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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 (:42). High of 66 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester man dies of self-inflicted injury after Mass Pike crash Thursday, police say
-New Starbucks proposed in Worcester
-Worcester planning major overhaul of Bell Hill Park
-Fire hits industrial building in Grafton
-Charlton bank robbed; police release photo of suspect
-Actor Ben Stiller takes pictures with fans at Westborough store (:21)
-New dispensary to open in April on Millbrook Street
-High times - and stress: Worcester events navigate rough road for permits, fees
-Worcester café delivers dash of pastries, culture
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable celebrates 500 episodes (28:12): 2009-2023
-Worcester: the City that Reads book drive kicks off
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Will Dailey to give listeners unique concert experience at Club 321
-First Person: How a trip to Greece revealed a son's love of animals
-WCCA-TV's Hidden Treasures No. 101 (26:24): Seashell Art
-Bill Shaner: Pedestrian deaths in Worcester, city neglects community, the elephant in the Parks Department and more
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief March 2023
-Ray Mariano: Making celebrities out of January 6th rioters a national disgrace
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to man who collaborated on such projects as SR71, Boeing 747, and F22 aircraft during a 40-year career at Wyman Gordon
-ICYMI: Local artist restores vandalized mural honoring fallen Worcester officer
-Morning 2-alarm fire causes significant damage to Worcester three-decker
-Weeks of road closures in Worcester starting with water line project
-Worcester B&E suspects have ruff time with K9 Beebs
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Wachusett Honor Roll
-Holden exploring options under multifamily regulations
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val's on Saturday
-Tardy policy negatively affects Wachusett students
-Lamoureux Ford has some amazing cars you would not expect (1:25)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): S.E.L.C.O. celebrates 40 years of Shrewsbury cable
-Harter leaving Clinton Middle School post
-Grafton Athletic Director Kevin Anderson announces departure
-Nashoba Regional High junior wins local Brain Bee
-Rutland dog licenses were due Friday
-Millbury Sutton Chronicle Goings On
-Delivery update for the March 31st Item
>SPORTS: Celtics beat short-handed Jazz, 122-114
-State champs, Big Papi, a living basketball legend and a win highlight WooSox Opening Day
-Tiffany Williams: As Black sports journalists we want teams to treat us equally
-Railers set to honor Gold Star families at Military Appreciation Night
-Railers win in overtime, 5-4
-Pirates look for 2-0 start Sunday vs. Bay Area Panthers
-Local high school baseball teams return to Polar Park for tripleheader on Monday
>CARS: NEW! Bertera. Huge Selection. Great Prices. (3:29)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Illinois theater's roof collapses during performance, at least 1 dead, 28 injured
-9-year-old school shooting victim Evelyn Dieckhaus believed to have led students to safety
-Tragic: Mississippi mom loses daughter in tornado while giving birth
>NEW ENGLAND: Good Samaritans pull woman from burning car in Nashua (1:58)
-N.H. judge denies Pamela Smart's latest petition for commutation hearing
>FOOD: Dairy Queen is selling Blizzards for 85 cents in April
>SHOPPING: Apple launches buy now, pay later service in U.S.
>COLLEGES: 4 Anna Maria College students recognized for saving Philadelphia family from fire
-WPI welcomes speaker Roya Mahboob, entrepreneur & founder of the Digital Citizen’s Fund & the Afghan Girl’s Robotics Team
>HEALTH: Cancer detection predicts tumors before they form: discovery
-Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday: Noon-4 at Worcester Public Library
>HOMES: Single family residence sells for $327,500 in Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand: "Avatar: The Way Of Water," "The Son," and more
>CELEBRITY: Flo Rida's 6-year-old son "miraculously" survives fall from window
-Gwyneth Paltrow’s ski crash trial watched by almost 30 million people, dwarfing the Oscars
>HISTORY: 1934 accident on the Worcester Turnpike
>ANIMALS: Rescued blind kittens have cutest way of finding each other (3:13)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Teen stops to help woman who got a flat tire on side of highway
-Meanwhile, in Australia, woman finds venomous snake lounging in her bed
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-Catering, Bartenders & Concessions Staff at Creedon & Co.
-YouthGROW Mentor, Driver at Regional Environmental Council
-Housekeeper at Canal District bar
-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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