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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 36 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester guidance counselor arrested, charged with indecent assault
-Worcester police Sgt. Derrick Leto remembered for commitment to community
-Related: GoFundMe for Worcester Police Sgt. beats goal on the day of funeral
-Worcester breaking its own rules after German shepherd kills cockapoo, woman says
-Earlier: Worcester woman mourns dog killed by German Shepherd owned by police officer neighbor (1:09)
-Lodging houses, vital to housing needs, are "over-saturating" this Worcester neighborhood
-Related: Relationship between Worcester lodging houses and neighbors ... it’s complicated
-Worcester cop Colby Turner, accused of stealing detail, overtime pay, pleads not guilty
-Worcester man indicted on murder charge in death of live-in girlfriend
-Holden charity helping animals impacted by war in Ukraine (2:09)
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "Did Sue Paye Run Away?". Video (14:51). Audio (16:37)
>HISTORY: Jackson Browne & Linda Ronstadt at Clark University in March 1974 (1:18:50)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things To Do: Bathsheba Spooner, Stone County Band, Mahler's 5th
-Worcesteria: Library talks TikTok, mystery in stone, and a concert by vets, for vets
-Burncoat High School orchestra short of fundraising goal for Washington D.C. trip
-Local pianist Mackenzie Melemed back for concert by way of Finland
-Carrying On: Alan James' leatherwork helps author to heal
-WCCA-TV's This is Worcester No. 162 (29:50): Paul Levenson, Executive Director, Mass. Symphony Orchestra
-Ray Mariano: New online sports betting apps aren't only action in town
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to Worcester native who owned a variety of businesses
-ICYMI: Worcester bar issued second suspension in 2 months
-First look inside at new Worcester bakery opening Saturday
-Worcester to pilot new crisis response model in June
-Worcester’s Pleasant Street businesses can get up to $20,000 to improve storefronts
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters):
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight -- Benjamin Concannon-Smith
-Radio Worcester (10:38): Selectman Anthony Renzoni on zoning law
-A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shirley teen pleads not guilty to charges in crash that killed Krystal Mello
-Shrewsbury receives $1.9 million for Oak Middle School repairs
-A dream comes to the stage with Millbury High School’s production of "Mamma Mia"
-Big time wrestling returns to Webster April 22nd
-West Boylston nomination papers available until April 13th
-Community members address concerns following derailment (2:27)
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Pacers, 120-95
-These local baseball players are making an impact at Division 1 colleges
-Bravehearts hiring for operations crew
>CARS: NEW! Bertera. Huge Selection. Great Prices. (3:29)
-Hyundai and Kia recall more than 500,000 cars over fire fears
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: 2 dead, 9 missing in massive Pennsylvania chocolate factory blast
-7 dead in tornado that ripped through Mississippi, Alabama
-Asteroid big enough to wipe out a city will zip harmlessly between Earth and the moon this weekend
-Tragic: CrossFit coach, his dad drown in Puerto Rico after saving wife
>BUSINESS: Worcester tech firm joins $4 million investment in India-based blockchain platform
-Restaurant sales tax collections jump, as Mass. tax collections rose in February
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. reports 2,076 new COVID cases, 38 deaths this week
-Fall River woman pleads guilty in 2020 starving death of teen with autism
>FOOD: What happens inside sugar houses during maple sugaring season?
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Social Work Student Spotlight with Paula Kneeland
-Worcester City Councilor among Clark's annual alumni award winners
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor on meat, urinary tract infection link
-Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday: 10-1 at Iglesia de Dios de la Profecia, noon-3:30 at Worcester Public Library
>HOMES: See inside this massive Mass. mansion that sold for $18 million
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand: "Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre" and more
>CELEBRITY: Martina Navratilova says her prognosis is "excellent" after double cancer diagnosis
-Gwyneth Paltrow testifies in ski trial, thought crash was sexual assault
>ANIMALS: Meet Hershey, a "gentle soul" looking for a quiet home
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): British Airways pilot writes nervous flyer "incredible" note
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, tries to break through window of home to eat family's pet parrot
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Classifieds
+Servers wanted at Worcester restaurant
-Head host and hosts at Downtown Worcester restaurant
-Multiple positions for Wonder Bar's Polar Park location
-Multiple positions at Worcester restaurant
-Grounds crew for Worcester Bravehearts
-Multiple positions, Law Department, City of Worcester
-Director of Planning and Community Development, Town of Holden
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 66 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Authorities identify Worcester woman killed in Virginia bus crash
-Earlier: 25-year-old Worcester woman, Greenfield family among 5 killed in crash (2:36). Article
-Fireball caused loud boom heard across Mass., NASA says (4:24). Article
-City suspends market's liquor license
-Here’s why Worcester can’t put traffic lights, beacons at a dangerous crosswalk
-"The end of an era": Remembering Spag Borgatti’s passing, 30 years later
-DCU Center to keep name for now, as credit union extends sponsorship for $4.2 million
-Markey secures Mass. Dems’ nod over Moulton, igniting generational showdown in Senate primary
-Related: 2 Democrats, 2 paths: Markey and Moulton in Worcester (2:06)
-Despite recent stabbings on the Common, Downtown Worcester events to continue
-Nichols plans to absorb Anna Maria fire science, other programs
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Here's the last day of school for every Worcester County public district
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Segregation lawsuit, school budget questions, Holy Cross heads to Texas
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Chinese Restaurants (5:41)
-Popular eatery's second location officially opens in Westborough
-ICYMI: Anna Maria's abrupt closure was a "knife in the heart" for faculty
-World Cup watch parties set for Worcester Common
-Ghanaian restaurant in Worcester ready to give World Cup fans taste of home country (2:07)
-Worcester jury finds driver guilty in 2022 death of man in wheelchair
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Among Friends senior newsletter
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Annual town meeting 7 p.m. June 8th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 juveniles hospitalized after e-bike collides with vehicle in Clinton
-Group seeks probe into Rutland July Fourth cancellation
-3 charged after stolen dirt bike recovered, illegal gun seized in Webster
-Worker in Southbridge McDonald's french fry case due in Dudley court
-Douglas man under surveillance arrested on trafficking charge after picking up crack
-Leominster man accused of civil rights violation after open bottle report at Allen’s
-39 Elm Street emerges as flashpoint in Southbridge Town Council race
-Westborough High students learn beekeeping basics in innovative class
-Fixing crowns and funding communities: Dudley Woman's Club closes out fundraising year
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-Former Manor and Draught House owner launches Prohibition Beer
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Black Veil, Basement Sessions, Johnny Blue Horn and more
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1377 (30:00): The Rolling Stones, Gracie Abrams, The Black Keys and more
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Too many administrators bloat Worcester school budget
-Shaun Connolly: Spend the $609 to go to a World Cup game
-Laurel: At your service at the class volleyball game
-Manny Jae Media (50:55): 508 LIVE!
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:47): Is Worcester safe? Crime perception and city challenges
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to award-winning baker who worked at Crown and Widoff's bakeries
>SPORTS: Here's the full lineup for Drake Maye's charity softball game today at Polar Park
-Ex-Patriots coach Jerod Mayo lands new job — with private equity firm
-Red Sox beat Cleveland, 9-1
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Holy Cross baseball’s season ends at Austin Regional
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 7-2
-St. John's senior star, brother with autism team up on baseball field
>NATIONAL: Couple found dead were victims of Tom Selleck impersonator scam
-Why are more young people angry about A.I.? Researcher says there's been a "meaningful shift" with Gen Z (1:56). Article
-Tragic: High school graduate's home burns down during graduation ceremony
-Concertgoer dies week after being kicked in head by crowd surfer at rock festival
>NEW ENGLAND: State police hit with $25 million lawsuit (2:11)
-Maine lawn mower accident leaves child critically injured
>COLLEGES: 2 Clark students earn awards for research in Brazil, Poland
-How can UMass make up for money cut by federal government? (9:25)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 costs travelers forget to budget for
-Yosemite ditches reservations, descends into chaos (2:03)
>BUSINESS: Reality-mimicking A.I. fuels spike in scams (1:59)
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (57:34): Kwame Appiah, founder, Kumasi Soccer and Unity Street Soccer
>HOMES: The best plants for beginners to grow
>HEALTH: Doctor explains what residents should know about mpox
-Opthamologist's advice for protecting eyes from summer sun (3:09)
>FOOD: Dish on a Dime (3:22): Spicy Cajun shrimp pasta
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Sacha Baron Cohen, Rosamund Pike Netflix movie, "Ladies First" (2:39)
>MOVIES: "Obsession" craze explained: Shocker horror hit makes 100 times its budget
>CELEBRITY: All the celebrities invited to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding
-Mandy Moore names former child star who got her into "underage drinking"
>ANIMALS: Pig stops highway traffic to save her own life (2:33)
>HISTORY: Lake Boon was once a major tourist destination
>GOOD NEWS: Man stops for bread, wins $500,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances running chainsaw on his chin for over 4 minutes
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>HELP WANTED
-Full-time police officer, town of Holden
-Full-time paramedic, town of Spencer
-Auto technician at Ford dealership
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