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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: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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