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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 (:28). High of 64 in Worcester
-Worcester shatters all-time record high temperature by 11 degrees on Friday
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Former Millbury firefighter pleads not guilty to rape of a child
-Priest in Worcester Diocese charged with 3 counts of indecent assault
-Berlin house explosion kills woman, heroic neighbors rescue her daughter (2:59)
-4 from Worcester and 1 from Northbridge arrested in massive drug bust
-Man pleads guilty to attempted human smuggling in Worcester
-Bubble tea store opens in Downtown Worcester
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:13)
-25-acre fire near Wachusett Reservoir sends large plumes into sky
-Large brush fire burning in Northborough: Photos
-Brush fire halts commuter rail service on Worcester line
-Free rabies vaccinations in Worcester on Saturday
-John DiPietro (9:05): Holden Fire Department is ready for the future
-Unsolved: Worcester -- “Body Dumped Behind Factory Building in Worcester”. Video (14:32). Audio (15:49)
>FOOD: What’s the best Polar Seltzer 2023 summer flavor?
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Six Things To Do: Jurassic World, Carolyn Wonderland, John Hancock ...
-Tribute Concert for Rev. Richard F. Jones who "brought live music" to Mechanics Hall
-Worcester Cultural Coalition announces $85,000 in grants
-Ray Mariano: Why would anyone want to become a teacher in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (15:47): Worcester Mayor Joe Petty and District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose explain their inclusionary zoning vote
-FlyORH (Bill Randell): Lost JetBlue to J.F.K.
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to accomplished local teacher and professor named among Who’s Who of American Women
-ICYMI: Worcester shooting in strip club parking lot, a year after fatal shooting on patio
-This Worcester restaurant has to close after a judge ruled against it
-11 Worcester restaurants offering outdoor seating right now
-Worcester picks top 2 proposals for Denholm redevelopment
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Wachusett students' “sticker shock” continues as inflation skyrockets
-Deadline Saturday to license dogs without $25 late fee
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Developer reduces the number of Beal Commons units in Shrewsbury
-Leicester police pin 3 new officers
-Sheriff Lew Evangelidis gets Face2Face with Fitchburg High School students
-Multi-family investor snatches up 10 Webster properties for $3.5 million
-Second phase of 216-apartment Sterling complex begins construction
-Local man tells of Triple Crown hiking adventures at packed Princeton Library event
-Hopkinton architect to design 40,000 square foot Northbridge biopharma facility
>SPORTS: Here's the schedule for Celtics, Bruins first-round playoff series
-Boston creating fan zone for Bruins, Celtics home playoff games
-Red Sox beat Angels, 5-3
-Holy Cross spring football game at 3 p.m. Saturday
-Patriots unveil 3 team Hall of Fame finalists for 2023 class
-Bravehearts welcome former Algonquin pitcher to coaching staff
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox drop sixth straight game
-Pirates face Frisco in Saturday showdown
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: Indonesia's largest island hit by 7.0 magnitude earthquake
-Tragic: Mom allegedly strangled son, 11, so he wouldn't grow up with financial struggles
>NEW ENGLAND: Suspect accused of killing man, eating his food and taking nap before leaving body in residence
>HOMES: Support pollinators: Don't mow your lawn!
>COLLEGES: Clark Political Science Professor speaks to The Hill about the documents leak
-Academic Symposium highlights Anna Maria students’ accomplishments
>BUSINESS: Marijuana dispensaries opening in Grafton, Southbridge
-About 100,000 nurses left the workforce due to pandemic-related burnout and stress, survey finds
>SHOPPING: Amazon will charge customers a fee for some returns
>HEALTH: Free blood pressure and glucose screenings at Worcester barbershop on Saturday
-UMass Medical School prof: Eating disorders among teens have more than doubled during pandemic – here’s what to watch for
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The coolest hotels in South America
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand: "A Good Person," "Emily," and more
>CELEBRITY: Kelly Ripa shares emotional goodbye on Ryan Seacrest’s last day hosting "Live"
>HISTORY: "New million dollar Union Station at night"
>ANIMALS: Dog shakes with excitement when she hears her BFF's name (3:12)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Facebook group reunites father and daughter after more than 2 decades
-Meanwhile, in Texas, wildlife officials trying to identify "mystery animal" caught on camera
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: American Airlines restarts Philadelphia service to Worcester, replacing N.Y.C. nonstop
+5:00: Massport announces location of huge new solar field near Worcester Airport
+5:00: New Hampshire woman killed in crash on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Earlier: Serious crash on I-84 in Sturbridge brings Friday morning traffic to a halt
+5:00: The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2024-2025 season, part 1
+5:00: John Keough: 3 things I think about Tuesday night
+Noon: Investigation underway after fire destroys home in Millbury
+Noon: Worcester colleges slam ballot question that would sap their endowments
+Noon: It's Good Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Captain America: Brave New World" and more
+Noon: Bad Religion, Pennywise set to headline Punk in the Park at Palladium
+Noon: Beyond Beer: Defunct Honey Bee Orchards new home for Ragged Hill Cider
+Noon: Keep the Faith: Considering the effects of Easter beyond Holy Week
-Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Rachel Monárrez to leave in June
-UMass Medical School lays off and furloughs 200 employees
-Earlier: Cuts will have irretrievable effects as UMass Medical School stands to lose $80 million, Gov. Healey says
-$100,000 lottery winner sold in Worcester
-Paul Revere lantern replica coming to Worcester City Hall
-State throws out License Commission's penalties against Worcester cigar bar
-Worcester reports 9 hate crimes in 2024, mostly nonviolent
-Mass. graduation requirements listening session in Worcester
-Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. will stop covering popular drugs for weight loss
>FAITH: Christians in Worcester practice their faith amid cultural, political divisions
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): 2 locals make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Sushi restaurants (5:36)
-ICYMI: Federal cuts are about to cripple Central Mass. food pantries
-Where Worcester ranks among U.S. cities where a family making $100,000 can "still be broke"
-Pickleball push sparks discussion over Worcester court upgrades
-How Armenian-American Heritage Month was proclaimed
-Worcester getting a second Chick-fil-A
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: “Disconnect to Reconnect”
-NEW: Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden slated to get fiber internet
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster woman arrested for stealing $38 in merchandise from Hannaford
-2 arrested after traffic stop leads to fentanyl trafficking bust in Shrewsbury
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Recreation Department Eggstravaganza
-David Prouty center court logo to be embedded in lobby floor
-Snow changes plans for Richards Library Book Sale
-Clinton election paper deadline is Friday
-Blackstone River tributaries in Sutton and Millbury graded
-Become a Salt Sleuth and clean up near the reservoir
-Bolton board will be a duo at least 'til fall
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Art at the Harold Stevens Gallery. hip-hop and more ...
-Call for vendors for 2025 Wednesdays on Water
>OPINION: Tracey Faraday: Finding the perfect balance in friendship & motherhood
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (52:47): Nataki Romeo, Cafe Romeo
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career firefighter in Worcester
>SPORTS: Celtics enter playoffs embracing adversity, tougher path to repeating as NBA champs
-Bravehearts rolls out new menu for corporate outings
-Bravehearts introduce 2025 coaching staff
-Holy Cross football 2025 season ticket memberships on sale now
-WooSox throw combined no-hitter over 7 innings in doubleheader sweep
>CARS: Honda denies reported plan to shift production from Canada, Mexico to U.S.
>NATIONAL: 2 dead, 6 hospitalized after Florida State shooting; suspect in custody
-At least 4 tourists reported dead following devastating cable car crash in Italy
>TRAGIC: "Hero" deacon shot dead protecting others at church Easter egg hunt
>NEW ENGLAND: Militia memorializes 250th anniversary of Battle of Lexington (3:35)
-Assailant storms Mass. courthouse in gas mask, tactical gear and pepper sprays, assaults several victims: video
>COLLEGES: The WPI Podcast, Episode 6 (38:32): Global Projects Program at 50
-Holy Cross Policy and Politics Seminar hosts Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of the most densely populated cities on Earth
>BUSINESS: M.B.I. welcomes 7 biotech startups to incubator facility in Worcester
-LPL Financial Research: Decent chance stock market bottom is in but far from certain
-What to know about paying down credit cards with personal loan (1:55)
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales drop slightly, as price climb in Worcester County continues
>SHOPPING: Shein, Temu price hike — What shoppers need to know amid tariffs
>HEALTH: Dr. Mallika Marshall answers questions about measles outbreak (2:21)
-Heated workouts and hot yoga are all the rage. But are they actually good for you?
>FOOD: McDonald's Gold Card — What it is and how to get one
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch "Law and Order: Organized Crime" Season 5 on Peacock
>MOVIES: Who could be next James Bond amid Amazon shakeups: experts
>CELEBRITY: "Sopranos" star Lorraine Bracco is looking for love
>ANIMALS: Yes, your cat is ignoring you on purpose (1:48)
>HISTORY: 6 jobs from the 1950s that barely exist today
>GOOD NEWS: High school senior accepted to 7 Ivy League colleges: "I'm still processing it"
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, 309 people don banana hats to break world record at museum
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