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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 53 in Worcester
-Worcester shattered all-time record high temperature by 11 degrees on Friday
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 16-year-old
-Legendary Worcester lawyer dies at 89
-UMass Medical School, Stop & Shop launch food pantries in Worcester schools
-Housing advocates criticize City Councilors on inclusionary zoning
-Old Sturbridge Village C.E.O. accuses Worcester officials of using students as political pawns
-A settlement is reached in a Worcester public records case
-Worcester child abuse prevention team honored
-Worcester residents share concerns, feedback over Spectrum cable agreement
-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)
>SHOPPING: Everything we know so far about Amazon Prime Day 2023
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Six Things To Do: Jurassic World, Carolyn Wonderland, John Hancock ...
-Laurel: Time out for April school vacation
>FAITH: The Unexpected -- An Easter Sermon
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who was a devoted caregiver and organ donor who "could always be counted on to make far too many desserts for the holidays"
-ICYMI: 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
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:13)
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Sen. Gobi holding office hours April 18th in Holden
Wachusett students' “sticker shock” continues as inflation skyrockets
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Rutland Heights breaks ground as Harmony Place
-Northborough’s Dorothy Senecal celebrates her 100th birthday
-Webster sisters running Boston Marathon in support of their niece, Boston Children's Hospital
-Investigation: Southbridge councilor Daou violated town charter in November incidents
-Brushfire torches 36 acres in Sterling
-Shrewsbury Planning Board approves Beal Commons plans
-Millbury Patrolman Bryan O’Rourke promoted
-Clinton Middle School announces second term honor roll
>SPORTS: Celtics hold off late rally to beat Hawks, 112-99
-Bravehearts welcome former Algonquin pitcher to coaching staff
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Columbus, 6-5
-Holy Cross linebacker Jacob Dobbs looks ahead while continuing his recovery
-Railers face elimination from playoffs on season's final day
-Pirates suffer first loss of the season
-South High football star Angelo LaRose enjoys unforgettable experience in Italy
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: Louisville mass shooting leaves 2 dead, 4 injured in third shooting this week
-Estimated 1 million dimes stolen from truck in Philadelphia, police say
-Tragic: Car passenger killed by tire that came off 18-wheeler truck
>NEW ENGLAND: Hundreds gather for remembrance ceremony as Boston marks 10 years since marathon bombings
-Mass. reports 1,569 new COVID cases, 17 deaths this week
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, April 9th to 16th
>BUSINESS: F.B.I. warns consumers not to use public phone charging stations
-Westborough E.V. battery recycler strikes supply deal with UK material provider
>FOOD: You've been using potato peelers wrong this whole time
>HEALTH: S.T.D.s are on the rise. This morning-after-style pill may help
-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 5 longest American rivers and how to explore them
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story" on Netflix (2:55)
>MOVIES: "Super Mario Bros. Movie" cleans up at box office for second week
>CELEBRITY: Rainn Wilson sat next to an unsuspecting "Office" viewer on a flight
>HISTORY: "New million dollar Union Station at night"
>ANIMALS: Tiny street puppy does a 180 (:55)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Video shows officers rescue baby and 5 others from burning house
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, watch this black bear raid candy from family's Easter eggs
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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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