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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 76 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 108-unit apartment building approved in downtown Worcester
+Noon: Worcester Starbucks workers denied credit card tips (pictured)
+Noon: Ramadan, Passover and Easter highlight conflicts, and shared values
+Noon: Six Things To Do: Brew Woo, Ladies Night Out, The Moth Mainstage
+Noon: Brazilian metal band Crypta discuss surviving Illinois tornado ahead of Worcester show
-Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 13-year-old girl
-Worcester native's fine art photo stolen from Boston gallery in elaborate, nationwide scheme
-Worcester woman calls for more from city after police officer's dog attacked, killed her cockapoo
-Diocese terminates lease with Worcester's La Familia school after sex ed flap, 2 schools to merge
-Worcester election: Who pulled papers to run on first day
-Here's where the city of Worcester will be street-sweeping today
-Weight loss program "saved my life," Leicester teen says after losing 200 pounds (2:28). Article
-New in the Woo: Woo Juice
-Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for April
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Trio at ChaShu Ramen on Thursday, 85 Main on Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Last Call: Jorge Recalde, barber
-Spring fashion forecast: "From a fashion major"
-Singer-songwriter Heather Rae takes an Easter trip Grace Avenue
-Listen Up: Eddie Japan, Greg Hawkes mix joy, heartbreak on new song
-Preservation Worcester to host medium Lauren Robbins to benefit Salisbury House
-Screen Time: Epic religious movies provided insight for writer's greatest role as Jesus
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Deacon and retired Worcester Police Chaplain
-ICYMI: Ex-Worcester City Manager Edward Augustus Jr. leaving Dean College after less than a year
-New Worcester bakery opens Tuesday morning
-"Ted Bundy" busted sending nudes, sexual videos to 13-year-old Sutton teen: Police
-Deadly fire in Westborough was accidental, investigators find
-Union alleges coverup of incident involving gun at Southbridge High School
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Tribute to Holden man who taught at Wachusett for 50 years
-Holden Rabies Clinic on Saturday
-Applications open for The Corner Shop Scholarships
-Lamoureux Ford has some amazing cars you would not expect (1:25)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fitchburg High School lockdown over after "potential threat of a weapon"
-Teachers’ union claims Southbridge leader mishandled high school gun incident
-Shrewsbury police to begin patrols to enforce mobile device laws
-Sterling Recreation offers summer programs
-Papers available for Clinton’s June 12th election
-Applications available for Tyler Scholarship
>SPORTS: Celtics wrap up East No. 2 seed with 97-93 win
-Official written agreement to sell Babe Ruth from the Red Sox to the Yankees up for auction
-Bravehearts announce second sellout, announce third "You choose the rules" game
-TODAY! Coffee with the Crusaders Thursday at Fuel America
-Holy Cross Athletics' 'Sader Stories (6:53): HEADstrong Foundation
-UConn assistant coach Tom Moore of Millbury savoring another championship
-Millbury's Gary Young handles air time in stride as PGA Tour rules chief
-High school baseball: Here are 5 Central Mass. hitters to watch this spring
-High school softball: Here are 5 Central Mass. hitters to watch this spring
>CARS: NEW! The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-V.W. recalls 140,000 S.U.V.s due to faulty passenger-side airbags, owners told not to let anyone ride shotgun
>NATIONAL: Missouri tornado kills multiple people, wreaks havoc
-Artemis II Crew: Meet the 4 astronauts headed to the moon
-Tragic: 2 dead, 1 injured as hot air balloon catches fire, crashes
>NEW ENGLAND: Murder case backlog in Mass. may take years to address, judge says
-Mass. students lead nation in Advanced Placement success for second year in a row
>FOOD: Chick-fil-A will no longer discontinue this item after fierce internet backlash
>COLLEGES: Assumption adds new online graduate program
-Civil rights icon inspires students, shares harrowing stories with Anna Maria community
>BUSINESS: What's the future for the Amazon warehouse at the old Greendale Mall site?
-Concrete steps employers should consider when drafting severance agreements in the wake of McLaren Macomb
>HEALTH: Fish oil pill could treat world's leading cause of blindness
-U.S. health officials aim to "transform" Alzheimer's disease research with $300 million data platform
>TV/STREAMING: TV Shows canceled in 2023
>MOVIES: How to watch "Creed III," now available to stream at home
>CELEBRITY: Tom Hanks surprises Mass. company with autographed typewriter
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Frontier Airlines admits staff get bonus for charging oversized luggage fees
>ANIMALS: Neighbor cat insists on having sleepovers with couple (3:09)
>HISTORY: The old "Western Railroad" station at Washington Square
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Brewer creates new beer in honor of Boston Marathon runner Dick Hoyt
-Meanwhile, Kansas City Chiefs superfan who dresses like a wolf is on the lam after bank robbery
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-1 killed in crash on Route 20 in Shrewsbury
-Area officers rescue man trapped under car in parking lot
-Woman admits stealing $220K from Worcester rest home, residents
-Worcester residents tired of winter as ice and rain close schools on Friday (1:23)
-Former White City liquor store to become outpatient space
-Iconic Harry’s Restaurant celebrates 80 years in business
-Massachusetts Maple Month celebrated locally with Pure BS Maple Shack
-Worcester nonprofit proposes affordable apartments on Hammond Street
-Worcester Iranian college students find hope amid strikes
-Worcester police staffing shortage raises concern at City Hall
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Budgets, schools, safety and playoff pushes
-Updated Worcester trash and recycling schedule through March 9th
>DINING OUT: Popular Worcester restaurant closed by fire in Sept. announces reopen date
-ICYMI: Mass. and N.H. school vacations bring crowds to Worcester airport
-Controversial 44-apartment Worcester development heads to Planning Board
-Worcester motorists keep one eye on the pump, other on world affairs
-WPI researchers develop tool to predict Alzheimer’s disease
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: College prep in the digital age: Students divided on SchooLinks
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Vacancies on Zoning Board of Appeals
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Training for life: C.P.R. skills save man's life along Sturbridge trail
-Clinton police arrest man with warrant while responding to parking lot crash
-Worcester judge meets Grafton eighth graders
-Dudley man with shotgun surrenders after violent box cutter attack at Webster apartment
-Lake Quinsigamond water level rising
-Auburn substitute teacher terminated following reports of inappropriate behavior
-"We lost contact": Auburn family concerned for missing woman who has not been seen in months (2:08). Article
-Jabil set to move manufacturing out of downtown Clinton; NyproMold to stay
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: "Fairy Tales and Fables," "Lest We Forget" and more ...
-TODAY! Bob Marley Birthday Bash 1 to 5 at Worcester Youth Center
-"Never give up, never surrender!" "Galaxy Quest" in Con spotlight
-Neil Sedaka’s songs see streaming boost following death
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: March Horrorscopes
-What's Up Worcester Crossroad Conversations (1:00:08): Ivette Monge on leadership, community and purpose
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to one of the original nurses on New England Life Flight
>SPORTS: Jayson Tatum returns from injury in Celtics' 120-100 win (2:08). Article
-Tatum on his return: "I still got a long way to go" (3:24)
-Patriots trading starting center Garrett Bradbury to Bears
-Will Elias nets overtime winner to lift Holy Cross men’s hockey over RIT
>CARS: Data suggests uptick in car crashes during daylight saving
>NATIONAL: D.O.J. to release more than 47,000 additional Jeffrey Epstein files
-Probe into whether Jeffrey Epstein was working as a Russian spy is underway
-F.B.I. warning parents of new online threat targeting kids
-Tragic: Dad, daughter fatally shot while trying to buy PS5 from Facebook Marketplace
>NEW ENGLAND: Plastic E-ZPass transponders being phased out in Massachusetts (:26)
>COLLEGES: Worcester State community raises $33,580 in WOOGIVES campaign
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 U.S. cities you can't actually visit
-Should you travel during U.S.-Iran conflict? Travel insurance expert weighs in
>BUSINESS: U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February in surprisingly weak report
-Dow falls 560 points, U.S. oil surges to $90
-Economic Forecast keynote: 2026 will be an improvement over the year of uncertainty
>HOMES: How long does it take to sell a house in Worcester?
>HEALTH: Doctor warns against believing claims about testosterone (1:04)
>FOOD: Baked ziti with mozzarella
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>CELEBRITY: Madonna revisits her "Like a Virgin" look 42 years later in bridal lingerie
-Ryan Gosling, Eva Mendes make first official appearance together in more than a decade
>ANIMALS: Neglected rescue doodle can't stop crashing moms bath time (1:47)
>HISTORY: Exploring the abandoned Worcester Memorial Auditorium (22:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Woman one-ups husband's $1 million lottery prize with $5 million jackpot
-Meanwhile, in Cincinnati, raccoon burglar making daily visits to apartment
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