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In The News
-Latest weather: Scattered showers give way to dry, sunny and warm day, high of 68 in Worcester
+Noon: Multiple people shot and at least 13 hospitalized at Brooklyn subway station, FDNY says
+Noon: Brooklyn subway dhooting video & photos [GRAPHIC]
+Noon: Channel 4 (2:53): Worcester Red Sox ready for second home opener
+Noon: Radio Worcester (31:22): Worcester Red Sox Opening Day 2022 with City Manager Ed Augustus & team President Dr. Charles Steinberg
+Noon: What to eat at Polar Park in 2022
+Noon: Bravehearts have a little fun on Opening Day
+Noon: SEE THE LIST: What Worcester municipal employees make
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 12th
+Noon: West Boylston police make arrest in armed robbery at Shell station
+Noon: Easter candy sold at Big Y stores recalled over salmonella concern
-The stars shine in Worcester as big-name cast films at Union Station
-3 arrested in Park Ave. bar fight
-Radio Worcester (13:00): Worcester Police Chief Steve Sargent on their new investigative team's efforts to curb gun violence
-Worcester community raises $3,000 in hours to replace 5-year-old girl's stolen wheelchair (1:45)
-13-year-old girl with Millbury ties is missing, Chelsea police ask for help
-Behind the scenes at the EcoTarium American Zoological Association accreditation
-Worcester Idea Lab gets 2 new tenants
-5 Things You Need to Know about WooSox home opener today
-Heading to Polar Park? Reserve a parking space now at the new Green Island Blvd. garage
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-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 Tuesday
-City Council preview April 12: Topics: Zoning, resident permit parking, hiring a permanent city manager and a large decorative boulder
-City Council to take aim at addressing rats, rodents, rubbish and other nuisances
-Retiring Superintendent Maureen Binienda reflects on 46-year career. What's next? A run for office?
-Worcester Family Partnership’s Family Resource Information Night is 6-7 tonight
-Don Landgren: Holy Cross renames science building in honor of Dr. Fauci
-Here's where the city will be street sweeping today
-ICYMI: Brazilian immigrant opens sweet shop in Worcester
-Justice delayed, justice delivered for slain Clark grad
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holden police arrest Worcester man for OUI
-2 juveniles arrested in Holden following night of break-ins at country club, church and more
-Boston developer buys 27 acres of commercial land in Sutton
-Webster apartment complex sells for $2.7 million
-Town election update for Millbury and Sutton
-Shrewsbury to hold community meeting on proposed marijuana business on Route 20
-DA: Pedestrian struck, killed by pickup truck outside Leominster Walmart
-Lt. Governor Karyn Polito recognizes Auburn insurance agency
-SPORTS: Detroit beats Red Sox, 3-1
-Worcester Bravehearts announce finalists for fan jersey contest
-Worcester native declares for NBA Draft
-Obiamaka Igwenagu named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Worcester homecoming for Navy baseball player Ricky Rushton
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, week 25
-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: Mariupol's mayor says more than 10,000 civilians have died in the Russian siege
-Tragic: Coroner finds bodies of his parents, son at robbery scene
-NEW ENGLAND: Man celebrating his birthday killed in wrong-way double-fatal crash in region
-Mass. man who went out to pick up pizza buys scratch ticket, wins second $1 million lottery prize
-BUSINESS: Bill would help those entering Mass. cannabis market
-Lemon cola Polar seltzer available only at Polar Park
-COLLEGES: Diminishing government aid and rising tuition costs are making higher ed inaccessible, report shows
-HEALTH: Can cancer blood tests live up to promise of saving lives?
-FOOD: Easter, Passover will be "a lot more expensive" than in years past
-TV/STREAMING: Denholm Building in Worcester gets cameo in Julia Child series on HBO Max
-CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean win big at CMT Music Awards
-CMT Music Awards: Complete list of winners
-HISTORY: College of the Holy Cross in 1880
-ANIMALS: Nervous pup instantly falls in love with kitten (3:56)
-GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Local family grateful to bus monitor for helping young son in scary situation
-Meanwhile, in Upton, turkey flies through window of home (:50)
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-Full-time line cooks at Worcester Restaurant
-Deputy Director of Emergency Communications, City of Worcester
-Part-time Baristas in Worcester
-Order Pickers 2nd shift in Auburn
-Parking Attendant (Hiring Bonus!!) in Worcester
-Multiple Warehouse Opportunities at Imperial Distributors
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Free vaccinations and boosters 11-7 Wednesday at Worcester Public Library
-Radio Worcester (10:21): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on uptick
-Worcester County's cases up 18.2%; Mass. cases surge 16.6%
-Wastewater data, cases continue to rise in Mass.
-ICYMI: Dr. Fauci says it's now up to Americans to assess their own COVID risk
-Mass. reports 4,000 new cases over 3 days, 7-day positivity rate at 3%
-With fewer cases and less demand, many testing sites are shutting down
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 41 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
-Illegal dumping fines could jump to $1,000 in Worcester
-Worcester School Committee eyes C.R.P., data privacy
-Mass. accuses Barre public employee of double-dipping (3:20). Article
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Thrive Support and Advocacy fundraiser at 2 Chefs
-ICYMI: Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
-Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
-City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
-Worcester councilor pushes for city investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man facing charges for allegedly kidnapping 13-year-old in Northborough
-A new development on Elizabeth Street in Shrewsbury?
-Heavy fire tears through home on Lakeshore Drive in Ashburnham
-2 vehicle rollovers in Grafton amid snowy conditions
-Charlton Select Board begins process to change town's health insurance after steep premium hikes
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100 FM The Pike (13:34): Is it a Seger bar? Brian Daly on his viral mission to find out
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (7:14): Worcester's Angelo Gray is making movies and singing his heart out
-Poet's Cauldron to welcome Ursula Rucker at BrickBox Theater
>OPINION: Owura Sarkodieh: In praise of embracing African identity
-Lindsey Ford: 5 practical tips to reset digital habits after winter break
-Holy Cross' Worcester Voices (31:12): Clark Professor Melinda Marchand about her Worcester experience
-What’s Up Worcester (21:43): Dominican Marketplace Committee interview | Jennie Guzman & Laura Martinez
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester girl who tragically passed away at 13
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown stirs Patriots buzz as trade rumors begin to swirl again
-Bruins beat Columbus, 4-2
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey hosts New Hampshire in Hockey East Quarterfinals
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall Of Fame announces 2026 inductees
-The Olympic break sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. makes final sweep of Nancy Guthrie's house in sign investigation has hit a dead end
-Bikini-clad women pictured with Stephen Hawking in Epstein files were his carers, family claims
-Tragic: Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman, 2-year-old girl recovering after home explosion (1:29)
-Malden High School girls' basketball coach charged with raping student (1:38). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 27 (33:26): A.I. at WPI, with Elke Rundensteiner and Yunus Telliel
-Clark student Skye Donaldson paints mural in Goddard Library to inspire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These 4 popular national parks announce plans for 2026 visitor reservations
-Norwegian Cruise Line slammed over dining dress code change: "Idiotic rule"
>BUSINESS: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey cuts 4,000 jobs from Block in A.I. pivot
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales slow to start 2026
>HEALTH: "Boredom challenge" could have benefits for your brain (:18)
>FOOD: The pistachio bread recipe you "knead" to try (7:57)
>TV/STREAMING: Anderson Cooper leaving "60 Minutes" in latest CBS staff shakeup
>MOVIES: 25th anniversary trailer for "The Mummy" (:31)
>CELEBRITY: The real reason behind Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' split revealed
-Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver "Power" Grant dies at 52
>ANIMALS: Disabled lamb becomes her dad’s wedding ring bearer (1:54)
>HISTORY: Storm comparison: Blizzard of '78 vs. Blizzard of '26 (6:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Kidney donor braves blizzard for Boston transplant surgery (1:52)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, deer crashes into home through living room window
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