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In The News
-Latest weather: Pick of the week, high of 59 today in Worcester
+5:00: Auburn man wins $1 million on scratch ticket
+5:00: Shrewsbury police arrest man caught breaking into garage
+5:00: New affordable Worcester apartments open to applicants
+5:00: Central Mass. business confidence falls below state average in March
+5:00: Dogs, cats, pets up for adoption at Worcester area shelters
+Noon: Police return to search Paxton woods a month after Worcester man's body found
+Noon: Worcester man indicted in apparent road rage shooting of 77-year-old man on Route 20
+Noon: T&G lawsuit against city for keeping records hidden wins Freedom of Information Award
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 5th
+Noon: Radio Worcester (13:41): Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus on the Denholm building, culture, WooSox '22 and Conservation Commission
+Noon: Sutton author's name hijacked on Amazon by erotica writer
+Noon: Mass. Independent Film Festival comes to Worcester April 13th-16th
+Noon: Cancer battle, pandemic spur JATK to music on new album
+Noon: Janice Harvey: Remembering names and phone numbers a no-go
-Worcester man in court on 8th drunken driving charge
-Long-awaited restaurant in Downtown Worcester now open
-Worcester Starbucks workers file petition to unionize
-Driver in deadly 2020 Auburn crash sentenced to 2 years probation
-Man charged with murder in fatal stabbing of Fitchburg teen
-Worcester police arrest 3 as a result of new gun violence prevention strategy
-Holy Cross naming science complex after Dr. Anthony Fauci, a Holy Cross alum
-Worcester Bishop wants rainbow pride, BLM flags removed (2:14)
-Earlier: At a Catholic school in Worcester, red flags and a warning from the Bishop
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Theater partners with 2 Worcester high schools for annual Adopt-A-School program
-Song to Get You Through the Week: Jay Gudda delivers brooding "Snake"
-City Council preview April 5 (Mike Benedetti): New city manager, parking, new real estate tax, body cams, and buying the Denholm Building
-Who is Eric Batista, the person Worcester City Council is considering for interim city manager?
-WCCA-TV's "Rosen's Roundtable" No. 472 (28:00): Jetskis/The Aud/Showcase North
-Don Landgren: Denholm Building may be due to be demolished, redeveloped
-Whos of Who-cester (Tracy O'Connell Novick): Next steps on the Worcester superintendent search
-Public Hearing podcast (56:00): Circles of inclusion, exclusion and influence in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (15:38): State Senate candidate Robyn Kennedy on campaigning and the issues
-This Week’s Roadwork In Worcester – Week Of April 4th
-Here's where the city will be street sweeping today
-In wake of Billy Riley allegations in Worcester, supporters of church sexual abuse survivors weigh in
-Tribute to longtime Worcester teacher and coach
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): "An American hero": Wake held for fallen Marine in Leominster (2:00)
-Controversial North Grafton warehouse gets Planning Board approval
-Manufacturing facility in Grafton’s CenTech park sells for $3.3 million
-The Kraft Group buys Northbridge industrial complex for $19.7 million
-Holden sets composting and chipping schedule
-SPORTS: Bruins beat Blue Jackets in overtime, 3-2
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sale
-Worcester Public Schools baseball teams to play tripleheader at Polar Park
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, week 24
-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: Images of dead civilians in Ukraine shake the world
-Millions of families can now research their history with 1950 census records
-NEW ENGLAND: Westminster man gets 7 months for nearly $500,000 in illegal mortgage transactions
-Suspect with child in car allegedly fires shots in Springfield
-BUSINESS: Opinion: What Worcester's elite fail to understand about inclusion
-Cannabis lessons in a "Field of Dreams"
-SHOPPING: Disney-branded hand sanitizers recalled because of cancer-causing carcinogens
-HOMES: Smoke, carbon monoxide alarms sold at Walmart recalled
-FOOD: These 5 tips can help you save money on groceries as food prices soar
-COLLEGES: Worcester State Athletics announces DEI working group
-HEALTH: While COVID is declining, cases of stomach flu are rising
-Exposure to THC and CBD linked to childhood obesity, higher blood sugar, study says
-MOVIES: 10 must-see movies being released in April
-CELEBRITY: COVID temporarily stops Daniel Craig’s return to Broadway
-HISTORY: Worcester 300 trivia contest, part 7: Fire suppression
-ANIMALS: Cat so scared she'd hide under bed turns into cuddle bug (3:06)
-GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Georgia students stun Ukrainian custodian with artwork honoring Ukraine
-Meanwhile, in Minneapolis, man allegedly steals car after skipping his sentencing for bus theft
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Classifieds
+Order Pickers 2nd shift in Auburn
+Parking Attendant (Hiring Bonus!!) in Worcester
-Multiple Warehouse Opportunities at Imperial Distributors
-Beer Garden, Worcester
-Motor Equipment Repairmen, Worcester DPW&P
-Line cooks, servers & bartenders at Worcester restaurant
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+Noon: Worcester public health officials have eye on uptick in cases
+Noon: UMass Medical School-led study finds free at-home tests may have significantly reduced the number of cases during the fall
+Noon: Outbreak "extremely grim" as Shanghai extends lockdown
-Worcester County's cases up 28.4%; Mass. cases surge 31.2%
-Latinx Worcester residents had disproportionately higher COVID rates, report finds
-Radio Worcester (7:28): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh talks COVID and the BA.2 variant
-ICYMI: Worcester adds free pop-up vaccine clinics after cases spike
-Mass. reports 2,888 new cases over 3 days, no additional deaths
-Senate bargainers reach $10 billion COVID agreement
-Medicare is now covering the cost of at-home tests for beneficiaries
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Police investigating after man shot near Fitchburg State
+6:00: Tri-axle dump truck rollover shuts down road in Sutton
+6:00: Worcester unveils major redesign for busy College Street
+6:00: 168 students, staff honored at Worcester schools Special Education Celebration Of Success
+6:00: Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Message (1:42): Start of the fourth quarter
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
+Noon: Mass. Pike traffic after semi crash on I-495 in Westborough
+Noon: State Police lieutenant back in court on perjury charge in Worcester recruit’s death
+Noon: Ex-Worcester food bank C.E.O. McMurray to receive social justice award
+Noon: "Handmaid's Tale" author Margaret Atwood to speak at Holy Cross
+Noon: A new arts epicenter: Creative Hub Worcester set to open at long last
+Noon: Last Call: Samantha Bucci, poet and poetry slam organizer
+Noon: First Person: For Joe Fusco Jr., remembering Mom brings laughs, stings
-Q.C.C. police officer has certification suspended after domestic violence charges filed
-Curtis Sliwa visits Worcester, and can't resist "glazing" local diner
-Think Derek Herman loves Worcester? He has the tattoos to prove it
-Could the old Dive Bar spot be pouring drinks again?
-When will the Denholm building be torn down? Developer agrees to timeline
-Inside the state's biggest office-to-residential conversion in Worcester (2:30)
-Worcester City Manager proposes $1.4 million tax break for housing project by Polar Park
-See compensation for all 8,363 City of Worcester employees
-Rift with Pope Leo "really unprecedented," says Holy Cross religious studies professor (2:42). Article
-Related: Worcester bishop issues statement
-How Audra Doody of Safe Exit Initiative is helping to change our world
-Worcester County Wonders: Setting the Revolution record straight
-Aislinn Doyle: April 16th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester Public Schools to hold April 15th community forum on school boundary and quadrant alignment project
>DINING OUT: The Broadway Restaurant
-ICYMI: Vigil held for 10-year-old killed by car in Webster (2:19). Article
-Related: Driver in fatal Webster crash was arrested week before for drug possession, police say (1:49)
-Before reporting to prison for hacking, former Assumption student from Sterling thanks F.B.I. for arresting him (3:25). Article
-No one in truck that was found in Leicester pond, police say (:20). Article
-"They’re lucky to be alive": 3 people hospitalized after tree crushes pickup truck in Princeton
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Project Adventure – not just a physical workout
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Train hits vehicle at Clinton railroad crossing (:23)
-Overdose leads to 21-day suspension for Webster Boosters Club
-Barre firefighters respond to residential fire on Oak Street
-Another Oxford leader heads to Canton as Gifford named deputy chief
-Southbridge council denies Open Meeting Law claims, refers complaints to counsel
-Man charged after breaking into ex-girlfriend’s Leominster apartment through window
-Construction alert from the Millbury D.P.W.
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Usher and Chris Brown announce tour, including August stop at Gillette Stadium
-Des Rocs to play Worcester in lead up to new album release
-Listen Up: Worcester musician Sam Femino eyes social media in new song
-Remembering "Voice of Clannad" Moya Brennan
-Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
>OPINION: Michael Garand: Why banking local means investing in Worcester's future
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (13:17): Heather Cassani, owner, Wattson Home Solutions
-Unity Radio Unity in the Community (57:47): Michael Goldstein, owner, Empire Loan
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who taught in the Worcester Public Schools for more than 35 years
>SPORTS: NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after photos with Mike Vrabel
-Related: Read Russini's full resignation letter
-No tailgating at Gillette Stadium during World Cup
-Celtics superlatives and awards: Most improved, biggest surprise and more
-Bruins beat Devils, 4-0
-Red Sox lose to Twins, 6-0
-Bravehearts announce Fireworks Friday dates
-Holy Cross names Scott Black assistant men’s soccer coach
-Coach Jon Ladino announces 2030 Holy Cross softball signing class
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 9-4
-33 Worcester runners set for Boston Marathon
>CARS: Ford C.E.O. Jim Farley warns Chinese car sales in U.S. would be "devastating"
>NATIONAL: Frightening new Yellowstone study sparks eruption fears
-Doctor accused of fatally removing organ from patient arrested for botched operation
-Tragic: Couple abused their 6 children, kept boy in dog kennel: officials
>NEW ENGLAND: Elderly homeowner trapped with "tenant from hell" (1:09)
-FedEx driver struck, killed by alleged drunken driver in Vermont, police say
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Professor Andrew Burkhardt connects Goddard’s legacy to modern discoveries
-Holy Cross President Rougeau on Commencement, leadership updates, the job market and more
-A.I. salon at Assumption brings students, faculty, staff and industry voices together for a dynamic conversation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why Antarctica is unlike any other travel destination
-8 states where the weather forecast is always wrong
>BUSINESS: New Disney C.E.O. announces 1,000 job cuts via email
-LPL Financial Research: The economy takes multiple shocks in stride
-What to expect from an I.R.S. business audit
-Lack of motivation, rejection stalls job searches for millions of unemployed Americans: survey
>HEALTH: Deaths from a silent disease have quadrupled among young U.S. women, study shows
-Man undergoes experimental treatment to prevent A.L.S. (2:59)
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (44:48): Somatic movement, with Emily Konstan
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: Get a refund on this recalled Sam’s Club Christmas decoration
>FOOD: How good are the Polar Seltzer Summer flavors? (2:13)
>TV/STREAMING: Meryl Streep to star in "The Corrections" limited series adaptation
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Insidious: Out of the Further" (2:34)
>CELEBRITY: Alec Baldwin talks "Rust" prosecution health toll, retiring on podcast
-"Lost" star Matthew Fox reveals why he walked away from Hollywood at height of his stardom
>ANIMALS: Mama dog dumped at shelter walks herself into a better life (2:04)
>HISTORY: Abandoned "ghost towns" are scattered across Massachusetts
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. "sewer singer" gains TikTok fame for underground opera performances (2:31)
-Meanwhile, in Canada, video shows confused beaver wandering into store, getting stuck behind automatic doors
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