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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 (:40). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Thieves stole gutters from Worcester house while owner was home
+5:00: Death of Bob Weir sparks memories of Worcester's part in long, strange trip
+5:00: Planning winter entertainment in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 14
+Noon: 270-unit project at abandoned Spag's factory met with skepticism
+Noon: Central Mass. pizzeria reopens with explanation for abruptly closing
-No answers as cost of probe into death of State Police recruit from Worcester nears $700,000 (3:07). Article
-New year, new look, new amenities for W.R.T.A.
-Local restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Legends (5:32)
-Worcester City Council returns with social media scrutiny, transit fights
-Worcester, Fitchburg aim for uniform, safe sober houses
-Worcester County Wonders: First state-run asylum dates back to 1832
-Newly obtained court docs detail what happened inside Leominster home after man murdered wife, autopsy findings
-$80,000 Keno ticket sold in Millbury
-Police oversight questions persist after Research Bureau report
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-ICYMI: National Grid installs new underground cable to fix monthslong outage issues in Worcester
-"A very bad year": Here's what the flu numbers look like in Worcester
-Turtleboy factor: Aidan Kearney's influence on Karen Read case
-Venezuelan native in Worcester lauds capture of Maduro
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Fundraiser to help rebuild Ten West Market
-Ten West Market owner optimistic about return
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hope Chapel in Sterling dedicates new sanctuary
-Clinton buildings coming together
-Clinton Select Board hears Bates family request to explore right-of-way access at town dump
-Indigenous culture celebration day coming to Grafton this summer
-Spanish-language congregation to move into historic church in West Boylston
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Full list of winners and nominees at Golden Globes
-Golden Globes snubs and surprises
-Inside the Golden Globes: Everything you didn't see on TV
-World-renowned violinist to rehearse with J.O.M.P. students
>OPINION: Molly McCullough: For Worcester's schools, kids come first
-Maggie Calvetti: Someday they'll be grown & here's who i hope they become
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:18:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who had Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics
>SPORTS: Patriots defense shines in 16-3 Wild Card win over Chargers
-Patriots will play Steelers-Texans winner in AFC Divisional Round
-Bruins beat Penguins, 1-0
-Celtics star Jaylen Brown rips refs after loss to Spurs in Boston
-Holy Cross student-athletes record 3.39 G.P.A. during Fall 2025 semester
-100 FM The Pike (18:00): MassLive's Matt Vautour gives 2026 sports predictions
-Railers fall to Florida, 5-3
>NATIONAL: Ex-husband arrested in heinous double murder of slain dentist, wife
-Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as crackdown intensifies
-Tragic: Dad killed 5 of his children over a decade
>NEW ENGLAND: Deadly house fire in Burrillville, R.I.
-From Lindsay Clancy to Turtleboy: 5 Mass. criminal cases to watch in 2026
>COLLEGES: "We depend on fungi for absolutely everything"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney quietly changes course on controversial meal plan changes
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Samsung unveils "world's largest" TV of its kind at 130 inches
>HOMES: Laundry hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner
>HEALTH: Noom launches Proactive Health GLP-1 Program for long-term health
-Mass. mom fights for scalp cooling to be covered by insurance during chemo (2:06). Article
>FOOD: Your guide to a flavorful Dry January (4:34)
>TV/STREAMING: "The Simpsons" retires beloved character Duffman after 30 years
>MOVIES: 2026 new horror movie releases
>CELEBRITY: "High School Musical" star arrested on child pornography charges
-"Field of Dreams" and "West Wing" actor Timothy Busfield faces arrest warrant in child sex abuse case
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog does the cutest thing when she wants attention (2:00)
>HISTORY: Math, not myths: Inside the new search for Amelia Earhart
>GOOD NEWS: Lottery ticket rejected by another customer earns man $1 million
-Meanwhile, in Germany, watch 50 sheep escape shepherd, walk into grocery store
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