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In The News
-Latest weather: Sunny, high of 53 this afternoon in Worcester
+6:00: Long-awaited restaurant in Downtown Worcester now open
+6:00: Worcester police arrest 3 as a result of new gun violence prevention strategy
+6:00: Driver in deadly 2020 Auburn crash sentenced to 2 years probation
+6:00: Man charged with murder in fatal stabbing of Fitchburg teen
+6:00: This Week’s Roadwork In Worcester – Week Of April 4th
+6:00: Theater partners with 2 Worcester high schools for annual Adopt-A-School program
+Noon: Holy Cross naming science complex after Dr. Anthony Fauci, a Holy Cross alum
+Noon: Radio Worcester (15:38): State Senate candidate Robyn Kennedy on campaigning and the issues
-Worcester Diocese in standoff with Nativity School over removal of Black Lives Matter, Pride flags
-Earlier: At a Catholic school in Worcester, red flags and a warning from the Bishop
-Special afternoon for local families at Why Me and Sherry's House Easter Egg Hunt
-North High staff members help students with free prom dresses
-City hopes to have Worcester officers wearing body cameras by September
-Kiva Centers to offer suicide prevention training, peer support at local colleges
-Candlelight vigil held for Marine Captain Ross Reynolds: "He is flying in peace" (2:17)
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 4th
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-Find out what Worcester bars are popular with the college crowd
-Public Hearing podcast (56:00): Circles of inclusion, exclusion and influence in Worcester
-Here's where the city will be street sweeping today
-Neighborhood Watch Meetings In Worcester - April 2022
-City releases "Worcester Now | Next" spring survey
-Homes: The 5 newest Worcester homes for sale
-Tribute to a woman whose nursing career spanned 35 years
-ICYMI: City reaches agreement to buy historic Denholm building, demolition likely
-Worcester police arrest man for trying to steal lawn mower from Polar Park
-Daily travelers at Worcester Regional Airport up 76% since start of year
-Worcester School Committee to announce new superintendent by end of April
-Polar announces summer 2022 limited edition seltzer flavors
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Once small patrons, teens return to Holden library to help out
-Rabies Clinic 8-noon on Saturday in Holden
-Shrewsbury Rotary Club to host Earth Day community recycling fundraiser
-At Rick's Hilltop in Grafton, Janet Kuchinski fosters the family atmosphere
-One contested race on Sterling ballot - for Planning Board; candidates needed for offices
-AHS Drama performs "Newsies" Friday-Sunday
-Auburn Historical Society’s spaghetti supper and basket drawing on Saturday
-Sports: Celtics rout Wizards, 144-102
-Mass. Pirates beat Quad City, 36-25, for 13th straight win since last season (:57)
-Former Worcester Academy star Aliyah Boston has 11 points and 16 rebounds as South Carolina wins national title
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sale
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (26:11): Celebrating Women's History Month
-Railers lose in Newfoundland, 3-1
-Cars: Come see David at Bertera Nissan. He will make you happy! (3:50)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
-National/International: Ukraine accuses Russia of massacre, city strewn with bodies
-At least 2 gunmen target Sacramento club scene, killing 6
-New England: Highway car chase begins in Maine and ends on opposite side of road in New Hampshire
-Stranded travelers furious as JetBlue, other airlines cancel flights
-Mass. man dies after crashing into trees, pond in New Hampshire
-Business: WBJ names the Manufacturing Excellence Award winners for 2022
-More Americans apply for jobless benefits, but layoffs still low
-Shopping: HomeGoods introduces new digital tool for home design
-Colleges: Innate Immunity Day at UMass Medical School will honor Dr. Robert Finberg
-Movies: 10 must-see movies being released in April
-Celebrity: See the complete list of Grammy Award winners
-Every red carpet look from the 64th Grammy Awards
-Vince McMahon beats Pat McAfee in WrestleMania match
-History: Formerly Worcester County Institution for Savings building
-Animals: This dog goes paragliding with his owner and loves it (3:13)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Grandson brings his grandparents' love song to life (2:20)
-Meanwhile, in Virginia, woman realizes she won the lottery after already trashing her ticket
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+Multiple Warehouse Opportunities at Imperial Distributors
-Beer Garden, Worcester
-Motor Equipment Repairmen, Worcester DPW&P
-Line cooks, servers & bartenders at Worcester restaurant
-Weekend restaurant help in Worcester
-Part Time Data Collector, Town of Holden
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Worcester County's cases up 28.4%; Mass. cases surge 31.2%
+Noon: Radio Worcester (7:28): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh talks COVID and the BA.2 variant
-Worcester adds free pop-up vaccine clinics after cases spike
-ICYMI: Do you qualify for a second booster?
-As cases in Mass. tick up slightly, search cases in your city or town
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:27). High of 48 today in Worcester
-How much total snow is Massachusetts forecast to get this winter? (6:11). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Man dies from injuries suffered in Worcester shooting that also claimed life of woman
-Earlier: Neighbors shocked after woman killed in Worcester shooting; man also injured (1:46). Article
-Earlier: Woman dead, man injured in Worcester shooting (:59). Article
+6:00: Northbridge animal control officer mistakes dog for coyote, shoots and kills it (1:56). Article
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (6:28): The Pike Breakdown Lane
+6:00: Radio Worcester (8:15): Former Worcester City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large bid
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: "Compassionate care" is front and center at UMass' Maternity Center
+Noon: Stolen stained-glass window returned to Worcester Art Museum
+Noon: Magic of "The Nutcracker" ballet is returning to Worcester
+Noon: Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making weekend plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
-John Piccolo, popular Worcester restaurant owner, charged in City Hall attack
-Earlier: Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Tensions boil over as Worcester board grills developer over Polar Park project delays
-Earlier: Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-To meet housing crisis, report finds Gateway Cities need twice as much construction
-Former District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large run
-18 months after surprise inspection, Community Healthlink not back to normal operations
-76 become new citizens at naturalization ceremony in Worcester
-Losses mourned, lives celebrated at emotional Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony
-Mass. says some police officers have been bypassing required training (3:06). Article
-Earlier: Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester County Wonders: Shrewsbury woman rescues raptors one feather at a time
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Brazillian Burguer to open at former Shrewsbury Street donut shop
-ICYMI: Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden tax rate drops, bills rise
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury seeks plow drivers for winter season
-Grafton tax rate down, values up for fiscal 2025
-Board approves single tax rate for all types of property for Sutton
-The Item's calendar of events
-Clinton E.L.P.A.C. hosts holiday family potluck
-2 Berlin firefighters graduate from academy
-Nashoba Class of 2004 to hold 20-year reunion on November 29th
-Organization gets federal grant for new grocery store in Winchendon
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
-Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Hunting phantoms, talking puppets bring humor to stage Friday and Saturday
-Jim & Val bring Second Saturdays to Apple Tree Arts
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1354 (28:06): Mark Henderson, Founder, The 016
-39th annual meeting of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau (54:58)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a longtime kindergarten teacher
>SPORTS: Boston Celtics visit the White House (12:33)
-Patriots owner Robert Kraft snubbed again in Hall of Fame bid (2:22). Article
-Bruins beat Utah, 1-0
-2004 Boston Red Sox ring and World Series trophy owned by Larry Lucchino featured in upcoming auction
-Joe Nugent steps up for Crusaders men's basketball team
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces 3 signings
-Check out the schedule for upcoming road races in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: Are future Social Security benefits in peril?
-Up to 20 human skulls found in New Mexico home
-Tragic: Missing boy with autism found dead
>NEW ENGLAND: Worker injured during "supermove" in medically induced coma with third-degree burns
>COLLEGES: Assumption names new chief financial officer
-Worcester State Magazine’s special 150th anniversary issue hits the stands, goes live online
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most beautiful places to visit in the Pacific Northwest
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. unemployment rates remain higher than 2023
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (57:40)
>HOMES: What $350,000 can buy you in Worcester County, November 10th to 16th
>SHOPPING: Amazon Haul — What to know about Amazon's new discount store
>HEALTH: Health officials track increases in whooping cough, pneumonia (2:31)
-A few hours of activity a week can lower your risk of A-fib (:58)
>FOOD: How to stay safe during foodborne illness outbreaks (2:16)
>TV/STREAMING: "Jeopardy" contestant’s heart-wrenching interview leaves Ken Jennings speechless
>MOVIES: Matthew McConaughey reveals why he turned down $15 million role
>CELEBRITY: Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
>HISTORY: Founded in Boston, Staples ushered in era of office supply superstores
>ANIMALS: Cyclist finds puppy in the middle of nowhere (2:08)
>GOOD NEWS: Man discovers owner of his favorite bakery is his birth mother
-Meanwhile, in Miami, woman delivers baby at airport in American Airlines ticketing area
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