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In The News
-Latest weather: Warm-up begins, high of 60 today in Worcester
+6:00: 3 arrested in Park Ave. bar fight
+6:00: Radio Worcester (13:00): Worcester Police Chief Steve Sargent on their new investigative team's efforts to curb gun violence
+6:00: Worcester community raises $3,000 in hours to replace 5-year-old girl's stolen wheelchair (1:45)
+6:00: 13-year-old girl with Millbury ties is missing, Chelsea police ask for help
+6:00: Holden police arrest Worcester man for OUI
+6:00: Worcester Idea Lab gets 2 new tenants
+6:00: WooSox home opener set for Tuesday
+6:00: Obiamaka Igwenagu named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
+6:00: Mass. man who went out to pick up pizza buys scratch ticket, wins second $1 million lottery prize
-2 juveniles arrested in Holden following night of break-ins at country club, church and more
-Worcester native declares for NBA Draft
-Brazilian immigrant opens sweet shop in Worcester
-Justice delayed, justice delivered for slain Clark grad
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 11th
-ICYMI: New Starbucks on Grafton Street will feature drive-thru window, outdoor patio seating
-Film crews from "The Parenting" shoot scenes at Vendome apartment building in Worcester
-Worcester man faces up to 32 years in prison for bank fraud, aggravated identity theft
-On 10th anniversary, Working for Worcester gets shout-outs from a Red Sox pitcher, Emmy winner, NBA champion and more (4:50)
-Polar Beverages introduces exclusive seltzer at Polar Park this season
-Doughnut Homies celebrates win in Bravehearts' "Munchies Madness" competition
-HOMES: Local realty company introduces program to save homeowners thousands in commissions
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-1970s Burncoat grads recall turbulent time of war and protests
-"Fixer" Nicole Valentine made personal choice on acting city manager job
-City Council Preview: City Manager Search Committee, Paratransit
-WCCA-TV's "Beacon Hill Chat" No. 339 (26:56): Stacey Luster
-Rosalie Tirella: Worcester, Palm Sunday
-Tribute to a Worcester man who was a member of the Nipmuc Nation
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grafton’s three Catholic parishes will merge
-Shrewsbury notes new polling location for Precinct 2 voters
-Articles addressing climate change headed to Shrewsbury Town Meeting
-American Legion national commander, auxiliary president visit Sutton
-Northborough dental equipment provider acquires Colorado firm
-SPORTS: Celtics beat Memphis, 139-110
-Bruins lose to Capitals, 4-2
-Red Sox beat Yankees, 4-3
-Bravehearts commemorate 8th anniversary of Jake the Lion
-Pirates (3-0) win in Bismarck, 54-43. Recap (1:36)
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sale
-WooSox beat Jacksonville, 9-4
-5 Things You Need to Know About WooSox Home Opener tomorrow
-Railers lose to Adirondack, 6-4
-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 digs in to fight Russia’s looming eastern offensive
-2 people are dead and 10 hospitalized after nightclub shooting in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
-Now's your last chance to get a third stimulus check
-NEW ENGLAND: Florida man arrested for lewd act on flight from Newark to Boston
-Man dies after being dragged by MBTA train
-BUSINESS: Clean energy jobs in Mass. still below pre-pandemic levels
-Mass. gives nearly $1 million to expand truck driver training program
-How do I negotiate the salary I want in a new job?
-COLLEGES: At Holy Cross, Rev. Hans Zollner, S.J. reflects on clergy abuse and safeguarding in the church
-HEALTH: New UMass Medical School study finds smoking rates increased in pandemic, looks at related stresses
-TV/STREAMING: "Frasier" reboot confirmed
-CELEBRITY: JoJo Siwa says she "wasn't invited" to 2022 Kids' Choice Awards
-HISTORY: Oread Institute, now Castle Park, in Worcester
-ANIMALS: Bald, sick puppy transforms into a fluff ball (3:38)
-GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Blind drag racer shares lesson on perseverance (2:50)
-Meanwhile, in Alaska, photos of bizarre cloud formation spark theories
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+Deputy Director of Emergency Communications, City of Worcester
-Part-time Baristas in Worcester
-Order Pickers 2nd shift in Auburn
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-Multiple Warehouse Opportunities at Imperial Distributors
-Beer Garden, Worcester
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Free vaccinations and boosters 11-7 Wednesday at Worcester Public Library
+Noon: Radio Worcester (10:21): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on uptick
+Noon: Worcester County's cases up 18.2%; Mass. cases surge 16.6%
+Noon: With fewer cases and less demand, many testing sites are shutting down
-Dr. Fauci says it's now up to Americans to assess their own COVID risk
-BA.2 is the dominant variant in the U.S. Here's what's known about it
-ICYMI: Worcester schools will hand out over 25,000 at-home test kits before April vacation
-A powerful tool against COVID is finally getting the attention it deserves, experts say
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
+Noon: Neighbors shocked after woman killed in Worcester shooting; man also injured (1:46). Article
-Earlier: Woman dead, man injured in Worcester shooting (:59). Article
+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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