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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
In The News
-Latest weather: Lingering showers and mostly cloudy today, high of 57 in Worcester
+7:00: City reaches agreement to buy Denholm building, demolition likely
+7:00: Worcester offering beautification grants for neighborhood spring cleanups, other projects
+7:00: Leominster to honor fallen Marine captain with procession Saturday (:39)
+7:00: A Market Basket mix tape, Papa Gino’s perfume and more Massachusetts April Fools’ Day jokes
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 1st
+Noon: Worcester Bravehearts Brainfarts kick it up a notch on April 1st
+Noon: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: Artist Spotlight: Piya Samant
+Noon: WARL's Adoption Option: Meet Billy
-Today is the 25th anniversary of the April Fool's Day Blizzard. Remember it?
-Worcester police arrest man for trying to steal lawn mower from Polar Park
-Worcester woman charged with motor vehicle homicide in 2020 crash
-Worcester police seek suspects in catalytic converter thefts
-2 19-year-old Worcester men arrested for illegal firearm
-Former Oxford High football star sentenced to 3½ to 4 years in state prison for child rape
-Worcester hosting public forum to reveal East Park Little League field design plans
-Boston Globe ranks every flavor of Worcester's Table Talk Pies
-Boston Globe: Here are 10 things in Worcester to make you smile
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Worcester bar closing with "farewell" events
-5 things to do: WAM community day, ArtsWorcester exhibition and more
-The REST of Worcester! Our guide to the Weird, Wild and Wonderful of Worcester County
-First Person: Learning to love your "true self"
-Rosalie Tirella: Millbury Street – Worcester’s new homeless shelter
-Nicole, Worcester (Nicole Apostola): A tale of 3 city manager searches
-Bill Shaner: The Eric Batista anointing is off to a predictable start
-Tribute to area high school senior who tragically passed away
-ICYMI: 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
-Atlantis Oysters & Raw Bar opens in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man arrested in Whitinsville on several drug charges
-The Hank Zone (46:45): Dr. William Hubbard of Fitchburg on rescuing his daughter and grandson from Ukraine
-Central Mass. man traveling to Ukraine border to assist orphan rescue missions
-Grafton Library goes green for this year’s Community Read
-Sports: Former Worcester Academy star named best player in college basketball
-Bruins beat Devils, 8-1
-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
-Holy Cross announces broadcast schedule for April and May
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Catch a free game at Polar Park at spring open house
-NEW: Cars: Come see David at Bertera Nissan. He will make you happy! (3:50)
-NEW: RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
-National/International: Russians leave Chernobyl site as fighting rages elsewhere
-House passes $35-a-month insulin cap for insured
-Tragic: 12-year-old dies after being shot at South Carolina middle school
-New England: Mass. trial court officers let go after nearly 5 years of paid leave
-Man bit woman’s finger, slammed her head against car in Framingham road rage incident
-Business: Hundreds of rental car customers have reportedly been arrested. Here's why
-Worcester staffing firm acquires 2 divisions from Marlborough company
-Colleges: Nichols hosts watch party as alum takes off into space
-UMass gets $330,000 to expand free early college program
-Health: Brief workouts can reduce depression symptoms and boost effects of therapy
-Food: Skippy recalls over 161,000 pounds of peanut butter
-TV/Streaming: New on Netflix this month (10:22)
-Movies: Bruce Willis's collaborators detail star’s cognitive decline on set: “Not the Bruce I remembered”
-Celebrity: Oscars producer says police offered to arrest Will Smith
-New video shows Jada laughing after Smith slapped Chris Rock
-History: GBH: Worcester was once a center for manufacturing pre-built diners
-Homes: The 5 freshest Worcester homes to hit the market
-Animals: Guy plays guitar to his sick puppy until he gets better (3:06)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Firefighters rescue kitten trapped inside owner's bathroom wall
-Meanwhile, this best man steals bride from groom after confessing love in wedding speech
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-New UMass Medical School research shows effectiveness of convalescent plasma in reducing hospitalization
-Free vaccinations/boosters available 1:30-3:30 today at Worcester Islamic Center
-Doctor explains why he might hold off on second booster
-Mass. reports 1,252 new cases, 7 additional deaths
-Boston wastewater levels are up. Do doctors expect a surge?
-Experts say a surge like the one in China is unlikely in the US. Here's why
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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