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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 (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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