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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 (:32). High of 38 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Morning 2-alarm fire causes significant damage to Worcester three-decker (pictured)
+6:00: 2 men arrested in Worcester for drugs, ammunition
+6:00: Table Hoppin': Mark Bittman looks forward to "Taste + Talk" event
+Noon: Suspect taken into custody after fleeing police stop, leading officers into Ashburnham and causing school to lock down
+Noon: Weeks of road closures in Worcester starting with water line project
+Noon: Worcester residents share stories facing crisis of affordable housing
+Noon: Five Things To Do: Many Voices, Impressionism, James Montgomery ...
+Noon: Short films get long look as Mass. Indie film fest returns to Worcester
-Worcester B&E suspects have ruff time with K9 Beebs
-Charlton police sergeant fined $10,000 after using cell phone search for private use
-Veterans gather in Worcester to recognize National Vietnam War Veterans Day
-"A huge injustice": Worcester denies several small nonprofits A.R.P.A. funding
-Developer purchases large, undeveloped parcel on Grafton Street in Worcester
-More affordable housing coming to Worcester amid inclusionary zoning debate
-New housing development for homeless in Worcester gets state aid
-Recommendations for the future of Worcester's housing, transportation and more to be made public
-W.R.T.A.'s free buses should stay for another year, committee recommends
-Vernon Hill Elementary Principal Craig Dottin honored for advocating for female students and families
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief March 2023
-Holy Cross grad Dr. Anthony Fauci sells memoir for nearly $5 million, insiders buzz
-Worcester Fire Department hockey team plays for charity on Saturday
-See the Worcester County Sheriff employees who earned the most in 2022
-East-West Rail would give an economic boost to Worcester and Central Mass., experts say
-Worcester: the City that Reads book drive kicks off
>SHOPPING: Jewelry store opens in the Canal District
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: Smither, Delmhorst, Foucault, others team for Conway fête
-Radio Worcester (25:07): Inside Mechanics Hall -- Worcester Youth Orchestras and Many Voices Youth Chorus
-Last Call: Veterinarian and author Dr. Karen Fine on pet loss
-Veterinarian and author discusses the bond between pets and their people
-Radio Worcester Radio Roundtable (37:47): GBH report on wacky City Council meetings
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to Worcester man who was married to his childhood sweetheart for 53 years
-ICYMI: Worcester diocese issues law banning hookup apps
-32-year-old man indicted in 2021 murder at Hotel Vernon in Canal District
-Search for Worcester's best pizza sliced to 2
-15-year-old opens eatery in Worcester
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Passion for planet sparks Environment Club
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val's on Saturday
-Tardy policy negatively affects Wachusett students
-Channel 5's "Made in Mass.": Holden man's Brew Biscuits turn beer-brewing grains into delicious dog treats (2:31). Article
-Dawson Rec basketball court closed in April
-Lamoureux Ford has some amazing cars you would not expect (1:25)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Beal principal named new assistant superintendent in Shrewsbury
-Shrewsbury Community Preservation Committee public meeting on Monday
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Southbridge Town Council mum on investigation of councilor's conduct
-Nashoba D.E.C.A. team "better than ever"
-Unemployment fraud claims continue to plague residents
-Rubin follows "sign" to Berlin position
>SPORTS: What to know about Opening Day at Fenway
-Bravehearts announce earliest sellout in team history
-Holy Cross football 2023 season tickets on sale now
-Railers lose in overtime, 5-4
-Mass. Pirates games on NESN and NESN Plus
>CARS: NEW! Bertera. Huge Selection. Great Prices. (3:29)
-Honda recalls more than 330,000 vehicles due to mirror issue
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: 2 Blackhawk helicopters with 101st Airborne Division crash
-Maryland court reinstates murder conviction of "Serial" subject Adnan Syed
-Tragic: Man stabs wife to death during family bible study
>NEW ENGLAND: Man dies after falling through Lake Champlain ice on A.T.V.
-New Mass. license law could mean a flood of new drivers, fees
>BUSINESS: Collaboration is key in strengthening the workforce across Mass.
-UberEats to remove 5,000 virtual brands to upgrade the app
>COLLEGES: 5 things to know about Anna Maria’s Social Work Conference on April 26th
>HEALTH: F.D.A. approves first over-the-counter opioid overdose antidote Narcan
-UMass Medical School prof: How xylazine increases overdose risk
-Free COVID vaccinations on Thursday: 6-8 at St. Peter's Free Medical Program
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County, March 19th to 26th
>TV/STREAMING: New on Netflix in April (7:00)
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin movie "Moving On" (2:14)
>CELEBRITY: Actress Melissa Joan Hart describes helping kids flee Nashville school shooting
>HISTORY: 1947 ad for lobster dinner at Worcester restaurant
>ANIMALS: Cat joins his best friend during his daily walk (3:03)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): How a firefighter with a drone reunited a family with its dog
-Meanwhile, in Kentucky, deer crashes through window into family's home
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+Catering, Bartenders & Concessions Staff at Creedon & Co.
+YouthGROW Mentor, Driver at Regional Environmental Council
-Housekeeper at Canal District bar
-Servers wanted at Worcester restaurant
-Multiple positions for Wonder Bar's Polar Park location
-Grounds crew for Worcester Bravehearts
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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