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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 (:31). High of 44 in Worcester
-The U.S. leads the world in weather catastrophes. Here's why
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 13-year-old girl
+6:00: Worcester woman calls for more from city after police officer's dog attacked, killed her cockapoo
+6:00: Worcester election: Who pulled papers to run on first day
+6:00: Weight loss program "saved my life," says Leicester teen (pictured) after losing 200 pounds (2:28)
+6:00: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for April
+6:00: Civil rights icon inspires students, shares harrowing stories with Anna Maria community
+6:00: Preservation Worcester to host medium Lauren Robbins to benefit Salisbury House
+Noon: Last Call: Jorge Recalde, barber
+Noon: Spring fashion forecast: "From a fashion major"
+Noon: Singer-songwriter Heather Rae takes an Easter trip Grace Avenue
+Noon: Listen Up: Eddie Japan, Greg Hawkes mix joy, heartbreak on new song
+Noon: Jazzed Up Trio at ChaShu Ramen on Thursday, 85 Main on Sunday
-Ex-Worcester City Manager Edward Augustus Jr. leaving Dean College after less than a year
-Worcester 2023 election now underway with candidate filing period open
-"Ted Bundy" busted sending nudes, sexual videos to 13-year-old Sutton teen: Police
-Deadly fire in Westborough was accidental, investigators find
-Earlier: Elderly woman killed in Westborough house fire (2:06)
-Union alleges coverup of incident involving gun at Southbridge High School
-Here's where the city of Worcester will be street-sweeping today
-MassHire Career Training Fair on Wednesday in Worcester
-New in the Woo: Woo Juice
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: "Unity, peace and love" — jazz pianist great Omar Sosa comes to Clark
-Eamon Gillen exhibit at Electric Haze puts Worcester on display
-John Monfredo: An imaginary journey through my dream school
-Manny Jae Media's Inner Views (37:35): David Webb on Mass. Right to Repair, parts 1 & 2
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1305 (24:34): National Guard
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester woman awarded the Key to the City of Worcester for her 30+ years of service at Worcester Comprehensive
-ICYMI: Worcester police trying to find missing 13-year-old girl
-New Worcester bakery opens Tuesday morning
-Polar announces limited edition summer seltzer flavors
-Worcester police K9 units pass explosive detection tests
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Applications open for The Corner Shop Scholarships
-Holden police conducting extra patrols targeting distracted driving this month
-Lamoureux Ford has some amazing cars you would not expect (1:25)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury D.E.C.A. team finds success in inaugural year
-Shrewsbury opens application to First Youth Police Academy
-West Boylston police log for March 27th to April 2nd
-Multiple students in Orange taken to hospital after ingesting gum with high levels of pepper
-Spring Cleanup of Manchaug Pond to be held April 22nd
-Zand makes it his mission to promote libraries
-Open space protected in Berlin
>SPORTS: Bill Belichick has shopped Mac Jones this offseason
-76ers past Celtics, 103-101
-Pirates beat Red Sox, 4-1
-Bravehearts announce second sellout, announce third "You choose the rules" game
-Coffee with the Crusaders Thursday at Fuel America
-WooSox game in Buffalo postponed
-Baseball to stream all minor league games for free on Bally's casinos app: sources
-Pair of no-hitters highlight high school baseball day at Polar Park
-High school baseball: Here are 5 Central Mass. pitchers to watch this spring
-High school softball: Here are 5 Central Mass. pitchers to watch this spring
>CARS: NEW! The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: Nashville shooter Audrey Hale's suicide note found by cops
-Repeating radio signal leads astronomers to an Earth-size exoplanet
-Tragic: Woman convicted of killing 2 young daughters in revenge plot
>NEW ENGLAND: Rhode Island woman dies in backyard fire pit accident
-New Mass. law requires drivers to provide 4 feet of space when passing "vulnerable road users"
>FOOD: I Love Frankie's voted best pizza in Worcester
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in city of Worcester March 26th - April 2nd
>COLLEGES: WPI researcher given $429,456 to study how mechanical forces could impact artificial heart valves
-Holy Cross professor, students publish wormhole data in respected physics journal
>BUSINESS: U.S. job openings dropped below 10 million for first time since 2021
-WWE is combining with UFC to form a new company
>HEALTH: A new approach to a COVID nasal vaccine shows early promise
-Mass. doctor reacts to new controversial autism study
>TV/STREAMING: Paramount+ and Showtime are offering an extended free trial
>MOVIES: Final trailer for movie starring Nicolas Cage as a vampire (2:27)
>CELEBRITY: "M*A*S*H" star Judy Farrell dies -- Nurse Able actress was 84
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 vacation spots loved by presidents
>ANIMALS: See latest pets available for adoption in Worcester area
>HISTORY: Clark student Dan Gillooly documents old Worcester in photos. Related video (1:49)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Chick-fil-A arranges special date for couple married 72 years
-Meanwhile, in Winchendon, bear grabs snack at home
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester pastor accused of fraud shuns testimony in bankruptcy case
-Worcester fox attack leads to rabies treatment, public health questions
-Holden man recalls time in quarantine unit now used for hantavirus
-READ: Worcester-area complaints to F.C.C. about Super Bowl halftime show
-Weekly farmers market in Worcester opens Sunday
-UMass Medical School students launch summer camp for Worcester high schoolers interested in careers in medicine
-Worcester nonprofit leader Ron Waddell announces run for state Rep.
-Burncoat High School launches feasibility study for possible new school project
-Out to Lunch set to return to Worcester Common with new musical acts
-Check out this McDonald's-themed cake from Worcester bakery
-Last Call: Retired astronaut and researcher Al Sacco Jr. keeps looking up
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-2 dogs found at Hope Cemetery in Worcester, 1 found on Belmont Street
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Globally Inspired Restaurants (5:23)
-ICYMI: Victim of fatal Worcester pedestrian crash was beloved firefighter
-Police body camera video shows moments after child fell from window in Worcester
-Worcester cybersecurity firm issues warning over financial future
-Controversial 288-unit Worcester housing project in limbo after zoning request withdrawn
-Worcester airport director to retire after 18 years
-Popular true crime podcast examines 2017 Worcester murder
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Town warns that door‑to‑door solar sales aren't affiliated with Light Department
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-$35 million sewer settlement will not offset $5.5 million override, officials say
-Official results: Voters pass Proposition 2 1/2 override
-Related: Message from Town Manager Peter Lukes
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): House arrest for ex-Westminster postal worker who hid bathroom camera
-Spencer man arrested for pulling knife on Leicester Walmart employee, threatening to slit cop's throat
-Candidates thank voters after Shrewsbury election wins
-Endangered Central Mass. school gets to stay open — for now
-Grafton Town Meeting approves override vote on town ballot
-Hear from the Grafton School Committee candidates in lead-up to Election Day
-Stephen Koronis named Charlton Select Board Chairman
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Between The Buried And Me to rise again at Palladium
-Chance the Rapper, Lainey Wilson among Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular performers (1:42)
-WPI Professor Michelle Ephraim’s memoir shortlisted for international literary prize
>OPINION: Tiffany Williams: Worcester is trying to build a modern city while still operating in the past
-Mary C. DeSouza: Parenting as a part of spring's natural flow
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 934 (28:01): Donald Perron, Part 2
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:12): Worcester’s future, from Union Station to housing
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Vietnam veteran and former senior Worcester building inspector
>SPORTS: Patriots returning to Germany for international game against Lions
-Patriots rookie arrested on assault charge
-Red Sox beat Phillies, 3-1
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 6-2
>NATIONAL: U.S. wholesale inflation came in hot last month
-South Carolina Supreme Court overturns murder convictions and life sentence for Alex Murdaugh
-Tragic: Video shows Frontier Airlines plane striking person on runway in Denver (2:14)
>NEW ENGLAND: Man goes viral for comments over Marblehead housing plan (1:44)
-Mass. looks to ban social media, but experts, even advocates, are skeptical
>COLLEGES: 6 Worcester State students win Library Research Awards
-African Diaspora Dance Association at Clark brings students together for shared culture and rhythm
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Experts reveal simple ways to avoid outrageous baggage fees
>BUSINESS: ComputerVault joins Advans IT in filing for bankruptcy
-LPL Financial Research: A new Fed regime: Warsh, policy direction and treasury market consequences
-Radio Worcester (21:07): Why fundraising for life sciences startups is so difficult in 2026
>HOMES: Home sales barely budge in April as spring buying season off to disappointing start
>HEALTH: How having a baby affects mom's heart (2:50)
-Why younger adults are rethinking alcohol (2:48)
>FOOD: Salmonella contamination recalls: List of products
>TV/STREAMING: Late-night hosts crash "Colbert," he reveals which A-list actress he was "wildly attracted" to
>MOVIES: "Grown Ups 3" in the works at Netflix
>CELEBRITY: Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt's "Devil Wears Prada 2" salaries revealed
-James Van Der Beek's widow shares heartbreaking life update 3 months after actor's death
>ANIMALS: These baby squirrels never forgot who saved them (1:58)
>HISTORY: Princeton fighter plane has had a long journey over the decades
>GOOD NEWS: Wrong way crash survivor reunites with deputies who saved her
-Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, Hollywood stars' free gas stunt sparks pandemonium at station
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