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In The News
-Latest weather: Windy, cloudy and mostly dry as temps reach 60 today in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester police seek suspects in catalytic converter thefts
+6:00: 2 19-year-old Worcester men arrested for illegal firearm
+6:00: Former Oxford High football star sentenced to 3½ to 4 years in state prison for child rape
+6:00: Man arrested in Whitinsville on several drug charges
+6:00: Skippy recalls over 161,000 pounds of peanut butter
+Noon: 5 things to do: WAM community day, ArtsWorcester exhibition and more
+Noon: The REST of Worcester! Our guide to the Weird, Wild and Wonderful of Worcester County
+Noon: GBH: Worcester was once a center for manufacturing pre-built diners
+Noon: First Person: Learning to love your "true self"
-Worcester police thank the public after missing girl found safe
-License Commission temporarily suspends strip club’s license after hearing details of Saturday’s fatal shooting
-Related: Deondre Matthews ID'd as man shot and killed at Worcester strip club
-Worcester gang unit arrests man for gun possession on Dorchester Street
-Webster man sentenced to 6 to 8 years in prison for 2020 Auburn Mall stabbing
-Gov. Baker stops in Worcester, reignites push for dangerousness bills
-Atlantis Oysters & Raw Bar opens in Worcester
-Worcester spared as JetBlue cuts or suspends 27 routes, including Boston to Key West, this summer
-WBJ panel: Worcester’s growing residential and commercial developments go hand-in-hand
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - March 31st
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-Museum exhibit examines power and symbolism of "Jewels of the Nile"
-Last Call with Kyle Mikolajczyk, vice president of WPI's Model Train Club
-Worcester's Anthony Molinari gets first lead role in "The Last Deal"
-Pops concert with Brian McKnight caps Tercentennial celebration
-Historical Museum, Redemption Rock team up on beers to honor Worcester
-Nicole, Worcester (Nicole Apostola): A tale of 3 city manager searches
-Bill Shaner: The Eric Batista anointing is off to a predictable start
-Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (13:22): City manager position & new COVID memorial
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 471 (27:58): A Tribute to Ed Augustus
-Neighborhood love for Jean's Place in Worcester
-Tribute to a Worcester man who spent many of his retirement winters in Florida
-ICYMI: Developer proposes 6-story building with 251 apartments in Downtown Worcester
-WATCH: Manny 267 Foundation presents "Manny Tubes" to WPD
-Truck company offers $1,000 for info leading to arrest of criminals who broke into Southwest Cutoff facility
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): -Shrewsbury police to have extra patrols to look out for cell phone use while driving
-In Shrewsbury, regulator talks cannabis safety, local cannabis market in presentation
-The ballot will be crowded for May’s Grafton Town Election
-Millbury Women's Club sponsors 14th annual pansies fundraiser
-Sutton Historical Society announces programs for 2022
-Man charged after fire destroys Wind Tiki restaurant in Webster (1:53)
-Firefighters battle blaze in Shrewsbury home
-Arizona cannabis firm buys $3.5 million dispensary property in Uxbridge
-Over $100,000 in healthcare grants available in North Central Mass.
-Sports: Miami holds off Celtics, 106-98
-U.S. men's soccer team clinches spot in World Cup
-Bravehearts Create-A-Jersey Contest submissions due by Friday
-Time running out to have photo of yourself, family, and/or pets to be featured on a 90-foot mural at Bravehearts game
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Former Worcester hockey pros: Where are they now? 2021-22 Final edition
-NEW: Cars: Come see David at Bertera Nissan. He will make you happy! (3:50)
-Cars: March to Bertera Nissan for great values! (7:57)
-NEW: RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
-National/International: Ukraine War's food crisis is now the worst since World War II, U.N. food chief says-
-Barrage of solar storms to strike Earth triggering auroras amid warnings of "tech chaos"
-Tragic: 12-year-old killed by younger brother who found gun, police say
-New England: Deadly Boston parking garage collapse: Here's what we know
-Doctor accused of taking "upskirting" photos on Newbury Street in Boston
-Business: NEADS and Walmart to remove fake service dog vests from stores
-Apple makes it "pointless" to steal iPhones with genius change
-Berkshire Bank partners with N.Y. firm for digital banking
-Saint Vincent Hospital celebrates their doctors on National Doctors Day
-Shopping: Five Below plans to open 1,000 new stores
-Health: Men’s use of diabetes drug just before conception is linked to a 40% increase in birth defects, study finds
-Food: Egg, chicken prices increase as bird flu spreads
-TV/Streaming: Trailer drops for final episodes of "Ozark" (2:11)
-Celebrity: Academy says Will Smith refused to leave Oscars, broke conduct code
-Chris Rock in Boston on Oscars incident: "I’m still processing what happened"
-Movies: Bruce Willis "stepping away" from acting because of ailment (:36). Related: What is aphasia?
-History: Easton's Corner (Pleasant and Main streets) in Worcester at night, 1916
-Homes: 5 open houses to scope in Worcester
-Animals: Parents set up hidden camera and catch cat cuddling dog (3:06)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): FedEx delivery driver saves child after crash
-Meanwhile, Dunkin's is launching a makeup collection with e.l.f Cosmetics
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Free testing and vaccinations/boosters available 10-3 today in Downtown Worcester
-ICYMI: Worcester unveils COVID memorial at Elm Park (1:50). Article
-Mass. officials say 150,000 boosters available weekly to immunocompromised, residents over 50
-What does the FDA halt on a certain antibody treatments mean for patients?
-Is it a good idea to get a second booster shot?
-COVID deaths jump by 40%, but cases falling globally
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Police investigating after man shot near Fitchburg State
+6:00: Tri-axle dump truck rollover shuts down road in Sutton
+6:00: Worcester unveils major redesign for busy College Street
+6:00: 168 students, staff honored at Worcester schools Special Education Celebration Of Success
+6:00: Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Message (1:42): Start of the fourth quarter
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
+Noon: Mass. Pike traffic after semi crash on I-495 in Westborough
+Noon: State Police lieutenant back in court on perjury charge in Worcester recruit’s death
+Noon: Ex-Worcester food bank C.E.O. McMurray to receive social justice award
+Noon: "Handmaid's Tale" author Margaret Atwood to speak at Holy Cross
+Noon: A new arts epicenter: Creative Hub Worcester set to open at long last
+Noon: Last Call: Samantha Bucci, poet and poetry slam organizer
+Noon: First Person: For Joe Fusco Jr., remembering Mom brings laughs, stings
-Q.C.C. police officer has certification suspended after domestic violence charges filed
-Curtis Sliwa visits Worcester, and can't resist "glazing" local diner
-Think Derek Herman loves Worcester? He has the tattoos to prove it
-Could the old Dive Bar spot be pouring drinks again?
-When will the Denholm building be torn down? Developer agrees to timeline
-Inside the state's biggest office-to-residential conversion in Worcester (2:30)
-Worcester City Manager proposes $1.4 million tax break for housing project by Polar Park
-See compensation for all 8,363 City of Worcester employees
-Rift with Pope Leo "really unprecedented," says Holy Cross religious studies professor (2:42). Article
-Related: Worcester bishop issues statement
-How Audra Doody of Safe Exit Initiative is helping to change our world
-Worcester County Wonders: Setting the Revolution record straight
-Aislinn Doyle: April 16th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester Public Schools to hold April 15th community forum on school boundary and quadrant alignment project
>DINING OUT: The Broadway Restaurant
-ICYMI: Vigil held for 10-year-old killed by car in Webster (2:19). Article
-Related: Driver in fatal Webster crash was arrested week before for drug possession, police say (1:49)
-Before reporting to prison for hacking, former Assumption student from Sterling thanks F.B.I. for arresting him (3:25). Article
-No one in truck that was found in Leicester pond, police say (:20). Article
-"They’re lucky to be alive": 3 people hospitalized after tree crushes pickup truck in Princeton
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Project Adventure – not just a physical workout
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Train hits vehicle at Clinton railroad crossing (:23)
-Overdose leads to 21-day suspension for Webster Boosters Club
-Barre firefighters respond to residential fire on Oak Street
-Another Oxford leader heads to Canton as Gifford named deputy chief
-Southbridge council denies Open Meeting Law claims, refers complaints to counsel
-Man charged after breaking into ex-girlfriend’s Leominster apartment through window
-Construction alert from the Millbury D.P.W.
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Usher and Chris Brown announce tour, including August stop at Gillette Stadium
-Des Rocs to play Worcester in lead up to new album release
-Listen Up: Worcester musician Sam Femino eyes social media in new song
-Remembering "Voice of Clannad" Moya Brennan
-Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
>OPINION: Michael Garand: Why banking local means investing in Worcester's future
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (13:17): Heather Cassani, owner, Wattson Home Solutions
-Unity Radio Unity in the Community (57:47): Michael Goldstein, owner, Empire Loan
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who taught in the Worcester Public Schools for more than 35 years
>SPORTS: NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after photos with Mike Vrabel
-Related: Read Russini's full resignation letter
-No tailgating at Gillette Stadium during World Cup
-Celtics superlatives and awards: Most improved, biggest surprise and more
-Bruins beat Devils, 4-0
-Red Sox lose to Twins, 6-0
-Bravehearts announce Fireworks Friday dates
-Holy Cross names Scott Black assistant men’s soccer coach
-Coach Jon Ladino announces 2030 Holy Cross softball signing class
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 9-4
-33 Worcester runners set for Boston Marathon
>CARS: Ford C.E.O. Jim Farley warns Chinese car sales in U.S. would be "devastating"
>NATIONAL: Frightening new Yellowstone study sparks eruption fears
-Doctor accused of fatally removing organ from patient arrested for botched operation
-Tragic: Couple abused their 6 children, kept boy in dog kennel: officials
>NEW ENGLAND: Elderly homeowner trapped with "tenant from hell" (1:09)
-FedEx driver struck, killed by alleged drunken driver in Vermont, police say
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Professor Andrew Burkhardt connects Goddard’s legacy to modern discoveries
-Holy Cross President Rougeau on Commencement, leadership updates, the job market and more
-A.I. salon at Assumption brings students, faculty, staff and industry voices together for a dynamic conversation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why Antarctica is unlike any other travel destination
-8 states where the weather forecast is always wrong
>BUSINESS: New Disney C.E.O. announces 1,000 job cuts via email
-LPL Financial Research: The economy takes multiple shocks in stride
-What to expect from an I.R.S. business audit
-Lack of motivation, rejection stalls job searches for millions of unemployed Americans: survey
>HEALTH: Deaths from a silent disease have quadrupled among young U.S. women, study shows
-Man undergoes experimental treatment to prevent A.L.S. (2:59)
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (44:48): Somatic movement, with Emily Konstan
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: Get a refund on this recalled Sam’s Club Christmas decoration
>FOOD: How good are the Polar Seltzer Summer flavors? (2:13)
>TV/STREAMING: Meryl Streep to star in "The Corrections" limited series adaptation
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Insidious: Out of the Further" (2:34)
>CELEBRITY: Alec Baldwin talks "Rust" prosecution health toll, retiring on podcast
-"Lost" star Matthew Fox reveals why he walked away from Hollywood at height of his stardom
>ANIMALS: Mama dog dumped at shelter walks herself into a better life (2:04)
>HISTORY: Abandoned "ghost towns" are scattered across Massachusetts
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. "sewer singer" gains TikTok fame for underground opera performances (2:31)
-Meanwhile, in Canada, video shows confused beaver wandering into store, getting stuck behind automatic doors
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