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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 50 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-What should Mass. town leaders learn from Prop. 2 1/2 override defeats? (1:23)
-2 Worcester restaurants make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 (5:35)
-New apartment building planned for former auto shop in Worcester
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-Patriot's Day: Here's what's open and what's closed
-130th Boston Marathon: Live updates, all-day coverage
-Excitement building as fans, runners prepare for Boston Marathon
-Keys to the race: Tips, athletes to watch in the Boston Marathon
-Celebrity runners in the Boston Marathon (:35)
-Worcester walk puts face to A.L.S. fight as local teacher shares her story
-Radio Worcester (17:51): Mayor Joe Petty on Worcester housing, stretch code and local policy debates
-Worcester County Wonders: Leominster's pride is hot pink and plastic
>DINING OUT: Specials at Worcester-area restaurants for the cost-conscious diner
-ICYMI: State plans playground, spray deck and more at Lake Park
-Many hands, clean work on Earth Day, Working for Worcester cleanups
-UMass Memorial Health buys Worcester Business Center (former Thom McAn building) for $14 million
-Community Healthlink workers make plea to City Council for support
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): April Senior Center events
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Wachusett Echo: Friday Night Lights go viral: AJ Greene brings YouTube buzz to Wachusett
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Teen motorcyclist from Douglas killed in N.H. crash
-2 seriously injured in early-morning I-84 rollover in Sturbridge
-Woman charged with O.U.I. in Dudley found with Suboxone strips, suspected heroin
-Burns, Goodwin narrowly win re-election to Sturbridge School Committee
-What is dirty soda? Head to Clinton for "Mormon Wives"-inspired taste
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Live Nation monopoly verdict could reshape ticket prices
-Inside Keith Richards' years of drug use and love for heroin
-7 fun and inexpensive at-home spring break activities for kids
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam Hour No. 62 (1:00:00): Gigi, Wesko, Kenzie and more
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: How to handle a slurping coworker
-Zainab A. Aderinwale: Providing a compass for young entrepreneurs
-Unity Radio's Elevate Worcester (49:39): Isiah Tucker & Lisa Maddox
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:15): Media ethics, Worcester politics and the local news scene
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who coached the 2002 Jesse Burkett team to the Little League World Series
>SPORTS: Celtics crush 76ers, 123-91 (2:00). Article
-Bruins lose to Sabres, 4-3
-Red Sox lose to Detroit, 6-2
-How Millbury's Ryan Ward overcame long minor-league wait to make Dodgers debut: "He’s earned it"
-Former Braveheart Ben Rice continues to impress in rare chance as Yankees' leadoff hitter
-Holy Cross field hockey announces class of 2030
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Nashville, 4-2
>NATIONAL: 8 children between the ages of 1 and 14 are dead after a mass shooting, police say
-5 victims confirmed in University of Iowa mass shooting
-7.5 earthquake off northern Japan triggers tsunami alert
-Tragic: Safari-park owner who said he'd rather be killed by an elephant than shoot one is fatally trampled... by an elephant
>NEW ENGLAND: Avalanche of negative headlines bury police in Mass. (3:48). Article
-Mansion heist suspect Emajae Brown arrested after housekeeper tied up, attacked
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 33 (20:44): Career planning for students | Amanda Laungani
-Clark economist contributes to new tool aimed at curbing fertilizer "hot spots" and polluted waterways
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 3 places where showing up late is actually polite
-The U.S. airports with the longest walking distances
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Navigating the "Red Zone" of retirement planning
-Eric Paley: A.I. skills race is on for workers, industries
>HEALTH: Concerning rise in colon cancer deaths concentrated in 1 group
-Tick bites sending Americans to the E.R. at highest rate in nearly a decade: C.D.C.
>FOOD: 4/20 food deals offer munchie‑worthy specials
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Hulk Hogan: Real American" (2:19)
>MOVIES: Ariana Grande gets lie detector test in "Focker In-Law" trailer
>CELEBRITY: Cheryl Ladd wore "tiniest bikini ever" to make point to "Charlie’s Angels" producers
-Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe announce they're splitting up
>ANIMALS: Baby swan demands cuddles with dad 24/7 (2:03)
>HISTORY: The Declaration of Independence as breaking news (1:16)
>GOOD NEWS: Formerly homeless man wins $1 million lotto ticket after having tough day at work
-Meanwhile, in Florida, woman arrested after allegedly squatting in home and selling owner's appliances
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 90 today in Worcester
-What to know about past "very strong" El Niños
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 1 dead, 2 injured in stabbing off Ararat Street in Worcester, police say (:16). Article
+6:00: Worcester councilors say city is shouldering homelessness burden from surrounding towns
+6:00: Victor D. Infante's WoMag Rundown (7:20)
+1:00: Worcester man arrested after child found alone in locked car at Northborough Walmart (1:56). Article
+1:00: Worcester school principal involved in harassment call days before going on leave
+1:00: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: Decades by DeZyne to headline this year's Pet Rock Fest
+1:00: Facebook and Instagram down as Meta products hit with widespread outage
-Parents of WPI's “Lost Sons” speak out
-Worcester prepares for World Cup watch parties (2:21)
-Related: Security, parking plans for World Cup games on Worcester Common
-Related: Local E.M.T. squads ready for World Cup watch parties in Worcester
-Related: Worcester License Commission says bars can stay open later for World Cup
-Related: Worcester awaits World Cup, and fans get a view of history
-Here's what's replacing Boston Market on Park Ave.
-Federal government accuses Chip Norton of fraud and millions in undisclosed transfers
-Woman struck, killed by flatbed tow truck identified by Worcester police
-Earlier: Worcester pedestrian struck, killed by flatbed tow truck
-National Grid begins massive project to upgrade lines in Central Mass.
-TODAY! Traffic advisory Friday for Grove Street
-TODAY! Fitness in the Parks summer series kicks off Friday
-Northbridge man who accidentally killed brother avoids prison time in plea
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Claremont Academy graduation (54:56)
-Worcester names new principal for North High
>DINING OUT: Worcester pizzerias see business boom following visits from Dave Portnoy
-ICYMI: Worcester man faces murder charge after beloved baker’s death
-Worcester activist, barred from City Hall, arrested again
-Developer seeks to build a new shopping plaza with multiple restaurants on Grove Street in Worcester
-Worcester sweep nets 8 suspects, drugs and illegal guns
-Downtown Worcester restaurant closed until June 22nd
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Update on construction at Senior Center parking lot
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Annual business personal property inspections begin Monday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Motorcycle, S.U.V. involved in serious Auburn crash
-Pub to close after 8 years due to "more than a few challenges"
-Worcester man charged with trafficking after drugs found in Squishmallows tin at Northborough Inn
-Free kids bike rodeo at Paxton Days 10 to noon Saturday
-Nearly 300 Leominster employees made $100,000 or more in 2025
-Highlights from Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up (Trio) at Uxlocale Friday, (Duo) at Val's in Holden, Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Wormtown rising, do the Time Warp, many voices ...
-R&B Legend Jon B. on new tour, music release (5:05)
-"Blizzard of Lies" author on new Karen Read book (3:17)
-Kayem, M.F.A. unveil traveling art exhibit featuring historic American figures with hot dogs
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: June Horrorscopes
-Who remembers the wonderful, wacky World Cup of 1966? I do!
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 341 (28:47): Jay Givan, 250th anniversary of America
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who passed away at 22 after a lifelong battle with Tay-Sachs disease
>SPORTS: See the full U.S. men's soccer schedule for the World Cup
-A.J. Brown pushes Drake Maye to be "perfect" at Pats minicamp (2:21)
-Former Holy Cross star Jalen Coker earns a 3-year, $35 million extension from Carolina
-Red Sox exec Sam Kennedy calls season "embarrassing"
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Bravehearts to host Italian Heritage Night with Brian Scalabrine June 20th
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 6-0
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 6-4, in game 1, second game postponed because of weather
>NATIONAL: U.S. will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war
-U.F.O. whistleblower claims billions in secret spending hidden from Congress
-Tragic: Details emerge after dad executed twin sons in bedroom -- as adorable boys are pictured
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. court overturns father’s murder conviction in death of Harmony Montgomery
-2 men killed in bloody Fall River homicide, 1 found with pitchfork impaled in head
>COLLEGES: Worcester State and Everett schools partner to offer direct admission to high school seniors
-Clark senior interns for Department of Environmental Protection, researches soundscapes in cranberry bogs
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Beat the Summer travel chaos with these easy hacks (3:48)
-The surprising passport mistake that could ruin your trip
>BUSINESS: U.S. oil reserves near 40-year low at 349.2 million barrels
-LPL Financial Research: Is bad news already priced into the bond market?
-New investment accounts fund an early start for kids (2:14)
>SHOPPING: Mass. sets tax-free weekend date for August
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: This mobile clinic is bringing care to new moms' front door (2:29)
-Dirty soda drinks might be doing you dirty as doctors warn of health risks
>FOOD: Homemade roasted tomato sauce
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix series "Worst Neighbor Ever" (2:04)
>MOVIES: Summer movie guide: "The Odyssey," "Toy Story 5," and more
>CELEBRITY: Aubrey Plaza cradles her baby bump
-Lizzo gets candid about new album, details wild moment from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit show
>ANIMALS: This cat waited his whole life for a dog best friend (1:53)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: Restoring history one milestone at a time
>GOOD NEWS: After growing up homeless, woman shares apartment with mom (3:04)
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, boy, 7, puts on 50 sweaters to break world record
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