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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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-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 (1:13). High of 30 today in Worcester
-Declared winter parking ban in effect in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-2 killed, 9 hurt in Brown University shooting (9:49)
-Related: Video shows man sought in Brown shooting (4:39)
-Related: Newest details on search for Brown shooting suspect (12:39)
-Related: Brown students describe aftermath of campus shooting (2:44)
-"Waiting for the next child to die": Former Worcester judge calls for federal probe of Mass. child welfare system
-Worcester schools release new data looking at assaults on staff
-Worcester man's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables attracts visitors from around Mass. (2:40). Article
-Worcester doesn’t have enough supermarkets. Some people blame the city’s tax rate
-Holy Cross buys off-campus student rental house for $2.2 million with plans for faculty housing
-A tropical escape blooms inside a historic Worcester building
-Worcester Guardian week in review: Legacy businesses, tax rate debate, winter prep
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:36): Worcester snowstorm response, police oversight & affordability
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:03): Tax rates, infrastructure challenges and a major coaching milestone
-Powerball jackpot grows to colossal $1.1 billion after Saturday’s drawing
>DINING OUT: Raising Cane’s opening Worcester location next week
-ICYMI: Driver hospitalized after car crashes into Dollar Tree store in Worcester (:20). Article
-Worcester apartment project on Shrewsbury Street faces parking concerns
-A year after scathing report on use of force, sex acts, Worcester police have new policies
-Worcester Public Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh retires
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce newest officer, Amgad Nashawi
-Merry Christmas from Lamoureux Ford! (:47)
-Wachusett Echo: Phone-free school by 2026? The newest phone policy controversy
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 stab victims found outside Thirsty Turtle Pub in Templeton
-Barre man charged with extortion after dispute with neighbor over $50 chicken dinner ticket
-Proposed development would bring 270 units, supermarket and a half-dozen other businesses to abandoned Shrewsbury factory site
-All charges dropped against unlicensed driver accused of evading Shrewsbury police
-Man arrested after entering Leominster Verizon store, charging at and threatening employee
-Police seek hit-and-run driver who was operating stolen vehicle
-Dickman receives honor for his work in fatal crash reconstruction
-Local pajama drive breaks records
-Lights in Common shines in Princeton
-Goings on from Grafton News, Millbury-Sutton Chronicle and The Landmark
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Assabet Valley Mastersingers, High Command and more ...
-Rebuilding the Higgins Collection: Successes, surprises and what’s still missing
-John Cena taps out to Gunther to lose final WWE match
-WCCA-TV's YAY ART No. 1 (21:51)
>OPINION: Laurel: Welcome to Green Hill Park, past and present
-Tom Marino: Extremist views of Worcester’s self-proclaimed moderates
-WCCA-TV's The Mayor’s Forum No. 59 (28:55): Matthias Waschek and Jeffrey L. Forgeng
-Manny Jae Media (1:03:09): 508 Live! with Papee Paye
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a nurse for over 50 years
>SPORTS: Patriots can clinch the AFC East with a win today (1:43). Article
-Slowing down James Cook is pivotal for New England
-Will Patriots earn AFC’s No. 1 seed? Simulating the NFL’s final 4 weeks
-NFL Week 15 schedule, TV and announcers
-Caitlin Clark: WNBA labor talks "biggest moment" league has seen
-Bravehearts name Joe Galvin manager
-Railers beat Mariners, 4-2
>NATIONAL: Australian officials say 12 are dead in attack on Jewish event in Sydney
-New Epstein photos show presidents, more V.I.P.s
-Lionel Messi’s brief appearance at India soccer game sparks chaos as fans destroy stadium
-Tragic: Horrific moment teen mauled to death by zoo lion (1:48)
>NEW ENGLAND: Ballot question volume creating unease among top state officials
-N.H. mom charged with child endangerment after daughter ingested T.H.C. gummy
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 23 (51:11): Engineering a cultural connection
-Radio Worcester (9:10): Q.C.C. holiday initiatives & student support with Dr. Luis Pedraja
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airlines now exempt from covering costs during recall delays
>BUSINESS: This workplace benefit is the biggest reason people jump jobs: survey
-Community bank collects hundreds of food items for local veterans, military families
-ChatGPT chatbot's shocking response to alleged role in murder-suicide
-Dividing restricted stock units and stock options in divorces
>HOMES: Foreclosures are soaring in the U.S.: study
>SHOPPING: Gifts with ongoing fees and sneaking subscriptions: Consumer Reports
>HEALTH: Why experts say you should enroll in A.C.A. even if premiums spike
-W.S.C. Stay Connected with Your Health for December (37:51)
>TV/STREAMING: "New Year's Rockin' Eve" to feature Chappell Roan, Mariah Carey, Post Malone and Maren Morris
>MOVIES: Trailer for "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" (2:20)
>CELEBRITY: Peter Greene, "Pulp Fiction," "The Mask' actor, dies at 60
-Jane Seymour, 74, is "very sexually active" with rocker beau John Zambetti
>ANIMALS: Guy rescues teeniest Frenchie puppy who hops like a bunny (2:03)
>HISTORY: Dark Downeast Podcast (35:45): The murder of John E. Volungis Jr.
>GOOD NEWS: Child turns little library into free food pantry for neighbors
-Meanwhile, Virginia's drunk raccoon exposed as serial offender
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