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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 64 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: New restaurant approved for Shrewsbury Street
+6:00: Worcester’s Wholly Cannoli to open second location on Highland Street
+6:00: JetBlue announcement to start Orlando and Fort Myers service has not aged well
+6:00: Worcester police to hold annual memorial ceremony on May 21st
+Noon: Radio Worcester (5:38): Worcester city manager on homeless encampments
+Noon: Seven Things To Do: "Gilligan's Island," Uke Fest, Eric Gales ...
+Noon: Sizzling sounds: From The Boss to Beyonce, heat wave of concerts in summer's forecast
+Noon: Rockers venture to starlite for the alt_together music festival
-W.P.D. looking for missing 14-year-old
-3-year-old taken to hospital after falling out third-floor window in Worcester
-Worcester diner named state's best "hole-in-the-wall" restaurant
-Zoning board delays vote on temporary family housing at Whitmarsh Ave. church after neighbor backlash
-Rob Halloran, longtime Worcester firefighter, dies after cancer battle
-Man charged with murder in connection with 2013 killing of Fitchburg 5-year-old found in suitcase
-Girls Inc. names interim C.E.O. in effort to restore suspended programming
-Earlier: Worcester nonprofit suspends programs as C.E.O., C.O.O. placed on leave
-Worcester city councilor says the sign outside City Hall should come down. Here's why
-In quick session, Worcester councilors take up police drones and litter
-UMass Memorial hosts free skin cancer and eye exams on Saturday
-Radio Worcester (15:25): Mayor Joe Petty talks Ed Augustus, housing, homelessness, budget, Polar Park and more
>HOMES: A 3-bedroom Worcester Cape near Indian Lake listed for $395,000
-ICYMI: Worcester police looking for missing 16-year-old
-Popular Downtown Worcester restaurant expands to 7 days a week
-Worcester tunnel to close until September for construction
-Some housing activists disappointed with Gov. Healey's choice of Ed Augustus for housing secretary
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden's LIFT Fitness holds fundraiser for domestic violence survivors
-Forensic Science Roadshow at Gale Free Library on Thursday
-More than just great coffee at Brilla (:36)
-Lamoureux Ford has some amazing cars you would not expect (1:25)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Food Truck Thursdays return to Shrewsbury
-West Boylston photographer Kerry Callahan making women feel empowered
-Markets give residents, visitors local shopping options
-Young trekker walks to Holden
-Clinton’s Daddy Daughter Dance
-Maplewood competes in national finals
-Supreme Judicial Court denies former Brookfield selectman's conflict of interest appeal
-B.V.T. Student Council earns national recognition for fifth year in a row
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-Worcester municipal election Signature Party at Redemption Rock Brewing on Friday
>SHOWTIME: Last Call: Alana Reed, photographer
-Salisbury Singers, Daily Special join forces for "Barbershop"
-Writing Lines: Literary events go live, virtual in Worcester area
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Stop calling Border Patrol - We’re American
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 382 (28:02): Barrett & McCarthy pt.2
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 131 (27:17): Jill Terrien, associate dean, UMass Medical School
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Greek immigrant who settled in Worcester and owned many businesses
>SPORTS: Dismal third quarter costs Celtics in Game 1 loss to Miami
-Red Sox beat Mariners, 12-3
-Holy Cross announces men’s basketball coaching staff
-100 FM The Pike (7:51): Dave "Peterman" Peterson talks to Mike Hsu about Bravehearts upcoming season
-WooSox fall, 10-3, in extra innings
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-2 former Pirates are celebrating an XFL Championship
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-Ford recalls 310,000 trucks to fix problem with driver’s front air bag
>NATIONAL: Post Office taking new steps to prevent carrier robberies, stolen mail
-Accused Pentagon leaker was warned repeatedly about his mishandling of classified docs, prosecutors say
-Tragic: Texas mom shot dead while taking daughter to get prom dress
>NEW ENGLAND: Fire destroys Days Inn hotel in Maine as firefighters work to find missing people
-Mass. man indicted for acting as an agent for Chinese government
>FOOD: Table Hoppin' -- Cozy Bakery & Coffee on Pleasant Street offers owner a fresh start
>HEALTH: Higher pollen levels impact spike in seasonal allergies
-With summer around corner, keep skin protected from sun's rays
>BUSINESS: Can ChatGPT help you land your next dream job?
-UMass Memorial Medical Center of Worcester settles data breach civil suit
>COLLEGES: Worcester's notable college graduates -- Here's the list from Goddard to Fauci
-WPI Professor Michelle Ephraim launches new podcast
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 adventures at the outer reaches of Cape Cod
>SHOPPING: Amazon is changing its deliveries behind the scenes to cut shipping times
>TV/STREAMING: Reba McEntire will take over for Blake Shelton on "The Voice"
>MOVIES: Sylvester Stallone sets "Cliffhanger" reboot
>CELEBRITY: The Weeknd is no more. The Canadian singer has reverted to his birth name on social media
>ANIMALS: Tiny chicken learns to walk by wearing boots (2:58)
>HISTORY: Mechanics Hall in 1862
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman wins $1 million a week after buying her first house
-Meanwhile, in Minnesota, man invents beer-powered motorcycle
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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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