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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)
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>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 (1:27). High of 48 today in Worcester
-How much total snow is Massachusetts forecast to get this winter? (6:11). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Man dies from injuries suffered in Worcester shooting that also claimed life of woman
-Earlier: Neighbors shocked after woman killed in Worcester shooting; man also injured (1:46). Article
-Earlier: Woman dead, man injured in Worcester shooting (:59). Article
+6:00: Northbridge animal control officer mistakes dog for coyote, shoots and kills it (1:56). Article
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (6:28): The Pike Breakdown Lane
+6:00: Radio Worcester (8:15): Former Worcester City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large bid
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: "Compassionate care" is front and center at UMass' Maternity Center
+Noon: Stolen stained-glass window returned to Worcester Art Museum
+Noon: Magic of "The Nutcracker" ballet is returning to Worcester
+Noon: Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making weekend plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
-John Piccolo, popular Worcester restaurant owner, charged in City Hall attack
-Earlier: Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Tensions boil over as Worcester board grills developer over Polar Park project delays
-Earlier: Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-To meet housing crisis, report finds Gateway Cities need twice as much construction
-Former District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large run
-18 months after surprise inspection, Community Healthlink not back to normal operations
-76 become new citizens at naturalization ceremony in Worcester
-Losses mourned, lives celebrated at emotional Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony
-Mass. says some police officers have been bypassing required training (3:06). Article
-Earlier: Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester County Wonders: Shrewsbury woman rescues raptors one feather at a time
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Brazillian Burguer to open at former Shrewsbury Street donut shop
-ICYMI: Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden tax rate drops, bills rise
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury seeks plow drivers for winter season
-Grafton tax rate down, values up for fiscal 2025
-Board approves single tax rate for all types of property for Sutton
-The Item's calendar of events
-Clinton E.L.P.A.C. hosts holiday family potluck
-2 Berlin firefighters graduate from academy
-Nashoba Class of 2004 to hold 20-year reunion on November 29th
-Organization gets federal grant for new grocery store in Winchendon
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
-Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Hunting phantoms, talking puppets bring humor to stage Friday and Saturday
-Jim & Val bring Second Saturdays to Apple Tree Arts
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1354 (28:06): Mark Henderson, Founder, The 016
-39th annual meeting of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau (54:58)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a longtime kindergarten teacher
>SPORTS: Boston Celtics visit the White House (12:33)
-Patriots owner Robert Kraft snubbed again in Hall of Fame bid (2:22). Article
-Bruins beat Utah, 1-0
-2004 Boston Red Sox ring and World Series trophy owned by Larry Lucchino featured in upcoming auction
-Joe Nugent steps up for Crusaders men's basketball team
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces 3 signings
-Check out the schedule for upcoming road races in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: Are future Social Security benefits in peril?
-Up to 20 human skulls found in New Mexico home
-Tragic: Missing boy with autism found dead
>NEW ENGLAND: Worker injured during "supermove" in medically induced coma with third-degree burns
>COLLEGES: Assumption names new chief financial officer
-Worcester State Magazine’s special 150th anniversary issue hits the stands, goes live online
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most beautiful places to visit in the Pacific Northwest
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. unemployment rates remain higher than 2023
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (57:40)
>HOMES: What $350,000 can buy you in Worcester County, November 10th to 16th
>SHOPPING: Amazon Haul — What to know about Amazon's new discount store
>HEALTH: Health officials track increases in whooping cough, pneumonia (2:31)
-A few hours of activity a week can lower your risk of A-fib (:58)
>FOOD: How to stay safe during foodborne illness outbreaks (2:16)
>TV/STREAMING: "Jeopardy" contestant’s heart-wrenching interview leaves Ken Jennings speechless
>MOVIES: Matthew McConaughey reveals why he turned down $15 million role
>CELEBRITY: Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
>HISTORY: Founded in Boston, Staples ushered in era of office supply superstores
>ANIMALS: Cyclist finds puppy in the middle of nowhere (2:08)
>GOOD NEWS: Man discovers owner of his favorite bakery is his birth mother
-Meanwhile, in Miami, woman delivers baby at airport in American Airlines ticketing area
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