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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 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Uxbridge schools report teacher to police after "physical contact"
+Noon: In new documentary, Cara Brindisi explores her music therapist career
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: American Antiquarian Society a "national treasure"
+Noon: Last Call: Thomas D'Agostino, author and paranormal researcher
-This is why some tap water is brown in Worcester
-Worcester's Union Station closing Wednesday for "Walking Dead" production
-Earlier: "Walking Dead" sequel series shoot brings zombies to Worcester (1:42). Article
-Worcester Glass Tower top floors reopen as event space
-Saint John's urged to address sexual abuse allegations made by former students
-Culinary students from Worcester Tech travel to France for break
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for April
-Here’s how much overtime pay Worcester police made in 2023
-City Council: David Clark Co. T.I.F. sent for review; Rental Registration Program examined
-Mother's Day in Worcester; How to show Mom how much you care
-Water, sewer rate increase in Worcester coming this summer
-Supreme Court to rule on city's homeless encampment ban. What will it mean for Worcester?
-Habitat For Humanity holds fourth annual clothing drive
-Meanwhile, in Holden, police to monitor courts for pickleball pirates
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for May
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 17-year-old
-Why a helicopter will be hovering above Worcester this month
-Wanted man bites Worcester officer's ear during arrest, police say
-Worcester Human Rights Commission calls for end to Civil Service
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden election features 3 contests, 2 questions
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Water use restriction May 1st to September 30th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Northbridge stabbing victim died defending younger brother, family says (1:43). Article
-20-year-old man fatally stabbed outside Leominster apartment complex (1:34). Article
-Attorney General sues septic company over waste dumped into Blackstone wetland
-Flynn, Wensky re-elected to Shrewsbury Select Board, School Committee
-Radio Worcester (10:11): Nick Lazzaro talks Millbury issues post-election win
-Override on Paxton's May 13th election
-Princeton prepared to delay annual meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up gig at 961 (Union Station) Wednesday canceled because of TV show production
>SHOWTIME: Worcester band Berm haunts on "some passable ghost" E.P.
-How to buy tickets for Lana Del Rey's concert at Fenway Park
-Capturing life with Clark prof and photographer Stephen DiRado
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1340 (24:52): Worcester Symphony Orchestra
>SHOPPING: You still haven't bought Mother's Day presents? Aren't you lucky WoMag has your gift guide
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 324 (29:06): Jay Givan
-Unity Radio (58:34): The Susanity Life
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 33 (27:52): Minneapolis for Safe Tech
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who spent 38 years at Wyman Gordon and was very active in the community
>SPORTS: Celtics clobber Cavaliers, 120-95, in Game 1
-Eliot Wolf the "overwhelming favorite" to be named Patriots’ top exec
-Red Sox lose to Braves, 4-2
-This week in Holy Cross Athletics
-Paying college athletes appears closer than ever. How could it work and what stands in the way?
-WooSox Rewind — Worcester takes 5 of 6 from Lehigh Valley
-WooSox fall to Buffalo, 7-5
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Some Hyundai, Kia owners finding themselves uninsurable
>NATIONAL: Boeing faces 10 more whistleblowers after 2 die
-Killer nurse sentenced to hundreds of years behind bars for deaths of 17 patients
-Tragic: Newborn twins diagnosed with rare condition denied treatment
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial: Defense calls lieutenant's credibility into question (20:22)
-9-year-old boy from Orange left on school bus after he fell asleep
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria celebrates students and faculty at the Academic Awards
-Annual Clark alumni awards to be presented during Reunion Weekend
-Obstacles, opportunities, optimism: The journey of women in science
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Budget hotel vacancies top 50% as inflation-weary Americans cut back on travel
>BUSINESS: African Business Expo draws business leaders to Worcester
-LPL Research: Sell in May? Maybe not
-Radio Worcester (24:48): Worcester Emerging Workforce Forum Thursday
>HOMES: Homeowners say this clean energy industry has dirty secret
>HEALTH: Could A.I. help diagnose cancer with one drop of blood? (1:05)
-New survey shows more young people believe skin cancer myths (:57)
>FOOD: U.S. to test ground beef in states with bird-flu outbreaks in dairy cows
>TV/STREAMING: Tom Selleck says CBS should “come to their senses” and renew "Blue Bloods"
>MOVIES: Trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s new movie, "Trap": Josh Hartnett is a serial killer
>CELEBRITY: Susan Buckner, who played spirited cheerleader Patty Simcox in "Grease," dies at 72
>ANIMALS: Mama leopard reunites with her baby (:52)
>HISTORY: B & M R.R. Bridge from Dam in Clinton
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boston police officers bring cake and sing "Happy Birthday" to man who called 911
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, 2 vultures found "too drunk to fly"
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