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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 (:45). High of 41 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
-Illegal dumping fines could jump to $1,000 in Worcester
-Worcester School Committee eyes C.R.P., data privacy
-Mass. accuses Barre public employee of double-dipping (3:20). Article
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Thrive Support and Advocacy fundraiser at 2 Chefs
-ICYMI: Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
-Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
-City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
-Worcester councilor pushes for city investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man facing charges for allegedly kidnapping 13-year-old in Northborough
-A new development on Elizabeth Street in Shrewsbury?
-Heavy fire tears through home on Lakeshore Drive in Ashburnham
-2 vehicle rollovers in Grafton amid snowy conditions
-Charlton Select Board begins process to change town's health insurance after steep premium hikes
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100 FM The Pike (13:34): Is it a Seger bar? Brian Daly on his viral mission to find out
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (7:14): Worcester's Angelo Gray is making movies and singing his heart out
-Poet's Cauldron to welcome Ursula Rucker at BrickBox Theater
>OPINION: Owura Sarkodieh: In praise of embracing African identity
-Lindsey Ford: 5 practical tips to reset digital habits after winter break
-Holy Cross' Worcester Voices (31:12): Clark Professor Melinda Marchand about her Worcester experience
-What’s Up Worcester (21:43): Dominican Marketplace Committee interview | Jennie Guzman & Laura Martinez
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester girl who tragically passed away at 13
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown stirs Patriots buzz as trade rumors begin to swirl again
-Bruins beat Columbus, 4-2
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey hosts New Hampshire in Hockey East Quarterfinals
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall Of Fame announces 2026 inductees
-The Olympic break sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. makes final sweep of Nancy Guthrie's house in sign investigation has hit a dead end
-Bikini-clad women pictured with Stephen Hawking in Epstein files were his carers, family claims
-Tragic: Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman, 2-year-old girl recovering after home explosion (1:29)
-Malden High School girls' basketball coach charged with raping student (1:38). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 27 (33:26): A.I. at WPI, with Elke Rundensteiner and Yunus Telliel
-Clark student Skye Donaldson paints mural in Goddard Library to inspire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These 4 popular national parks announce plans for 2026 visitor reservations
-Norwegian Cruise Line slammed over dining dress code change: "Idiotic rule"
>BUSINESS: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey cuts 4,000 jobs from Block in A.I. pivot
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales slow to start 2026
>HEALTH: "Boredom challenge" could have benefits for your brain (:18)
>FOOD: The pistachio bread recipe you "knead" to try (7:57)
>TV/STREAMING: Anderson Cooper leaving "60 Minutes" in latest CBS staff shakeup
>MOVIES: 25th anniversary trailer for "The Mummy" (:31)
>CELEBRITY: The real reason behind Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' split revealed
-Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver "Power" Grant dies at 52
>ANIMALS: Disabled lamb becomes her dad’s wedding ring bearer (1:54)
>HISTORY: Storm comparison: Blizzard of '78 vs. Blizzard of '26 (6:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Kidney donor braves blizzard for Boston transplant surgery (1:52)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, deer crashes into home through living room window
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