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In The News
-Latest weather: Plenty of sunshine, high of 51 today in Worcester
-City reaches agreement to buy historic Denholm building, demolition likely
-Daily travelers at Worcester Regional Airport up 76% since start of year
-Worcester School Committee to announce new superintendent by end of April
-Worcester offering beautification grants for neighborhood spring cleanups, other projects
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-5 things to do: WAM community day, ArtsWorcester exhibition and more
-Alleged gang leader, 2 others convicted of cocaine conspiracy in federal court
-ICYMI: Worcester police arrest man for trying to steal lawn mower from Polar Park
-Worcester woman charged with motor vehicle homicide in 2020 crash
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Worcester bar closing with "farewell" events
-Rosalie Tirella: Millbury Street – Worcester’s new homeless shelter
-Food: Boston Globe ranks every flavor of Worcester's Table Talk Pies
-Artist Spotlight: Piya Samant
-Tribute to a Worcester woman who "experienced many incredible miracles in her life"
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Stolen BMW leads Grafton police to suspects with key fobs for Porche, Lamborgini
-Complaint alleges Grafton CPC violated Open Meeting Law
-Mass General withdraws plans for expansion into Westborough
-Leominster to honor fallen Marine captain with procession Saturday (:39)
-Holden voters to decide 2 races in May 9 election
-Holden police have a little April Fools' Day fun, but some take it seriously
-Paxton police introduce new uniform, a summer romper, on April Fools' Day
-4 finalists set for Paxton town administrator post
-West Boylston seeks new fire chief
-Former Oxford High football star sentenced to 3½ to 4 years in state prison for child rape
-Sports: Former Worcester Academy star Aliyah Boston leads South Carolina to national championship game
-U.S. men draw England in World Cup
-Celtics beat Pacers, 128-123
-Worcester Bravehearts Brainfarts kick it up a notch on April 1st
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Former Doherty High star Will Franco making impact on Boston College baseball
-Railers lose in Newfoundland, 4-0
-NEW: Cars: Come see David at Bertera Nissan. He will make you happy! (3:50)
-Ford recalls 737,000 vehicles over software, fire issues
-NEW: RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
-National/International: Talks resume as Ukraine denies hitting oil depot on Russian soil
-Tragic: A 12-year-old boy was shot dead, mistakenly caught in shootout, while eating in a car
-New England: Identity imposters collecting Mass. public benefits
-A Market Basket mix tape, Papa Gino’s perfume and more Massachusetts April Fools’ Day jokes
-Business: Another solid month of U.S. hiring despite obstacles
-UMass Memorial muscular dystrophy program joins national health affiliation
-Colleges: Nichols professors: Global conditions emboldened Putin to invade Ukraine
-TV/Streaming: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
-Movies: New movies on VOD
-Celebrity: Will Smith resigns from Academy
-History: St. Paul's Cathedral in Worcester, 1919
-Homes: 5 open houses to scope in Worcester
-Animals: WARL's Adoption Option: Meet Billy
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 3-year-old comes out of his shell after making friends with trash man
-Meanwhile, in Montana, watch as a curious owl investigates a weather camera
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-Part Time Data Collector, Town of Holden
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Worcester seeing "slight uptick" in cases
-Free vaccinations/boosters available 11-5 today at the Worcester Public Library
-ICYMI: New UMass Medical School research shows effectiveness of convalescent plasma in reducing hospitalization
-Mass. reports 1,442 new cases, 7-day positivity rate near 2.5%
-COVID hospitalizations hit a pandemic low in the U.S., but strain on hospitals persists
-BA.2 symptoms, protection and more: What we know as Omicron subvariant grows
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester pastor accused of fraud shuns testimony in bankruptcy case
-Worcester fox attack leads to rabies treatment, public health questions
-Holden man recalls time in quarantine unit now used for hantavirus
-READ: Worcester-area complaints to F.C.C. about Super Bowl halftime show
-Weekly farmers market in Worcester opens Sunday
-UMass Medical School students launch summer camp for Worcester high schoolers interested in careers in medicine
-Worcester nonprofit leader Ron Waddell announces run for state Rep.
-Burncoat High School launches feasibility study for possible new school project
-Out to Lunch set to return to Worcester Common with new musical acts
-Check out this McDonald's-themed cake from Worcester bakery
-Last Call: Retired astronaut and researcher Al Sacco Jr. keeps looking up
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-2 dogs found at Hope Cemetery in Worcester, 1 found on Belmont Street
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Globally Inspired Restaurants (5:23)
-ICYMI: Victim of fatal Worcester pedestrian crash was beloved firefighter
-Police body camera video shows moments after child fell from window in Worcester
-Worcester cybersecurity firm issues warning over financial future
-Controversial 288-unit Worcester housing project in limbo after zoning request withdrawn
-Worcester airport director to retire after 18 years
-Popular true crime podcast examines 2017 Worcester murder
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Town warns that door‑to‑door solar sales aren't affiliated with Light Department
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-$35 million sewer settlement will not offset $5.5 million override, officials say
-Official results: Voters pass Proposition 2 1/2 override
-Related: Message from Town Manager Peter Lukes
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): House arrest for ex-Westminster postal worker who hid bathroom camera
-Spencer man arrested for pulling knife on Leicester Walmart employee, threatening to slit cop's throat
-Candidates thank voters after Shrewsbury election wins
-Endangered Central Mass. school gets to stay open — for now
-Grafton Town Meeting approves override vote on town ballot
-Hear from the Grafton School Committee candidates in lead-up to Election Day
-Stephen Koronis named Charlton Select Board Chairman
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Between The Buried And Me to rise again at Palladium
-Chance the Rapper, Lainey Wilson among Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular performers (1:42)
-WPI Professor Michelle Ephraim’s memoir shortlisted for international literary prize
>OPINION: Tiffany Williams: Worcester is trying to build a modern city while still operating in the past
-Mary C. DeSouza: Parenting as a part of spring's natural flow
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 934 (28:01): Donald Perron, Part 2
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:12): Worcester’s future, from Union Station to housing
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Vietnam veteran and former senior Worcester building inspector
>SPORTS: Patriots returning to Germany for international game against Lions
-Patriots rookie arrested on assault charge
-Red Sox beat Phillies, 3-1
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 6-2
>NATIONAL: U.S. wholesale inflation came in hot last month
-South Carolina Supreme Court overturns murder convictions and life sentence for Alex Murdaugh
-Tragic: Video shows Frontier Airlines plane striking person on runway in Denver (2:14)
>NEW ENGLAND: Man goes viral for comments over Marblehead housing plan (1:44)
-Mass. looks to ban social media, but experts, even advocates, are skeptical
>COLLEGES: 6 Worcester State students win Library Research Awards
-African Diaspora Dance Association at Clark brings students together for shared culture and rhythm
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Experts reveal simple ways to avoid outrageous baggage fees
>BUSINESS: ComputerVault joins Advans IT in filing for bankruptcy
-LPL Financial Research: A new Fed regime: Warsh, policy direction and treasury market consequences
-Radio Worcester (21:07): Why fundraising for life sciences startups is so difficult in 2026
>HOMES: Home sales barely budge in April as spring buying season off to disappointing start
>HEALTH: How having a baby affects mom's heart (2:50)
-Why younger adults are rethinking alcohol (2:48)
>FOOD: Salmonella contamination recalls: List of products
>TV/STREAMING: Late-night hosts crash "Colbert," he reveals which A-list actress he was "wildly attracted" to
>MOVIES: "Grown Ups 3" in the works at Netflix
>CELEBRITY: Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt's "Devil Wears Prada 2" salaries revealed
-James Van Der Beek's widow shares heartbreaking life update 3 months after actor's death
>ANIMALS: These baby squirrels never forgot who saved them (1:58)
>HISTORY: Princeton fighter plane has had a long journey over the decades
>GOOD NEWS: Wrong way crash survivor reunites with deputies who saved her
-Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, Hollywood stars' free gas stunt sparks pandemonium at station
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