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In The News
-Latest weather: A bit of light rain this afternoon, high of 51 in Worcester
-At a Catholic school in Worcester, red flags
-Related: Statement from Bishop McManus
-Worcester's Goods for Guns program turning weapons into tools, feeding those in need
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-5 things to do: WAM community day, ArtsWorcester exhibition and more
-Polar announces summer 2022 limited edition seltzer flavors
-3 Worcester men found guilty by federal jury of cocaine distribution
-Hundreds gather in Leominster to honor fallen Marine as he returns to hometown (1:47)
-ICYMI: 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 police arrest man for trying to steal lawn mower from Polar Park
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Joyner Lucas's latest video: "Ye Not Crazy" (3:54)
-Channel 5's "Chronicle" replay: Collaborating to bring the history and culture of Worcester to the public
-Channel 5's "Chronicle" replay: As Worcester undergoes a building boom, what does it mean for longtime residents?
-Ray Mariano: Nine reasons why Joe Petty wants to stop being Worcester's mayor
-WCCA-TV's "Soapbox" No. 1270 (27:21): Jason Homer, executive director, Worcester Public Library
-Homes: The 5 latest Worcester homes to hit the market
-Tribute to a professional musician who performed locally for decades
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Ember from nearby fire sets gazebo on fire in West Boylston
-Once small patrons, teens return to Holden library to help out
-Signs of spring, ice cream cheer seen at Swirls & Scoops opening day in Grafton
-Hop onto Grafton Common for the Spring Egg Hunt — you MUST pre-register
-Abandoned BMW in Grafton leads to multi-agency investigation
-Shrewsbury talks Community Preservation funds during forum
-Fitchburg man who helped daughter and grandson escape Ukraine returns home (1:00)
-East Brookfield eatery closing, owners plan to open a new one in Barre
-Sports: Patriots acquire receiver DeVante Parker in trade with Miami
-Ahead of home game today, Pirates add 2 to coaching staff
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sale
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (26:11): Celebrating Women's History Month
-Local therapist's tips on staying healthy through the golf season
-Bruins beat Columbus, 5-2
-Red Bulls beat Revolution, 1-0
-Railers drop another in Newfoundland, 4-0
-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: Ukrainian town "littered" with civilians' bodies, mayor says
-Authorities warn of new drug that is significantly stronger than fentanyl
-Tragic: 12-year-old killed by younger brother who found gun
-New England: Mass. to-go cocktails approved through early 2023
-Naked intruder enters woman's home, gets into bed with her
-Business: Key inflation gauge rose 6.4% in February, highest jump since 1982
-Redemption Rock Brewing Co. increases distribution across state
-Colleges: Nichols names new dean of students
-TV/Streaming: How "SNL" handled the Will Smith fiasco
-Movies: Multiple studios halt Will Smith projects
-Celebrity: Grammy predictions: Who will win vs. who should win
-Who has won the most Grammys — and will that change tonight?
-Estelle Harris, "Seinfeld" and "Toy Story" actor, dies at 93
-History: Gates Lane School in Worcester in 1899
-Animals: Cat and his puppy are the cutest siblings (3:06)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Grandson brings his grandparents' love song to life (2:20)
-Meanwhile, in Britain, stranded bull hoisted from backyard swimming pool
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Do you qualify for a second booster?
-ICYMI: Worcester seeing "slight uptick" in cases
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
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>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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