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In The News
-Latest weather: Partly sunny, high of 62 today in Worcester
-Historic Worcester theater to become a church on Sundays
-2 16-year-olds arrested for guns, stolen car in Worcester
-Reliant Medical Group suspends taking on new adult primary care patients
-Trooper who arrested woman in "Troopergate" case testifies at Ethics hearing
-WCCA-TV's "Rosen's Roundtable" No. 473 (28:08): Polar Park and the Nativity School
-Worcesteria: Little Free Library, Worcester Historical Museum exhibit share stories, history
-U.S. metro areas sending the most people to Worcester
-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 Saturday
-Looking for a holiday wine? Check this selection from Wachusett Wine & Spirits
-Five Things to Do: "Parallel Mothers," "Naughty bits" and more ....
-MANIA - The ABBA Tribute coming to Worcester on October 29th
-Poetry Town: The Bridge Near Walmart
-Results, recap and grades from last night's WWE "SmackDown" at DCU Center in Worcester
-Eyes on the skies: Mass Audubon adds bus service for participants in annual birdathon
-Worcester Residential Drop-off Site at 1065 Millbury St. will be closed on Sunday and Monday
-Tribute to a Worcester woman who was an avid golfer and "never missed an opportunity to send a card"
-ICYMI: Worcester man arrested for pointing replica assault rifle at residents
-Big change looms as BirchTree Bread owners say they've found "the right folks to carry it forward"
-Widow of a fallen Leominster Marine remembers his life and sacrifice
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Rand-Whitney breaks ground at Boylston packaging facility
-Shrewsbury discusses next steps regarding hexavalent chromium in water
-Grafton native Chaz Davis seeks second Boston Marathon win as para-athlete
-Millbury Junior/Senior High Drama Club to perform "Grease" in May
-E.B. Flatts to reopen in mid-May as owners Scott and Grace Conner come out of retirement
-SPORTS: Bill Belichick turns 70 today. Is he winding down or just getting started?
-Sox lose to Twins in home opener
-Worcester Bravehearts update vote total for fan jersey contest
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox split doubleheader with Lehigh Valley
-Railers lose, 5-0; playoff fate decided today
-Mass. Pirates put 3-0 record on line tonight in Green Bay
-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: Russia loses warship, says attacks on Kyiv will increase
-Toddlers get high on THC goldfish, Virginia daycare owner charged
-NEW ENGLAND: Tax deadline is later this year. And 2 New England states get an extra day. Here's why
-14-year-old Middleboro girl says she scared off intruder with 2 kitchen knives
-BUSINESS: Mass. unemployment still lags national rate, but improving
-COLLEGES: A Q&A with Paula Fitzpatrick, Director, WPI's Center for Well-Being
-HEALTH: U.K., U.S. health officials investigating cases of severe hepatitis in children
-FOOD: Here's what's getting more expensive at the grocery store
-SHOPPING: Sclamo's Discount Appliance Spring Savings Event going through April 29th
-TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
-MOVIES: New movies on VOD
-Screen Time: Epic religious movies provided insight for writer's greatest role
-CELEBRITY: Thandiwe Newton axed from "Magic Mike" sequel after fight with Channing Tatum over Oscars fiasco
-Liz Sheridan, actor best known as Jerry Seinfeld's TV mom, dies at 93
-HISTORY: Lincoln Park at Lake Quinsigamond
-ANIMALS: Dog dumped at the shelter discovers the great outdoors (3:07)
-GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mass. mechanic bought $1 million winning ticket after going out to fix wife’s broken-down car
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man sets world record by balancing lawn mower on his chin for more than 30 minutes
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-397 cases in last 7 days in Worcester
-Free vaccinations/boosters 11-5 Saturday at Worcester Public Library and 8-noon at Reliant Medical Center
-Mass. school cases up over 40% since last week's report with total of 5,363
-ICYMI: Mass. reports 2,962 new cases; hospitalizations ticking up
-Mass. reports 2,470 new cases, positivity rate near 3.9%
-Is it still possible to reach herd immunity?
-Will a rise in cases bring back the mask mandate?
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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