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In The News
>WEATHER: NEW! Watch Mark Rosenthal's updated 7-day forecast (:29); high of 68 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Man killed in construction-vehicle accident on King Street in Leicester
-Worcester police arrest woman causing disturbance at courthouse
-Over 900,000 gallons of sewage flowed into Blackstone River in Worcester
-Car split in half in donut shop crash in Worcester (1:30)
-Stephanie Fernandes sentenced to 8 to 10 years in fatal stabbing of Andrew Wagner
-Worcester man sentenced to over 3 years in prison for drugs
-Emotional video of Worcester boy getting his first pair of glasses goes viral (1:58)
-Helfand's Deli opening October 27th on Highland Street
-Author wanted in Russia shares his story in Worcester
-From Worcester to Catskills, 4 spots to capture peak foliage week
-Casita Cultura Latina nonprofit partnering with Main South businesses
-Shaw's owner merging with Kroger: Here's how it could impact local customers
>HOMES: Inside a mid-century modern home in Worcester on sale for $1.1 million
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: Coco, Perpetual Groove, Erin Harpe and more
-Artist Spotlight: Internationally acclaimed artist, Xiang Li
-The Voice’s Cara Brindisi performing at Worcester Railers, Off the Rails
-Seax forced to cancel Ralph’s Rock Diner show because of COVID
-Radio Worcester (13:52): The Cowsills' new album "Rhythm of the World" with Paul Cowsill
-The Faces of Worcester: Giselle Rivera-Flores
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask public for help identifying man in theft investigation
-Jury selection starts for trial of man accused of killing nurse in 2013 in Rutland
-Worcester keeps water restrictions as reservoirs dwindle; state downgrades region
-WPI student helps NASA redirect asteroid (1:26)
-Reminder: Trash and recycling in Worcester will be delayed a day this week
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>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Auburn swears in newest officer
-Auburn to hold public safety citizen's academy
-Grafton Flea Market mainstays "Smitty and Fran" still offering bargains after 50 years
-Rom's Takeout is closing 13 years after original restaurant went dark
-Barefoot skier from Southbridge wins 3 gold medals at world competition in Texas at 66
-State Gaming Commission to weigh in on controversial proposed horse racetrack in Hardwick
>SPORTS: Doherty's Nicollette Kiorpes scores as United States draws at FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross' Jalen Coker, one of the best WRs in FCS right now
-Grafton beats Shrewsbury in football, 13-12
-Raptors beat Celtics, 137-134
-2021 Boston Marathon women’s winner disqualified
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the SUV you need this fall for back to school and sporting events (4:48)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. reports 7,865 new COVID cases this week
-Boys ages 3, 4 locked in dark closet, beaten with "teacher's stick" at Methuen day care, lawsuit alleges
>BUSINESS: British transplant now in Fitchburg aims to make cask ales mainstream
-For some banks, doing business with the billion-dollar marijuana industry is well worth the risk
>SHOPPING: Shop HSN best-sellers: 12 items you can buy online now
>COLLEGES: Curtain wall going up on UMass Medical School's new education and research building
-Clark prof co-authors report providing road map for the science of nature-based climate solutions
>HEALTH: COVID treatment Paxlovid can interact with common heart medications, doctors warn
-Free COVID testing and vaccinations on Saturday: Noon-5 at Worcester Public Library
>FOOD: Falafel sold at Aldi recalled after E. coli hospitalizes 5
>HISTORY: Diners made by Worcester Lunch Car Co. are still serving customers, far from New England
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on VOD: "Old Man," "Spirit Halloween: The Movie," "Clerks III" and more
>CELEBRITY: Robbie Coltrane, Scottish actor and Hagrid of "Harry Potter" fame, dies at 72
>ANIMALS: Mom "Didn't Want The Cat" (:59)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Couple married 75 years reveal shocking secret to their union
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, video shows wild brawl raging inside Walmart
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: American Airlines restarts Philadelphia service to Worcester, replacing N.Y.C. nonstop
+5:00: Massport announces location of huge new solar field near Worcester Airport
+5:00: New Hampshire woman killed in crash on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Earlier: Serious crash on I-84 in Sturbridge brings Friday morning traffic to a halt
+5:00: The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2024-2025 season, part 1
+5:00: John Keough: 3 things I think about Tuesday night
+Noon: Investigation underway after fire destroys home in Millbury
+Noon: Worcester colleges slam ballot question that would sap their endowments
+Noon: It's Good Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Captain America: Brave New World" and more
+Noon: Bad Religion, Pennywise set to headline Punk in the Park at Palladium
+Noon: Beyond Beer: Defunct Honey Bee Orchards new home for Ragged Hill Cider
+Noon: Keep the Faith: Considering the effects of Easter beyond Holy Week
-Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Rachel Monárrez to leave in June
-UMass Medical School lays off and furloughs 200 employees
-Earlier: Cuts will have irretrievable effects as UMass Medical School stands to lose $80 million, Gov. Healey says
-$100,000 lottery winner sold in Worcester
-Paul Revere lantern replica coming to Worcester City Hall
-State throws out License Commission's penalties against Worcester cigar bar
-Worcester reports 9 hate crimes in 2024, mostly nonviolent
-Mass. graduation requirements listening session in Worcester
-Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. will stop covering popular drugs for weight loss
>FAITH: Christians in Worcester practice their faith amid cultural, political divisions
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): 2 locals make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Sushi restaurants (5:36)
-ICYMI: Federal cuts are about to cripple Central Mass. food pantries
-Where Worcester ranks among U.S. cities where a family making $100,000 can "still be broke"
-Pickleball push sparks discussion over Worcester court upgrades
-How Armenian-American Heritage Month was proclaimed
-Worcester getting a second Chick-fil-A
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: “Disconnect to Reconnect”
-NEW: Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden slated to get fiber internet
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster woman arrested for stealing $38 in merchandise from Hannaford
-2 arrested after traffic stop leads to fentanyl trafficking bust in Shrewsbury
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Recreation Department Eggstravaganza
-David Prouty center court logo to be embedded in lobby floor
-Snow changes plans for Richards Library Book Sale
-Clinton election paper deadline is Friday
-Blackstone River tributaries in Sutton and Millbury graded
-Become a Salt Sleuth and clean up near the reservoir
-Bolton board will be a duo at least 'til fall
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Art at the Harold Stevens Gallery. hip-hop and more ...
-Call for vendors for 2025 Wednesdays on Water
>OPINION: Tracey Faraday: Finding the perfect balance in friendship & motherhood
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (52:47): Nataki Romeo, Cafe Romeo
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career firefighter in Worcester
>SPORTS: Celtics enter playoffs embracing adversity, tougher path to repeating as NBA champs
-Bravehearts rolls out new menu for corporate outings
-Bravehearts introduce 2025 coaching staff
-Holy Cross football 2025 season ticket memberships on sale now
-WooSox throw combined no-hitter over 7 innings in doubleheader sweep
>CARS: Honda denies reported plan to shift production from Canada, Mexico to U.S.
>NATIONAL: 2 dead, 6 hospitalized after Florida State shooting; suspect in custody
-At least 4 tourists reported dead following devastating cable car crash in Italy
>TRAGIC: "Hero" deacon shot dead protecting others at church Easter egg hunt
>NEW ENGLAND: Militia memorializes 250th anniversary of Battle of Lexington (3:35)
-Assailant storms Mass. courthouse in gas mask, tactical gear and pepper sprays, assaults several victims: video
>COLLEGES: The WPI Podcast, Episode 6 (38:32): Global Projects Program at 50
-Holy Cross Policy and Politics Seminar hosts Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of the most densely populated cities on Earth
>BUSINESS: M.B.I. welcomes 7 biotech startups to incubator facility in Worcester
-LPL Financial Research: Decent chance stock market bottom is in but far from certain
-What to know about paying down credit cards with personal loan (1:55)
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales drop slightly, as price climb in Worcester County continues
>SHOPPING: Shein, Temu price hike — What shoppers need to know amid tariffs
>HEALTH: Dr. Mallika Marshall answers questions about measles outbreak (2:21)
-Heated workouts and hot yoga are all the rage. But are they actually good for you?
>FOOD: McDonald's Gold Card — What it is and how to get one
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch "Law and Order: Organized Crime" Season 5 on Peacock
>MOVIES: Who could be next James Bond amid Amazon shakeups: experts
>CELEBRITY: "Sopranos" star Lorraine Bracco is looking for love
>ANIMALS: Yes, your cat is ignoring you on purpose (1:48)
>HISTORY: 6 jobs from the 1950s that barely exist today
>GOOD NEWS: High school senior accepted to 7 Ivy League colleges: "I'm still processing it"
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, 309 people don banana hats to break world record at museum
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