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• Highlights Sunday, April 19th
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  In The News

  >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 47 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS 

  -State plans playground, spray deck and more at Lake Park

  -Many hands, clean work on Earth Day, Working for Worcester cleanups

  -18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside

  -UMass Memorial Health buys Worcester Business Center (former Thom McAn building) for $14 million

  -Community Healthlink workers make plea to City Council for support

  -Worcester wants to pause a code to reduce emissions. Here’s why

  -Worcester Mayor Joe Petty, other elected officials endorse Ed Markey for reelection

  -Mass has No. 2 highest effective tax rate in U.S. What state beats it?

  -Tree House Brewing looks to move into old “Cheers” bar in Boston (2:11). Article

  -11-year-old to represent Wachusett Equestrian Team at national competition (3:01)

  -Worcester Guardian Week in Review: stretch code clash, Tech High surge, marathon spirit

  -Is this your dog?

  >FAITH: New bishop for Episcopal Diocese of Western Mass., which includes Worcester

  -Why churches are closing amid a Catholic comeback

  >DINING OUT: Specials at Worcester-area restaurants for the cost-conscious diner

  -ICYMI: Driver arrested in crash that killed 10-year-old Webster girl (:30). Article

  -Brother of 4-year-old who fell 7 stories in Worcester says child is expected to make full recovery

  -Worcester half marathon planned for 2027 return

  -Worcester Caribbean American Carnival canceled for 2026. Here’s why

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Friday Night Lights go viral: AJ Greene brings YouTube buzz to Wachusett

  -Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)

  -Absentee ballot information for town election

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Company that runs Oxford transfer station fined $20,000

  -Rutland public safety hangs on outcome of Prop. 2½ override vote

  -No open burning in Shrewsbury tomorrow

  -Homeless man arrested for stealing beef jerky, chili and Snickers from Leominster Walmart

  -Charlton selectmen approve dispatcher hire, recognize 26-year D.P.W. veteran

  -Brookfield Select Board vote fails; questions emerge over use of Vice Chair title
  
  

  >BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday

  >SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Author Jose Enrique Delmonte Soñé, Alton Brown and more

  -Quench your "Jurassic Quest" at dinosaur-themed park

  -Acclaimed guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan to give free concert to celebrate the the nation's 250th in Southbridge

  -Celebrate Patriots’ Day at these popular events

  -WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1367 (30:00): Rob Bellamy, Theo Lawrence and more

  >OPINION: Ray Mariano: The assault on women's rights in America

  -Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester April school vacation

  -WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 489 (26:37): Eric Alper, MD

  -Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to former owner of Edgemere Diner and Route 20 Pizza
  
  

  >SPORTS: NFL not investigating Mike Vrabel's behavior with reporter Dianna Russini

  -Russini mounts daring rescue of elderly man, dog

  -Celtics-76ers predictions roundup

  -Bruins-Sabres predictions roundup

  -Red Sox lose to Detroit, 4-1

  -Dodgers reportedly plan to call up Millbury's Ryan Ward

  -Holy Cross women's lacrosse team knocks off No. 17 Loyola, 14-9

  -Holy Cross men's rowing posts 3 wins on Senior Day

  -Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales

  -WooSox lose to Nashville, 2-1

  -Railers beat Thunder, 3-2
  
  

  >NATIONAL: Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz again

  -Mom of 3 accused of helping husband run prostitution ring catering to cops out of family home

  -Tragic: 4 teens arrested for allegedly kidnapping former classmate, torturing him over girlfriend dispute

  >NEW ENGLAND: Paul Revere's midnight ride is reenacted (2:39)

  -Fatal Lexington police shooting under investigation

  -Mass. high school employee found dead amid investigation into "sexualized" TikTok video

  >COLLEGES: Holy Cross freshman Trevor Smith explores passion for photography

  -From marine science to the M.I.S.E. Program: A S.T.E.M. educator’s journey
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 U.S. tourist attractions with the longest lines

  -Do you really have to check out of a hotel?

  >BUSINESS: How North Carolina beat Mass. on jobs

  -How does average hourly pay in Mass. compare to other states? See data

  -Magic retirement number hits $1.46 million — half of Americans unprepared

  >HEALTH: Can your zip code impact your heart health? (2:38)

  -Doctors link air pollution to sinus infections and chronic congestion (2:23). Article

  >SHOPPING: Bissell recalls 1.7 million steam cleaners over burn risk
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: Bravo pauses "The Real Housewives of Miami" amid low ratings

  >MOVIES: "Violent Night 2" trailer introduces Kristen Bell as Mrs. Claus

  >CELEBRITY: Christina Applegate hospitalized amid M.S. battle: Report

  -Natalie Portman is pregnant with baby No. 3, her first with partner Tanguy Destable

  >ANIMALS: Cat cries for hours under dumpster. What happened next (2:00)

  >HISTORY: 20 years later: How Mass. health care reform changed access

  >GOOD NEWS: How a 10-year-old boy's birthday wish demonstrates acceptance and love (2:33)

  -Meanwhile, in San Francisco, sea lion wanders inland to neighborhood

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