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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Spotty rain early then dry, high of 68 in Worcester
-1 person dead, 2 others injured in a 2-car crash in Worcester
-Moose gallops around Worcester Sunday morning, busying police and delighting onlookers (16 photos)
-People in Central Mass., southern N.H. report loud boom, shaking
-No injuries reported in Dumpster fire in Worcester
-Project aims to uncover what's under Wachusett Reservoir, dam
-Hundreds enjoy rare walk across Wachusett Dam in Clinton for first time in 2 years
-Reminder: Trash and recycling in Worcester will be delayed one day all this week
-ICYMI: Developer plans to turn college properties into affordable homes (:19)
-34-year-old Worcester woman killed in Charlton rollover crash is identified
-"Worcester’s most insufferable restaurant critic" apologizes
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): What does it mean to be Bottled in Bond?
-SeltzerTime podcast #127 (1:08:03): Setting the record straight with District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose
-WCCA-TV's ''Activate Worcester'' (28:02): Greg Stratman, candidate, Worcester City Council District 5
-Going to the Marathon today? MBTA has $15 commuter rail passes
-Song to Get You Through the Week: Abbie Barrett lays down blistering rocker, "I Will Let You Know"
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury welcomes new officer
-Shrewsbury announces one stop park-and-walk to your favorite town center business or restaurant
-Open House to be held at Saint John's (:30)
-Open House at Millbury Fire Department headquarters. Gallery (6 photos)
-Rep. Kane supports bill to eliminate “meal shaming” in public schools
-Sports: Marathon news in Local Sports and Boston Sports
-Red Sox win an instant classic
-Patriots rally to beat Houston
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-Cars: Bertera Nissan in Auburn has a wide selection of new and preowned vehicles for you (5:38)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-Business: Southwest Airlines cancels more than 1,000 flights Sunday
-2 new tenants move into Mercantile Center in Downtown Worcester
-Colleges: Worcester Art Museum, Clark symposium on tracking art looted by Nazis
-Cantor Art Gallery at Holy Cross to exhibit works by artist and civil rights activist Elizabeth Catlett
-National: Officer killed in ambush during first shift on the job
-Dozens of runners rescued from northern Utah mountain after extreme winter weather
-Tragic: Performer killed in accident on stage during opera
-New England: 69-year-old diver dies in Lake Winnipesaukee
-Some schools seeing more behavior issues in classrooms after return from remote learning
-Health: Health officials concerned this flu season could be worse than normal
-Animals: Escaped EcoTarium pigeon found safe in Uxbridge Sunday, returned home
-Shopping/Deals: 15 best home and kitchen deals from Wayfair's October sale
-TV/Streaming: Here are all the holiday movies coming to Netflix this season
-Celebrity: Holy Cross alum and "Handmaid's Tale" fiend Ann Dowd is school shooter's mom in "Mass"
-Movies: Craig's final Bond takes $56 million at domestic box office
-Food: Baby cereal sold at Walmart recalled due to arsenic levels
-History: 1953 ad from Worcester men's store
-Homes: 5 new houses for sale in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Annual yard sale funds woman's random acts of kindness (2:24)
-Meanwhile, in Britain, man sets record for fastest lawnmower at 143 mph
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Classifieds (Help Wanted)
-General warehouse associate at Imperial Distributors
-Full-time administrative assistant in healthcare office in Worcester
-First shift and second shift warehouse associates, production associate, bulk truck loader in Worcester
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-These 8 Mass. towns still have a vaccination rate under 50%
-More than 90% of clusters in Massachusetts are happening at home
-ICYMI: Burncoat High School’s football team sidelined after 10 cases
-Is my immunity waning? Doctors advise Pfizer vaccine recipients not to worry
-How to talk to your kids about getting the vaccine
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: American Airlines restarts Philadelphia service to Worcester, replacing N.Y.C. nonstop
+5:00: Massport announces location of huge new solar field near Worcester Airport
+5:00: New Hampshire woman killed in crash on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Earlier: Serious crash on I-84 in Sturbridge brings Friday morning traffic to a halt
+5:00: The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2024-2025 season, part 1
+5:00: John Keough: 3 things I think about Tuesday night
+Noon: Investigation underway after fire destroys home in Millbury
+Noon: Worcester colleges slam ballot question that would sap their endowments
+Noon: It's Good Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Captain America: Brave New World" and more
+Noon: Bad Religion, Pennywise set to headline Punk in the Park at Palladium
+Noon: Beyond Beer: Defunct Honey Bee Orchards new home for Ragged Hill Cider
+Noon: Keep the Faith: Considering the effects of Easter beyond Holy Week
-Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Rachel Monárrez to leave in June
-UMass Medical School lays off and furloughs 200 employees
-Earlier: Cuts will have irretrievable effects as UMass Medical School stands to lose $80 million, Gov. Healey says
-$100,000 lottery winner sold in Worcester
-Paul Revere lantern replica coming to Worcester City Hall
-State throws out License Commission's penalties against Worcester cigar bar
-Worcester reports 9 hate crimes in 2024, mostly nonviolent
-Mass. graduation requirements listening session in Worcester
-Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. will stop covering popular drugs for weight loss
>FAITH: Christians in Worcester practice their faith amid cultural, political divisions
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): 2 locals make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Sushi restaurants (5:36)
-ICYMI: Federal cuts are about to cripple Central Mass. food pantries
-Where Worcester ranks among U.S. cities where a family making $100,000 can "still be broke"
-Pickleball push sparks discussion over Worcester court upgrades
-How Armenian-American Heritage Month was proclaimed
-Worcester getting a second Chick-fil-A
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: “Disconnect to Reconnect”
-NEW: Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden slated to get fiber internet
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster woman arrested for stealing $38 in merchandise from Hannaford
-2 arrested after traffic stop leads to fentanyl trafficking bust in Shrewsbury
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Recreation Department Eggstravaganza
-David Prouty center court logo to be embedded in lobby floor
-Snow changes plans for Richards Library Book Sale
-Clinton election paper deadline is Friday
-Blackstone River tributaries in Sutton and Millbury graded
-Become a Salt Sleuth and clean up near the reservoir
-Bolton board will be a duo at least 'til fall
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Art at the Harold Stevens Gallery. hip-hop and more ...
-Call for vendors for 2025 Wednesdays on Water
>OPINION: Tracey Faraday: Finding the perfect balance in friendship & motherhood
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (52:47): Nataki Romeo, Cafe Romeo
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career firefighter in Worcester
>SPORTS: Celtics enter playoffs embracing adversity, tougher path to repeating as NBA champs
-Bravehearts rolls out new menu for corporate outings
-Bravehearts introduce 2025 coaching staff
-Holy Cross football 2025 season ticket memberships on sale now
-WooSox throw combined no-hitter over 7 innings in doubleheader sweep
>CARS: Honda denies reported plan to shift production from Canada, Mexico to U.S.
>NATIONAL: 2 dead, 6 hospitalized after Florida State shooting; suspect in custody
-At least 4 tourists reported dead following devastating cable car crash in Italy
>TRAGIC: "Hero" deacon shot dead protecting others at church Easter egg hunt
>NEW ENGLAND: Militia memorializes 250th anniversary of Battle of Lexington (3:35)
-Assailant storms Mass. courthouse in gas mask, tactical gear and pepper sprays, assaults several victims: video
>COLLEGES: The WPI Podcast, Episode 6 (38:32): Global Projects Program at 50
-Holy Cross Policy and Politics Seminar hosts Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of the most densely populated cities on Earth
>BUSINESS: M.B.I. welcomes 7 biotech startups to incubator facility in Worcester
-LPL Financial Research: Decent chance stock market bottom is in but far from certain
-What to know about paying down credit cards with personal loan (1:55)
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales drop slightly, as price climb in Worcester County continues
>SHOPPING: Shein, Temu price hike — What shoppers need to know amid tariffs
>HEALTH: Dr. Mallika Marshall answers questions about measles outbreak (2:21)
-Heated workouts and hot yoga are all the rage. But are they actually good for you?
>FOOD: McDonald's Gold Card — What it is and how to get one
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch "Law and Order: Organized Crime" Season 5 on Peacock
>MOVIES: Who could be next James Bond amid Amazon shakeups: experts
>CELEBRITY: "Sopranos" star Lorraine Bracco is looking for love
>ANIMALS: Yes, your cat is ignoring you on purpose (1:48)
>HISTORY: 6 jobs from the 1950s that barely exist today
>GOOD NEWS: High school senior accepted to 7 Ivy League colleges: "I'm still processing it"
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, 309 people don banana hats to break world record at museum
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Classifieds
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-Experienced cook, Shrewsbury Street restaurant
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