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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 53 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester stabbing: Neighbor charged after knife found in victim’s neck
-The cost of crime in Worcester: What it means for residents
-Fire severely damages area home
-A.I.-generated photo of local student prompts police investigation
-Brazilian snack shop in Worcester holds grand opening
-Worcester Planning Board postpones 139-unit apartment review
-Saint Vincent parent sells Washington Square properties to Chacharone for $1.9 million
-Will Worcester County get an agricultural school? Senator pushes for it
-Faculty owned assistance dogs bring pawsitivity to Worcester schools
-Construction costs, tariffs slow Mass. push to build much-needed housing
-Worcester Earth Day, a neighborhood tradition for 36 years
-Several Mass. grocery stores closed on Easter. List of who will be open, closed
>FAITH: Pope Leo marks first Easter as pontiff with call for hope amid global conflicts
>DINING OUT: Who's open on Easter? Check Dining Out
-Best bets for brunch in Central Mass.? Here are 8 local favorites
-ICYMI: Fox bites Worcester woman in wild encounter caught on video (2:49). Article
-Worcester police prepare for possible street takeover
-Worcester man set fire to apartment with 2 children inside during fight, police say
-Man arrested on murder charge in connection with 2019 fatal shooting of Worcester teen
-Negligence alleged in death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia of Worcester (2:52)
-Earlier: Family members call for justice as troopers charged in Enrique's death face judge (6:05)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police welcome new officer
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Nonprofit wants to set up community fridge with free food in Holden
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): How to Stay Election Ready forum in Shrewsbury on Monday
-Bruins goalie visits Amazon site in Westborough
-Brookfield Board of Health meeting draws wave of public concerns
-Suspect taken into custody after Barre police surveillance operation
-Deadline approaching for Blackstone 250th celebration vendors
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-Worcester brewery announces sudden comeback after months-long hiatus
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Ringling Bros., Converge, Golden Gays and more
-Breakaway Mass Festival returning to Worcester
-Sting drops new E.P. featuring "Desert Rose" remixes
-Upcoming production at Hanover Theatre Repertory explores the life of Eartha Kitt
-Lindsey Buckingham hints at possibly working with Stevie Nicks again
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Volunteers at St. John's provide love and support
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester's 19th-century gaslights
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1403 (26:20): VITA Program
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (58:44): FAMBILY Corporation
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:46): Worcester housing program success and mental health crisis response debate
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who cared for others as a Certified Nursing Assistant
>SPORTS: Best wide receiver fits for Patriots in NFL Draft
-Jaylen Brown discusses left hand narrative, playmaking prowess and more
-Bruins lose to Tampa Bay, 3-1
-Red Sox lose to Padres, 3-2
>NATIONAL: U.S. aviator missing after Iran shot down fighter rescued
-The Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon
-Tragic: Son allegedly bludgeons parents to death then calls 911 and admits killings: court docs
>NEW ENGLAND: Man accused of shooting a police officer in N.H. dead after shootout with police
-Independent review into trooper's deadly drunken driving crash released
-Sudbury man pleads guilty to embezzling $7.8 million from 2 medical practices
>COLLEGES: A community in mourning: Holy Cross remembers Dominick Tocci
-A pawsitive addition to Anna Maria campus
-WPI names new dean of Arts and Sciences
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): JetBlue hikes bag fees to offset higher fuel costs
-6 of the best free museums to visit around the world
>BUSINESS: Altus Dental celebrates 25 years of service in New England
-F.B.I. warns some foreign apps could collect Americans’ data — even if you never download them
>HEALTH: Ozempic, Wegovy are getting generics as low as $15
>HOMES: Spring into an organized home. 7 things to do with the "stuff"
>FOOD: Check out the new food at Polar Park in 2026 (1:55)
>TV/STREAMING: 11 Easter movies on Netflix for kids and for adults
-CBS News ratings headed for historic lows 6 months into Bari Weiss' tenure at top
>MOVIES: "Super Mario Galaxy Movie" eyes massive $370 million box office opening
>CELEBRITY: How Ted McGinley has weathered the ups and downs of his career
-Dee Freeman, "The Young and the Restless"and "Sistas" actress, dies at 66 after cancer battle
>ANIMALS: Tiny rescue bird follows her mom around like a dog (2:19)
>HISTORY: What are the Easter bunny's origins? The history of the famous fluffy bunny
>GOOD NEWS: Powerball player wins $200,000, playing for first time without husband
-Meanwhile, in Germany, blindfolded woman identifies 19 Barbie dolls in 3 minutes
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 86 today in Worcester
-August 2026 was the hottest on record: N.O.A.A.
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: A brief tour of Worcester's "Main Street USA"
+Noon: Worcester Pride returns downtown Saturday for one of city’s largest cultural celebrations
+Noon: Auburn Fire Department hoping its fire-damaged truck not beyond repair
+Noon: Things to Do: Armadi Tsayn, Infinite Alien, Chet Williamson and more
+Noon: Art in spirit: Clinton's Icon Museum and Study Center marks 20 years
+Noon: First Person: For Wayne-Daniel Berard, poetry requires a poet's work
-Renovated apartment building in Main South to welcome families in crisis
-Worcester faith leaders prepare for 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
-Worcester events mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
-Mount Washington 9/11 tribute to feature twin light beams visible from over 100 miles away
-Worcester market sells $50,000 lottery ticket
-Michael Jackson impersonator moonwalks, sings at City Council meeting (2:04)
-Worcester by gaslight: Gas lantern stroll a trek into history
-City View Discovery School awarded $2.73 million for heating system
-W.C.A.C. to offer eviction record sealing assistance
-WCCA-TV back on the air on cable channel 194
-Radio Worcester (21:36): Mayor Petty addresses racist mural incident, police oversight and A.L.P.R. policy
>DINING OUT: Big E Preview: All the new foods coming this fall (1:09)
-Table for Woo: Simple Man Saloon and Grill
-ICYMI: "Every day is 9/11": Loss endures after 25 years for 3 local families
-Tractor-trailer fully engulfed in flames on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Miss Massachusetts returns to police work after Miss America pageant
-Artists painting Worcester mural targeted by racial slurs
-Earlier: Worcester NAACP condemns racist, sexist harassment directed at Wall of Women Artists
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Holden police introduce newest officer
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Webster man pleads guilty to illegally dealing 3D-printed guns
-Southbridge’s Wellsworth Hotel to be auctioned, as part of Norton bankruptcy
-Spencer selectmen appoint interim treasurer/collector
-Tackle the Stigma 5K at Shepherd Hill to support mental health awareness
-Meet Leo Waible, the 2026 Applefest Grand Marshal
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Trio at Uxlocale Friday and Val's on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Jane & the Archivists pen "love letter to Worcester" on new album
-"Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" actor Lauren Adams visits Clark for improv workshop, film screening
-Taylor Swift back at top of country radio chart for first time in 13 years
-Harmonica maestro Chet Williamson to play in FrontRoom at WCUW
>OPINION: Tom Marino: The police reform plan Worcester government refuses to produce
-Last Call: Aileen Lovejoy, substance use awareness advocate
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 343 (27:52): Jay Givan and Fred Nathan, 250th anniversary of America
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:02): Why words matter—and what makes local news truly local
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:31): Racism in Worcester, examining primary results
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former senior aide at Friendly House
>SPORTS: Drake Maye's interceptions cost Patriots in crushing season-opening loss
-A.J. Brown exits first game with Patriots in injury concern
-NFL Week 1 schedule, TV and announcers
-"It’s about finding a way to get better": Holy Cross aims to fix red zone woes
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 6-4
-WooSox beat Lehigh Valley, 8-3
>NATIONAL: Flock cameras are surveilling hundreds of public school campuses across the country
-New Apple C.E.O. unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo
-Tragic: Dad dies after suffering spinal injury on cruise while celebrating son’s wedding
>NEW ENGLAND: "Harsh" Lindsay Clancy prosecution backfired, instead proving she was good mom who "snapped": jurors
-Lindsay Clancy juror defends lone holdout, makes surprising admission about others on the panel
-Mass. D.O.T. scrapped overtime tracking tool years before suspected fraud (2:47)
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 43 (31:43): Journey to industrial engineering in themed entertainment
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): National Geographic names "most iconic New England town" (:20)
-How flight attendant uniforms have changed over the years
>BUSINESS: Worcester County spared the worst of state's employment drop
-LPL Financial Research: Signs point to a normalization, not a crisis
-North Worcester Business Association kicks off season September 16th
-What Canada's retaliatory tariffs mean for American consumers
>HOMES: People are taking advantage of the Mass. Save brand (1:52)
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports: September is a good time to shop for appliances and outdoor equipment (1:53). Article
>HEALTH: Flu and COVID vaccines rolling out, but 1 shot is delayed
>FOOD: Beef prices hit record highs: How families can save money (2:19)
>TV/STREAMING: Norah O'Donnell returns to "CBS Mornings" after evening news stint
>MOVIES: When Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock first made magic: Flashback
>CELEBRITY: Cardi B wears her most daring backless suit and more star snaps
-Pamela Anderson was given 10 years to live after hepatitis C diagnosis
>ANIMALS: Stray Boxer follows hikers down mountain, chooses her person (11:13)
>HISTORY: Remembering Spag Borgatti’s passing, 30 years later
>GOOD NEWS: Man uses money from returned cans to win $500,000 lottery
-Meanwhile, in Italy, airport authorities find crocodile head in man’s luggage
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