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In The News
-Latest weather: Mostly sunny day through mid-afternoon, high of 56 today in Worcester
+6:00: 5-year-old girl and mother in Worcester hit by car, seriously hurt while crossing road (1:46)
+6:00: 100 days in office: Worcester's new political class looks back
+6:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 18th
+6:00: Worcester native and Saint John’s product John Andreoli enjoys his homecoming at Polar Park
+6:00: Twins beat Red Sox, 8-3
+6:00: CEO of Aldi, which has a store in Worcester, makes "price promise" pledge as Inflation rate soars
+6:00: 4 freshest homes in Worcester to hit the market
+6:00: Taco Bell is bringing back a fan-favorite menu item
-2 rollover accidents on Easter Sunday in Holden
-Patriot's Day: What's open, closed in Massachusetts
-Downtown Worcester market has what's fresh and local
-Lake Quinsigamond home hits the market for $1.1 million
-Pact on Worcester school-police interactions still elusive, behind schedule
-Highest-paying construction jobs in Worcester
-Trash and recycling in Worcester will be delayed a day because of Patriot's Day
-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
-Poetry Town: The Bridge Near Walmart
-ICYMI: After 2-year delay, Worcester store celebrates 40th anniversary
-Where people in Worcester are moving to most
-Mercantile’s restaurant ribbon-cutting event draws crowd
-Reliant Medical Group suspends taking on new adult primary care patients
-WCCA-TV's "Rosen's Roundtable" No. 473 (28:08): Polar Park and the Nativity School
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holden DPW building project update
-Area police departments plan to participate in Drug Take Back Day
-Shrewsbury library exhibit raises awareness about domestic violence
-Spring returns to Sutton -- Waters Farm hosts annual egg hunt
-Theresa Boulrice brings plenty of tech experience to Millbury Library
-Millbury Jr.-Sr. High School announces second-quarter honor roll
-At Project Bread, Alexa Drolette continues fight against food insecurity and hunger
-SPORTS: Jason Tatum's buzzer-beater lifts Celtics, 115-114
-2022 Boston Marathon preview: What to watch for
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-1
-Worcester Bravehearts update vote total for fan jersey contest
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Lehigh Valley, 19-11
-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: U.S. rocked by 3 mass shootings during Easter weekend
-NEW ENGLAND: Logan Airport terminal reopened after evacuation due to old PlayStation found in luggage
-BUSINESS: Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers for April 18th
-The biggest risk to the global economy no one is talking about
-My co-worker is now bringing his dog to work -- how is that allowed?
-SHOPPING: Dollar Tree recalls hot glue guns over fire, burn hazards
-TV/STREAMING: "Ted" series from Seth MacFarlane in the works at Peacock
-MOVIES: "Fantastic Beasts" tops domestic box office
-CELEBRITY: Natasha Lyonne confirms she and Fred Armisen split after 8 years
-HISTORY: Historic discovery found beneath Notre Dame cathedral in Paris
-ANIMALS: Dog dumped at the shelter discovers the great outdoors (3:07)
-GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Maryland teacher wins $50,000 after husband buys lottery ticket to cheer her up
-Meanwhile, Florida man watches "Spider-Man" movie 292 times, setting world record
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-Multiple Warehouse Opportunities at Imperial Distributors
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Free vaccinations and boosters 11-7 Wednesday at Worcester Public Library
+6:00: Radio Worcester (7:16): Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on what COVID looks like right now in Worcester? Endemic near?
-ICYMI: Cases up in nearly 75% of Mass. communities: Town-by-town data
-Shanghai reportedly aims to have zero cases outside of its quarantine centers by Wednesday
-Are there better ways to track cases?
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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