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Sanitary sewer system investigations underway
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Wachusett Echo: From tray to trash: Good food going to waste
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Uxbridge man sentenced for child sex abuse content
-Shrewsbury man once weighed over 500 pounds. Now he wants to run
-Winn Cos. buys Leominster 216-unit affordable apartment complex for $40 million
-Leominster residents push for creation of human rights commission as council delays vote
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1365 (30:00): Noah Kahan, The Black Keys and more
-Worcester Chamber Music Society presents “La Fête Française” April 10th and 12th
-"Dancing with the Stars" pro Mark Ballas joins season 34 partner Whitney Leavitt in "Chicago" on Broadway
-Last Call: Anne Marie Murphy, women's history researcher and author
>OPINION: Katherine O'Malley: Fastest route to F.D.A. approval not the best
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:28): Mental health response lawsuit, potholes and $25 million sewer borrowing plan
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (36:53)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career radiologist at Saint Vincent Hospital
>SPORTS: Venezuela beats U.S., 3-2, in World Baseball Classic final
-Did A.J. Brown’s price go up after the Jaylen Waddle trade?
-Bruins lose to Canadiens, 3-2
-Shrewsbury's T.J. Power reflects on journey as Penn heads to NCAA Tournament
-Worcester's Aaron Nkrumah forged unlikely path to March Madness
-Holy Cross women's hockey coach Katie Lachapelle named a National Coach of the Year finalist
-Mack Oliphant earns Atlantic Hockey Individual Sportsmanship Award
-Bravehearts Opening Night set for May 29th
>NATIONAL: Israel says 2 top Iranian officials killed
-Former Air Force missile officer claims U.F.O.s disabled nuclear arsenal at Montana base during Cold War
-Tragic: Mother "afraid" to go down giant theme park slide dies after falling 15 feet: reports
>NEW ENGLAND: Whitey Bulger details mob life in newly-uncovered manuscript (2:55). Article
-Massport investigated after plane reports cargo hold issue upon landing at Logan
>COLLEGES: 3 Assumption senior finance majors talk investment club, internships and invaluable connections
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These popular destinations have added new tourist fines
-Why solo trips change your life forever
>BUSINESS: Tips to bounce back after a costly winter
-LPL Financial Research: Why oil prices matter less — but still move headline inflation
-Worcester Business Journal wins 9 New England journalism awards
>SHOPPING: Best Apple deals Amazon Big Spring sale: iPads, AirPods, Apple Watch
>HOMES: Choosing the right lighting for every room
>HEALTH: What to know about colored contact lenses (1:24)
>FOOD: Easy beef & vegetable stir-fry
>TV/STREAMING: Housewives reboot "The Golden Life" starts filming in Palm Beach
>MOVIES: "Hoppers" stays No. 1 at box office, "Reminders of Him" warmly embraced
>CELEBRITY: Steven Spielberg on U.F.O.s: “Strong Suspicion We're Not Alone on Earth”
-Oprah Winfrey fires back at internet trolls mocking her "90-year-old" walk at Paris Fashion Week
>ANIMALS: Stray dog attacked by other dogs melts into his rescuers (2:51)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Worcester Baking Co., 39-43 Mason St., Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Good Samaritan rescues mother, 3 children from a canal
-Meanwhile, humanoid robot seen playing tennis with humans in video
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 44 today in Worcester
-How did this winter stack up against New England's most infamous winters? (20:42)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-St. John's food program director among 5 charged in sex trafficking sting
-Critical drought leads to water ban in Worcester
-Viral video of Kelley Square redesign receives national praise
-Worcester councilors want D.P.W. to step up pothole repairs
-Electricity back to much of Central Mass.; O.S.V. closed due to outages
-Radio Worcester (11:16): Girl Scouts “Fork It Over” fundraiser brings local chefs together
-Worcester NAACP condemns racism and bullying targeting high school girls
-Worcester School Committee eyes $3.2 million math curriculum
-Aislinn Doyle: If you attend one Worcester Public Schools meeting this decade, make it this one
-Radio Worcester (17:45): Ron Waddell enters race for Worcester state representative seat
>DINING OUT: Digital food hall Wonder opens 3 Central Mass. locations
-ICYMI: Will Worcester Auditorium ever reopen? Renovation push gains ground
-Charges dropped against man arrested soon after Main Street killing in Worcester
-11 charged, including Worcester man, in fake-robbery scheme that promised pathway to visas
-Photos: Newborns celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Worcester hospital
-Worcester man faces charges after foot chase, ghost gun found
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Sanitary sewer system investigations underway
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Wachusett Echo: From tray to trash: Good food going to waste
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Emergency crews clear Route 146 crash at height of traffic
-A.D.U. information session March 24th in Shrewsbury
-Young engineers at work in Northborough
-New scam warnings from Auburn Police Department and Paxton Police Department
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Jerry Cortez, Bach "Cantatathon" and Testament
-Spice Girls cancel comeback 30th anniversary reunion
-Barrett Anderson Band coming to play the blues at Bull Run Restaurant
-100 FM The Pike (9:30): Comedian Bruce Bruce talks about his journey from being a BBQ chef to 36 years of stand up comedy
>OPINION: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. at the dentist with something to chew on
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:02): Allison Picott, executive director, Lenny Zakim Fund
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:28): Mental health response lawsuit, potholes and $25 million sewer borrowing plan
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a caregiver for many people
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Warriors, 120-99 (2:02). Article
-Celtics are dominating with Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown duo on the court
-The exploding WNBA salary numbers in new C.B.A.
-Patriots roster reset: Secondary still among team’s biggest strengths
-Holy Cross Spring Practice Report (:44): Jesse Monteiro
-Holy Cross field hockey adds Sollecito and O’Lari to coaching staff
-Bravehearts Opening Night set for May 29th
>NATIONAL: Energy expert explains what's causing higher electricity prices
-Nancy Guthrie: Where does the investigation stand?
-Tragic: Ford worker killed by press machine in freak accident
>NEW ENGLAND: Body found in Quequechan River in Fall River
-Kelsey Fitzsimmons, North Andover police officer, waives jury trial (1:29)
-Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum marks 36 years since historic unsolved heist
>COLLEGES: Clark recognized as 25-year top producer of Gilman Scholars
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The tallest statue on every continent
-The viral vacation trends Americans are cautious of: survey
>BUSINESS: Fed keeps rates unchanged, projects 1 cut this year
-LPL Financial Research: Why oil prices matter less — but still move headline inflation
-Bombshell A.I. study — chatbots fueling delusions, self-harm and unhealthy emotional attachments in users
>HOMES: State loan program for accessory dwelling unit construction
>HEALTH: A unique combo of 2 top diets slowed brain aging by over 2 years
>FOOD: Price of McDonald's Big Arch burger varies across the U.S.
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix comedy series from Dan Levy, "Big Mistakes" (2:18)
>MOVIES: "A Quiet Place Part III" casts Jack O’Connell, Jason Clarke and Katy O’Brien
>CELEBRITY: Kiki Shepard, actress and "Showtime at the Apollo" co-host, dies at 74
-Kelly Clarkson reveals "lying" "American Idol" stiffed her on $1 million prize, new car
>ANIMALS: Bear sees the sky for first time in 27 years (1:36)
>HISTORY: Worcester was once a center for manufacturing pre-built diners
>GOOD NEWS: Pearl Harbor survivor celebrates 106th birthday on Cape Cod (2:40)
-Meanwhile, in California, bear emerges behind TV reporter during live broadcast
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