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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-122 Diner in Holden heavily damaged after vehicle crashes into it (2:52). Article
-Truck stuck under Cambridge Street bridge in Worcester (:59)
-3 No Kings protests planned in Worcester Saturday
-Central Mass. restaurant owner guilty of S.N.A.P. fraud
-Worcester to host 9 World Cup watch parties through state grant
-"A dream come true": Shrewsbury woman competes on "Jeopardy!"
-Radio Worcester (19:10): Worcester City Manager details Holden sewer settlement, payment plan
-100 FM The Pike's Ask the City Manager (15:15): Holden settlement, pot holes and social media
-Clinton fire chief accused of conflict of interest in handling sons’ roles, pay
-IV drip services are expanding in Central Mass. Do they work?
-Women Making History: Powering Worcester's news, entertainment media
-Worcester Guardian week in review: Animal welfare, WooSox spring break and sewer deal
>DINING OUT: New Mexican restaurant opens in Worcester
-ICYMI: Worcester seventh grader earns national recognition for solar panel invention (2:57). Article
-Teamsters authorize school bus driver strike. Will it impact Worcester County?
-Multi-car crash on Park Ave. sends car into building; ends in arrest
-Greendale’s Westview Apartment complex, adjacent commercial space sold for $12 million
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): April Among Friends senior newsletter
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val's Saturday
-NEW! Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Fire in manufacturing facility damages commercial building
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): What's the scoop? Frisbie’s Dairy Barn set to open in Sturbridge
-Northbridge Ram honored by Boston Bruins
-Leominster woman caught shoplifting at Target for fifth time said she only stole “the essentials”
-High-speed pursuit through Central Mass. ends with crash, foot chase and arrests
-Community workshop for reuse of 15 Maple Avenue in Shrewsbury
-Shrewsbury Select Board Recap
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-WCCA-TV's Band Edge No. 95 (25:24): Girthdown
>SHOWTIME: See events across Worcester and plan your weekend
-Things to Do: Selwyn Birchwood, Burlesque celebration, Drain and more
-TODAY! Community screening of "Paris Is Burning" 5 p.m. at The Village
-Youth America Grand Prix: Future ballet stars compete in Worcester
-"We're not following the usual rules" — Parsons Dance set for Hanover
>OPINION: Unity Radio's Elevate Worcester (53:45): Lisa Lazare, executive director, Educators for Excellence
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:33): Did Worcester make the right call by turning off social media comments?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former president of Butler-Dearden Paper
>SPORTS: WooSox season opens on cold March afternoon (1:14). Article
-Celtics beat Hawks, 109-102 (2:03). Article
-3 paths for Patriots with first 3 picks in NFL Draft
-Katie Lachapelle signs contract extension as Holy Cross women’s hockey coach
-Holy Cross star Timothy Heinke signs with South Carolina Stingrays
-Tiger Woods mugshot released after Florida car crash, D.U.I. arrest
-Railers fall to Nailers, 4-0
>NATIONAL: Iran and U.S. harden positions as ceasefire push falters
-Quadruple amputee waives extradition hearing in murder charge
-Tragic: Tourist hacked to death in front of girlfriend
>NEW ENGLAND: Plymouth police officer and husband charged with child rape (:46)
-Maine town manager’s death closes child exploitation case
-Grand jury indicts man on murder charge in infant’s death
>COLLEGES: Clark launches Master's program in mental health counseling
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Is it safe for Americans to travel abroad amid U.S.-Iran war?
-Six Flags rolls out strict chaperone policy for guests under 17 over spring break to battle "disruptive behavior"
>BUSINESS: Worcester biotech startup 3X Genetics raises $3.16 million
-Saint Vincent Hospital seeks H.R. executive amid ongoing C-suite turnover
-Multi-generational estate planning: Preserve your family’s legacy
>SHOPPING: Apple discontinues Mac Pro tower desktop computer
>HEALTH: F.D.A. approves first weekly insulin shot for type 2 diabetes (2:18). Article
>HOMES: Spring pruning: What to do now to help your shrubs and trees
>FOOD: 1-pan lemon herb chicken with roasted veggies
>TV/STREAMING: Savannah Guthrie returns to "Today" amid mother search
>MOVIES: 8 U.S. small towns you’ll recognize from movies
>CELEBRITY: Kevin Spacey settles with sexual assault accusers before London trial
-John Tesh details 10-year battle with rare cancer
>ANIMALS: Couple saves a baby squirrel — and he keeps coming back (3:29)
>HISTORY: Worcestory Lesson: Worcester Gas Light Co., impact and legacy
>GOOD NEWS: $20 lottery win sparks $1 million jackpot and $200,000 scratch-off
-Meanwhile, in British Columbia, cafe owner celebrates birthday with 6,044-pound carrot cake
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years\
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester restaurant until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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